Bikini Basketball - Page 5

On September 28 2012 13:54 Al Bundy wrote:

You know what? I'm no longer going to post in the general section. Too much bullshit in here. I'm just going to sit back, relax, and watch us devolve into monkeys.

On September 28 2012 14:05 imJealous wrote:
I just feel bad for the women who actually pour their heart and sole into WNBA if they get sidelined for this

Imagine a comparison to our eSports... Here we are hoping and dreaming of esports becoming an accepted part of modern culture and we're finally seeing what we consider progress even though the main stream media has hardly taken note. Then imagine if some execs at MTV heard about it, looked into it, decided they thought it was stupid but they could make some quick cash out of it by doing a short series drawing attention to it. But what they create is a reality tv show where they get a bunch of booth babe models to play sc2, CS, etc and 90% of the show is about showing off how hot the chicks are and since they aren't actually pro players no one new who looks at the show actually thinks the games were actually anything serious.

Would certainly get more views/advertiser interest/attention than televising a tournament or a documentary about a guy like Naniwa or Huk moving to Korea and all the trials and tribulations they go through trying to make it in the GSL.

On September 28 2012 14:24 Phenny wrote:
Why do so many people hate freedom?

They're not hurting anyone, they're not affecting the feminist movement, they do not represent females as a whole and it seems highly unreasonable to assert otherwise.
It's contained to the individuals playing the game (which they do so willingly).

On September 28 2012 14:27 Wombat_NI wrote:

I'm no feminist firebrand but representing women as something solely to be ogled at can isn't necessarily harmless. Yeah this league isn't a big deal in and of itself, nobody would claim otherwise, it's just a bit depressing for those of us who think we're capable of a bit better these days.

On September 28 2012 12:58 CosmicSpiral wrote:


It's rare to find a really hot porn star.

While this league may find a lot of viewers simply because the girls are scantily clad, I don't see how it can be taken seriously as a measure of skill.



Worst words of advice I've ever heard in my life.

On September 28 2012 14:38 McFeser wrote:

I have to agree. If you wish to take the road of passivity, mixed with selfishness, then do this; however I have to agree that it's some of the worst advice I have heard in my life (And it's so bad because it's almost seems like good advice at first).

As for Bikini Basketball . . . they really didn't have to call it that. It's shallow, effect, yet idiotic marketing. I really like watching Olympic volleyball but I refer watching the woman's because - "let's face it" - they all have a pretty good ass. But if you turned it into Bikini Volleyball then I would never watch it, even though the only thing that changes is the name. I don't go to the Bikini Coffee Shop in town because of the stigma of being seen there and I don't want to support a set of woman who try to make money off of their sexuality. I don't tip waitresses that flirt either. But Olympic volleyball is ever so slightly different because the sexuality isn't the focus and the athletes who are playing are athletes first and not something sexual. the reason why this marketing ploy is so dumb is because it focuses so heavily on the sexuality while falling short of actually delivering. If I want something sexy I can look up some pictures online.

On September 28 2012 14:38 McFeser wrote:

I have to agree. If you wish to take the road of passivity, mixed with selfishness, then do this; however I have to agree that it's some of the worst advice I have heard in my life (And it's so bad because it's almost seems like good advice at first).

As for Bikini Basketball . . . they really didn't have to call it that. It's shallow, effect, yet idiotic marketing. I really like watching Olympic volleyball but I refer watching the woman's because - "let's face it" - they all have a pretty good ass. But if you turned it into Bikini Volleyball then I would never watch it, even though the only thing that changes is the name. I don't go to the Bikini Coffee Shop in town because of the stigma of being seen there and I don't want to support a set of woman who try to make money off of their sexuality. I don't tip waitresses that flirt either. But Olympic volleyball is ever so slightly different because the sexuality isn't the focus and the athletes who are playing are athletes first and not something sexual. the reason why this marketing ploy is so dumb is because it focuses so heavily on the sexuality while falling short of actually delivering. If I want something sexy I can look up some pictures online.

On September 28 2012 15:05 Qwyn wrote:


What the hell? That advice is good because it it's pretty damn accurate.

1. Taking offense to what people say if it's not about your reputation just causes a shit storm. It causes unnecessary aggravation, flaming (especially on the internet) relationship damage, and all other shit. You make a fool of yourself sometimes, for no fucking reason. And there are more people who will say offensive things. What are you going to do, silence all the fucking haters? And the internet is a different ballgame - even worse. Professionals (say, Day9!) don't ever ever EVER reply to all the shit that flies around the web - they disconnect themselves completely. That shit just isn't fucking worth it.

2. What the fuck are YOU going to do about what other people do for a living? Damn man (liberals especially should agree with this). You just let them do what they want - unless that impedes the lives of others - or your interests. That might sound selfish, but it's really not. He's not saying to cut out all the competition - though his gang member friend probably was.

3. What the fuck are you going to do about how other people are treated - based only on your limited perception of their situations? That's a good way to get fucking rejected. Never EVER step in on someone else's problems - but you can be there if they need you. Don't be fucking nosy.

4. If you get upset at every single fucking thing...man...what are you some high-school girl (metaphorical "you")? Unless something or someone severely injures you mentally or physically - impedes your success or is deliberately bogging down your life in any way shape or form, who gives a fuck. Let it all go.

Paraphrased....
1. Don't give a shit about what people say unless it affects you personally. As in, heart wrenching.
2. Don't give a fuck about what other people do - let them live their lives.
3. Don't get involved in other people's personal issues. You aren't wanted there - and you (in most cases) don't want to go there.
4. Don't be a fucking pussy and be offended by everything. You'll just get bogged down mentally.

No where in that text do I infer "passivity." Nowhere do I infer "selfishness."

Good advice!

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I feel like if we're going to do bikini basketball we might as well just go all the fucking way.

On September 28 2012 16:00 canikizu wrote:

It's not the "Never take offense" part that is bad, it's the "unless" part that is bad, because it shows nothing but selfishness of a person.

#1 For example, if someone talks bad about your family, or even someone talks shit about some random races/gender/a handicapped homeless person on the street, you don't feel bad/feel angry?

#2 Not all kind of money making is good, there're people dealing drugs, cheating the systems, preying on people. You might not have anything to do with it, nor it affects you, but it's stupid when someone says "I deal drugs for underage for a living", and you say "Ok cool."

#3 If this is a good advice, we might as well as get rid of domestic violence and stuff. It's bad that people treat people badly, people treating their significant other badly is even worse. If you don't take offense a human being beating/talking down another person, then w/e

#4 This is meh, no comment. It's just a repeat of every other things, and other old sayings, although nowaday it's hard to judge what hurts you and whatnot.


Your paraphrase is not the same as the original meaning...

Take offense is one thing, and show action is another thing. You don't need to show in action that you don't like it. If you don't even take offense when the community/family around you, you still are nothing a bad seed.

On September 28 2012 16:17 Christ the Redeemer wrote:
This is exploitation. Other than the producers and the team managers, I really question the morality of the women who think showing their bodies unnecessarily (obviously they know they are doing it to sell to the audience) is a good idea and a good way to earn money.

On September 28 2012 16:00 canikizu wrote:

It's not the "Never take offense" part that is bad, it's the "unless" part that is bad, because it shows nothing but selfishness of a person.

#1 For example, if someone talks bad about your family, or even someone talks shit about some random races/gender/a handicapped homeless person on the street, you don't feel bad/feel angry?

#2 Not all kind of money making is good, there're people dealing drugs, cheating the systems, preying on people. You might not have anything to do with it, nor it affects you, but it's stupid when someone says "I deal drugs for underage for a living", and you say "Ok cool."

#3 If this is a good advice, we might as well as get rid of domestic violence and stuff. It's bad that people treat people badly, people treating their significant other badly is even worse. If you don't take offense a human being beating/talking down another person, then w/e

#4 This is meh, no comment. It's just a repeat of every other things, and other old sayings, although nowaday it's hard to judge what hurts you and whatnot.


Your paraphrase is not the same as the original meaning...

Take offense is one thing, and show action is another thing. You don't need to show in action that you don't like it. If you don't even take offense when the community/family around you, you still are nothing a bad seed.