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by Coito ergo sum » Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:05 pm
maiforpeace wrote:Coito ergo sum wrote:Mysturji wrote:Coito ergo sum wrote:Whistles, catcalls and lewd come-ons from strangers are all too familiar to New York City women, who say they are harassed multiple times a day as they walk down the street. Now lawmakers are examining whether to do something to discourage it.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-be ... 39.html?dr
Is this just a way to legislate the convention that certain things ought not to be said while a lady is present?
Carrie Goodman, 27, a student who lives in Manhattan, said she hears a whistle or comment "once or twice a day."
"It bothers me, but I just keep walking," she said. Goodman is skeptical that lawmakers can do anything about it, though.
"You can't really control what comes out of people's mouths," she said.
On the flip side....
"Too commonly, street harassment is believed to be the price women pay for living in New York City," said its executive director, Emily May. "But we're not buying it.
" Well, isn't listening to things we don't want to hear the price everyone pays for going out in public?
How pissed off would they be if no-one whistled?
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by Coito ergo sum » Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:09 pm
hadespussercats wrote:Animavore wrote:Millefleur wrote:Animavore wrote:I actually can't whistle
Me neither 
It's not just me
Joy.
You know how to whistle, don't you? Just put your lips together and blow...
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by ScholasticSpastic » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:08 pm
rachelbean wrote:Every time someone walks or drives by and does this...especially when they just yell "woooo" or the like I am so confused. What is the point/goal/benefit?
Yeah. They need to at least stop the car so I can decide whether or not to reciprocate. 'Course, in my part of the world, these sounds are as likely signals of astonishment that I still use my legs for transportation. Fat hick cunts.
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by hadespussercats » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:55 pm
Coito ergo sum wrote:hadespussercats wrote:Animavore wrote:Millefleur wrote:Animavore wrote:I actually can't whistle
Me neither
It's not just me
Joy.
You know how to whistle, don't you? Just put your lips together and blow...
To Have and Have Not....Lauren Bacall....classic hottie.
Hey! You caught the reference. And she sure was.
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by Trolldor » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:56 pm
Why is it classic beauties are always in black and white?
"The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don't like that statement but few can argue with it."
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by Coito ergo sum » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:26 pm
The Mad Hatter wrote:Why is it classic beauties are always in black and white?
Well, the old time classic movies are all in black and white...
But, I will torpedo your allegation .....
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by hadespussercats » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:36 pm
Coito ergo sum wrote:The Mad Hatter wrote:Why is it classic beauties are always in black and white?
Well, the old time classic movies are all in black and white...
But, I will torpedo your allegation .....
She could torpedo my... imagination? anytime.
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by Coito ergo sum » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:41 pm
Audrey Hepburn is just about the finest piece of....err....I mean, just about the most beautiful and elegant lady in film...
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by hadespussercats » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:23 am
Coito ergo sum wrote:Audrey Hepburn is just about the finest piece of....err....I mean, just about the most beautiful and elegant lady in film...
If there were a heaven, she's what I would look like there. Well, more than looks-- her grace, her style, her voice. Bella!
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by Rob » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:28 am
Bella Fortuna wrote:I don't think such things can or should be legislated, but I HATE those sorts of things.
Hey sexy.
Oh wait, did I go to far?
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by Rob » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:31 am
For the record I've gotten cat calls from women before, and I didn't mind it. Of course maybe that it because it rarely happens to me.
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by Trolldor » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:57 am
Coito ergo sum wrote:The Mad Hatter wrote:Why is it classic beauties are always in black and white?
Well, the old time classic movies are all in black and white...
But, I will torpedo your allegation .....
Not exactly remarkable here.
"The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don't like that statement but few can argue with it."
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by Ronja » Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:24 am
hadespussercats wrote:Coito ergo sum wrote:hadespussercats wrote:You know how to whistle, don't you? Just put your lips together and blow...
To Have and Have Not....Lauren Bacall....classic hottie.
Hey! You caught the reference.
Of course - one of those scenes that one just can't forget.
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by Coito ergo sum » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:56 am
The Mad Hatter wrote:Coito ergo sum wrote:The Mad Hatter wrote:Why is it classic beauties are always in black and white?
Well, the old time classic movies are all in black and white...
But, I will torpedo your allegation .....
Not exactly remarkable here.
Yeah - just one of the most beautiful actresses of all time, according to most.
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by Robert_S » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:56 pm
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