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Jabjr222
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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 2:41am
I was happy to see a photo shoot TWMX did with Katie McGuire and then when reading the caption they said something about being surprised she agreed to bring her bikini out...

Come on, really? Ladies out there (all three or four of you), what do you think of this? Isn't it enough to show her pics on the bike? Why did TWMX have to go to the bikini shots? Especially the "stick your ass out, shot from behind" pose? Granted, it was her decision to do the photos, I would have rather seen them focus on her riding.
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Matt414
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8/11/2008 2:43pm
This thread is worthless without pics.
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Jabjr222
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Don't get me wrong, I'm all about bikini pics... but when you have a stars of the WMA reduced to bikini shots... I don't know. I'd rather praise these girls for being fast, not sexy.
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Can't praise them for being fast AND sexy??

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8/11/2008 3:00pm
TDB519 wrote:
Can't praise them for being fast AND sexy??
I'm with you on that praise for both
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8/11/2008 3:01pm
JP in bikini . Nice dreams fellas !
8/11/2008 3:14pm
Well, I will give my input from a woman's perspective.

I can see it from both sides. As a female rider, there are many people out there that have a difficult time seeing how we could have a feminine side, be "sexy", and still ride bikes, so posing in the bikini could help to showcase that. On the other hand, however, I also see how it takes away from the point of showing that there are some very fast girls/ladies out there, and things like that could make it more difficult for the ladies to be taken seriously.
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8/11/2008 3:18pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 7:59pm
Ug-hum.....worked for her...

Jabjr222
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8/11/2008 3:18pm
TDB519 wrote:
Can't praise them for being fast AND sexy??
No one would have asked RC to pose in his shorts... I just view it as it's not enough for them to be athletes or fast. Even Danica Patrick did bikini shots. Hell, the LPGA just did something like this with a number of their players.

And there are examples of male athletes posing semi clothed or what not but it really is different. It's the poses, the submissive side of the woman being portrayed, searching for a man's acceptance. Its not about them being a powerful and gifted athletes.

I'd rather their riding be able to speak for them. I guess I have dated too many feminists or maybe it's because I have a daughter.
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8/11/2008 3:19pm
jonjon714 wrote:
Ug-hum.....worked for her...[img]http://i.a.cnn.net/si/pr/subs/swimsuit/images/08_danica-patrick_01.jpg[/img]
Ug-hum.....worked for her...

Worked for her how? Did it make her faster? Did it earn her more respect? How?
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8/11/2008 3:20pm
Probably not a big market waiting to see RC in a thong....
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8/11/2008 3:20pm
jonjon714 wrote:
Ug-hum.....worked for her...[img]http://i.a.cnn.net/si/pr/subs/swimsuit/images/08_danica-patrick_01.jpg[/img]
Ug-hum.....worked for her...

Jabjr222 wrote:
Worked for her how? Did it make her faster? Did it earn her more respect? How?
She sure as hell earned more fans.
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8/11/2008 3:32pm Edited Date/Time 8/11/2008 3:32pm
if we didnt look we would be gay....... come on who really cares if it makes women faster, let them decide if they gain respect by posing in a bikini. Who nominated you to decide what is and is not respectful for a person to do. mind your own business, Maybe you have been spending too much time watching "the view" or "Oprah"
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8/11/2008 3:33pm
Foster576 wrote:
She sure as hell earned more fans.
Yeah, but what does that mean? She increased her exposure but did she get any new quality fans? What fan of car racing didn't know about Danica? Will the sight of a fairly attractive female driver in a bikini brings more fans to the races? Will more people turn to watch her race? I don't think so.
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8/11/2008 3:36pm
bvm111 wrote:
if we didnt look we would be gay....... come on who really cares if it makes women faster, let them decide if they gain respect by...
if we didnt look we would be gay....... come on who really cares if it makes women faster, let them decide if they gain respect by posing in a bikini. Who nominated you to decide what is and is not respectful for a person to do. mind your own business, Maybe you have been spending too much time watching "the view" or "Oprah"
"If we didn't look we would be gay", freaking moron... seriously, if you don't look at pics of half dressed girls, you will become gay? or are you so insecure that you are scared everyone will think you are gay? But maybe, there was that one time at camp, you were young and stupid and it was only a kiss... shit, you know, you might be gay. I would have that rash looked at by a real doctor....

Now STFU noob.
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8/11/2008 3:37pm
Jabjr222 wrote:
I was happy to see a photo shoot TWMX did with Katie McGuire and then when reading the caption they said something about being surprised she...
I was happy to see a photo shoot TWMX did with Katie McGuire and then when reading the caption they said something about being surprised she agreed to bring her bikini out...

Come on, really? Ladies out there (all three or four of you), what do you think of this? Isn't it enough to show her pics on the bike? Why did TWMX have to go to the bikini shots? Especially the "stick your ass out, shot from behind" pose? Granted, it was her decision to do the photos, I would have rather seen them focus on her riding.
Yeah...I hate when they ask me to oil up my naked body, but hey...I do it for the sport.

I'll call Katie, and ask her why....be back soon !
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8/11/2008 3:39pm
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Yeah...I hate when they ask me to oil up my naked body, but hey...I do it for the sport. I'll call Katie, and ask her why....be...
Yeah...I hate when they ask me to oil up my naked body, but hey...I do it for the sport.

I'll call Katie, and ask her why....be back soon !
I would love to hear what she had to say about it... I'm not being negative on her at all... don't think that. I'm sure she enjoyed herself and thinks the pics look great...

My point is, is it the right image for the WMA?
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She said that Maeda asked her...She is a very secure chick, and so very cool. Her concern was how pasty white she is...it's hard to tan, when you wear moto gear all the time, she says.

As I caught her on the phone, she is on her way to Riverside (CA) to do more testing on the Aprilia...She is racing the Vegas to Reno, aboard the V-Twin.
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8/11/2008 3:56pm
Slow ~ Pro wrote:
She said that Maeda asked her...She is a very secure chick, and so very cool. Her concern was how pasty white she is...it's hard to tan...
She said that Maeda asked her...She is a very secure chick, and so very cool. Her concern was how pasty white she is...it's hard to tan, when you wear moto gear all the time, she says.

As I caught her on the phone, she is on her way to Riverside (CA) to do more testing on the Aprilia...She is racing the Vegas to Reno, aboard the V-Twin.
Good for her!!! If you got the goods.....
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8/11/2008 4:02pm
Slow ~ Pro wrote:
She said that Maeda asked her...She is a very secure chick, and so very cool. Her concern was how pasty white she is...it's hard to tan...
She said that Maeda asked her...She is a very secure chick, and so very cool. Her concern was how pasty white she is...it's hard to tan, when you wear moto gear all the time, she says.

As I caught her on the phone, she is on her way to Riverside (CA) to do more testing on the Aprilia...She is racing the Vegas to Reno, aboard the V-Twin.
How old is she? And yeah, she is one white chick. I wish her luck at the Vegas to Reno.

You know, with stuff like this, it is easy to see why Maeda's mag has 60% of its readership under the age of 18.
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8/11/2008 4:05pm
She'll be 19 next month.
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She's 18 and she's a hottie, nothing wrong with it imo.
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Sorry but women racing is boring to watch for most so I can see why she wants to try anything she can to get more exposure and fans.
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8/11/2008 4:10pm
Very cool....

I just want to see these women respected as riders and for their accomplishments on the track. That's all. I have nothing but respect for anyone that races, guy or gal. I just hope this isn't the start of a trend. I'd hate to see a "Girls of WMA" calender or something...
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Well. let me put it this way...When I called her, I got a voice mail before my message was complete she was calling back.

I simply yelled NICE PICTURES !

She cracked up for 90 seconds. Katie, is a very secure, woman... But shy when you first meet her.

She was my Link when her boyfriend, also a friend Matty Dowell, was comatose. She was kind enough to call me daily as I posted facts about his condition.

Katie, is very approachable, as is her father Kirk. Talk to her if you see her, you'll find a really cool friend.

Matty, is well on his way to climbing back on his YZ450F, I talked to him on Saturday. No Doctor release yet, but maybe in a month or so.
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8/11/2008 5:47pm
bvm111 wrote:
if we didnt look we would be gay....... come on who really cares if it makes women faster, let them decide if they gain respect by...
if we didnt look we would be gay....... come on who really cares if it makes women faster, let them decide if they gain respect by posing in a bikini. Who nominated you to decide what is and is not respectful for a person to do. mind your own business, Maybe you have been spending too much time watching "the view" or "Oprah"
Jabjr222 wrote:
"If we didn't look we would be gay", freaking moron... seriously, if you don't look at pics of half dressed girls, you will become gay? or...
"If we didn't look we would be gay", freaking moron... seriously, if you don't look at pics of half dressed girls, you will become gay? or are you so insecure that you are scared everyone will think you are gay? But maybe, there was that one time at camp, you were young and stupid and it was only a kiss... shit, you know, you might be gay. I would have that rash looked at by a real doctor....

Now STFU noob.
Guess I hit a nerve.... it’s ok; you can come out of closet.

I didn’t say you would become gay, I said we would be gay. I may be a noob, but at least I have an elementary grasp of the English language..... And I’m the Moron? I am very secure; you my friend are the one that seems to have issues. No matter how you may wish, I wasn’t the guy you kissed and gave you a rash in camp…… let it go

Now you STFU
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8/11/2008 5:53pm
TDB519 wrote:
Can't praise them for being fast AND sexy??
I can't believe Chad Reed would stoop to this level.
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8/11/2008 8:30pm
Have you guys gone to a beach or lake lately......skimpy stuff worn by all of them.

I'm glad she felt she could do it.

Just be lucky we are not back in the Victorian era.
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8/11/2008 8:57pm
Slow ~ Pro wrote:
Well. let me put it this way...When I called her, I got a voice mail before my message was complete she was calling back. I simply...
Well. let me put it this way...When I called her, I got a voice mail before my message was complete she was calling back.

I simply yelled NICE PICTURES !

She cracked up for 90 seconds. Katie, is a very secure, woman... But shy when you first meet her.

She was my Link when her boyfriend, also a friend Matty Dowell, was comatose. She was kind enough to call me daily as I posted facts about his condition.

Katie, is very approachable, as is her father Kirk. Talk to her if you see her, you'll find a really cool friend.

Matty, is well on his way to climbing back on his YZ450F, I talked to him on Saturday. No Doctor release yet, but maybe in a month or so.
Not to be off topic, but it is great to hear that about Matty. He is a great kid and I would love to see him make it in his racing.










Oh ya, I like the pics!!!!Smile
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8/11/2008 8:59pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 7:59pm
bvm111 wrote:
Guess I hit a nerve.... it’s ok; you can come out of closet. I didn’t say you would become gay, I said we would be gay...
Guess I hit a nerve.... it’s ok; you can come out of closet.

I didn’t say you would become gay, I said we would be gay. I may be a noob, but at least I have an elementary grasp of the English language..... And I’m the Moron? I am very secure; you my friend are the one that seems to have issues. No matter how you may wish, I wasn’t the guy you kissed and gave you a rash in camp…… let it go

Now you STFU
Hey bvm, this has been fun and all and you proved your elementary grasp of the English language when you capitalized the "e" in English. I'm not sure why you capitalized "Moron" though.


I'm glad to see the military has done nothing to hurt your resolve to fight for barely legal girls' right to have themselves exploited by a magazine editor to further issue sales (or page views in this case).

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