NationStates Jolt Archive


Sexism or sarcasm

Anti-Social Darwinism
21-09-2008, 09:09
Some people would actually buy these for their daughters as a fashion statement, even though they're meant (I hope) to be a statement about fashion.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Story?id=5206219&page=1
Adunabar
21-09-2008, 09:11
Link doesn't work for me.
Zombie PotatoHeads
21-09-2008, 09:47
works for me.

As always, just when I think humanity can't sink any lower it always surprises/depresses me.

what next? miniskirts and lipstick for babies?
Tsrill
21-09-2008, 10:06
Not quite stimulating the babies development when they try to walk wearing the things, I guess...

Also, why only for girls? :P
SaintB
21-09-2008, 10:22
You know, with all the damage those things are known to cause adults...
IL Ruffino
21-09-2008, 10:49
I'm missing the sexism (too lazy to actually read), maybe if you made me breakfast...
The Infinite Dunes
21-09-2008, 11:37
I don't see a problem really. They're a crib shoe (not meant for walking). They're like all things sold to parents to make their baby look cute. I personally wouldn't buy all that crap, but I won't begrudge a parent who does... much.
Damor
21-09-2008, 19:12
At least it's not strings.
Knights of Liberty
21-09-2008, 19:16
People in America are outraged over something stupid.

Im outraged.
Hurdegaryp
21-09-2008, 19:18
Kids have to be properly toilet-trained first before you can make them wear strings.
Damor
21-09-2008, 19:36
Kids have to be properly toilet-trained first before you can make them wear strings.True, but I find it mindboggling they even make them for children as young as those in primary school.
It's what came to mind when I read the OP before I read the article in the link.
Vault 10
21-09-2008, 19:56
True, but I find it mindboggling they even make them for children as young as those in primary school.
Wearing strings is at least better than not wearing.
Damor
21-09-2008, 20:12
Wearing strings is at least better than not wearing. In some ways, perhaps not in others (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4595231.stm).
Hurdegaryp
21-09-2008, 20:15
Genital inflammation, eh? So there's a price to be paid for being sexy.
Vault 10
21-09-2008, 20:21
In some ways, perhaps not in others (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4595231.stm).
Hmm. In that way, yes. OTOH, the modern plastic fabrics of pantyhose and pants aren't good either.
Damor
21-09-2008, 20:28
Hmm. In that way, yes. OTOH, the modern plastic fabrics of pantyhose and pants aren't good either.LG's "play rugby naked" sentiment makes more and more sense.