tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595059113916595813.post2397599813341260641..comments2023-09-16T11:23:43.776-04:00Comments on Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog: Leslie, the Media and "Looking Like Women"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595059113916595813.post-51764362341613590832009-09-29T12:16:17.220-04:002009-09-29T12:16:17.220-04:00I understand why these comments can be upsetting b...I understand why these comments can be upsetting but I took it as Lisa saying that it is ok for women to be women and for them to celebrate and not hide from that.<br /><br />I think the real message is to be who you are. As the father of a 12 y/o girl who hasn't (willingly) worn a dress or anything pink and "girly" since she was three, the message I hear from Lisa is "be who you are" whether that's "girly" or not.Phoenix Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733187742382792044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595059113916595813.post-38075749164611604742009-09-28T09:49:30.198-04:002009-09-28T09:49:30.198-04:00You grow up playing hard basketball and contending...You grow up playing hard basketball and contending with the guys, you may not also develop an affinity for lipstick and hairspray. The way Lisa puts it, it makes it sound like our gals need to go through finishing school. I know that femininity is a very important part of HER identity as a baller, but I daresay that's a harder balance to find for a lot of players.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645747375423411429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595059113916595813.post-76475158002595614992009-09-28T00:59:32.933-04:002009-09-28T00:59:32.933-04:00Based on those exerpts: Poor wording on Leslies pa...Based on those exerpts: Poor wording on Leslies part but I understand a part of what she's getting at (I say part because the "look like women" bothered me). The women in the WNBA are a product and people will buy into what they consider to be familiar and acceptable. My question is: using Leslie's model of thinking, is there ever a time where female athletes can "let down their hair" and be themselves? Or does the choice to have a career as public as a pro athlete not allow it? <br /><br />Its obvious there are certain players who completely and naturally fit the role as marketing agents for the WNBA. However, not all do or will fit that role. I wonder: would trying to force players into a certain mold backfire? It's a tight rope to walk to say the least.<br /><br />I'm curious what Leslie would consider unmarketable and unladylike. When I go to WNBA games I see people and families who represent the various players in the league (as far as looks/dress off the court goes). So should certain groups be alienated for the sake of more fans? I'd like to hear other players views on the matter. <br /><br />But I will say it's nice that she pointed out the lack of media coverage of the WNBA.ATLDreamFan17noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595059113916595813.post-8663119050297906942009-09-27T19:37:22.406-04:002009-09-27T19:37:22.406-04:00Perhaps a better choice of words was in order re: ...Perhaps a better choice of words was in order re: looking "like women"...again, context. Regardless I am glad for the discussion it has started.<br /><br />With regards to the other strong comments she made: Kudos to Lisa Leslie for both taking the media to task and for thanking those in the media that cover women's basketball.afoundingfannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595059113916595813.post-37464166313293031552009-09-27T19:21:07.545-04:002009-09-27T19:21:07.545-04:00I couldn't have said it better. Stereotypes, i...I couldn't have said it better. Stereotypes, it's time to go....Dianenoreply@blogger.com