Uh, no.
October 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm by Kelly Garbato
Firstly, I’m not a “girl.”
Nor am I bait, a prop, or an object to be used for your political ends.
It’s nice to know, though, in a historic election year that nearly saw the first viable female presidential candidate, and did bring the second female VP candidate on a major party ticket – well, it’s nice to know what I’m really good for: fucking. It’s all about the lady bits, am I right?
And yes, I realize that the ad was produced by four girls women; that doesn’t make it any less sexist. Because, um, women can be sexist, too.
This sort of misogyny – emanating from the left, and directed at all women, be they conservatives (Palin), Republicans, Democrats (Clinton & the so-called PUMAs), or progressives (non-Obamabots, i.e., me) – is one of many reasons why I won’t be voting for Obama on November 4.
Or renewing my Bust subscription.
This election cycle cannot be over fast enough.
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Tagged: 2008 elections politics barack obama john mccain sarah palin sexism misogyny political ads bust
October 27th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
ugh I missed this ad… seriously… is my vagina safe with no one??? -_-
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:44 am
Glad to hear you won’t be renewing your “Bust” subscription. It’s NOT a feminist magazine, despite what it calls itself. And I notice you have a “Bitch” magazine thingy in your sidebar.
Did you know they sponsor a burlesque show along with Hustler?
http://www.teaseorama.com/sponsors.html
http://feministlawprofs.law.sc.edu/?p=4121
November 7th, 2008 at 11:35 am
@ bonobobabe
No, I didn’t. I can’t say I’m surprised, though I am disappointed. As with PETA’s nude print ads, Bitch’s willingness to associate themselves with a patriarchal pornographer is the most troubling aspect of the story (Hustler in Bitch’s case, Playboy for PETA).