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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

The Cleavage Crisis

Ladies and gentlemen, some hard-hitting journalism from ABC News:

The weather’s getting warmer and necklines are dipping lower—sometimes, too low.

From the beach to the mall to the office, women seem to be showing off their cleavage more than ever before. Why? According to Elisabeth Squires, author of “Boobs: A Guide to Your Girls,” American breasts are getting bigger while shirts are getting smaller.

“We are seeing more cleavage these days for a few reasons. First, the fashion of the day is tight and skinny. At the same time, women are bigger than they were even 15 years ago. Bra fitters tell me that an E cup is the new C cup,” Squires said on “Good Morning America.”

“We have to remember that while more women are showing more cleavage, you really have to use your breast power responsibly,” Squires said.

On the grand list of social issues in America, the cleavage issue isn’t a real high priority for me, but I’ll go ahead and jump in here anyway.  Because it matters.

I’d say that on the whole, the only people who get upset at women who show too much cleavage are other women, and that they’re mostly just upset because they either a) don’t have the same sort of assets to show off or b) are upset because their husband/boyfriend/significant other is staring.

That’s about all I’ve got.  Now debate among yourselves.

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FreeRepublicans.com on May 30, 2007 at 07:00 pm

What?!  No photographic evidence?

Paulie B on May 30, 2007 at 07:37 pm

Okay… on the ABC News site there’s a chick with a pearl necklace, but not much cleavage showing.

Paulie B on May 30, 2007 at 07:39 pm

American breasts are getting bigger while shirts are getting smaller.

We are seeing more cleavage these days…

Bra fitters tell me that an E cup is the new C cup…

These are a few of my favorite things.

Some things to live for.


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robert108 on May 30, 2007 at 07:51 pm

It could not possibly be that clothing designers have all gone Slutty McSlutsalot when dreaming up ladies fashions. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Oh, Hell! Who am I kidding? Far to many women who should be restraining their assets have got them swinging in the wind. Necklines are plunging and midriffs are rising. Come on, ladies, just wear a bikini top and get it over with.


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2Hotel9 on May 30, 2007 at 08:18 pm
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I have always wondered why men get so excited about two balls of fat just a hanging..

Melissa on May 30, 2007 at 08:53 pm

Melissa: It starts in infancy.


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robert108 on May 30, 2007 at 09:18 pm
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It’s before that.  It’s primal, I think.

The presence of breasts have always indicated when a female of our species is ready to breed.  We’ve moved beyond stage in our evolution as society now frowns upon impregnating adolescents, but the instinct in men to react a certain way to breasts hasn’t changed much.


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Rob on May 30, 2007 at 09:25 pm

The presence of breasts have always indicated when a female of our species is ready to breed.

I know they always make me “ready to breed”.  Good call, Rob.


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robert108 on May 30, 2007 at 09:54 pm
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Melissa shakes her head and smiles.

Melissa on May 30, 2007 at 09:56 pm
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Lets see em Melissa

richard on May 31, 2007 at 04:35 am

Bra fitters tell me that an E cup is the new C cup

How does one receive training for this profession, and what are the qualifications?

I’m only asking because it sounds like there may be a shortage of bra fitters in the coming years.

(any puns above are purely a figment of your perverse imagination)

electnixon on May 31, 2007 at 05:42 am
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This is just a teaser, right?  The heavier research is tomorrow, right?  You know, on FRIDAY.  (Nudge nudge wink wink say no more)

FlyOnTheWall on May 31, 2007 at 05:43 am
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Folks, the news might not be as “good” as y’all think.  First of all, I’d have to guess that a lot of those E cups don’t dare go too near a campfire for risk of the plastic melting, if you catch my drift, and second, one of the best natural ways to increase a cup size or two is to gain 30 pounds.

And Melissa, we’re simply created to find a woman’s body attractive.  It’s even Biblical.  (look at Song of Songs)

Robert Perry on May 31, 2007 at 07:29 am
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Far to many women who should be restraining their assets have got them swinging in the wind.

Let’em swing!

dallas on May 31, 2007 at 07:34 am

I think you missed my point, Dallas. Many, many women need to restrain that swinging. If you are 5’6”, 300lbs most people do not want to see what you have going on. Conversely, if you are 5’6”, 90lbs most people do not want to see what you have going on. In fact, most people would probably want to see you eat something instead. Moderation, how we do miss thee.


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2Hotel9 on May 31, 2007 at 08:01 am
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2hotel9:

I see your point, but I don’t discriminate.

Let’em swing!

Dallas on May 31, 2007 at 08:13 am

I see your point, but I don’t discriminate.

Let’em swing!

Along with all the rolls of fat.


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ManofFireandLight on May 31, 2007 at 08:17 am

“We have to remember that while more women are showing more cleavage, you really have to use your breast power responsibly,” Squires said.

So true.

r108 said

I know they always make me “ready to breed”.

Amen to that as well...I’m still laughing. smile


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MikeAdamson on May 31, 2007 at 08:40 am

I know they always make me “ready to breed”.

Amen to that as well...I’m still laughing.

Indeed. Ditto.


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ManofFireandLight on May 31, 2007 at 09:05 am

I favor a woman’s right to choose to show as much cleavage as she wants.


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robert108 on May 31, 2007 at 02:45 pm

This post is useless without pictures.


What’s going to happen to US industry when the global warming extremists like John McCain double the price of electricity?  I would think all these factories will close and set up in countries where they aren’t scared of technology.


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The Whistler on May 31, 2007 at 03:07 pm
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Lets see em Melissa

richard on May 31, 2007 at 04:35 am

Oh my gosh Richard, I would scare you away!

And Melissa, we’re simply created to find a woman’s body attractive.  It’s even Biblical.  (look at Song of Songs)

Robert Perry on May 31, 2007 at 07:29 am

I know that Robert, Just having fun is all..

Melissa on May 31, 2007 at 11:49 pm
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more likely, melissa, it’s that women don’t want to see other women’s boobs at work, and men have said they find it distracting (wow, men have other concerns in life besides breasts! they aren’t just here to admire women all of the time. amazing). i have breasts but i don’t need to show them off. i have confidence in all of my other assets (intelligence, face, hair, wardrobe that isn’t governed by sexuality). women have made great gains in the past few decades. we want to be considered equal, yet we sexually objectify ourselves to gain attention of men. and then many women lie to themselves about why they are actually doing it. if you ask me, we just keep taking steps backward.

anonymous on June 4, 2007 at 04:41 pm

we just keep taking steps backward

...And you’re walking backward so men can see your boobs?



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* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 4, 2007 at 04:58 pm

LOL.. How did I miss this post??? As I continue to laugh I’ll try to complete coherent response.
anonymous. It’s your thinking that is a little backwards. Apparently, I must have more confidence in my other assets (intelligence, face, hair, wardrobe,) than you do. It is because I AM so confident in all my other assets that I do not have to worry about others seeing only my breasts. I’ll be the first to admit that yes, I do occasionally show some cleavage. I am also intelligent enough to know when it’s right and when it’s not. Just for you anonymous, I’ll even confess my dirty little secret that sometimes my entire outfit is sexy.
I do not understand why you think not showing cleavage makes you equal to men or anyone for that matter. Shame on you anonymous for trying to play the victimized female. It may be a news flash to some you girls out there but we are NOT equal to men and they are NOT equal to us. Just like we are not equal to each other either. You are only equal to the quality you make yourself.
I refuse to use my gender as a crutch to get what I want. Where ever I am in life is because I earned it.
You see anonymous, we ARE NOT born equally but we are given the same opportunity to take what we have and do more with it. If someone claims they can not get ahead based on gender, race, etc. then please do not even try. Whining does not make equality.
I apologize to you guys for going of the original subject.
BOOBS - BUTT - SEX - FOOD (there that should have you back on track now) wink


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Anna on June 7, 2007 at 04:35 pm

I do occasionally show some cleavage

I’m sorry! Did you have a point after that? I was distracted…



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 7, 2007 at 05:26 pm

LOL..

I’m sorry! Did you have a point after that? I was distracted…

nah.. just a little tit for tat is all


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Anna on June 7, 2007 at 05:41 pm

just a little tit for tat is all

I try to stay abreast of the latest arguments without an inflated sense of my own ego. Yet, when I’m in my cups, I’ve been known to milk a situation for a bit of humor...sort of a teat-re of the absurd!

Did I mention that one of the languages I read is Bra ille?



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 7, 2007 at 05:57 pm

Anna,

If I may… My father used to play this pun-upmanship game at the dinner table when I was a kid.  So I was raised on it, in a sense.

But in all my years, I’ve never known anyone as broadly skillful at this as Proof.  Have fun with it, by all means, but don’t try to make a contest out of it.  I’m still nursing my wounds from the last encounter.


“Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable.”

Bat One on June 7, 2007 at 09:15 pm

Bat One, I appreciate the advise and I thank you.  Please understand that my life is voluptuous ly satisfying because everything is done in fun. Even though sarcasm is more to my taste s I still like to play where ever I can. If anything, my lame attempts will support Proof’s skills and enable him to flaunt what hes got.


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Anna on June 7, 2007 at 10:26 pm

I’m still nursing my wounds from the last encounter.

First, B1, let me express my heartfelt apologies! I felt let down by your reflex ive comments…
I only wanted to pump you up! I fell like such a ninny ! I shall heap mounds of scorn on myself for having violated the décolletage decorum! I should never try to top, much less best you at this!

I shall try to be soft, yet firm in this competition, and nip this competitive spirit in the bud. I give you an “A” for effort, a “B” for originality, a “C” for sportsmanship, and a double “D” for impugning the motives of your fellow contestants!

Anna: If you can grasp what I’m trying to say, my hands are always open to explore those interests we have in common. It is a friendly competition...It is not my intention either to suck, or take a licking at it!
Although, sometimes it may seem that we merely caress the surface of the topic...I feel you!



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 8, 2007 at 06:58 am

LOL… Proof, The robust word jug(s)gling skills you have are sagaciously entertaining.  You are a talented exhibitionist with ample stuff to nourish your appetite for flaunting. To be fair, please unfasten your control on the diction schemes. Grabbing all the words for your use only exposes others to flustration
rasberry


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Anna on June 8, 2007 at 10:09 am

Dear Anna: Why do I always feel the urge for a cigarette after our conversations? (And I don’t even smoke!)



A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

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A troll is someone who only wants to stir up trouble, not have an honest debate.  Some signs that a poster is a troll:
* Dodges questions from other posters * Refuses to give sources
* When one of its arguments is shown to be false, either ignores the proof or moves the goalposts.  Heh. (From the LGF faq)

Proof on June 8, 2007 at 10:36 am
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Not only is this blog great..I LOVE your tag line -
Grant me the serenity to ignore the trolls,
the courage to debate with honest opponents,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

I am going to write about it on my blog. THANKS!

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