Results: 'Twirlgate' Controversy Puts Focus On Perception Of Women's Sports
Published on 01/29/2015
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Canadian Eugenie Bouchard , one of the rising stars of women's tennis, was asked by a male interviewer at the Australian Open to "give us a twirl" and show off her tennis dress after winning her second-round match. Noticeably embarrassed, Bouchard complied with a laugh and later said, "it was very unexpected." Now, critics are calling the request sexist and it is blowing up all over social media. What is your opinion on this request?
Definitely sexist!
17%
360 votes
She's a pretty girl, so why not?
10%
208 votes
Please...it's all about the sex appeal, so perfectly acceptable
5%
111 votes
Should focus on the game of tennis, but Genie wasn't offended, so let it be
29%
620 votes
Never would ask a male tennis player to "twirl"...very offensive
9%
190 votes
Not sure
28%
582 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
39 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 0.38% | 8 |
| na | 0.19% | 4 |
| 0.14% | 3 | |
| don't care | 0.09% | 2 |
| make the cunt twirl. | 0.05% | 1 |
| this isn't strange | 0.05% | 1 |
| all about sex and money | 0.05% | 1 |
| its a skirt, and she's a woman, so seems like a natural thing to ask. i can't fathom why anyone should feel offended over this. | 0.05% | 1 |
| people get too worked up over harmless situations and take things to far to get attention | 0.05% | 1 |
| ...this is the objectification of women so i can see how people could be offended | 0.05% | 1 |
| if ya got it flaunt it!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is no big deal. | 0.05% | 1 |
| not my interest | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends how it was stated.... | 0.05% | 1 |
| what was the questions working up to the twirl | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't think it was meant to be sexist. if she was offended then an apology is sufficient. | 0.05% | 1 |
| who cares | 0.05% | 1 |
| who cares people are pathetically oversensitive about everything anyone says now a days | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont care | 0.05% | 1 |
| although i do believe it was not intended to be sexual, i agree that it was not appropriate. but i do think that we have bigger things to worry about. i've definitely seen worse things in sports, competitions, etc... | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sexist. | 0.05% | 1 |
| was it about the fashion or the girl... i am not sure on this one | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care.......!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| she was put "on the spot" | 0.05% | 1 |
| meh not important | 0.05% | 1 |
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Last year at the Australian Open, Genie was asked by an interviewer which celebrity she would most like to date. Do you feel these types of questions would be asked of male athletes? Sure, they do this all the time
19%
391 votes
Never...then they focus on the game!
18%
390 votes
Probably not
29%
619 votes
Not sure
33%
687 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
23 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 0.33% | 7 |
| 0.19% | 4 | |
| na | 0.14% | 3 |
| don't care. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they probably have asked some of the men. again, inappropriate though. it's tennis (sports) not a dating show | 0.05% | 1 |
| no | 0.05% | 1 |
| the date question probably would. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know or care | 0.05% | 1 |
| no but they should be. | 0.05% | 1 |
| who gives a flying fuck? | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont care | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
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This is not the first time the Australian Open has offered up a headline-grabbing sideshow that has nothing to do with tennis. In previous years, two-time champion Victoria Azarenka's former boyfriend, the rap star Redfoo who was a regular front-row fixture, got as much press as she did. In 2011, former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki told a colorful tale about getting into a fight with a kangaroo and showed a scratch to prove it. She later retracted the story, saying she had bumped into a treadmill but wanted to spice up a dull news conference. Do you think, in general sports figures have become just as much about their personal and private lives, and their ability to sell magazine covers, as any celebrity? Definitely feel this way. and why not?
11%
235 votes
Definitely feel this way, but it is not right--focus on the sport more
21%
433 votes
Hey, sex sells, and it's all about that isn't it?
7%
142 votes
No, celebrities in entertainment may be fair game but in sports, we should focus on the athleticism
11%
225 votes
Perhaps, but it shouldn't be this way
12%
252 votes
Not sure
38%
800 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
23 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| na | 0.24% | 5 |
| n/a | 0.24% | 5 |
| 0.19% | 4 | |
| ultimately, who cares? | 0.05% | 1 |
| last question too long - didn't read. sorry harriet. | 0.05% | 1 |
| things seem to be trending that way with wider interest | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think lying is wrong, so stupid. | 0.05% | 1 |
| hey, it worked for "wheaties". | 0.05% | 1 |
| no interest | 0.05% | 1 |
| almost as much about their personal lives...helps to be good at the sport as well! | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont care | 0.05% | 1 |
| who care | 0.05% | 1 |
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