Sexism in advertising

[ibanezmonster]

I don't know anything about the "series" of books you're talking about, but you seem to be selectively choosing your sexist material and who reads what.  Lack of discernment/taste is evenly spread between the sexes and women certainly don't hold a monopoly on consuming dross, which comes in all colours, shapes and sizes.  I regard the VAST majority of modern American 'megaplex' cinema as suitable landfill.  The same cinema (I hate to use that word to describe it) is filled with sexism, stereotypes, hubris and moribund, cultural narcissism.  To add insult to injury these films also are burdened by impoverished writing, utterly predictable plot lines saturated with bogus sentiment.  Not unlike the execrable and nationally embarrassing "Forrest Gump".  (Many will disagree with me, as is their constitutional right.)

I thought you had Fifty Shades of Gray in mind when you made your comment... that's what I would be referring to.

Yeah, I don't care much for Hollywood, either. 

So, please don't accuse women of appalling taste.  That compliment has to be equally shared.

Did you not read the part where I state that many men do, too?

Word. Greg's comment reminded me of the hypocrisy we apply to teen girls.

"Why are screaming girls, overcome with excitement for a group they love, considered a punch line, the pinnacle of immaturity, and something extraordinarily shameful, when the largely male, adult crowds at sporting events openly weep, bellow, paint their naked bodies in bright colours, clutch each other, and even commit physical violence due to emotion, both when their teams lose and when they win? There might be a lot of screaming and crying at a boy band concert, but when was the last time someone punched a fellow fan at one, or set fire to a car out of joy?"

Why do we mock teenage girls who love One Direction when Top Gear fans are just the same?

Oh, and you didn't, too? (surprise)
As for One Direction, people mock everyone who likes One Direction. I don't think punching people or setting cars on fire is condoned by society...

[Rinaldo]

I don't think punching people or setting cars on fire is condoned by society...

No, it's not. But getting all emotional because of a guy chasing another guy with a ball*, or a movie about superheroes throwing buses at each other is deemed okay, while getting all emotional because of a boyband you fall for in your teens is ridiculed.

*don't get me wrong, I love (to play) soccer

Did you not read the part where I state that many men do, too?

We read the part about women being the majority of readers of a terrible book marketed for women. And it seemed you're implying that women make up the majority of people with terrible taste.

[ibanezmonster]

No, it's not. But getting all emotional because of a guy chasing another guy with a ball*, or a movie about superheroes throwing buses at each other is deemed okay, while getting all emotional because of a boyband you fall for in your teens is ridiculed.

I don't even know what to say to this.

If you're actually crying because your team lost, it's funny. If you're crying because you get to see your favorite boy band, it's funny. "Is deemed..." by who?

We read the part about women being the majority of readers of a terrible book marketed for women. And it seemed you're implying that women make up the majority of people with terrible taste.

Maybe my wording is bad, but the only thing I'm implying is that the majority of readers of a certain terrible book that many think is sexist is read by women. That's all.