tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post114712621457636875..comments2024-03-12T04:51:46.468-05:00Comments on Blue Gal: Guest Blogger - Paul -V-Fran / Blue Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293627981248346055noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147898123773392812006-05-17T15:35:00.000-05:002006-05-17T15:35:00.000-05:00I think what concerns me most is the way that the ...I think what concerns me most is the way that the ideals of first-generation feminism have been cleverly twisted by the evil forces that are marketing and advertising.<BR/><BR/>It speaks volumes when young women hold people like Paris Hilton or Britney Spears to be role models. I somehow don't see how dressing like a whore makes one empowered, no matter what you might think to the contrary.<BR/><BR/>The emperor has no clothes on. <BR/><BR/>It is no wonder that so many kids--regardless of gender, are so confused and aliented. We teac them that sex is a thing to be ashamed of, and then bombard them with sexual images in ads, television, and movies.<BR/><BR/>Our culture is schizophrenic in many ways, but this one, to me is the most troubling.Comrade Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393718048145784837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147898092211887192006-05-17T15:34:00.000-05:002006-05-17T15:34:00.000-05:00I think what concerns me most is the way that the ...I think what concerns me most is the way that the ideals of first-generation feminism have been cleverly twisted by the evil forces that are marketing and advertising.<BR/><BR/>It speaks volumes when young women hold people like Paris Hilton or Britney Spears to be role models. I somehow don't see how dressing like a whore makes one empowered, no matter what you might think to the contrary.<BR/><BR/>The emperor has no clothes on. <BR/><BR/>It is no wonder that so many kids--regardless of gender, are so confused and aliented. We teac them that sex is a thing to be ashamed of, and then bombard them with sexual images in ads, television, and movies.<BR/><BR/>Our culture is schizophrenic in many ways, but this one, to me is the most troubling.Comrade Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393718048145784837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147896895692281252006-05-17T15:14:00.000-05:002006-05-17T15:14:00.000-05:00I'm still waiting for the "no panty" post! I say t...I'm still waiting for the "no panty" post! I say they are nothing so you might as well not wear them! Give thepoetryman something to inspire an erotic poem outside the confines of panties...Mark Prime (tpm/Confession Zero)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04683863540465969835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147833260842186322006-05-16T21:34:00.000-05:002006-05-16T21:34:00.000-05:00Natural fabrics breath. Karen McL has a good poin...Natural fabrics breath. Karen McL has a good point. If more women wore them there would be fewer yeast infections. Vinegar is a healthful choice.Yoga Koruntahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025840328976351307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147817431340953132006-05-16T17:10:00.000-05:002006-05-16T17:10:00.000-05:00I have to admit, lingerie is not a psychic trigger...I have to admit, lingerie is not a psychic trigger point for me, but the point of your post is well-taken. We all have our little hidden insecurities. Lingerie for women is an apt metaphor, but is there something equally pertinent for men?<BR/><BR/>What's most disturbing to me is the overt sexualizing of young girls. If it were taking place in the context of openness and a generally healthy approach to sexuality, it wouldn't be so offensive. Sadly, that's not the case.<BR/><BR/>Retailers, advertisers, television, movies and, yes, many parents, promote the "tarting-up" of girls only to dole out whiplash messages of the importance of sexual abstinence and the "dirtiness" of sex.<BR/><BR/>It's perverse.threadingwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160933882285696582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147795933073079222006-05-16T11:12:00.000-05:002006-05-16T11:12:00.000-05:00i too am worried about the pressure on young girls...i too am worried about the pressure on young girls to be sexy and all the baggage that comes with it. that said, i love victoria's secret. yep, i've said it, it's true. that's because up until the past 5 or 6 years there was no way i could justify the expense. so, a few years ago i saved up and bought my first fancy bra there. amazing! i was hooked,(ha) now i buy quite a few things there, not everything, but a lot.<BR/>i feel sort of like a super hero with my "super hero" costume hidden under everyday alterego clothes. i guess buying some sexy bras and panties for me, means i'm a little bit better off financially now. i will say this, i buy a lot of turtlenecks and jeans from there. (not the ultra expensive ones) they are priced really well, especially the sales and they last and last.Sherry Pasquarellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107407102753464356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983386.post-1147784668005368242006-05-16T08:04:00.000-05:002006-05-16T08:04:00.000-05:00Hmm...most interesting set of commentaries one Bot...Hmm...most interesting set of commentaries one Both side.<BR/><BR/>There is the Sex-i-fication of the girls tweenagers and the compression of all that to ever increasing younger ages. (and having 3 daughters - I've seen this all first hand.)<BR/><BR/>But while I CAN be dressed and attractively - I tend to follow Blue Gals tag-line:<BR/><BR/><EM>"Men who think intelligence is an aphrodisiac find me attractive. "The New York Times Crossword in bed is sexy" type. But nevermind, I'm the married with three kids type, too."</EM><BR/><BR/>And I'm more often found in a cotton camisole and matching 6-packer white undies than anything close to Pink Hotties from Victoria Secret...but that is because I prefer my own comfort than the imaginary one of pleasing the Wall Street marketeers with all that hot (and $$$ expensive) underware! <BR/><BR/>;-)Karen McLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721731853548537686noreply@blogger.com