Fair game or sexism?

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Fair game or sexism?

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Why no men or older people in Tigers gamekeepers? Nice girls but horribly sexist and ageist. :smt009
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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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Good!
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They look good to me :smt006
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Bill should be happy, this is as close to cheerleaders as we have got!
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For J Griff. Speak for yourself as an older man I would far look at and engage with a lot of beautiful young girls than a bunch of OAPs. I find my generation very distressing.
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Excuse the ignorance but where would I find a 'Tigers Gamekeeper'?
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Noggs wrote:Excuse the ignorance but where would I find a 'Tigers Gamekeeper'?
A number of Ladies will be either in or around the ground dressed in jungle garb like from in "it ain't half hot mum" :smt023
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Do they do anything or are they merely decorative?
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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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Noggs wrote:Do they do anything or are they merely decorative?
It is all here

http://www.leicestertigers.com/news/20719.php
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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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Given the article posted by Sapajo, there is nothing ageist or sexist about the concept of a group of people making themselves available at matches to help others.
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Bet they cannot help when it comes to sorting out a pint of beer or getting a burger! :smt005
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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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I would be perfectly happy to be helped by a more mature woman or two - can think of several Tigers fans :smt009 just don't let Mrs G know.
Posted it as I thought the absence of males or older people rather gave it the 'trolley dolly' ambience.
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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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Yes it is sexist and very untraditional, and unnecessary, :smt018 but I suppose us women have the players to gawp at... Come on Tigers :smt038
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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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To quote from the caption under the picture heading the article 'Games Keepers can answer your queries on Tigers matchdays'. I'm guessing JG's query would be along the lines of 'Is your mother here?' :smt007

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Re: Fair game or sexism?

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Of course this is sexist (against men) and ageist (against old people) and the problem is what exactly?
Nowadays referees decide matches, players by how much.
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