Comments on: Elusive Chick Bloggers Finally Found In NYC Brothel http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:49:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Melanie http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11568 Melanie Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:26:54 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11568 And what kind of word is "editrix"? Should our pajama-clad bloggers then have been referred to as "blogtrixes" rather than bloggers? And what kind of word is “editrix”? Should our pajama-clad bloggers then have been referred to as “blogtrixes” rather than bloggers?

]]> By: ae http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11553 ae Wed, 15 Feb 2006 05:17:23 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11553 It is articles like this that convince me that I am clearly not of this world, nor long for it. Agreed on the tragic nature of young Mimi. Half of her FAQ is about one day finding friends. Holy feck, that is awful. And Eva Lynn, I couldn't help but think (once my brain started again after the mind-numbing banality of that article) what I would have done were I -- wait, I need to guffaw -- okay -- chosen to be in that article. THERE IS NO WAY ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH THAT ANY ASSHOLE IS GOING TO GET ME TO POSE IN SOME BUNNY OUTFIT, FOR THE LOVE OF GLORIA. And since I can't imagine a non-sexist compromise, I'm guessing I would've been promptly disinvited from the photo shoot and ignominously dropped into the "Not pictured" caption, which, considering the company, would've been fine by me. If, on the other hand, they wanted me in a fencing tournament t-shirt (tonight's attire) with my eyemask on my head like sunglasses, they could have me. It is articles like this that convince me that I am clearly not of this world, nor long for it.

Agreed on the tragic nature of young Mimi. Half of her FAQ is about one day finding friends. Holy feck, that is awful.

And Eva Lynn, I couldn’t help but think (once my brain started again after the mind-numbing banality of that article) what I would have done were I — wait, I need to guffaw — okay — chosen to be in that article. THERE IS NO WAY ON GOD’S GREEN EARTH THAT ANY ASSHOLE IS GOING TO GET ME TO POSE IN SOME BUNNY OUTFIT, FOR THE LOVE OF GLORIA. And since I can’t imagine a non-sexist compromise, I’m guessing I would’ve been promptly disinvited from the photo shoot and ignominously dropped into the “Not pictured” caption, which, considering the company, would’ve been fine by me. If, on the other hand, they wanted me in a fencing tournament t-shirt (tonight’s attire) with my eyemask on my head like sunglasses, they could have me.

]]> By: Sharoni http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11490 Sharoni Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:10:45 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11490 The lucite platforms are obvious as a choice for sex workers - they give the illusion that the feet are naked while still straining the arch of the foot, tensing the calf muscles (for a more attractive leg) and preventing the wearer from running anywhere, especially from running away from the patriarchal godbags who might need to summon them for a lap dance. They are also plastic, which is a reflection, in many ways, on the societal perception of a stripper - i.e. cheap, intent on the spending of vast, disposable incomes, easily disposable. The patriarchy really needs to be blamed here, big-time. The lucite platforms are obvious as a choice for sex workers - they give the illusion that the feet are naked while still straining the arch of the foot, tensing the calf muscles (for a more attractive leg) and preventing the wearer from running anywhere, especially from running away from the patriarchal godbags who might need to summon them for a lap dance. They are also plastic, which is a reflection, in many ways, on the societal perception of a stripper - i.e. cheap, intent on the spending of vast, disposable incomes, easily disposable. The patriarchy really needs to be blamed here, big-time.

]]> By: Burrow http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11414 Burrow Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:38:47 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11414 <i>It would make my heart rise if all women being pictured for crap like this would rebel and wear what most women really wear to bed</i> I am not being photographed naked! Hehehe (I do own pajama bottoms for whenever. They're comfy. Glad I'm a student, I wear them to class) It would make my heart rise if all women being pictured for crap like this would rebel and wear what most women really wear to bed

I am not being photographed naked! Hehehe (I do own pajama bottoms for whenever. They’re comfy. Glad I’m a student, I wear them to class)

]]> By: Betsy http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11406 Betsy Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:49:38 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11406 What I found most disturbing was that one of their blogs was called "this fish...needs a bicycle." Honey! You are missing the point! Yes I know you're trying to be ironic and clever, but...sigh. It's no use. Though I will jump to Opinionistas's defense and note that she's had a few thoughtful posts on the different and conflicting pressures on men and women regarding work/family conflicts. Despite this vapid interview, she's done a wee bit of patriarchy blaming herself. What I found most disturbing was that one of their blogs was called “this fish…needs a bicycle.” Honey! You are missing the point! Yes I know you’re trying to be ironic and clever, but…sigh. It’s no use.
Though I will jump to Opinionistas’s defense and note that she’s had a few thoughtful posts on the different and conflicting pressures on men and women regarding work/family conflicts. Despite this vapid interview, she’s done a wee bit of patriarchy blaming herself.

]]> By: jezebella http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11405 jezebella Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:31:01 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11405 All I really want to know right now is this: who decided lucite platforms are the shoe of choice for the sex worker? And what kind of tragic figure wears them with her "pajamas"? Honestly. If you're going to make a crapload of money debasing yourself, you obviously can afford good-looking shoes. Somebody needs to send in Manolo's fashion police to sort these blog-sex-bots out sartorially. All I really want to know right now is this: who decided lucite platforms are the shoe of choice for the sex worker? And what kind of tragic figure wears them with her “pajamas”? Honestly. If you’re going to make a crapload of money debasing yourself, you obviously can afford good-looking shoes. Somebody needs to send in Manolo’s fashion police to sort these blog-sex-bots out sartorially.

]]> By: Jean http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11400 Jean Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:51:58 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11400 I just fell in love with Kate. I just fell in love with Kate.

]]> By: kate http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11399 kate Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:40:51 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11399 "spending my future husband's vast disposable income on first class flights and villas in Portofino." Oh poor misunderstood Mimi, shaking her skinny little booty for a buck, trying to make it as a novlist/writer or something like that so that she can find some rich guy to marry. Oh my heart just pines PINES I tell you! Here I am trying to make a buck on with my fucking brains and eschewing the whole marriage thing because for me it was a lie. I know, I work at a career because I'm not tall, long legged and I'm all hung up about going around half naked in front of people I don't know. What kind of woman am I? I am lesser, lesser. These enlightened women with the blogger pages about stuff that men like. I am lesser, lesser. Its not the patriarchy, its me. I don't fit in. Damn brain. Who gave it to me anyway? Why can't I just get rid of it like those nice girls did? “spending my future husband’s vast disposable income on first class flights and villas in Portofino.”

Oh poor misunderstood Mimi, shaking her skinny little booty for a buck, trying to make it as a novlist/writer or something like that so that she can find some rich guy to marry.

Oh my heart just pines PINES I tell you! Here I am trying to make a buck on with my fucking brains and eschewing the whole marriage thing because for me it was a lie.

I know, I work at a career because I’m not tall, long legged and I’m all hung up about going around half naked in front of people I don’t know. What kind of woman am I?

I am lesser, lesser. These enlightened women with the blogger pages about stuff that men like. I am lesser, lesser.

Its not the patriarchy, its me. I don’t fit in. Damn brain. Who gave it to me anyway? Why can’t I just get rid of it like those nice girls did?

]]> By: Eva Lynn Drood http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11398 Eva Lynn Drood Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:24:53 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11398 A woman can be anything, you know! ...As long as she's white (or can pass), skinny, conventionally pretty, middle-class or higher, spends a lot of time on her appearance, and shows a lot of skin when she sleeps (or gets photographed as if she were going to). Like Barbie. Doctor Barbie, Vet Barbie, Blogger Barbie, whatever. As long as you're =Barbie=. Clearly. It would make my heart rise if all women being pictured for crap like this would rebel and wear what most women really wear to bed -- not what the Victoria's Secret catalogue says we should (I do like the black velvety top and pants ensemble, though... that actually even looks comfortable!). Let alone if female bloggers would be chosen for being intelligent, literate and interesting, regardless of whether they're size 6 and white. A woman can be anything, you know! …As long as she’s white (or can pass), skinny, conventionally pretty, middle-class or higher, spends a lot of time on her appearance, and shows a lot of skin when she sleeps (or gets photographed as if she were going to). Like Barbie. Doctor Barbie, Vet Barbie, Blogger Barbie, whatever. As long as you’re =Barbie=. Clearly.

It would make my heart rise if all women being pictured for crap like this would rebel and wear what most women really wear to bed — not what the Victoria’s Secret catalogue says we should (I do like the black velvety top and pants ensemble, though… that actually even looks comfortable!). Let alone if female bloggers would be chosen for being intelligent, literate and interesting, regardless of whether they’re size 6 and white.

]]> By: Sharoni http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11390 Sharoni Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:48:03 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2006/02/12/elusive-chick-bloggers-finally-found-in-nyc-brothel/#comment-11390 Those women are just tools of the patriarchy! Taking that article seriously is just impossible. The blogs may be sincere, but they might as well be saying things like "take me!" "use me!" "make me write bad blogs!" my head feels funny again. I blame the patriarchy. Those women are just tools of the patriarchy! Taking that article seriously is just impossible. The blogs may be sincere, but they might as well be saying things like “take me!” “use me!” “make me write bad blogs!” my head feels funny again. I blame the patriarchy.

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