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Bikini hockey league
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Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
Re: Bikini hockey league
To paraphrase the big fat guy in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, "Get me a bucket, I'm going to puke."
To paraphrase the big fat guy in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, "Get me a bucket, I'm going to puke."
Captain Obvious
...the Man, the Myth, the Legend...
Re: Bikini hockey league
Well, if they get paid, they will those their NCAA eligibility. I hope someone tells them that.
Well, if they get paid, they will those their NCAA eligibility. I hope someone tells them that.
JosephPSchmoe
I'll say it if you won't
Re: Bikini hockey league
Please. I read about halfway through the story until I got to the part where the league owner thinks the idea is "compelling." Not the word I was thinking of.
Please. I read about halfway through the story until I got to the part where the league owner thinks the idea is "compelling." Not the word I was thinking of.
brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
Re: Bikini hockey league
Ain't America great!
I'm not much for reality TV shows...but if there are women interested in participating and people interested in watching...
Ain't America great!
gojackets
New member
Re: Bikini hockey league
Haha I heard on the radio the other day that Costco is now offering low rate home financing...and all I could think about was Idiocracy.
Haha I heard on the radio the other day that Costco is now offering low rate home financing...and all I could think about was Idiocracy.
ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
Re: Bikini hockey league
If they really want to have female athletes compete in a sport while wearing bikinis, why not have that sport be swimming, surfing, or something else where swimwear makes sense? They could still have their "reality" segment with all of the women living under one roof and making each other cry on a regular basis that America finds so compelling. I remember seeing men's roller hockey on TV a few years ago -- I don't remember the guys wearing Speedos. If this is what it takes to make women's hockey popular, then I'm fine with the sport being unpopular.
If they really want to have female athletes compete in a sport while wearing bikinis, why not have that sport be swimming, surfing, or something else where swimwear makes sense? They could still have their "reality" segment with all of the women living under one roof and making each other cry on a regular basis that America finds so compelling. I remember seeing men's roller hockey on TV a few years ago -- I don't remember the guys wearing Speedos. If this is what it takes to make women's hockey popular, then I'm fine with the sport being unpopular.
brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
Re: Bikini hockey league
I don't see any connection between this and the sport of women's collegiate ice hockey. I doubt the promoters, FOX Sports or anyone involved is thinking about selling NCAA women's ice hockey with this uh...product. I'd guess everyone involved is pretty much focused on potential $$. Same probably for those hoping to play...and I would guess some of those wanting to play see it as a possible avenue to other, future endeavors, also with an eye on $$. Regardless of whether one likes / dislikes the idea, it's good to be in a place where those who object don't have total control thus allowing those that want to participate, that opportunity.
I'm sure there are a bunch of regular heathens
out there that would watch this, that would also never attend a women's collegiate ice hockey game. Maybe all of 'em. Don't see much overlap in the fan base.
I don't see any connection between this and the sport of women's collegiate ice hockey. I doubt the promoters, FOX Sports or anyone involved is thinking about selling NCAA women's ice hockey with this uh...product. I'd guess everyone involved is pretty much focused on potential $$. Same probably for those hoping to play...and I would guess some of those wanting to play see it as a possible avenue to other, future endeavors, also with an eye on $$. Regardless of whether one likes / dislikes the idea, it's good to be in a place where those who object don't have total control thus allowing those that want to participate, that opportunity.
I'm sure there are a bunch of regular heathens
out there that would watch this, that would also never attend a women's collegiate ice hockey game. Maybe all of 'em. Don't see much overlap in the fan base.
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brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
Re: Bikini hockey league
Exactly. This isn't about women competing in the sport of hockey. And thankfully this is a free country, so if myself and others don't approve of this, we don't have to partake in it.
Exactly. This isn't about women competing in the sport of hockey. And thankfully this is a free country, so if myself and others don't approve of this, we don't have to partake in it.
Re: Bikini hockey league
Just checking in...and am wondering, why did this thread appear at the top of my unread messages? Hot topic? Are we really this bored in the off-season?
Obviously not something that REAL hockey fans would be interested in. Enough said...
Just checking in...and am wondering, why did this thread appear at the top of my unread messages? Hot topic? Are we really this bored in the off-season?
Obviously not something that REAL hockey fans would be interested in. Enough said...JosephPSchmoe
I'll say it if you won't
brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
Re: Bikini hockey league
Well the Twins are pretty tough to watch these days.Just checking in...and am wondering, why did this thread appear at the top of my unread messages? Hot topic? Are we really this bored in the off-season?
CanHockGuy
New member
Re: Bikini hockey league
Curious....please elaborate. Oh, you mean baseball.....ok...
Well the Twins are pretty tough to watch these days.
Curious....please elaborate.
Oh, you mean baseball.....ok...Re: Bikini hockey league
"We have other girls that played hockey that it turns out are very pretty, too," Eskridge said. "Most girls that we've talked to have been very athletic."
Wow, imagine that. Women who play hockey can also be considered very pretty. Amazing. Never would have crossed my mind. Sheesh!
This is sexism taken to a new level. I would love to see Angela Ruggiero's reaction to this announcement. That said, Ashley Van Boxmeer sounds like she might be a handful. I remember watching her dad play and at 5'10", she probably has no qualms about dropping the gloves.
This is nothing more than a gimmick that will soon go the way of other reality show nonsense.
"We have other girls that played hockey that it turns out are very pretty, too," Eskridge said. "Most girls that we've talked to have been very athletic."
Wow, imagine that. Women who play hockey can also be considered very pretty. Amazing. Never would have crossed my mind. Sheesh!
This is sexism taken to a new level. I would love to see Angela Ruggiero's reaction to this announcement. That said, Ashley Van Boxmeer sounds like she might be a handful. I remember watching her dad play and at 5'10", she probably has no qualms about dropping the gloves.
This is nothing more than a gimmick that will soon go the way of other reality show nonsense.
Hockeydad4two
Registered User
Re: Bikini hockey league
And as soon as one of the ladies falls and hits the ice, the road (ice) rash will persuade her to quit.
And as soon as one of the ladies falls and hits the ice, the road (ice) rash will persuade her to quit.