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520. I guess bikinis are as oppressive as burkas to some people

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Sat Feb 15, 2014, 12:09 AM

Feb 2014

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2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Revealed. [View all] RiffRandell Feb 2014 OP

Nina Adgal is heavenly. nt onehandle Feb 2014 #1

She sure is! nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #3

All 3 of them are lovely. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #135

Dang. raven mad Feb 2014 #2

This issue is out next week; they debuted the cover yesterday. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #4

Sorry! I forgot the irony/sarcasm thingy - raven mad Feb 2014 #6

No worries. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #17

Outstanding. nt TheMathieu Feb 2014 #5

They all look the same to me. pangaia Feb 2014 #7

I want one with those three gorgeous American slopestyle skier dudes!! Happyhippychick Feb 2014 #8

I know!!! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #9

Athletic, gorgeous, and rescuing the Sochi stray dogs. Happyhippychick Feb 2014 #12

Just for you Happyhippychick Lochloosa Feb 2014 #195

Thank you ever so much! Is that a beautiful sight or what? Of course I could technically be their Happyhippychick Feb 2014 #199

Technically, heck! raven mad Feb 2014 #325

Love it! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #276

They all look like they have something wrong with their spines. panader0 Feb 2014 #10

They are just standing HappyMe Feb 2014 #13

They are posing for a picture. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #14

I don't think walking... cyberswede Feb 2014 #41

bingo. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #274

One thing that really sickens me is the fox news-like mendacity of some on this thread. redqueen Feb 2014 #280

Um, it seems to me you're the one distorting the issue. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #286

and advertising is just pictures... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #306

Want to explain why men are never posed like that mass media publications? pnwmom Feb 2014 #594

Pay them no mind LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #629

^ This AnalystInParadise Feb 2014 #689

mendacity...you can say that again. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #292

You seem tense. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #307

... opiate69 Feb 2014 #324

Shomer Shabbas. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #327

you too. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #357

Touched, I am.. opiate69 Feb 2014 #361

as you should be. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #368

so not my style... opiate69 Feb 2014 #371

oh I looove Jack Black! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #376

Yeah.. part of the problem with posting from work is, opiate69 Feb 2014 #381

You never saw The Big Lebowski? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #431

you're cute when you're dickish. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #356

It's tough being me. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #358

I'd guess so! sometimes it's tough watching you BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #363

A wise man once said, "They can't all be winners, can they, kid" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #364

kablooey. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #372

Should you find yourself flying on Halloween Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #378

not a problem BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #385

I knew it! Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #396

Perhaps they are discussing how modern understandings of biomechanics contribute struggle4progress Feb 2014 #670

Needs more curve and color Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #11

I prefer my women real Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #15

Did the Michael Sam cover bother you RiffRandell Feb 2014 #16

Sam wasn't on the cover almost completely naked was he? Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #23

exactly. I cant believe people applauding the Sams cover (rightly so) BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #29

What you just referred to those women as is DISGUSTING. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #37

It's at the core of what they're being used for. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #43

I think your choice of words is going to be a point of contention Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #115

+1. well said. and since you said, i dont have to. and i can stay out.... lol, nt seabeyond Feb 2014 #119

yeah....I sometimes can no longer stand to cover the truth in polite words. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #124

Right on, spot on and good for you! Cock tease is waaaaay to polite as far as I am concerned. Ninga Feb 2014 #186

or they just let all know.... "she will do...." seabeyond Feb 2014 #187

Yep. Ninga Feb 2014 #200

lol! good one! and, daily microinsults--yes, truly. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #202

Thank you sister! Stadiums, ball parks, bars, sidewalks, construction sites, fraternity houses, Ninga Feb 2014 #210

yep. work too. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #227

Oh, that's good. llmart Feb 2014 #311

Doesn't bother me at all LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #630

... OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #235

!!! OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #238

??? OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #246

yeah, like i said, that first post was a LITTLE bit of parity. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #272

I wasn't attempting to establish "parity". OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #283

oh, ....well I was interested in seeing parity with regard to nudity. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #302

"There is no respect shown in magazines that publish pictures like that of women," OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #318

ok....can you find nudes like that of powerful men? BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #326

Parity again? OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #350

oh, those are awesome! gorgeous!! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #353

Just so I understand... OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #428

I still have this one. raven mad Feb 2014 #338

oh good! there's some parity for a change. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #243

The cover with the... one_voice Feb 2014 #309

I'm thinking of replacing my Farah Fawcett poster. OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #320

I would not have been as blunt, Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #95

I am betting you are not their target audience joeglow3 Feb 2014 #133

Probably not, Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #146

Variety is the spice of life joeglow3 Feb 2014 #161

See post 189. redqueen Feb 2014 #207

You are putting words in my mouth to fuel your own crusade joeglow3 Feb 2014 #216

What is that you think I'm making up? nt redqueen Feb 2014 #228

It really is not that hard to figure out. You wrote ONE sentence to me. joeglow3 Feb 2014 #232

Wow. You really are a piece of work. redqueen Feb 2014 #242

So, you ignored everything I wrote and focused one thing not related to the overall theme joeglow3 Feb 2014 #249

Par for the course, there, joe. opiate69 Feb 2014 #250

Yeah, y'know what? Considering you're the 'it's so hard to tell if people are drunk or consenting redqueen Feb 2014 #251

Don't pretend like you "discuss" with people joeglow3 Feb 2014 #293

+ a metric fuckton opiate69 Feb 2014 #304

Nope. That's only your perspective, because you post sickening bullshit like you did about rape. redqueen Feb 2014 #482

I said that was clearly the position of the editorial joeglow3 Feb 2014 #519

The position of the editorial was idiotic rightwing anti-feminist bullshit. We all get it. redqueen Feb 2014 #568

And I laid out objective, technical reasons. You screamed and called names. joeglow3 Feb 2014 #611

You laid out objective, technical DEFENSES OF RIGHT WING MISOGYNIST SPEW redqueen Feb 2014 #613

And you are giving us an encore performance joeglow3 Feb 2014 #635

So we rationalize the actions of Madison Avenue which instills the branding and images into our min LanternWaste Feb 2014 #253

So, your position is that I am a robot joeglow3 Feb 2014 #291

and i am sick and tired of the come-on always being aimed at YOU BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #310

Uh, it's the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. What do you expect? Comrade Grumpy Feb 2014 #377

everything is "what did you expect"....have another read BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #393

Your definition of porn appears to differ from mine. The SI swimsuit issue ain't it. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2014 #539

you attempt to tell me what I can or can't call "material meant to BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #544

To turn the tables would require much more than swapping out male models for female ones. redqueen Feb 2014 #149

Excellent points all Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #166

Conditioning. redqueen Feb 2014 #189

++++ a zillion megapluses. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #331

I presume LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #631

why thank you for demonstrating the hostility I was talking about. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #633

That's hilarious LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #696

nasty sarcasm isn't politely questioning. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #697

I suspect there is no amount of criticism you would accept as legitimate LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #698

you are totally wrong. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #699

Of course not. Hello? Your handle implies you're a man... lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #434

But as I note in an earlier post Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #639

Accuracy is often disgusting... especially as in regards to branding by Madison Avenue. LanternWaste Feb 2014 #252

No one is falling for your childish act MattBaggins Feb 2014 #296

Not an act. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #303

but it is childish n/t Scout Feb 2014 #467

Hey, you're the one with the baby avatar. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #478

Indeed, the chattering commentariat who think women in bathing suits on a beach are "HORRENDOUS" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #452

Fuck your noise Scootaloo Feb 2014 #533

Where's my tongue and noise? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #556

Hmm. I just picked up on that.. "tongue hanging out yada yada"... opiate69 Feb 2014 #559

Canine? No, camelid, actually Scootaloo Feb 2014 #562

Since more Americans own dogs than llamas, that reference seems a stretch.. opiate69 Feb 2014 #565

Only dog with the bugged-out derp eyes involved would be a pug Scootaloo Feb 2014 #588

The pug certainly doesn't either. Puglover Feb 2014 #623

clearly your words establish you as someone in a position to lecture on empathy & decency to others. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #600

Yeah, I have trouble establishing empathic rapport with bigots Scootaloo Feb 2014 #604

I need more specifics. I assume these are the DU members you called.... what was the term you used? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #650

You know..it never ceases to amaze me how the filthiest terms used to describe women on DU msanthrope Feb 2014 #53

Exactly! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #60

First a dog, and now a "douchbag"... opiate69 Feb 2014 #109

Wow! one_voice Feb 2014 #314

Yup.. defies logic, doesn't it? opiate69 Feb 2014 #315

+1 lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #437

No doubt... opiate69 Feb 2014 #447

Yup. HappyMe Feb 2014 #63

Right on, my friend. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #68

i used it to make very clear, beyond any doubt, what SI is using those women for. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #69

So it's okay for posters, regardless of gender, to use that word for "shock value?" nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #75

Not to me. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #78

Indeed...certain rules do apply to certain people...I was called "dear" repeatedly and over msanthrope Feb 2014 #97

what matters is the intent of the shock value. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #88

I still don't think it's right to use that. HappyMe Feb 2014 #102

I'm pretty sure there are lots of pretty boys who would like to be hired BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #118

Boys? HappyMe Feb 2014 #121

you just switched the subject. My reply was to your point--please remain on topic. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #127

lol! HappyMe Feb 2014 #165

you're rambling. Using insults instead of engaging in good faith discussion. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #179

You're deflecting. HappyMe Feb 2014 #185

nope, disagree. I responded directly to your first post to me. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #198

Whatever you say. HappyMe Feb 2014 #205

Here's the essential arrogance of your statement....that you think you are opening eyes, and msanthrope Feb 2014 #125

Oh, to be able to rec this post... alas... applause will have to suffice. opiate69 Feb 2014 #130

Awesome post. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #140

+1 n/t FSogol Feb 2014 #162

Very well said, as always. HappyMe Feb 2014 #168

well ok....clearly you are higher on the hierarchy than I. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #173

You are comparing yourself to Alan Ginsburg? Alan would still have to abide msanthrope Feb 2014 #231

Allen ....no I'm not comparing myself. I'm talking about using literary conventions BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #237

Literary conventions? That's what you think you are using? I think you just need msanthrope Feb 2014 #261

ok....you're obviously in an ecstasy of hate for me. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #264

Oh please! You are not a victim of hate. And you'd better tell seabeyond msanthrope Feb 2014 #275

i didn't say i was victimized by your hatred. :) I said you are enjoying it. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #285

"Jejune?" Look at you! And how is associating you with seabeyond besmirching you? nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #339

but you told me to get a thesaurus.... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #346

I think I got besmirched in this post: Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #362

I agree with you..... llmart Feb 2014 #319

Some of the... one_voice Feb 2014 #317

Comparing Blanch's post to what HopeHoops did? kcr Feb 2014 #532

You mean like femen? (nt) The Straight Story Feb 2014 #196

you know Straight..... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #213

Or maybe.... The Straight Story Feb 2014 #215

maybe. all i know is what i said--- BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #229

Hmmm Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #131

On the Internet, no one knows you are a dog.... msanthrope Feb 2014 #183

Ah, but see, now we are going to descend into a discussion Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #258

thank you again. msanthrope's objection centers on my use of the phrase, BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #270

The context of "media whores" Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #313

chatterati-----oh that is a good one! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #322

Well, to be fair Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #340

heehee.... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #345

Interesting... chervilant Feb 2014 #636

I would agree Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #637

context is everything. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #267

Not very often pokerfan Feb 2014 #208

those are great covers...and true, the percentage compared to BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #217

Agree with you! nt Tumbulu Feb 2014 #21

+1 good point - there could be photoshopping treestar Feb 2014 #83

Photophop is used in practically all magainze photos Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #335

Your women? How many do you have? upaloopa Feb 2014 #164

Well, that would be the sum total of the women I have encountered in my life Kelvin Mace Feb 2014 #172

I would buy it if the legion of boom was on the cover /nt Evergreen Emerald Feb 2014 #18

So would I, but we subscribe to it as my husband and I are huge sports fans. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #19

The Seahawks were on the cover after the Super Bowl.. Upton Feb 2014 #25

Yep...it's tradition. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #26

Sexist horrendous cover, my goodness ! Tumbulu Feb 2014 #20

I don't even see swim suits - just some butt floss. It's pretty disgusting. CrackerJohn Feb 2014 #42

Thanks...now I need some mind bleach. eom Jamaal510 Feb 2014 #677

I feel the same way. leftyladyfrommo Feb 2014 #67

I'm with you on that as well Tumbulu Feb 2014 #501

Oh yay, more glorification of female objectification. MadrasT Feb 2014 #22

Evidence that DU is not a welcoming place for feminists redqueen Feb 2014 #24

Indeed, because it is not natural to look at people you are attracted to The Straight Story Feb 2014 #33

please see my post #34. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #38

There is context here that has to be activley (and desperately) ignored, redqueen Feb 2014 #59

Thank you. nt Ninga Feb 2014 #190

+1 nt laundry_queen Feb 2014 #266

indeed. perfect analogy you gave, too. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #351

Not easy to just turn around like that treestar Feb 2014 #81

exactly. men can not understand what it feels like BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #110

Men may not feel it... one_voice Feb 2014 #323

very true. i think an interesting diffetence here on DU, anyway, BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #342

It is not just about numbers. This is not about being self conscious. redqueen Feb 2014 #391

what a thread this is! orleans Feb 2014 #548

That would only make sense if the "sport" of sex was one-sided. Like hunting, but with women as prey redqueen Feb 2014 #567

No, it is a socially constructed norm to do so. Deep13 Feb 2014 #527

In poetry, writing, art, etc, which were the tools of the day The Straight Story Feb 2014 #529

don't read modern values into pre-modern sources. Deep13 Feb 2014 #555

Seriously??? Pompeii, Herculaneum, Edo and Vishvanath called... opiate69 Feb 2014 #530

"if you even History?" Deep13 Feb 2014 #558

Will Hunting, is that you? opiate69 Feb 2014 #561

Okay. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #579

Yes, sex has always existed. Deep13 Feb 2014 #642

And you know this how? You're inside other peoples' heads now? You were 1500 years ago? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #649

I don't think you get the concepts at work here, TSS Scootaloo Feb 2014 #540

Well, The Straight Story Feb 2014 #543

Thing is, it's not about the models Scootaloo Feb 2014 #546

that was scholarly and eloquent. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #550

Well, I will agree with you to some extent The Straight Story Feb 2014 #552

That's hardly the only difference, TSS Scootaloo Feb 2014 #557

She has something others don't The Straight Story Feb 2014 #572

I appreciate your posts very much. cui bono Feb 2014 #682

The swimsuit covers are of models, not athletes davidn3600 Feb 2014 #545

hear here. you explained it very well. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #547

Yes; just not very good arguments Scootaloo Feb 2014 #549

i just saw..... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #551

Your entire thesis is predicated on a fallacious comparison. opiate69 Feb 2014 #553

So the Swimsuit issue really is just a break for boobs thing, then? Scootaloo Feb 2014 #560

Yes.. it's a "one-off", special edition... opiate69 Feb 2014 #563

Well, it certainly has... gotten different Scootaloo Feb 2014 #573

As has all fashion.. I'm guessing there's a point there? opiate69 Feb 2014 #574

I wasn't referring to the fashion, actually Scootaloo Feb 2014 #585

True, but... regnaD kciN Feb 2014 #693

Is that all? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #55

This is why I would never take you seriously! nt Logical Feb 2014 #297

Really? one_voice Feb 2014 #321

For such a hostile place, there sure are a lot of us here. LadyHawkAZ Feb 2014 #386

Nope. Many have left. redqueen Feb 2014 #390

Slurs like calling women dogs and douchebags? LadyHawkAZ Feb 2014 #395

"Douchebag" is considered as such by some. redqueen Feb 2014 #405

As I said... n/t LadyHawkAZ Feb 2014 #411

But... y'all ain't really feminists, remember? opiate69 Feb 2014 #392

Apparently you're only a feminist.. one_voice Feb 2014 #407

I have pretty much given up trying to take any of them seriously LadyHawkAZ Feb 2014 #416

Reading is Fundamental. redqueen Feb 2014 #427

Who said I was referring to that post? one_voice Feb 2014 #444

This message was self-deleted by its author redqueen Feb 2014 #469

Nobody is "shaning" these wonen FFS. redqueen Feb 2014 #473

Really! you can't help.. one_voice Feb 2014 #477

Yet another load of vendetta-laden bullshit. redqueen Feb 2014 #485

You should really pay more attention... one_voice Feb 2014 #492

I guess you're ignorant of the fact that conflating the criticism of objectification redqueen Feb 2014 #497

FWIW, opiate69 Feb 2014 #514

thank you very much! one_voice Feb 2014 #517

What's wrong with women being able to make their own choices? Violet_Crumble Feb 2014 #511

. one_voice Feb 2014 #521

Ah, you must have missed the scare quotes around "Choice", yaknow. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #538

Sigh. I didn't say "women shouldn't be able to make their own choices" redqueen Feb 2014 #566

*even more exagerrated sigh* One Voice talked about women making their own choices... Violet_Crumble Feb 2014 #664

See, this idea that individual women can just make up whatever ideology they like, redqueen Feb 2014 #665

I guess yr just going to have to get used to women disagreeing with you on feminism then... Violet_Crumble Feb 2014 #666

It's not about me. It's about awareness. redqueen Feb 2014 #667

Okay, raise my awareness. Who's cheerleading this thread? Me? Violet_Crumble Feb 2014 #673

Oh my! Packerowner740 Feb 2014 #27

Beautiful young smiling women. antiquie Feb 2014 #28

as a feminist, what i want is some parity. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #34

I do not see a problem. antiquie Feb 2014 #45

those covers confirmed my point. DECADES of S.I. covers...and the number of women BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #56

Eye of the beholder. antiquie Feb 2014 #71

thank you....have a great day yourself. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #74

I dont see you complain when Vanity Fair objectifies men davidn3600 Feb 2014 #87

hadnt seen that---and you are drawing a false equvalence. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #96

did someone post that cover shot as an OP on DU? Scout Feb 2014 #99

oh my Skittles Feb 2014 #157

I loved this cover of VF. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #167

See post 189. Swapping male models for female ones changes nothing. redqueen Feb 2014 #223

SI illustrated has a target audience The Straight Story Feb 2014 #51

gay and lesbian magazines are very narrow markets. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #61

Bull crap. SI has a targeted audience of PEOPLE who like SPORTS. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2014 #66

Yep, and a lot of those people like this issue I am guessing The Straight Story Feb 2014 #144

I subscribe to the magazine for the sports...end of story. While I wish they would focus that issue ScreamingMeemie Feb 2014 #147

Well, we can agree on something The Straight Story Feb 2014 #169

I volunteer for that target audience! Eleanors38 Feb 2014 #117

Which is precisely the problem... Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #160

I can agree with your last sentence The Straight Story Feb 2014 #182

I'm not saying SI should stop doing swimsuit issues.. Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #219

We can agree on that The Straight Story Feb 2014 #230

Misogyny is more than just "hating women". redqueen Feb 2014 #571

And if you care about the issue The Straight Story Feb 2014 #580

Bullshit bullshit and more bullshit. redqueen Feb 2014 #581

and you are nursing grudges The Straight Story Feb 2014 #583

NOBODY SAID YOU HATE WOMEN WHAT THE FUCK redqueen Feb 2014 #584

Really? The Straight Story Feb 2014 #587

Sigh. Again - MISOGYNY IS MORE THAN THE DICTIONARY DEFINITION. redqueen Feb 2014 #627

"MISOGYNY IS MORE THAN THE DICTIONARY DEFINITION" EX500rider Feb 2014 #647

Wow. redqueen Feb 2014 #653

I see you are back it joeglow3 Feb 2014 #655

Do you think they should do swimsuit issues featuring male models? redqueen Feb 2014 #570

Yes, I absolutely think there should be a male swimsuit issue Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #615

Nobody thinks super hot men in speedos are "un manly". redqueen Feb 2014 #618

Ask a middle school boy what would happen if he showed up to a pool party in a speedo... Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #620

Middle school? redqueen Feb 2014 #622

No, I'm fully aware of the issue at hand... Hippo_Tron Feb 2014 #624

Yay! redqueen Feb 2014 #625

Funny that there are actually other people that like sports. It's true! kcr Feb 2014 #245

Yeah, me too. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #35

Yeah, I agree. HappyMe Feb 2014 #44

Yeah..me too. Upton Feb 2014 #52

If you've ever seen the videos on that treestar Feb 2014 #85

Not that I expect the cheerleaders for objectification to watch it... redqueen Feb 2014 #98

thanks! treestar Feb 2014 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author Scout Feb 2014 #114

I get my posts removed packman Feb 2014 #30

Well, if you're going to be a douchbag, Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #31

If you're referring to the photo packman Feb 2014 #40

I believe that poster HappyMe Feb 2014 #91

Yeah, I got that impression myself. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #108

I'm still happy to call you my friend. In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #221

Me too! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #225

"douchbag"(sic).... Gee, I thought that was a sexist slur... opiate69 Feb 2014 #82

Whoa! That is disgusting. leftyladyfrommo Feb 2014 #32

WHAT swimsuits? rocktivity Feb 2014 #36

Nobody with any sense thinks the issue is about swimsuits. nt redqueen Feb 2014 #62

But, But, But....! Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #39

18x3 antiquie Feb 2014 #47

Too early for math Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #49

Porn lite for people too scared to buy actual porn. riqster Feb 2014 #46

No one ever called me a horndog before. antiquie Feb 2014 #48

people still buy porn? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #50

DUzy! riqster Feb 2014 #54

Have you seen the sales numbers for the "50 Shades" trilogy? Some women are indeed buying porn. nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #57

Good point. People even pay money for "Bigfoot Porn", IIRC. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #72

That would be the topic in March. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #73

Ahem... opiate69 Feb 2014 #86

Reviews are pretty good! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #100

"Komm Fur Bigfoot" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #330

Now I'm envisioning "In The Hall of the Mountain King" done in 70s porn wah-wah tones Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #128

lmao! Whoda thunk you were hip to Savatage? opiate69 Feb 2014 #134

50 shades of Grey? Sounds like my hair. riqster Feb 2014 #136

I believe the reference is to the visual? WinkyDink Feb 2014 #159

I haven't paid for porn since I was 18. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #79

This cover is not about sports Brainstormy Feb 2014 #58

Well, an interesting angle, to be sure quinnox Feb 2014 #64

Nice use of the Caps Lock key, for sure. MineralMan Feb 2014 #70

Revealed is the correct word, but MineralMan Feb 2014 #65

What? Why? joeglow3 Feb 2014 #142

Interesting that you react so strongly to my opinion. MineralMan Feb 2014 #163

Have you read romance novels? joeglow3 Feb 2014 #171

that is not correct. further, actually doing two different scientific studies, not answering a seabeyond Feb 2014 #184

So you claim women DON'T buy large numbers of romance novels and joeglow3 Feb 2014 #193

staying on point, wow. totally fuckin' amazing, lmao. ok. nt seabeyond Feb 2014 #194

That was exactly what I posted in my original comment you responded to joeglow3 Feb 2014 #201

you started your argument with a false base. take out the very beginning, your whole post collapses. seabeyond Feb 2014 #204

Who buys romance novels? Why are the bought? Do they create unreasonable standards for men? joeglow3 Feb 2014 #220

I'm not telling you anything. I don't care what attracts you or MineralMan Feb 2014 #224

Where is the beefcake? treestar Feb 2014 #76

A couple of those women look unhealthily thin. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #77

Oh, look, three near naked women. NuclearDem Feb 2014 #80

. Squinch Feb 2014 #288

Boring,entirely predictable flamebait. sufrommich Feb 2014 #84

Funny, I think the exact same thing about other threads! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #90

Yeah, but you think that about threads concerned with feminist issues. redqueen Feb 2014 #129

There are some threads about "feminist issues" I disagree with. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #155

You disagreeing with them doesn't magically transform them into flamebait. redqueen Feb 2014 #178

Just because you don't consider them flamebait doesn't mean RiffRandell Feb 2014 #206

No transformation is necessary. They start out that way. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #460

And you called me a c*nt in meta. boston bean Feb 2014 #597

Wow BB - did not know that. Did it get hidden? n/t seaglass Feb 2014 #601

No it was not hidden. Self - Deleted after a few hours though. boston bean Feb 2014 #602

I do not doubt you at all BB. I'm kind of shocked she would go there and then complain about being seaglass Feb 2014 #603

Please. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #608

There was no apology then. Two years later when you boston bean Feb 2014 #609

I'll take responsibility when I am wrong. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #610

I've sent it. boston bean Feb 2014 #612

Thank you. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #617

You are welcome. boston bean Feb 2014 #619

Same to you. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #621

Thanks for the screenshot BB - provides a lot more perspective on what's going on here. n/t seaglass Feb 2014 #605

Ah, now it all makes sense. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #607

That's fine with me! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #606

Meanwhile she and her buddies are feigning offense at the word "dog" redqueen Feb 2014 #614

Transparent as all hell. JTFrog Feb 2014 #626

Like an open sewer. redqueen Feb 2014 #628

Yes, because insulting women/men is something to feign offense at. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #645

Posting this OP was an insult but I don't see you owning up to it. redqueen Feb 2014 #652

Oh, I am proud. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #657

And, yet, here you are... opiate69 Feb 2014 #94

As far as some sort of modesty functionality of swimsuits goes - are these suits designed to Ed Suspicious Feb 2014 #89

Here's my ass for fucking. Hell Hath No Fury Feb 2014 #92

I don't believe that's what they're offering at all. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #104

of course you don't! that's a perfectly natural position assumed by women everywhere! Scout Feb 2014 #106

"Lick your lips and arch your back" -- Hell Hath No Fury Feb 2014 #113

Nice attack on women and completely unsurprising. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #116

typical that you see THAT as an attack on women Scout Feb 2014 #120

No, I'm a normal person that is not "fetishing" but seeing what's truly there RiffRandell Feb 2014 #132

posing for a photo in a totally unnatural pose Scout Feb 2014 #141

Thank you -- Hell Hath No Fury Feb 2014 #151

My wife and I are nude at the beach. So are our friends. upaloopa Feb 2014 #153

Who would ever have thought of such a thing? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #174

Some women who are nude at the beach stick their upaloopa Feb 2014 #191

Or heard of Europe. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #209

see, comments like this little subthread are just ridiculous. Scout Feb 2014 #472

It's sickeningly transparent dishonest distraction. redqueen Feb 2014 #476

Laugh away! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #481

oh but i thought we weren't supposed to talk about personal lives at the beach Scout Feb 2014 #466

I did and stand by it. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #483

so, because he didn't want to discuss it with you, he can't discuss it with anyone?? opiate69 Feb 2014 #484

+10000000 redqueen Feb 2014 #170

There you go again, thinking you have any ability to "teach" anyone anything.. opiate69 Feb 2014 #180

There certainly are many here who are unteachable but there are also many who have not spoken seaglass Feb 2014 #212

I've learned things from redqueen, as well as from others on DU cyberswede Feb 2014 #287

We're certainly learning some of the kinky projections that go through the minds of some ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2014 #290

You've never seen anything remotely like that on a beach in your life? Really? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #281

Yes.. opiate69 Feb 2014 #284

Be honest, now. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #355

Lol.. true.. here in Washington, beachwear tends to be a little less revealing opiate69 Feb 2014 #359

No shit. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #360

Hah.. Yeah, I can't wait... opiate69 Feb 2014 #366

We actually had one day last summer where the beach was actually beach weather. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #370

Yeah.. the klaxon call must have been rung... opiate69 Feb 2014 #123

omg hahahahahahahaha laundry_queen Feb 2014 #289

Read through and see who are attacking those women. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #295

More laughing. so transparent. nt laundry_queen Feb 2014 #299

"Here's my ass for bringing attention to global starvation." NuclearDem Feb 2014 #122

It doesn't? Lonusca Feb 2014 #255

Seriously? Hell Hath No Fury Feb 2014 #145

+ a fucking gazillion n/t Scout Feb 2014 #105

It is kind of creepy to me HappyMe Feb 2014 #112

It's kind of creepy to me -- Hell Hath No Fury Feb 2014 #137

So, Sports Illustrated EvilAL Feb 2014 #382

Of course that's what that pose means. cyberswede Feb 2014 #143

+ a whole bunch n/t Scout Feb 2014 #148

And so what if it is? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #436

I didn't finger-wag at anyone. cyberswede Feb 2014 #496

The subthread started with a complaint that they're supposedly saying "here's my *** for *******" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #528

It's bizarre to me that you *don't* realize that is *exactly* what that photo is intended to evoke. MadrasT Feb 2014 #156

If a woman enjoys looking at the swimsuit issue, HappyMe Feb 2014 #175

+1 Exactly. Waiting For Everyman Feb 2014 #412

Oh, wow. This subthread. kcr Feb 2014 #537

I applaud SI cvoogt Feb 2014 #93

Couldn't SI do that Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #101

Nice troll, Hitler. NuclearDem Feb 2014 #111

a.k.a. sarcasm cvoogt Feb 2014 #181

i figured you were going there. being an expert at having to clarify, lol.... seabeyond Feb 2014 #188

thx cvoogt Feb 2014 #197

again... lol. i kinda feel the same. unfortunately, when it comes to objectifying women, too many seabeyond Feb 2014 #211

I see three LibDemAlways Feb 2014 #107

"butt thrusting a new sport?" I'll be the judge of that. Eleanors38 Feb 2014 #139

. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #461

T&A sells magazines? who knew Baclava Feb 2014 #126

Gross. Fawke Em Feb 2014 #138

never. Scout Feb 2014 #150

Beautiful bigwillq Feb 2014 #152

I think it's the annual "Find the Swimsuit" issue. WinkyDink Feb 2014 #154

Or perhaps, the "Birthday Suit" issue? Dr. Strange Feb 2014 #256

I don't know about you, but I think proper dental hygenie is important Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #365

Obligatory "Eeeeeewwwww!" WinkyDink Feb 2014 #430

If i were a 70s sitcom Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #432

"disgusting" "horrendous" "horrific" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #158

+1. You'd think DU had been invaded by religious right fundies quinnox Feb 2014 #176

No kidding. Puglover Feb 2014 #403

Add a little of this... pacalo Feb 2014 #177

This OP seems high school boys lockery. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #192

I agree. Rex Feb 2014 #214

Quite common around here. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #218

True, very common in GD. Rex Feb 2014 #234

Indeed. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #241

Yes, which is why I find people freaking the fuck out over it amusing. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #222

Who could have seen this coming? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #438

Nobody expects Rex Feb 2014 #508

My boyfriend PasadenaTrudy Feb 2014 #203

Sometimes you just have to doff your hat at genetic perfection LittleBlue Feb 2014 #226

bah hahahaha. and with that belly laugh. outta here. lmfao. what a hoot seabeyond Feb 2014 #233

You must appreciate how many things must go right to look like that LittleBlue Feb 2014 #240

Or a very talented Photoshopper. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #244

Jeez... Hissyspit Feb 2014 #260

Only in part LittleBlue Feb 2014 #262

That is way overblown, in particular, symmetry. I said in part. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #263

The OP needs no justification LittleBlue Feb 2014 #265

Put in context, yes it does. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #268

Three models trying to sell magazines by looking sexy LittleBlue Feb 2014 #269

Posting it here is the context. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #271

(and all of that, in this instance, has been computer-generated) cyberswede Feb 2014 #298

Who knew photoshop existed in caveman days? kcr Feb 2014 #375

It may be comforting to believe this is all photoshop LittleBlue Feb 2014 #401

Evolutionary psychology is pseudoscience bunk kcr Feb 2014 #409

Standards of facial attractiveness at least are fairly universal in different cultures Fumesucker Feb 2014 #451

Note the part you left out kcr Feb 2014 #459

Quotes are limited to four paragraphs by fair use rules Fumesucker Feb 2014 #463

Fair use means you can't paraphrase? kcr Feb 2014 #465

I'll post what I wish to post and you can post what you wish Fumesucker Feb 2014 #468

it's been my experience... opiate69 Feb 2014 #479

Ymmv indeed kcr Feb 2014 #490

Ah, yes.. the dreaded "l" word.. I think that makes Bingo for me. opiate69 Feb 2014 #499

Libertarians. Big L. Rand Paul. Ayn Rand. But I think you knew that n/t kcr Feb 2014 #500

2 people whose ideas I vehemently abhor. tyvm. opiate69 Feb 2014 #504

Great. kcr Feb 2014 #509

Alert fail. zappaman Feb 2014 #458

Oh my... pacalo Feb 2014 #535

No button for you! Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #596

I don't need a button. I'm the one who's been *forcing* people to click on the OP. pacalo Feb 2014 #659

Oh, I meant that esteemed superhero member of DU's Legion of Justice Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #662

Oh, I know... pacalo Feb 2014 #663

Wait. Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #455

Because models are totally never photoshopped. NuclearDem Feb 2014 #247

I don't think it matters LittleBlue Feb 2014 #248

Those touch ups reinforce the cultural standard kcr Feb 2014 #413

It's obvious this was posted to inflame... Whisp Feb 2014 #236

If they could just roll out more Kate Upton for a while... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #239

When I was a kid Inkfreak Feb 2014 #254

Here is much more interesting and rec-worthy thread, everyone: Hissyspit Feb 2014 #257

How come the swimsuit edition always has women with almost no swimsuits on? bravenak Feb 2014 #259

They started the issue before the internet The2ndWheel Feb 2014 #273

I think you're wrong on that.. Upton Feb 2014 #278

I won't deny there is a certain novelty to the SI Swimsuit issue The2ndWheel Feb 2014 #301

It's the cross between playboy Boom Sound 416 Feb 2014 #279

well, Kali Feb 2014 #277

I have no problem explaining, although I am curious as to why I'm RiffRandell Feb 2014 #328

you aren't being researched Kali Feb 2014 #333

No offense, but I find people that use the word flamebait frequently are RiffRandell Feb 2014 #352

well, that is why I asked. Kali Feb 2014 #354

I used the term and I don't post flamebait. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #480

When we see OPs conveying blatant bigotry we don't hide it. redqueen Feb 2014 #344

Kali was speaking about MIRT, I believe Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #347

Blatant Bigotry? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #348

Yep. These women are dressed and posed as caricatures of female sexuality. redqueen Feb 2014 #367

So I take it you don't read magazines with people on the covers...or inside? nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #373

Reductio ad absurdum. nt redqueen Feb 2014 #379

"Don't you cast that spell at me, Mr. Harry Potter." Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #495

they're at the beach..... in beachwear.... opiate69 Feb 2014 #374

Research for which part of the site, if I might ask? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #332

yeah, MIRT Kali Feb 2014 #334

If I had to guess, I'd say Lemuria strikes again. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #336

yeah that one has been busy too Kali Feb 2014 #341

You all do a fine job. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #343

ESPN mag body issue.. one_voice Feb 2014 #282

Beautiful. HappyMe Feb 2014 #294

Gorgeous! nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #300

Nice. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #308

I um... LadyHawkAZ Feb 2014 #471

+1 oh goodness...+1! Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #512

Needs moar Kap. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #513

A Valentine's Day card from you? How sweet! Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #516

Yes all for you!! one_voice Feb 2014 #518

To quote Frances McDormand in "Fargo" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #592

Beautiful women! one_voice Feb 2014 #305

A couple of observations... opiate69 Feb 2014 #312

The divining is so mysterious and difficult - lol. 380 posts, open for about 8 hrs and 10 mostly seaglass Feb 2014 #384

Riiiight... because... opiate69 Feb 2014 #402

Exactly! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #415

If it was inconceivable this morning to you and Riff that this is how this thread was going to play seaglass Feb 2014 #423

not just obvious. painfully obvious. eShirl Feb 2014 #425

Great thread, Riff pintobean Feb 2014 #316

OK I give up. What sport are they in? eShirl Feb 2014 #329

Objectify much? Ridiculous photoshopping. The young one? Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #337

It's Valentine's Day on DU!!! Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #349

Why post this? hrmjustin Feb 2014 #369

Because a lot of people don't know where or how to find such pictures. A-Schwarzenegger Feb 2014 #383

Seems like pure flaimbait to me. Wish it was not posted. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #388

Trash it then...that's what I do or just don't even bother reading them RiffRandell Feb 2014 #398

I am a host in GD so I don't do that. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #404

I wish I could give you a heart. kcr Feb 2014 #488

Thank you my friend. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #489

I think I do. kcr Feb 2014 #498

I see no reason to post this OP in GD. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #502

That's exactly what it was kcr Feb 2014 #505

Yep, FB, that's what I was trying to say A-Schwarzenegger Feb 2014 #522

Past Issues Have Been Posted Here Before People! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #380

. pintobean Feb 2014 #387

"Revealed" indeed! LadyHawkAZ Feb 2014 #389

Man, some here got real pissed over this davidn3600 Feb 2014 #394

Yeah, but it has been done in the past and I'm getting the wrath? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #400

It is only to a certain group quinnox Feb 2014 #410

that would be wrong. surprise? check out the many people that called bullshit that had nothing to seabeyond Feb 2014 #414

Well, HoF-ers are all over this thread quinnox Feb 2014 #418

no. again. you would be wrong. seabeyond Feb 2014 #420

Right, I guess all those names I see in this thread are hallucinations quinnox Feb 2014 #421

I must be hallucinating too. Union Scribe Feb 2014 #542

We can call it "rec-shaming" davidn3600 Feb 2014 #554

Don't Rec the thread! YOU'LL GET ON THE LIST! Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #598

We must both be then, because I just looked and see the same thread quinnox Feb 2014 #632

Oh, Dear me... I do hope that doesn't go on my permanent record!! opiate69 Feb 2014 #658

What Have I Done? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #660

I believe you may have broke DU! opiate69 Feb 2014 #661

Small acts of civil disobedience such as this make me feel all warm and fuzzy. n/t lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #422

How does it fit the SOP of this room? hrmjustin Feb 2014 #426

At 438 replies, it fits GD because people are generally interested in discussing it. n/t lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #439

Replies do not mean it fits the SOP. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #442

Silly flamebait at that...nt Jesus Malverde Feb 2014 #534

Not a crime, but it is sexist behavior. cui bono Feb 2014 #648

Anybody notice that they are all topless? B Calm Feb 2014 #397

And?? opiate69 Feb 2014 #399

Yep, is that bad? quinnox Feb 2014 #406

They have tops -They just aren't covered. RC Feb 2014 #487

It sucks that it's so, but I agree with all of the HoFers on this. Waiting For Everyman Feb 2014 #408

Thanks, you said it so much better than I could have Tumbulu Feb 2014 #510

... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #589

Well said. cui bono Feb 2014 #680

+1 theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #685

My faith in DU is renewed. AngryAmish Feb 2014 #417

RR, you rock. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #419

Thanks Jeff! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #443

i think riff, you got a pat on the back from every guy in the mens group. throw out a naked woman seabeyond Feb 2014 #424

She gets two from me. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #429

Leave it to feminists to complain when women are freely expressing and celebrating their sexuality davidn3600 Feb 2014 #435

rofl Scout Feb 2014 #470

Attacking women AGAIN. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #493

That was hardly an attack on women or the models. cui bono Feb 2014 #681

:snort: Scout Feb 2014 #692

Finally, after 434 posts in this thread, the 435th post says the truth. RC Feb 2014 #507

Couldn't help but come back in here, could you? RiffRandell Feb 2014 #440

Here's a pat on the back from me, Riff... Violet_Crumble Feb 2014 #449

Thank you. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #450

You get a high five from me... one_voice Feb 2014 #456

I really appreciate this post. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #464

Uh, those women aren't naked... Violet_Crumble Feb 2014 #448

Their Butts Are Too Small Dirty Socialist Feb 2014 #433

Here ya go quinnox Feb 2014 #441

You beat me to it. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #445

LOL. Great minds... quinnox Feb 2014 #446

Thanks Dirty Socialist Feb 2014 #454

By popular demand here is a preview of next year's cover The Straight Story Feb 2014 #453

But only if they're carrying tennis rackets. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2014 #457

lol Vinnie From Indy Feb 2014 #531

Apparently, this sort of thing would never be legally permissible in "a public space" Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #462

Or this one.. Upton Feb 2014 #474

Looks like the crowd approved. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #475

"yeah, but EXCEPT for medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #486

Yep, apparently they haven't gotten the word they're supposed to be outraged Upton Feb 2014 #491

I know! RiffRandell Feb 2014 #494

Oh wow. Oh my. Oh...... mzteris Feb 2014 #503

What's really sad are the people on this site cheering for it. redqueen Feb 2014 #575

Ah, I see the bikini hater brigade is out again. flvegan Feb 2014 #506

I guess bikinis are as oppressive as burkas to some people davidn3600 Feb 2014 #520

Notwithstanding you point, I just see outrage fail. flvegan Feb 2014 #523

Are you referring to me? nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #524

I don't think so. You posted the OP. flvegan Feb 2014 #525

Got it. RiffRandell Feb 2014 #526

More, actually. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #564

Yup.. who could forget this classic.. (as seen on DU..) opiate69 Feb 2014 #569

I'm not a bikini hater. mzteris Feb 2014 #578

Everyone knows this. It's been explained countless times in even more ways. redqueen Feb 2014 #586

Guess he's on the "naughty" list, eh? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #595

How is that still a thing? The internet has porn, the ESPN mag has naked athletes. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #515

Honestly, magazines in general are flailing desperately to justify their existence. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #536

The point is to remind people of women's place in society, and to pander to men who enjoy seeing redqueen Feb 2014 #576

I'm just not sure how it makes money. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #590

Appealing to men's enjoyment of their higher status in society makes big bucks. redqueen Feb 2014 #591

That really doesn't answer my question. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #593

It makes lots of money. And the reason is not sideboob. redqueen Feb 2014 #616

Sex sells...as always Catherine Vincent Feb 2014 #541

Nope. It's not sex that sells. redqueen Feb 2014 #577

Quelle surprise.. more "edumacating by blogger"... opiate69 Feb 2014 #582

Are you aware that this is sexist and exploitative of women? cui bono Feb 2014 #599

You don't know that Major Nikon Feb 2014 #634

I'm not saying that the swimsuit issue specifically caused anorexia to exist. cui bono Feb 2014 #638

Do you believe a man can...... Logical Feb 2014 #640

Yes, I do. But there is a time and a place, usually privately. cui bono Feb 2014 #641

Not even close..... Logical Feb 2014 #643

It's not just about the person it is directed at. cui bono Feb 2014 #646

Why should consenting adults be ashamed of their sexuality? Or hide it? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #651

But that's not the issue. The issue is the objectification of women. cui bono Feb 2014 #669

I'm not defensive, I simply don't agree. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #674

So why isn't it enough to know that women are offended by it to make you want to not do it? cui bono Feb 2014 #675

I'm sure the people who feel they're entitled to tell gay folks not to hold hands, THINK they are Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #676

I get that you don't agree and I have no problem with the debate. cui bono Feb 2014 #679

...almost everyone here does something that offends someone else, at some point Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #683

At best it's arguably a better fit for the sports forum Major Nikon Feb 2014 #671

I don't like to get into the gender wars, but I must say I've always wondered what liberal_at_heart Feb 2014 #644

Leaving aside the 'sturm und drang' and global Defcon 5 crisis that a picture of 3 women in bikinis Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #654

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2014 #656

If the cover is this good, I'm anxious to see what's inside. NaturalHigh Feb 2014 #668

Yeah, they have several previous models featured. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #672

then you don't want to miss the Kate Upton bodypainting video - no photoshopping here Baclava Feb 2014 #691

I've been assured that there are no bodies that look like that in real life. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #694

I'm not going to lie; Jamaal510 Feb 2014 #678

Who ever hired Rob Liefeld to do the photoshopping for SI LostOne4Ever Feb 2014 #684

Lily Aldridge looks the best to me. CFLDem Feb 2014 #686

More proof we need a meta forum. Rex Feb 2014 #687

And now, GD is going apeshit. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #688

Hold on...I'm not really outraged atm...okay here we go... Rex Feb 2014 #695

Apparently there are no 20something women in the world who actually have bodies like that. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #690

Even the women in that cover don't look like that in real life. backscatter712 Feb 2014 #704

It is. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #705

Back in the old days, they used airbrushing. backscatter712 Feb 2014 #706

Except I'm not talking about in magazines. Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #707

Skylar Diggins, Alex Morgan among SI swimsuit issue athletes PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #700

Just HAD to kick it, didn't you? Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #701

Riff, you made the 700 Club! edbermac Feb 2014 #702

Nice cartoon. backscatter712 Feb 2014 #703

Offensive and gross. nt RiffRandell Feb 2014 #708