Comments on: Mudflapping http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:31:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: ND http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221&cpage=1#comment-488 ND Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:36:00 +0000 http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221#comment-488 That cartoon *was* funny.<br/><br/>I actually like the mudflap girl in general. I think it's an iconic and recognizable image, and I don't find it offensive. I even have a handbag with the traditional busty trucker version on it. I carried it at ALA a couple of years back and heard nary a peep about it (other than compliments from people who said "nice handbag"). And I am 100% absolutely a feminist.<br/><br/>Did you see the "mudflap guy" sendup that's made the rounds of some of the library blogs of late? Funny stuff, but not safe for work by any means! That cartoon *was* funny.

I actually like the mudflap girl in general. I think it’s an iconic and recognizable image, and I don’t find it offensive. I even have a handbag with the traditional busty trucker version on it. I carried it at ALA a couple of years back and heard nary a peep about it (other than compliments from people who said “nice handbag”). And I am 100% absolutely a feminist.

Did you see the “mudflap guy” sendup that’s made the rounds of some of the library blogs of late? Funny stuff, but not safe for work by any means!

]]> By: Meredith http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221&cpage=1#comment-487 Meredith Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221#comment-487 Agree with above! I guess what bugs me most is that I'm able to see both sides, but I've read some things where people have made it sound like any "feminist" should be offended by it. Agree with above! I guess what bugs me most is that I’m able to see both sides, but I’ve read some things where people have made it sound like any “feminist” should be offended by it.

]]> By: laura http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221&cpage=1#comment-486 laura Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221#comment-486 Ditto--and I also still think I'm a feminist. Ditto–and I also still think I’m a feminist.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221&cpage=1#comment-485 Jenn Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.lisjobs.com/blog/?p=221#comment-485 Rachel,<br/>I agree with you on both counts-- that the xkcd cartoon is hilarious and that the Wyoming Libraries campaign is clever. And man, if an ad campaign ever paid for itself, it's this one.<br/><br/>Finally, part of being a feminist is having a sense of humor. No need to feel compromised! Rachel,
I agree with you on both counts– that the xkcd cartoon is hilarious and that the Wyoming Libraries campaign is clever. And man, if an ad campaign ever paid for itself, it’s this one.

Finally, part of being a feminist is having a sense of humor. No need to feel compromised!

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