While I agree that having a bunch of screenshots showing semi-clad
women can be unwelcoming, I do not think they should be done with.
After all, these are their idea of a cool theme, right? So, the
women (or gay men, etc.) should come up with their own themes.
Ones that would be more pleasing to their, and other like-minded
folks, eyes.
For the music lover, there's always the Playgirl pics of Peter
Steele from Type O Negative. My background is a "music"
background...it's usually a picture of Robin Finck (from nine inch
nails, Cirque du Soleil, etc.). For the movie fan, capture a pic
of Mel Gibson from Lethal Weapon, or the moon shot from
Braveheart.
Admit it: men aren't the only ones who objectify. Almost every
woman I know (myself included) is more than willing to talk about
the finer points of Mel G.'s rear, or movies where you get the
absolute best exposure of David D.'s hiney. We aren't delicate
little flowers, and I don't want anyone shielding the icky stuff
from me to protect my feelings.
Then again, my idea to combat my offense at the Hooters chain (oh,
but it's *really* just a reference to *owls*!), is to start a
chain restaurant in which all the wait staff are men dressed in
muscle T's and thongs with a bird beak on it. And call the place
"'Peckers."
Taylor
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