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In reply to the discussion: London 2012 Olympics: Saudis allow women to compete [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)31. You don't see a lot of women on TV, and when you do they're veiled. You'll see the face if they
are speaking, but that's about it.
More often, you hear conversations ABOUT women, like this "scientific" shit about "The Nature of Women" that "proves" why women can't walk and chew gum at the same time (do not watch if you have a quick temper);
If the horsewoman does compete and she wins, she'll be fussed over, but they probably will edit any film of her victory quite carefully. Can't have those naturally harlotty tendencies that women have riling up all the men-folk, doncha know...
People have differing attitudes about MEMRI, but this is right off the airwaves.
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I wonder why the males don't shed their excess fabric, too? Is it a conspiracy or a uniform rule?
MADem
Jun 2012
#17
It's not about the weight of the garment, it's about freedom of motion and comfort
mathematic
Jun 2012
#22
I do not know how "OK" it will be for television--at least if those legs are visible, even clothed!
MADem
Jun 2012
#25
You don't see a lot of women on TV, and when you do they're veiled. You'll see the face if they
MADem
Jun 2012
#31
I know a ton of Saudi women who toss off the veils as soon as they hit altitude in the plane.
MADem
Jun 2012
#34
Interesting. I wonder if they will pull her before she competes or if she will get "sick" at the
IndyJones
Jun 2012
#5
What are you talking about? The IOC isn't preventing any Saudi woman from competing.
MADem
Jun 2012
#8
A half jewish person would be someone with one jewish parent and one not-jewish parent
4th law of robotics
Jun 2012
#30
Well, the horsewoman has already competed in shows--she's not new to competition.
MADem
Jun 2012
#18