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What is it with Nike and sexualized athletic uniforms these days (see MBA see-through pants)? Did PornHub invest without anyone noticing?

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[-] ChokingHazard63@sh.itjust.works 122 points 7 months ago

Maybe my ad blocker is working double time but how is there not a picture of the proposed outfit in the article?!?

Here you go

[-] strawberry@kbin.run 95 points 7 months ago

fuck is that supposed to cover? half a coochie lol. one misstep and the cats out of the bag lol

[-] Habahnow@sh.itjust.works 53 points 7 months ago

The deviant in me likes it, but man I don't think women should have to wear stuff like this to work if they don't want to.

[-] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 13 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I don't know how to be completely proper without diminishing the meaning of my statement all the time, but I agree with this statement's substance and structure. I hope people can take comments like this without feeling degraded.

Nobody should be forced to wear a uniform that diminishes their hard work and achievements that earned them the required uniform. Olympians are going to want high performance garb - generally tight-fitting and light weight. That doesn't mean the team organizers should go hog wild on showing skin to boost ratings. It's impressive, inspiring, and (for me) a bit depressing to see the peak human form without being creepy, but these folks have worked far too hard to be objectified.

But if they're down, I'm down

*Edited afterthought: Do NCAA gymnasts have uniform issues? I don't see their competitions often, but they tend to stay in place to my knowledge. I'm not trying to argue for the new uniforms - it just seems like those uniforms would be a relevant case study.

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[-] Patches@sh.itjust.works 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

TIL at today years old what Cat is out of the bag means....

[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 23 points 7 months ago

It means to say something that can't be unsaid, usually in the context of blabbing a secret. The origin is from the British Royal Navy in the age of sail. The "cat" is a Cat'o' nine-tails a type of whip used for punishment. It was stored in a velvet bag, and once it came out there was no going back, it was going to be used on you.

[-] strawberry@kbin.run 15 points 7 months ago

mate what do h think it means? not sure were on the same page here

[-] Neato@ttrpg.network 56 points 7 months ago

So the tops are nearly identical. But women clearly need massive lower ventilation...or something.

Yeah this just shows Nike is being sexist as fuck. Swap these suits by gender and let's see what happens.

[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 29 points 7 months ago

Balls will roll

[-] Speculater@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Fair is fair

[-] admiralteal@kbin.social 41 points 7 months ago

Wow, on top of that wild crotch it is also ugly. Wild.

[-] anarchrist@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 points 7 months ago

on top of that wild crotch

Name of your sex tape.

[-] Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works 17 points 7 months ago

it is also ugly

Name of my selfie

[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 21 points 7 months ago

That pattern on TV will create awful moire patterning. Terrible design in general.

[-] goldteeth@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 7 months ago

Whennn the suit hurts your eyes / and shows way too much thigh / that's a moiré

[-] stoy@lemmy.zip 30 points 7 months ago

That is absolutely degrading, why is it impossible to give women similar kinds of shorts as men gets?

[-] Not_mikey@slrpnk.net 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

There is a shorts option for women as well, you can see it on the far right in the picture in the article.

Sucks for women who do usually like wearing briefs but they aren't being forced to wear this.

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[-] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 22 points 7 months ago

they should start growing their bushes out. Pubelimpics.

[-] dditty@lemm.ee 12 points 7 months ago

I am pretty aghast at how revealing that track outfit is. It's already bad enough how short women's running shorts are compared to mens; if you have even slightly thicker thighs they can chafe pretty badly!

[-] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 4 points 7 months ago

Oh god, the chaffing !

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[-] Atelopus-zeteki@kbin.run 115 points 7 months ago

Not as much fun as the title, and more to the point: Lauren Fleshman, the US national champion in the 5000m in 2006 and 2010, shared even harsher criticism in an Instagram post, writing: “I’m sorry, but show me one WNBA or NWSL team who would enthusiastically support this kit. This is for Olympic Track and Field. Professional athletes should be able to compete without dedicating brain space to constant pube vigilance or the mental gymnastics of having every vulnerable piece of your body on display. Women’s kits should be in service to performance, mentally and physically. If this outfit was truly beneficial to physical performance, men would wear it.” She added: “This is not an elite athletic kit for track and field. This is a costume born of patriarchal forces that are no longer welcome or needed to get eyes on women’s sports. ... Stop making it harder for half the population @nike @teamusa @usatf.”

[-] Dkarma@lemmy.world 30 points 7 months ago

She's completely right.

[-] Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 7 months ago

The men's team should wear the same kit in solidarity. But not when solid, you know what I'm saying?

[-] _coin_purse_@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

"pube vigilence"

🫡

[-] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 months ago

JFC Nike way to focus group

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[-] jonasw@discuss.tchncs.de 61 points 7 months ago
[-] FraidyBear@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

I have no idea if that's a legit response BUT in the event that it is, that uniform in the pick is not the same as what they have for this next round. This is it, and it is way way way unacceptable. I used to have lingerie undies like this and I hated them, I called it the labia splitter.

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[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 36 points 7 months ago

Designed by Dennis Reynolds. None of those women would fit in them anyway; their proportions are too... Realistic.

[-] Jerkface@lemmy.world 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Cut to Dennis wearing the uniform

[-] Magnetron@lemmy.zip 10 points 7 months ago
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[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 24 points 7 months ago

They do it because ultimately, they get away with it. I understand athletes have worked their asses off to get to compete (especially in the Olympics), but at some point if they genuinely want change, they need to take a stand — either wear something less revealing, or boycott their events. Get enough people to do it, and maybe it’ll send the message.

[-] Skanky@lemmy.world 20 points 7 months ago

Camel Toelympics

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 20 points 7 months ago

Women's Beach Volleyball is going to be great this Olympics

[-] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 30 points 7 months ago

Not if you've got sand in your snatch

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[-] Emmie@lemm.ee 11 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Only if you enjoy seeing degradation

[-] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 7 months ago

It’s literally a content tag.

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[-] stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub 16 points 7 months ago

It’s all there’s left to do for the rich. They turn to their vices and indulge deeper and deeper, worse and worse.

What’s left to do when everyone sucks you off all the time and you can buy whatever else you want.

Affluenza is a cancer.

[-] thisbenzingring@lemmy.sdf.org 37 points 7 months ago

Sir, this is a KFC drive through...

[-] metaStatic@kbin.social 12 points 7 months ago

AND I SAID I WANT A FUCKING MCFLURRY PEASANT

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The revolution starts in the workplace

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[-] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 13 points 7 months ago

Great, now viewing the Olympics will be banned in Texas with the governor's war on porn with "christian" values.

[-] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 7 months ago

Link without annoying cookie options: https://archive.is/DC0wY

[-] JohnBrownNote@hexbear.net 10 points 7 months ago

fuck clothing sponsors, olympic competitors should just be naked like the old days.

[-] maculata@aussie.zone 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I glad to hear the use of the scientifically accurate term “Hoo Haa” to describe the aforementioned thingy.

[-] Blackmist@feddit.uk 10 points 7 months ago

As a Brit, I immediately read that in a Cornish accent.

[-] No1@aussie.zone 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Can they wear some sort of bike shorts or compression shorts/half tights under it?

That would at least cover their hoo haa properly...

[-] Not_mikey@slrpnk.net 4 points 7 months ago

They can and theres is also a shorts option for women as well, you can see it on the far right in the picture in the article.

[-] Juice@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago

Real headline: gamers design olympic women's track outfit for nike

[-] Not_mikey@slrpnk.net 3 points 7 months ago

As sus as the leotard is it's optional and they do have an option with shorts if they don't want to worry about accidentally exposing the entire world.

Don't really see a problem with it since there are other options. If you wanna show your new Brazilian to the world, you do you.

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