Comments on: Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer! http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:48:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: shrimper http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567913 shrimper Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:37:08 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567913 The comment was all over the news more than a year ago after she was elected to the Senate. Below are some quotes with page numbers taken from Carl Bernstein's book about Hillary that were plastered all over the news, for those of you who can't remember: “‘At first, she didn’t wear stockings. … Her hair was friend into an Orphan Annie perm. … There wasn’t one…feminine thing about her.’” (p. 130) “Hillary’s weight was a regular topic of conversation, spurred by her inability to shed the few pounds that would have made her more attractive.” (p.130) “Her ankles were thick.” (p. 32) “[S]he was rarely, if ever, deferential. It had never been her style nor would it ever be.” (p. 130). I have no more to say about it. The comment was all over the news more than a year ago after she was elected to the Senate. Below are some quotes with page numbers taken from Carl Bernstein’s book about Hillary that were plastered all over the news, for those of you who can’t remember:
“‘At first, she didn’t wear stockings. … Her hair was friend into an Orphan Annie perm. … There wasn’t one…feminine thing about her.’” (p. 130)

“Hillary’s weight was a regular topic of conversation, spurred by her inability to shed the few pounds that would have made her more attractive.” (p.130)

“Her ankles were thick.” (p. 32)

“[S]he was rarely, if ever, deferential. It had never been her style nor would it ever be.” (p. 130).

I have no more to say about it.

]]> By: MeLizzard http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567906 MeLizzard Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:30:11 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567906 Well-spoken, Victor. Goodness, I even watch Fox News and have never heard anyone talk about Hillary's ankles. They seem to be much more focused on the machinations of the Democratic party as it grinds through a hard-fought primary, and attempting to determine the reasons Senator Clinton has suffered multiple consecutive primary losses, and why Obama seems to be made of Teflon at this point, and how it's all going to play out over the next few months. I've never heard her appearance discussed AT ALL. But, again, if those were my ankles, I, too, would be working an elegant pantsuit every day. No insult intended whatsoever--just a matter of presenting onself in the best light. Now can we all just talk shoes again??? They're much more fun and less devisive (usually, LOL). Well-spoken, Victor. Goodness, I even watch Fox News and have never heard anyone talk about Hillary’s ankles. They seem to be much more focused on the machinations of the Democratic party as it grinds through a hard-fought primary, and attempting to determine the reasons Senator Clinton has suffered multiple consecutive primary losses, and why Obama seems to be made of Teflon at this point, and how it’s all going to play out over the next few months. I’ve never heard her appearance discussed AT ALL. But, again, if those were my ankles, I, too, would be working an elegant pantsuit every day. No insult intended whatsoever–just a matter of presenting onself in the best light. Now can we all just talk shoes again??? They’re much more fun and less devisive (usually, LOL).

]]> By: Victor http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567905 Victor Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:33:27 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567905 shrimper, if you can point out where, before your original post deriding “Rethuglicans” someone mentions Ms. Clinton's ankles, and further identifies his or her self as a Republican, I'd be most appreciative. The only reference to her ankles that I can find is preceded by, "...and she is my senator and I feel she does a great job..." which is not at all derisive. Politics, vis a vis Dem vs Rep, was not mentioned at all. If you were offended by the original comments, it seems any offense was created in your head when someone said something less-than-stellar (but true--and you cannot wish away the changes ones body goes thru when one reaches a certain age*) about your apparent presidential candidate. As for myself, I'm offended that you chose to bring childish name-calling into what is normally a rather genteel comments section. *Just ask my bald spot. And my knees. shrimper, if you can point out where, before your original post deriding “Rethuglicans” someone mentions Ms. Clinton’s ankles, and further identifies his or her self as a Republican, I’d be most appreciative. The only reference to her ankles that I can find is preceded by, “…and she is my senator and I feel she does a great job…” which is not at all derisive. Politics, vis a vis Dem vs Rep, was not mentioned at all. If you were offended by the original comments, it seems any offense was created in your head when someone said something less-than-stellar (but true–and you cannot wish away the changes ones body goes thru when one reaches a certain age*) about your apparent presidential candidate. As for myself, I’m offended that you chose to bring childish name-calling into what is normally a rather genteel comments section.

*Just ask my bald spot. And my knees.

]]> By: shrimper http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567901 shrimper Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:42:33 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567901 Those who deride others and call them names should not be offended when they're on the receiving end. Would it be more politically correct to point out that it was right-wing conservative talking-heads who were gleefully repeating the "thick ankles" comment for days and weeks? Am I not allowed to have been offended by that? Those who deride others and call them names should not be offended when they’re on the receiving end. Would it be more politically correct to point out that it was right-wing conservative talking-heads who were gleefully repeating the “thick ankles” comment for days and weeks? Am I not allowed to have been offended by that?

]]> By: VeddyVeddyBadAng http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567892 VeddyVeddyBadAng Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:18:46 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567892 Thank you for the comment, MeLizzard. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one bristling at the "Rethuglican" comment. I wish people would remember that not everyone belongs to the same political party around here. Thank you for the comment, MeLizzard. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one bristling at the “Rethuglican” comment. I wish people would remember that not everyone belongs to the same political party around here.

]]> By: MeLizzard http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567884 MeLizzard Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:26:25 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567884 There's a rumor that the television makeup artist costs around $20,000 per occasion. !?!?! There’s a rumor that the television makeup artist costs around $20,000 per occasion. !?!?!

]]> By: desertwind http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567878 desertwind Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:14:16 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567878 She HAS looked good these last few months or so, hasn't she? I wonder when we'll start reading about how much she's paying for her haircuts, makeup artist, shoes, etc. You know that's gotta be in the pipeline. Of course, maybe she's just enjoying the fight! She HAS looked good these last few months or so, hasn’t she?

I wonder when we’ll start reading about how much she’s paying for her haircuts, makeup artist, shoes, etc. You know that’s gotta be in the pipeline. Of course, maybe she’s just enjoying the fight!

]]> By: MeLizzard http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567873 MeLizzard Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:58:02 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567873 Let's ditch teh childish retoric--I'll refrain from calling anyone a Dummicrap, if you won't call me stupid names, either. The woman has unattractive ankles, quite simply. I've heard the condition called 'cankles', but not by folks of any particular political persuasion. Like any other woman featured prominently in the media, the good Senator is surely aware of the power of image and physical appearance. We all have good and less-good features--if I knew I were going to be constantly photographed, I'd likely pay attention to such trivial concerns. Let’s ditch teh childish retoric–I’ll refrain from calling anyone a Dummicrap, if you won’t call me stupid names, either. The woman has unattractive ankles, quite simply. I’ve heard the condition called ‘cankles’, but not by folks of any particular political persuasion. Like any other woman featured prominently in the media, the good Senator is surely aware of the power of image and physical appearance. We all have good and less-good features–if I knew I were going to be constantly photographed, I’d likely pay attention to such trivial concerns.

]]> By: shrimper http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567859 shrimper Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:07:26 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567859 That was a very unkind and personal remark by the Rethuglicans about Mrs. Clinton's ankles. She took it to heart and has been wearing pants suits ever since. I think she has very attractive ankles. She is typical of many midwestern women, not fashion model material at all. I think a 2-3 inch heel and a knee length skirt will work well for her during appearances. Her handlers can keep the flats ready for her when she comes off the stage. That was a very unkind and personal remark by the Rethuglicans about Mrs. Clinton’s ankles. She took it to heart and has been wearing pants suits ever since. I think she has very attractive ankles. She is typical of many midwestern women, not fashion model material at all. I think a 2-3 inch heel and a knee length skirt will work well for her during appearances. Her handlers can keep the flats ready for her when she comes off the stage.

]]> By: RZA http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567851 RZA Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:22:01 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/02/27/whose-shoes-wednesdaythe-answer-38/#comment-567851 Manolo- Thank you for your response and everyone else for all the interesting information; I had no idea people were talking about this so much! My husband looked at her in the last couple of debates and said "Wow, she looks great!" which was funny because he normally doesn't notice these things. RZA Manolo-

Thank you for your response and everyone else for all the interesting information; I had no idea people were talking about this so much! My husband looked at her in the last couple of debates and said “Wow, she looks great!” which was funny because he normally doesn’t notice these things.

RZA

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