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07-28-2009, 07:24 AM
Irulan

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Originally Posted by tulip

Who says you can't have it both ways? Life is too short to be confined by such rules!

What, it's ok to objectify men, but men can't objectify women? Look, I think the thread I posted a link to is ridiculous; I think women waste way too much time getting upset about this stuff, I just want to point out that there seems to be a double standard here.

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Zen isn't taking pictures of these men naked on a couch with the bike behind them. She isn't taking pictures of them in a thong biking along.

But the implication (desire, hotness, companionship)is there even if it's subtle and unspoken.... it's all about degrees of appreciation, right?
07-28-2009, 07:48 AM
NoNo

Why don't I have one of these trails near me?!:mad:
07-30-2009, 08:39 AM
TrekTheKaty

Can't we have a little fun? I'm happily married, but I can look--or live through Zen's adventures!

Loved the Copenhagen girl--funny how art becomes pornography--in Alabama of all places! I could make a few red-neck jokes, but I'll refrain..........
07-30-2009, 09:25 AM
Irulan

Sure we can - I'm all for it. I wanted to just point out how fast the panties get wadded up over female objectifying on this site, and puh-leeze don't say that because these guys have their clothes on that it's any different.

Me, I prefer shirtless firemen myself. :D
07-30-2009, 09:29 AM
Cataboo

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Originally Posted by Irulan

Sure we can - I'm all for it. I wanted to just point out how fast the panties get wadded up over female objectifying on this site, and puh-leeze don't say that because these guys have their clothes on that it's any different.

Me, I prefer shirtless firemen myself. :D

Excellent! And you helpfully derailed and shut down a playful thread by attempting to point out the hypocrisy of its members.

I'd debate the difference, it would just further derail the thread. So instead, I'll just roll my eyes.
07-30-2009, 09:38 AM
Irulan

sorry, the hypocrisy of it annoys the *** out me, so yes, I am inclined to comment heavily on it.
07-30-2009, 09:49 AM
sfa

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Originally Posted by Irulan

What, it's ok to objectify men, but men can't objectify women?

Objectification, by definition, is turning a person into an object--it impersonalizes the person, and I think it's odious whether done by women or men.

But this thread is the exact opposite of objectification--Zen met the guy, enjoyed talking with him, and would have liked to get to know him better. There isn't anything wrong with appreciating looks as part of the totality of a person. I don't objectify my husband by looking at the picture on my desk and thinking "oooh, nice."

And I guess it's not really the opposite of objectification--that would be personification (which I do with my bike all the time!).

Sarah
07-30-2009, 09:54 AM
Zen

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Originally Posted by TrekTheKaty

Can't we have a little fun?

For sure. Let the festivities continue:)
07-30-2009, 10:22 AM
bmccasland

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Originally Posted by Zen

For sure. Let the festivities continue:)

Zen, is that your stereo system? :cool:
07-30-2009, 10:24 AM
sundial

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Originally Posted by Zen

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...y/DSCN2331.jpg

He comes with baggage. Are you sure about this one? ;)
07-30-2009, 10:26 AM
Zen

Ha ha. At this age, don't we all come with some baggage?
07-30-2009, 10:29 AM
Cataboo

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Originally Posted by Zen

Ha ha. At this age, don't we all come with some baggage?

He also doesn't seem to know either which part of his hat is the front or which part of his head is the front :)

MORE importantly, I can't tell what kind of bike that is... did you notice or were you too busy staring into his eyes?
07-30-2009, 11:36 AM
7rider

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Originally Posted by Catriona

MORE importantly, I can't tell what kind of bike that is... did you notice or were you too busy staring into his eyes?

It looks like a Fuji.
What eyes? ;)
07-31-2009, 12:56 AM
Selkie

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Originally Posted by Irulan

sorry, the hypocrisy of it annoys the *** out me, so yes, I am inclined to comment heavily on it.

I understand what you mean, but I perceive the hypocrisy a bit differently (not so much objectification but on another level). Enough said.
07-31-2009, 05:11 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

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Originally Posted by Catriona

He also doesn't seem to know either which part of his hat is the front or which part of his head is the front :)

Giant reflector on headtube, backwards baseball hat, Ted Bundy eyes, timetrial bars on mtn bike, pie plate. :cool:
07-31-2009, 05:51 AM
Chile Pepper

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

timetrial bars on mtn bike

I only see bar-end extenders, which are pretty standard.
07-31-2009, 06:05 AM
Cataboo

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Giant reflector on headtube, backwards baseball hat, Ted Bundy eyes, timetrial bars on mtn bike, pie plate. :cool:

if you're not going to wear a helmet, you need a huge reflector so people can see you and not run you over.
07-31-2009, 06:13 AM
Zen

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Giant reflector on headtube, ... pie plate.

i have a "pie plate" and I'm sure there are plenty of readers of this forum who have the reflectors that came on their bike.
And to them i say there is nothing wrong with that, don't get out any tools!
07-31-2009, 06:15 AM
Cataboo

This poor guy... having his bike & outfit completely dissected and over analyzed by bored cycling females from all over the world.

Hopefully one day his sister takes up cycling, does a search for women's saddle, finds team estrogen, sees his picture, and then Zen & he can live happily ever after.
07-31-2009, 06:22 AM
Zen

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Giant reflector on headtube, ... pie plate.

i have a "pie plate" and I'm sure there are plenty of readers of this forum who have the reflectors that came on their bike.
And to them i say there is nothing wrong with that, don't get out any tools!
07-31-2009, 06:37 AM
Duck on Wheels

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Originally Posted by Zen

i have a "pie plate" and I'm sure there are plenty of readers of this forum who have the reflectors that came on their bike.
And to them i say there is nothing wrong with that, don't get out any tools!

Whew! I can leave my reflectors on. Good. That way I won't get a traffic citation. I think there's even a fine here for riding in traffic without them.

But (showing my absolute bike dorkiness) what's a pieplate? I have three, but they're all in the kitchen cupboard for when I bake multiple pies.
07-31-2009, 07:04 AM
7rider

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Originally Posted by Duck on Wheels

But (showing my absolute bike dorkiness) what's a pieplate? I have three, but they're all in the kitchen cupboard for when I bake multiple pies.

She's referring to the big plastic chain protector on the back wheel. It is sometimes referred to as a pie plate. Sometimes, it's referred to as a "dork disc." Often times, folks just remove it as unnecessary.
07-31-2009, 07:05 AM
redrhodie

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Originally Posted by Duck on Wheels

But (showing my absolute bike dorkiness) what's a pieplate? I have three, but they're all in the kitchen cupboard for when I bake multiple pies.

A pie plate is a spoke protector.
07-31-2009, 07:21 AM
redrhodie

Oops, 7 and I overlapped, and it looks like I was correcting her on chain protector. I really don't know, it's chain or spoke, maybe both, probably neither. ;)

So, did you ask the honey how far he was riding? And, did you notice if he was wearing any bottoms? From this angle, he looks possibly nekkid.
07-31-2009, 07:28 AM
7rider

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Originally Posted by redrhodie

Oops, 7 and I overlapped, and it looks like I was correcting her on chain protector. I really don't know, it's chain or spoke, maybe both, probably neither. ;)

I think spoke is probably technically more accurate. ;)
07-31-2009, 08:09 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

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Originally Posted by Catriona

This poor guy... having his bike & outfit completely dissected and over analyzed by bored cycling females from all over the world.

Better than dissecting his other features.
Hey, I'm not bored at all! :D

(FWIW, i was joking around. Pie plates and reflectors definitely have their own quirky charms.)
07-31-2009, 08:13 AM
7rider

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

(FWIW, i was joking around. Pie plates and reflectors definitely have their own quirky charms.)

Of course!!!
07-31-2009, 10:51 AM
Zen

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Originally Posted by redrhodie

So, did you ask the honey how far he was riding? And, did you notice if he was wearing any bottoms? From this angle, he looks possibly nekkid.

He was riding the length of the C&O. Since it's been done countless times before, he wanted to be the first to do it sans trousers. A real hard-ask.:eek:;)
07-31-2009, 11:02 AM
indigoiis

My own trail honey told me I must remove my pie plates from my bikes. Then we were mountain biking and his chain got sucked into the spokes.

Because he didn't have a pie plate.
07-31-2009, 11:48 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

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Originally Posted by Zen

He was riding the length of the C&O. Since it's been done countless times before, he wanted to be the first to do it sans trousers. A real hard-ask.:eek:;)

That explains the big cushy saddle.

:D
08-06-2009, 04:27 PM
sundial

Every time I glance at this thread I think about a new trail bar.
08-06-2009, 09:33 PM
crazycanuck

zen

Is Zen off searching for her trail honey?

Where'd she go?
08-06-2009, 09:50 PM
Cataboo

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Originally Posted by crazycanuck

Is Zen off searching for her trail honey?

Where'd she go?

I believe she is off debasing men. There is definitely debauchery involved and hopefully many more photographs objectifying men and showing them for the simple hormone driven sexual creatures that they are :)
08-07-2009, 02:07 AM
cylegoddess

What I need to know is, why oh why didnt you get a pic of HIS LEGS??!!!:p

Its impossible to tell you of hes a keeper unless I see his thighs?( were they muscley? Did he have 'diamond cut' calves?! Nice buns?!;)

Yeah his bike is great but lets get some eye candy!
08-07-2009, 02:11 AM
cylegoddess

Oh and if your taking orders, ill have the cutie in the green clothing. So Im objectifying. Lets guys get the compliments. A little stroke of the ego never hurts( neither does kissin'.);)
08-08-2009, 06:01 PM
Zen

well, well, well

look what I found in the mail

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

This is great. i was kicking myself for not getting you name and number. you were on the road bike heading west.My name is Mr. Honey* and my number is 555-555-5555. hope to hear from you soon

*Names have been changed to protect the innocent

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Originally Posted by Catriona

There is definitely debauchery involved and hopefully many more photographs objectifying men and showing them for the simple hormone driven sexual creatures that they are :)

Yes, there was some debauchery going on but not enough for me. There were photographs too but they sure won't be going up here :D
08-08-2009, 09:18 PM
salsabike

That is SO gratifying. Every now and then, life arranges itself properly. Yeah!
08-08-2009, 09:23 PM
Zen

I'm astounded that CL missed connections actually worked.
08-09-2009, 02:11 AM
sundial

Guess he couldn't resist a fiery red head such as yourself. ;) Did ja meet at the Waffle House?
08-09-2009, 06:27 AM
Zen

I'll talk to you later, Miss Banana Creme.

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