"Women’s legs are essentially sexy"

[catsmate]

Or so says one Demetri Marchessini in his book Women in Trousers: A Rear View (published in 2003 but it seems that only recently has anyone actually read a copy). He also said it was "hostile behaviour" for women to wear trousers rather than skirts and that "women’s legs are essentially sexy"

Mr. Marchessini is a significant donor to the UK Independence Party which is now distancing itself from his comments with the rapidity normally associated with having being caught in bed with an underage prostitute.


More of his comments.

"Because women cannot see themselves from the rear, the vast majority of women are unaware that trousers are very unflattering for them"

"Trousers are made for men’s bodies, which are mostly straight up and down. Women’s bodies on the other hand consists of curves. Women have big bottoms - they are meant to have big bottoms"

"Walk along any street and you see women using trousers like a uniform every single day. This is hostile behaviour. They are deliberately dressing in a way that is opposite to what men would like. It is behaviour that flies against common sense, and also flies against the normal human desire to please"

 

[Mary_H]

Or so says one Demetri Marchessini in his book Women in Trousers: A Rear View (published in 2003 but it seems that only recently has anyone actually read a copy). He also said it was "hostile behaviour" for women to wear trousers rather than skirts and that "women’s legs are essentially sexy"

Mr. Marchessini is a significant donor to the UK Independence Party which is now distancing itself from his comments with the rapidity normally associated with having being caught in bed with an underage prostitute.


More of his comments.

"Because women cannot see themselves from the rear, the vast majority of women are unaware that trousers are very unflattering for them"

"Trousers are made for men’s bodies, which are mostly straight up and down. Women’s bodies on the other hand consists of curves. Women have big bottoms - they are meant to have big bottoms"

"Walk along any street and you see women using trousers like a uniform every single day. This is hostile behaviour. They are deliberately dressing in a way that is opposite to what men would like. It is behaviour that flies against common sense, and also flies against the normal human desire to please"

It seems Mr. Marchessini's normal human desire to please is a bit out of whack.

 

[3point14]

I wonder if he thinks it's equally hostile for a man to wear a skirt?

 

[Bikewer]

I certainly agree that legs are attractive, else we would not have terms like "gams", "pins", and "stems"....
But for public figures to gripe about women's fashion trends.... That's generally proven to be a bad idea.

 

[Duffy Moon]

Talk about bum cakes, my girl's got 'em.

 

[sgtbaker]

Or so says one Demetri Marchessini in his book Women in Trousers: A Rear View (published in 2003 but it seems that only recently has anyone actually read a copy). He also said it was "hostile behaviour" for women to wear trousers rather than skirts and that "women’s legs are essentially sexy"

Mr. Marchessini is a significant donor to the UK Independence Party which is now distancing itself from his comments with the rapidity normally associated with having being caught in bed with an underage prostitute.


More of his comments.

"Because women cannot see themselves from the rear, the vast majority of women are unaware that trousers are very unflattering for them"

"Trousers are made for men’s bodies, which are mostly straight up and down. Women’s bodies on the other hand consists of curves. Women have big bottoms - they are meant to have big bottoms"

"Walk along any street and you see women using trousers like a uniform every single day. This is hostile behaviour. They are deliberately dressing in a way that is opposite to what men would like. It is behaviour that flies against common sense, and also flies against the normal human desire to please"

This guy actually sounds like a budding stalker-type rapist. I watch too many crime shows but the way he sees women's clothing choices and an affront to him is not sane, IMHO.

 

[KatieG]

This guy actually sounds like a budding stalker-type rapist. I watch too many crime shows but the way he sees women's clothing choices and an affront to him is not sane, IMHO.

I'll second that! I really resent anyone telling me how I should dress so that they can best enjoy my figure.

 

[Mojo]

More of his comments.

"Because women cannot see themselves from the rear, the vast majority of women are unaware that trousers are very unflattering for them"

What's the use?

 

[MikeG]

........But for public figures to gripe about women's fashion trends....

That may be overstating this guy's importance. "A major donor to UKIP" does not equate to "a public figure", and I've certainly never heard of him.

Mike

 

[TragicMonkey]

Idiotic. Whether trousers or skirts reveal more of the figure beneath is a function of the cut of the garment, not its nature. Which shows more of the form: a tight pair of trousers or a huge bulky skirt?

 

[ixolite]

"Walk along any street and you see women using trousers like a uniform every single day. This is hostile behaviour. They are deliberately dressing in a way that is opposite to what men would like. It is behaviour that flies against common sense, and also flies against the normal human desire to please"

Yeah, it's not like different men have different preferences, right?

Oh, and of course, the only thing I have in mind while dressing in the morning is not to offend any men with my outfit. Men's feelings must always come first.

 

[TragicMonkey]

Oh, and of course, the only thing I have in mind while dressing in the morning is not to offend any men with my outfit. Men's feelings must always come first.

I'm pretty sure the person who wrote that thinks "the male gaze" is the entire spectrum of visible light.

 

[Empress]

I have a thing for men's legs. I think it is hostile behavior for them not to wear skirts, since their legs are essentially sexy, and should be seen. I hereby demand a change in men's clothing choices more in line with my personal tastes.

 

[angrysoba]

Talk about bum cakes, my girl's got 'em.

Big bottom, drive me out of my mind.

How can I leave this behind!

 

[TragicMonkey]

I have a thing for men's legs. I think it is hostile behavior for them not to wear skirts, since their legs are essentially sexy, and should be seen. I hereby demand a change in men's clothing choices more in line with my personal tastes.

Especially rugby players.

 

[CORed]

While I agree with Demetri Marchessini that women's legs are sexy, the notion than this means they are obligated to display them or that failing to do so is a "hostile act" is seriously screwed up.

Also, re the claim that "trousers are made for men", has this idiot never been in a clothing store? Is he really completely unaware that they sell pants that are designed to fit the female body?

ETA: Skirts? women should be required to wear Daisy Dukes to maximize the display of their legs. I don't care if the temperature is -10 F.

 

[ehcks]

I'll second that! I really resent anyone telling me how I should dress so that they can best enjoy my figure.

Then I guess I shouldn't say that I most enjoy women who wear clothes that they like, and not just because other people like to look at them.

 

[commandlinegamer]

FWIW, the guy's an idiot.

In any case, anatomically, it makes more sense for men to wear skirts.

 

[A'isha]

I'll second that! I really resent anyone telling me how I should dress so that they can best enjoy my figure.

Yeah, this guy is a serious creep.

 

[Jimbo07]

Men's feelings must always come first.

Finally, someone gets it!