Is this sort of thing really necessary at MotoGP?

[Littlepeahead]

Lots of you watching the new season of MotoGP this evening. Highly skilled riders, finely tuned machines, the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering and a great race to start the year. But I have to ask, would it really be any less interesting to watch without fluff and nonsense like this?

I mean, is she really providing any mechanical know how?

http://photos.motogp.com/2012/06/18/girl02_preview_big.jpg

Would she be able to fix a puncture?

http://photos.motogp.com/2012/10/21/paddock_girl_018_slideshow.jpg

And would you expect her to know one end of a torque wrench from the other?

http://photos.motogp.com/2012/11/11/girl_09_slideshow.jpg

I doubt it.

So let's ban the fluffy airheads and replace them with this.

http://www.motorcyclemojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/Susan_Poon7491_r.jpg

[Wildkid]

I say no, definitely need the girls on the stands! It what makes you want to be a moto gp rider!

[fenjer]

They're not there to provide mechanical know how. When was the last time you heard the presenter even talk to one of them lat alone ask mechanical know how?

They're paid by the sponsors to stand there, to be looked at and hold an umbrella.

And they just about manage it.

[Runako]

:smt110:smt110:smt110:smt110:smt110:smt110:smt110 :smt110 ... oh, sorry you were saying something?

[SuzukiNess]

:smt046


made me smile to myself when the commentators mentioned no champagne/alcohol allowed

and then, probably completely coincidental, the pic panned to the scantily clad girls on the podium..

I don't mind them tbh, just really jealous of them firstly cos of their amazing bods and they stood next to some of my idols and they probably couldn't give two hoots about the guy on the bike...

[Binky]

I'm not sure if anyone told you, but they're not there to fix the bikes. ;)

It's a bit much, but i guess they help sell stuff, which is why they're still there.

[robh539]

There for support..... Riders become tripods so they don't drop the bikes on the start.

I want some in my garage :)

[Redmist]

No its not a massive part of the appeal, certainly some. But either way if it gives the "airheads" a job why should we stop them?

(Good finds by the way!)

[Wideboy]

double standards make i lerf

scantily clad ladies = females, outraged / males, good
scantily clad males = females , good / males, don't care
ladies going to see a stripper = acceptable, it's only a laugh
blokes going to a strip club = disgusting perverted behavior, should be shot

[andrewsmith]

They're just adverts with Pluses, except the HRC/ Respol girls who were in a pair of jeans and a blouse

double standards make i lerf

scantily clad ladies = females, outraged / males, good
scantily clad males = females , good / males, don't care
ladies going to see a stripper = acceptable, it's only a laugh
blokes going to a strip club = disgusting perverted behavior, should be shot

:winner:

[Shawthing]

Suddenly had an urge to fill my topbox with energy drink.
Dont know why!

[Jackie_Black]

They are an essential part of what is one of the only macho sports left imo. What's the harm, they're nice to look at and look good in HD. :)

[robh539]

Looking at them again I think there all experts and using/handling tools. So yeah keep them.

[Spank86]

There's no harm to them and they're attractive to look at. Don't see anything wrong with it.

[Wideboy]

more boobs i say, that or smaller clothes

[andrewsmith]

more boobs i say, that or smaller clothes

Never been to a Shark Club??

These are well clothed for staff!!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6124/6008197457_7dede2a814_z.jpg

[Specialone]

Id like someone to make a film using them, moto grand porn or something, me likey the hot, scantily clad babes, the racing? I can take it or leave it tbh.

[Wideboy]

hell yeah!

[jambo]

Funny, it seems it's acceptable to drape eye candy over a bike to sell it though?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=197019

Jambo
Sent from my thingie

[Binky]

Funny, it seems it's acceptable to drape eye candy over a bike to sell it though?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=197019

Jambo
Sent from my thingie

Aha. Touché.

[Wideboy]

Funny, it seems it's acceptable to drape eye candy over a bike to sell it though?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=197019

Jambo
Sent from my thingie
very good ;)

[Specialone]

Funny, it seems it's acceptable to drape eye candy over a bike to sell it though?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=197019

Jambo
Sent from my thingie

Aha. Touché.


Yeah Clare, touché

[SvNewbie]

Wonder if we can convince any of them to turn up for the AR?

[NTECUK]

The BSB girls need to keep up

[Fallout]

Women are just objectified pieces of meat to be used in depraved and highly dishonourable ways by sweaty burger eating telebox ogglers, so I feel the programme creators have got it spot on. Nothing to see here.

[Sid Squid]

Is this sort of thing really necessary at MotoGP

http://photos.motogp.com/2012/06/18/girl02_preview_big.jpg

Would she be able to fix a puncture?

http://photos.motogp.com/2012/10/21/paddock_girl_018_slideshow.jpg

And would you expect her to know one end of a torque wrench from the other?

http://photos.motogp.com/2012/11/11/girl_09_slideshow.jpg

No, it's necessary everywhere.

[Nobbylad]

No, it's necessary everywhere.

... and I'm sure they all know their way around a blow out.

Ahem

[Bluefish]

I'm sure they make you raise your game.

[allantheboss]

Wait, what is this thread about? I didn't notice any writing in the original post?

[allantheboss]

Wait, what is this thread about? I didn't notice any writing in the original post?

[squirrel_hunter]

I agree, I don't really see the need for these "Brolly Dollies". I quite like motorcycles and I quite like women, but I don't associate the two as the race organisers would hope I would.

But I do have to point out the assumptions and generalisations that are shown by the OP are just as bad as the ones that are objected to. Just because a lady has a model appearance doesn't always mean that she cannot twirl a spanner in anger.

[chris8886]

Wait, what is this thread about? I didn't notice any writing in the original post?

LFMAO! :smt038:winner:

[BanannaMan]

I like the bikes.
I like the ladies.

Given the choice...skip the movie.
I rather see one of them on the back of my bike for a weekend adventure. ;)
(unfortunely I stand a better chance of winning the lottery, twice!)


There for adverts mainly.
But perhaps more,

Just before the race, you're on the bike, waiting on the start, sweating, adreneline pumping, and talking to your own personal scantly clad umbrella girl with the best body you've ever flipping seen.
Gotta be a testosterone boost for the riders as well.





:laughat:LPH

[Littlepeahead]

Five years I've been on here. FIVE! And some of you still read a post like this from me and don't realise this was tongue in cheek and I'm taking the pi55!

:-D

[Specialone]

Five years I've been on here. FIVE! And some of you still read a post like this from me and don't realise this was tongue in cheek and I'm taking the pi55!

:-D

Really? :rolleyes:

Most of the replies are taking the pee back Clare, you'd think five years of being on the org you'd recognise that :mrgreen:

[Littlepeahead]

Oh I know most are but a few seem to have mistaken me for Mary Whitehouse. Anyway, must get to work where I have a meeting to discuss arrangements for a fashion media event with 70 models. Male models that is. Personally I think making the poor men stand around looking pretty for a bunch of female fashion journalists is pure exploitation and should be banned under the human rights bill.

[Spank86]

Oh I know most are but a few seem to have mistaken me for Mary Whitehouse.
well, there is a certain similarity and I think it strange you've never been seen in a room together.

[Littlepeahead]

well, there is a certain similarity and I think it strange you've never been seen in a room together.

That is a fair point. However, I am only thinking of these poor girls. Example, Silverstone a few years ago, MotoGP Saturday. It was absolutely freezing, arctic type winds howling across the track so I went suitably dressed in trousers, boots, coat and scarf, as illustrated in this picture.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=6793

The poor lovelies handing out the posters had obviously had their luggage confiscated at the gates as they appear to have no access to sensible warm trousers. Or maybe some woolly tights. Mr LPH was so concerned for their well being he felt he ought to go over and check they were not suffering from hypothermia.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=6794

[NTECUK]

Well Carls brolly dolly had tights on Sunday.
and the MCE girls now sport longish skirts .
and them red Bob wigs keep there head and ears warm.
Also nothing stopping then putting a pair of tights on anyways.
I think your find they are quite used to the cold and harder than a miners when it comes to the cold.
If they need warming up I'm sure some of us will step up and share body warmth.

[Griff-SV]

[QUOTE=Mr LPH was so concerned for their well being he felt he ought to go over and check they were not suffering from hypothermia.

[/QUOTE]


What a good chap!

[Geodude]

What a thoughtful bloke Mr LPH is, good on ya fella :)

[hindle8907]

B(.)(.)bies !

[tonyk]

What have you started........you've lit the blue paper...
Babes and motorbikes.go like bread and butter...

[carelesschucca]

The poor lovelies handing out the posters had obviously had their luggage confiscated at the gates as they appear to have no access to sensible warm trousers. http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=6794

Isn't that when duffle coats come in handy...



Certainly gives you somewhere to hang them...

[Stenno]

The only post race reports I read are the following:-

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/motogp-grid-girl-pictures-qatar-2013/22596.html

[Biker Biggles]

I thought they were there to help with the, errrrr, servicing.
Im disappointed to hear they dont do anything.

[disco2]

I felt sorry for them it was 22 degrees and I thought they should have taken some clothes off to cool down a bit... :)

[maviczap]

Its just envy on your part LPH, you just wish you could be on the grid with them riders.

But if you go and get your NVQ or BTEC in brolly holding, you'll be able to apply for any vacancy.

So stop being envious, get qualified :smt040

[Littlepeahead]

Its just envy on your part LPH, you just wish you could be on the grid with them riders.

But if you go and get your NVQ or BTEC in brolly holding, you'll be able to apply for any vacancy.

So stop being envious, get qualified :smt040

Nah, they are all midgets. I wasn't even wearing heels in these photos and I'm not even 5'3".

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=592&pictureid=4511

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=592&pictureid=4509

[Spank86]

5'3" and a cyborg by the look of it.

[NTECUK]

Nice one Clare.
LPH 1, maviczap 0 ;)

[BanannaMan]

Five years I've been on here. FIVE! And some of you still read a post like this from me and don't realise this was tongue in cheek and I'm taking the pi55!

:-D



What?
You should take credit for that one girl, was a really good wind up.
Well done!
;)

[Littlepeahead]

5'3" and a cyborg by the look of it.

Do you know nothing? This is a special device used as part of the extensive training to become a pit lane dolly. It builds up the muscles in the arm and wrist so that you can hold up a large umbrella without the weight of your bosoms overbalancing you.

[NTECUK]

Nice tight mussels hear
http://stwww.motocross.com/files/2012/11/1-spokesmodels-21.jpg

[Binky]

Check out this chicks muscles!

http://kenneth-adams.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Lady-pointing-right.jpghttp://www.irecipenote.com/irecipe/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mussels430x300a.jpg