Austin TX runner seeks to make cat-calling illegal

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Cindy Sullivan wrote:

We know better than you Neanderthals.

I am a rather well-endowed coed who purposely runs sans bra. My boobs bounce throughout and I find it exhilarating when men are whistling and making inappropriate remarks. I silentl giggle and sometime wink and even have a more pronounced bounce in my upper area.

He was immediately receptive when I declined. But he did make a comment about my body, and then drove off. It wasn't totally lascivious, and it didn't make me feel entirely uncomfortable. Had he persisted and gotten out of his car, then I would have gotten scared and probably sprinted away. Words don't really bother me, unless they're followed by the threat of bodily harm and violation. And yes, I should be running with pepper spray. Thanks for the reminder.

the jeff wrote:

Thanks for the insightful post. Looks spot-on. I try to always get my wife to run with pepper spray, just in case. You should, too.

I have to ask: was the guy who propositioned you immediately receptive that you weren't interested, or did he persist? If he persisted, I would find THAT highly objectionable. Just curious.

I've never known a man who is actually good looking to make comments or jeers when you're out running or in fact doing any activity that involves leaving the house. I don't see why its supposed to be flattering - the thought that you might suddenly, on a whim, abandon your run to go off with a man less physically attractive than yourself belongs to those suffering from social problems and psychological conditions. And lets face it, its often a lot more physically attractive than yourself - beer gut, double chins, bad skin, bad clothes, misshapen features. Even if it was a good looking guy, the psychological condition that pre-disposes to cat-calling automatically rules him out as anyone you would want to be flattered by. So in fact its really insulting that some pot-ugly guy or socially inept guy thinks you are on the same level of attractiveness as them.

The guys that cat-call know this really, but like to pretend to themselves that any woman not enjoying their attempts to make themselves feel better is a lesbian dyke.

It reminds me of those countries where the Taliban operates, this thinking that women somehow deserve to put up with sexual abuse because they dare to go out of the house on their own.

"Runner?". Don't think so with that stride.

As a female, this is a huge pet peeve of mine and never have I found it flattering. I wouldnt consider it a crime though. Just really annoying. I never even acknowledge the person to see if it's a male (which I'm sure it is) because don't want to give them any attention they are seeking. It's kind of immature if you ask me and when grown men are doing it, I kind of feel bad for them.

I appreciate when drivers cheer for me as I run. It gives me a boost, and I routinely return the favor when I see other runners out.

TAA wrote:

People are such oversensitive babies nowadays.

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Oversensitive? People are on here saying vicious things about a real live person. I repeat, this woman is a human being. Do you not understand that you are making these vile comments, basically, in one of the most public ways possible? Anybody can google search her and end up on this thread.

Would you use the words "dyke" and "fatass" to refer to somebody in public? No, because you know that you would wind up being subjected to the same insult-flinging indecencies that previous posters on this thread have aimed at this woman.

are f'n kidding me with this non sense. as a skinny dude in short shorts people yell crap all the time. and its usually worse things like fa&&@t. get over your self lady and put some headphones on.

The best part of this entire thing is that KVUE sent a reporter who is not only beautiful, but also much more fit. She is obviously a runner. Even though I hate to say this, it makes the girl look like an idiot.

I am not going to condone the "cat calling," but I will say that I often get threats and other terrible things yelled at me while I am running. I mean, even if it were made illegal, what are you going to do? Do you really want to press charges against some sleeze who yells "nice tits" at you while you run? Then he'll have your name, etc.

This Lard azz probably heard catcalling directed at someone else and wanted them to be at her. She is VERY unappealing. I am illegal guy who loves shouting stuff to the ladies but we cringe at ladies like her.

[quote]GD wrote:

This is exactly the kind of content that makes many people not want to participate in the LRC message board community.

/quote]

Right because the message board here is hurting for traffic. Literal lol at this statement. Do people in your local running club go out of there way to say they would like to post on LetsRun but don't because people say inappropriate things?

People need to learn to deal with shit.

Part of being a strong female is to not let other's comments or actions get to you. Some people in life will offend you at times but get over it.

If you are going to run enough miles you are going to run into all sorts of situations and odd people. The only thing you can do is be alert and be responsible for your own safety. I worry far more about being hit by a car than anyone making me feel squeamish.

I would suggest to this stupid woman that she ask herself if she would rather some freak car try to run her down like they do to male runners. Now that is scary.

I get plenty of catcalls from young girls whilst out running.

Of course like most old geezer runners I run shirtless.....and with a shaved chest.

I thought this thread was about a hunting technique for Bobcats and the like.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

People need to learn to deal with shit.

Part of being a strong female is to not let other's comments or actions get to you. Some people in life will offend you at times but get over it.

If you are going to run enough miles you are going to run into all sorts of situations and odd people. The only thing you can do is be alert and be responsible for your own safety. I worry far more about being hit by a car than anyone making me feel squeamish.

I would suggest to this stupid woman that she ask herself if she would rather some freak car try to run her down like they do to male runners. Now that is scary.

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Positive Contribution wrote:

[quote]GD wrote:

This is exactly the kind of content that makes many people not want to participate in the LRC message board community.

/quote]

Right because the message board here is hurting for traffic. Literal lol at this statement. Do people in your local running club go out of there way to say they would like to post on LetsRun but don't because people say inappropriate things?

And keep in mind, GD also used the term "vicious" to describe this thread. GD is of the same make-up as the subject... over-exaggeration.

another observation wrote:

Positive Contribution wrote:

[quote]GD wrote:

This is exactly the kind of content that makes many people not want to participate in the LRC message board community.

/quote]

Right because the message board here is hurting for traffic. Literal lol at this statement. Do people in your local running club go out of there way to say they would like to post on LetsRun but don't because people say inappropriate things?

And keep in mind, GD also used the term "vicious" to describe this thread. GD is of the same make-up as the subject... over-exaggeration.

GD does not the truth. If she doesn't like something she will curl up in the fetal position and cry about to whoever is in charge. She is not man enough to just shrug it off. Sickening behavior.

I would like to point out that cat calls are a form of sexual harassment. Whether or not the perpetrator believes this or not doesn't matter. It is what it is. It meets the definition of verbal sexual harassment.

Alan