Is the term "skepchick" offensive? Or, does it depend?

[Kristie]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

You were 3 for more of 1986 than you were 4.

I don't think I've told you yet, but you are freakin' awesome!

[Coito ergo sum]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

Good times.

In 1986, I was in college. Odds are, I was drunk.

[Wumbologist]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

I was 0.

[rachelbean]

Not offensive, just really hokey. I'd feel embarrassed calling myself that

[Bella Fortuna]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

I was 0.

I liked you better then.

[Bella Fortuna]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

Good times.

In 1986, I was in college. Odds are, I was drunk.

Thank fuck, SOMEONE is older than me.

[Coito ergo sum]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

Good times.

In 1986, I was in college. Odds are, I was drunk.

Thank fuck, SOMEONE is older than me.

Yup.

[colubridae]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

Good times.

In 1986, I was in college. Odds are, I was drunk.

Thank fuck, SOMEONE is older than me.

62 this year.

[cogwheel]

I'm not looking at that. I left that behind with my crimping iron in 1986.

In 1986, I was 4.

You were 3 for more of 1986 than you were 4.

I don't think I've told you yet, but you are freakin' awesome!

dawwwwww

[Coito ergo sum]

Not offensive, just really hokey. I'd feel embarrassed calling myself that

Well, yeah. The funny thing is, when these ladies first came out with Skepchick, they really didn't focus on feminism in the way they do now. Early on it was a lot of sex references, nudie calendars, "intelligence is sexy" type stuff -- sort of like, "we're the hip, young, "chicks" that can bring some youthful energy and a fun, free-spirited feeling to an otherwise old, nerdy guy dominated field."

When they first came on the scene, their whole idea was to party with the sciencey guys and be the hot chicks in skepticism/science. Surprise surprise if they didn't get the attention of the very men they were originally looking to titillate.

This whole rabid feminism thing really only started getting big in the last 18 months or so. Suddenly, the emphasis on sultry photos, eyes sidelong glanced, looking over glasses, went away. Not so much partying in revealing outfits and risque t-shirts. The outfits became frumpy, and general appearances became less traditionally attractive and more of a "feminist protest look."

So, they're stuck with the original, non-feminist, name, incorporating a traditionally derogatory term for women and implying red-lipstick, short skirt "chickies" , even though now they are hard-core feminists championing the plight of women in our horrid patriarchy...

[Coito ergo sum]

dupey mcduplicate

[Bella Fortuna]

dupey mcduplicate

Stop watermelon-fucking for two seconds and pay attention

[Coito ergo sum]

dupey mcduplicate

Stop watermelon-fucking for two seconds and pay attention

I can't imagine the grainy watermelon innerds and seeds would feel all that good...and it they're usually cold...

I think we should check with the skepchicks whether we should heat the melons before we fuck them.... Maybe they warm up if we talk dirty to them....

[Kristie]

dupey mcduplicate

Stop watermelon-fucking for two seconds and pay attention

I can't imagine the grainy watermelon innerds and seeds would feel all that good...and it they're usually cold...

I think we should check with the skepchicks whether we should heat the melons before we fuck them.... Maybe they warm up if we talk dirty to them....

Sometimes cold can be stimulating.

[Bella Fortuna]

Opt for seedless, though.