sorry, the hypocrisy of it annoys the *** out me, so yes, I am inclined to comment heavily on it.
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sorry, the hypocrisy of it annoys the *** out me, so yes, I am inclined to comment heavily on it.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irulan
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
For sure. Let the festivities continue:)Quote:
Originally Posted by TrekTheKaty
Zen, is that your stereo system? :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
He comes with baggage. Are you sure about this one? ;)Quote:
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 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
What eyes? ;)
I understand what you mean, but I perceive the hypocrisy a bit differently (not so much objectification but on another level). Enough said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irulan
Giant reflector on headtube, backwards baseball hat, Ted Bundy eyes, timetrial bars on mtn bike, pie plate. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
I only see bar-end extenders, which are pretty standard.Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
if you're not going to wear a helmet, you need a huge reflector so people can see you and not run you over.Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
And to them i say there is nothing wrong with that, don't get out any tools!
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
And to them i say there is nothing wrong with that, don't get out any tools!