The folks that found it rediculous need to ask themselves if they would answer the same way had Maria Sharapova worn the same outfit. Some folks are selectively offended. Madonna and Brittney kissing was exciting TV for many, but the gay singer from American idol kissing his fellow male bandmember caused an uproar. Janet Jackson's nipple, exposed for all of a second, sent everyone running for their therapists.
STFU with the race card. Williams and Sharapova are both annoying, and not necessarily because of their fashion sense, or lack thereof. It's the screaming that both of them do on court, that is offensive. I think the sport should stifle any player that makes so much noise that it detracts from the play. They're both guilty.
It has nothing to do with race or homophobia. I think it has to do with respect for the sport, the venue, other players, humility, and the children that are in the crowd that might not want to be forced to see her ass. She needs to be poned! Can't appreciate her talent now.
Tennis is called a gentleman's game and there is a reason for that. It is not only how it is played, but also how player's dressed and how they behaved. I have been watching tennis for the last 30 years and i have never seen a tennis player dress so bad as Venus in the French open. The Williams sister's were the first to wear skimpy dresses and it is disgusting. I would have said the same if Maris Sharapova dressed the same way. The problem is that if people start complaining about how the Williams sisters dress, they call it racism. Disgusting.
So it's OK for white women to wear white underwear but not OK for black women to wear black underwear? I saw the pictures and didn't see what all the fuse was about?
What do you consider overweight...Nicole Richie & Paris Hilton...American media is built on middle ages principles...worshiping death...That's why we pay so much for our anorexic models!
Venus is a designer and a super tennis player. She is displaying both of her skills at the same time. Give her credit, she is representing both the world of design and sports.
A bare butt has no place on the tennis court. Cute clothes are fine but I don't want to see anyone's naked behind in a serious sporting event no matter how pretty it is. Give me a break. Show some respect for your own place in the sports world. This is just vanity mixed with self-importance and crass commercialism (since she's just trying to sell her expensive line of tennis fashions). Give me a break!
I remember some of the same stupid comments being made about Debi Thomas, the ice skater, when she broke protocol regarding her figure skating outfit during the olympics.
Venus is one of those women that would look good in a paper bag! She looks good, she's talented, and she's smart...what's the problem people I mean have you looked at yourselves lately!
A bare butt has no place on the tennis court. Give me a break! I don't want to see a naked behind on any player in a serious sporting event no matter how pretty it is. Especially when it is part of an effort to pedal her expensive line of tennis fashions. She should have more respect for her own position as a important athelete. This is just vanity mixed with crass commercialism and bad taste.
I think the outfit was completely inappropriate. What baffles me is why on earth the tennis authorities allow this mess to continue. I watch tennis to admire the skills of the athletes - not what they wear. How unfortunate that for this player, her amazing skills are not enough - she must seek even more attention by dressing so tackily.
all female players wear short skirts with pants under. that's why i enjoy tennis. you don't have a problem with nba or nfl cheerleaders, so what's the problem. i put lace on a skirt and that's bad.
So ugly people are not allowed to play sports??? You need to come up with better arguments...your current ones are lame. It's like saying special needs people like you can't swallow some man love.
Actually Edeee it was about her outfit, not her appearance (looks), so you hated it becasue she is not attractive to you. Guess what I will be watching tonight, Win Venus.
Racism is alive and well in the USA. That's explains the venomous tone of the criticsm. If Sharpova wore this, it would be all the rage. She makes more money on endorsements than the Williams sisters who continue to win, and she gets knocked out in early rounds. If that's not racial preference, I don't know what is.
I had to explain to my twin 10 yr old daughters that she actually was wearing underwear. That outfit has no place in womens tennis. If she wants to wear that kind of stuff, maybe she should be dancing around a pole. So much for family entertainment!!1
And this is news why? Who cares what she's wearing! She's an amazing athlete with a sense of flair and fashion. More power to her!
right on!
Ghetto all the way.
I think it was pretty disgusting........I want to know why we could not see "her" penis.
Tight butts drive me nuts!
The folks that found it rediculous need to ask themselves if they would answer the same way had Maria Sharapova worn the same outfit. Some folks are selectively offended. Madonna and Brittney kissing was exciting TV for many, but the gay singer from American idol kissing his fellow male bandmember caused an uproar. Janet Jackson's nipple, exposed for all of a second, sent everyone running for their therapists.
STFU with the race card. Williams and Sharapova are both annoying, and not necessarily because of their fashion sense, or lack thereof. It's the screaming that both of them do on court, that is offensive. I think the sport should stifle any player that makes so much noise that it detracts from the play. They're both guilty.
you spelled ridiculous wrong...don't get made that she has what you will never have....MILLIONS!!
If you correct someones spelling maybe you should check yours.
and your point is???
It has nothing to do with race or homophobia. I think it has to do with respect for the sport, the venue, other players, humility, and the children that are in the crowd that might not want to be forced to see her ass. She needs to be poned! Can't appreciate her talent now.
French are full of ""WORKERS"" so she is dressing the part
Sucks like her.
Don't get made that she has what you will never have....MILLIONS!! Plus TO has a tight end...hers is quite bouncy.:.:.:.
I think you are trying to say "don't get MAD as in angry to the umph degree.
Who cares about this?
Tennis is called a gentleman's game and there is a reason for that. It is not only how it is played, but also how player's dressed and how they behaved. I have been watching tennis for the last 30 years and i have never seen a tennis player dress so bad as Venus in the French open. The Williams sister's were the first to wear skimpy dresses and it is disgusting. I would have said the same if Maris Sharapova dressed the same way. The problem is that if people start complaining about how the Williams sisters dress, they call it racism. Disgusting.
So it's OK for white women to wear white underwear but not OK for black women to wear black underwear? I saw the pictures and didn't see what all the fuse was about?
What do you consider overweight...Nicole Richie & Paris Hilton...American media is built on middle ages principles...worshiping death...That's why we pay so much for our anorexic models!
I have to agree with you....venus does look like a man or could pass for a horse.
cut the outfit in half and it will be even better
Seconded!
Venus is a designer and a super tennis player. She is displaying both of her skills at the same time. Give her credit, she is representing both the world of design and sports.
A "designer"...you've got to be kidding. She claims to be a "designer". She is far from it.
I'll say it again, Whoopi in a tu-tu. No thanks
I bet you liked Ally McBile!!
A bare butt has no place on the tennis court. Cute clothes are fine but I don't want to see anyone's naked behind in a serious sporting event no matter how pretty it is. Give me a break. Show some respect for your own place in the sports world. This is just vanity mixed with self-importance and crass commercialism (since she's just trying to sell her expensive line of tennis fashions). Give me a break!
You do know that she had on flesh colored shorts right?
I agree, and I am a Williams' sisters fan. However, I found the outfit very distasteful. I though Venus had more class than that!
I remember some of the same stupid comments being made about Debi Thomas, the ice skater, when she broke protocol regarding her figure skating outfit during the olympics.
Venus is one of those women that would look good in a paper bag! She looks good, she's talented, and she's smart...what's the problem people I mean have you looked at yourselves lately!
The only time she would look good in a paper bag is if was over her head...
A bare butt has no place on the tennis court. Give me a break! I don't want to see a naked behind on any player in a serious sporting event no matter how pretty it is. Especially when it is part of an effort to pedal her expensive line of tennis fashions. She should have more respect for her own position as a important athelete. This is just vanity mixed with crass commercialism and bad taste.
Thrashy.... Venus know about fashion?? that's a joke right ??
I think the outfit was completely inappropriate. What baffles me is why on earth the tennis authorities allow this mess to continue. I watch tennis to admire the skills of the athletes - not what they wear. How unfortunate that for this player, her amazing skills are not enough - she must seek even more attention by dressing so tackily.
You sound bitter...Is that because you know your butt would be to big to wear something like that?
Go lose 250 pounds and then we will talk.
all females wear short shirts with pants under it. i haven't heard any complaints about nba or nfl cheerleaders, not even colleg or high school.
yeah but shes wearing a G string on her big a@@
You must weigh 500 pounds if you call those shorts a G-string.
She's not wearing a g-string. She has flesh colored shorts on underneath the dress.
EDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.................
You are so stupid that you F**King crack me up. HAHAHA!!!
p9X I think Edeeee is mad at you... Do you think Edeeee is mad at you?
Maybe you should send her mail?
was not her flesh color...her hinny is so big it looked like a g-string
all female players wear short skirts with pants under. that's why i enjoy tennis. you don't have a problem with nba or nfl cheerleaders, so what's the problem. i put lace on a skirt and that's bad.
So ugly people are not allowed to play sports??? You need to come up with better arguments...your current ones are lame. It's like saying special needs people like you can't swallow some man love.
Actually Edeee it was about her outfit, not her appearance (looks), so you hated it becasue she is not attractive to you. Guess what I will be watching tonight, Win Venus.
wendy if you don't watch to see what they wear you should be the last person complaining or are you just looking out for me. ps i'm fine thank you.
Thats a dang teddy...keep it for home your not attractive Williams.....gross
Racism is alive and well in the USA. That's explains the venomous tone of the criticsm. If Sharpova wore this, it would be all the rage. She makes more money on endorsements than the Williams sisters who continue to win, and she gets knocked out in early rounds. If that's not racial preference, I don't know what is.
and you call me an idiot...you are obsessed with their looks.
THAT'S RIGHT! The outfit...not her looks or what her sister looks like...
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If they look like a man, we're going to laugh at them, just like now.
If they look like an overweight hippo, (Regardless of color!!!) we're going to laugh, just like we did at her sister."
What does this comment have to do with what they are wearing? Time for you to get back on the short bus.
I cannot stand Sharapova either. Put her in that outfit and she would look silly. Just like Venus does.
I had to explain to my twin 10 yr old daughters that she actually was wearing underwear. That outfit has no place in womens tennis. If she wants to wear that kind of stuff, maybe she should be dancing around a pole. So much for family entertainment!!1