Woman As Exotic Other

The dumbass "Today Show" just realized that women play sports! Yes, it's true. Actual moms put on actual cleats and run around actual fields! Breaking news! And guess what, these moms feel like they're still "ladylike," even though "some people" feel like running around and sweating isn't "ladylike." And shockingly, some women valiantly go against the grain and participate in other exotic sports like softball and basketball, because it's not just for men anymore.

::checking calendar:: 

Yep, still 2006, just like I thought.

Maybe we can send a copy of Title IX to the idjits at the "Today Show." That legislation dates from 1972. I grew up playing all of the sports listed above, starting in 4th grade, almost 30-yrs-ago. Pray tell, why the report on women playing sports as if it is a strange new trend or bizarre outlier? Is it because some producer thought a twist on the rich, white "soccer mom" meme would be cute? Oh, those wacky producers and their double entendres! Further normalizing the idea that men and their pursuits are the norm and women are Exotics and Others! Put us in a zoo! Thanks, "Today Show"!

Ptooie.

[photo: ae | my aunt Lois's cat looking like I feel | RI, 06.10.06]

Comments

[Pacian]

Someone give that cat a hug!

[David]

Republicans think women have no business playing sports, and everyone knows that George is the Deciderer!

[ae]

Pacian, not only does that cat look like that, she acts like that, meaning rrreeeoowww, scratch! She's not overly tolerating of the human species. I feel her pain.

David, this is about the only thing I don't blame the Deciderer for! But give me a minute. Ha.

[Freeman]

Which once again proves my theory: People suck.

[ae]

Welcome, Freeman. I don't want to think it, but all too often lately I'm thinking it. We seem to be moving backwards in the important sectors like compassion, integrity, fairness, charity, thoughtfulness...