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I'd find it pretty funny if the podium boy would also kiss the rider :lol:Netserk said:#Homophobia
Gigs_98 said:I'd find it pretty funny if the podium boy would also kiss the rider :lol:Netserk said:#Homophobia
Me too who needs podium boys when you have Oscar!Valv.Piti said:Why do we need podium guys among the podium girls? What nonsense. What absolute nonsense Guillén.
I like the fact that Pereiro will join in tho in the role of Bernard, thats cool!
Valv.Piti said:Ill let race organisers decide why we should have that. But lining podium guys up, in a mens race, is just.. yeah, I don't know. While it doesnt matter much its just ridiculous that we apparently consider that as gender equality.
GenericBoonenFan said:Gigs_98 said:I'd find it pretty funny if the podium boy would also kiss the rider :lol:Netserk said:#Homophobia
I know some riders who wouldn't mind
ice&fire said:La Vuelta will modify its podium protocol: there will be no kisses; there will still be podium girls but there will also be podium guys.
http://www.elmundo.es/deportes/ciclismo/2017/07/18/596d226522601dcf208b45df.html
Unipublic has also created a sort of podium celebration director, something like the rol Bernard Hinault played for the Tour until last year. And they have chosen another Tour winner for the job: Oscar Pereiro!
Maybe it would prove their point if they select so-called "ugly" podium girls, who are very intelligent and dedicate their lives to help weaker people in our society or are talented in other ways. Then go and read twitter.Lupi33x said:Some places they've done away with the girls completely. Apparently we're not allow to admire beauty any more.
RedheadDane said:GenericBoonenFan said:Gigs_98 said:I'd find it pretty funny if the podium boy would also kiss the rider :lol:Netserk said:#Homophobia
I know some riders who wouldn't mind
I'm pretty sure I've seen riders kiss each other after a stage...
Its all political correctness and it sucks. Podium girls like, some love their job. If I was a girl I would die to be a podium girl during a Tour, seriously... it sounds like an amazing job. Even if you aren't a cycling fan I would imagine its pretty nice. Certainly one of the best summer jobs around.LaFlorecita said:Personally I think the debate is a bit odd because the most vocal opponents of podium girls are men
These women aren't forced to do it and it seems like they enjoy it, well at least the majority. No one seems to have asked their opinion?
Is it right to take away their job?
LaFlorecita said:RedheadDane said:GenericBoonenFan said:Gigs_98 said:I'd find it pretty funny if the podium boy would also kiss the rider :lol:Netserk said:#Homophobia
I know some riders who wouldn't mind
I'm pretty sure I've seen riders kiss each other after a stage...
LaFlorecita said:Personally I think the debate is a bit odd because the most vocal opponents of podium girls are men
These women aren't forced to do it and it seems like they enjoy it, well at least the majority. No one seems to have asked their opinion?
Is it right to take away their job?
Can't wait for the first cycling-themed yaoi manga. Maybe starring a Barguil-type character?RedheadDane said:GenericBoonenFan said:Gigs_98 said:I'd find it pretty funny if the podium boy would also kiss the rider :lol:Netserk said:#Homophobia
I know some riders who wouldn't mind
I'm pretty sure I've seen riders kiss each other after a stage...
Well, the main argument is that having podium girls hand out flowers and kisses objectifies women and is disrespectful to them... surely women and especially the podium girls themselves can judge that better? That men are most vocal smells a lot like OTT political correctness.Netserk said:I don't really see why their opinion should matter more than any other. Nor why the gender of opponents should matter.
All jobs are fine to be 'taken away' if no one no longer wants to pay for it...
It's an Arthur Vichot thingRedheadDane said:LaFlorecita said:
So it's an FDJ thing?
If it's about how it objectifies the individuals, yes. If it's about women in general, no.LaFlorecita said:Well, the main argument is that having podium girls hand out flowers and kisses objectifies women and is disrespectful to them... surely women and especially the podium girls themselves can judge that better? That men are most vocal smells a lot like OTT political correctness.Netserk said:I don't really see why their opinion should matter more than any other. Nor why the gender of opponents should matter.
All jobs are fine to be 'taken away' if no one no longer wants to pay for it...
Netserk said:If it's about how it objectifies the individuals, yes. If it's about women in general, no.LaFlorecita said:Well, the main argument is that having podium girls hand out flowers and kisses objectifies women and is disrespectful to them... surely women and especially the podium girls themselves can judge that better? That men are most vocal smells a lot like OTT political correctness.Netserk said:I don't really see why their opinion should matter more than any other. Nor why the gender of opponents should matter.
All jobs are fine to be 'taken away' if no one no longer wants to pay for it...
Lupi33x said:Netserk said:If it's about how it objectifies the individuals, yes. If it's about women in general, no.LaFlorecita said:Well, the main argument is that having podium girls hand out flowers and kisses objectifies women and is disrespectful to them... surely women and especially the podium girls themselves can judge that better? That men are most vocal smells a lot like OTT political correctness.Netserk said:I don't really see why their opinion should matter more than any other. Nor why the gender of opponents should matter.
All jobs are fine to be 'taken away' if no one no longer wants to pay for it...
that you dont even know where you stand demonstrates Denmark is a lost cause
Why don't I know where I stand?Lupi33x said:Netserk said:If it's about how it objectifies the individuals, yes. If it's about women in general, no.LaFlorecita said:Well, the main argument is that having podium girls hand out flowers and kisses objectifies women and is disrespectful to them... surely women and especially the podium girls themselves can judge that better? That men are most vocal smells a lot like OTT political correctness.Netserk said:I don't really see why their opinion should matter more than any other. Nor why the gender of opponents should matter.
All jobs are fine to be 'taken away' if no one no longer wants to pay for it...
that you dont even know where you stand demonstrates Denmark is a lost cause