The tournament, held in Queens, New York, has been plagued by an unrelenting heat wave with temperatures soaring upward of 96 degrees Tuesday, with a heat index making it feel like over 100 degrees at times.
The players were given a 10-minute break to cool off and rehydrate, during which Alizé Cornet put on a fresh shirt. When she returned to the court, she realized her shirt was on backward. She quickly took off the shirt and put it back on, prompting umpire Christian Rask to hit her with a code violation.
Women’s Tennis Association rules dictate that players may only remove shirts while off-court. No such rules apply to male players, who took their shirts off frequently Tuesday, to deal with the blistering heat.
Update:
The US Open Has Apologized For Penalizing Alizé Cornet For Taking Off Her ShirtEW, WTF!
Tag: misogyny
trump and many other “men”
truth
Ever notice how the girl code revolves around things like protecting other girls from men stalking them on the street and the bro code revolves around things like keeping side chicks a secret and not telling a guy’s girlfriend he cheated on her.
I see a lot of posts about teaching men acceptable street compliments, and while I think those posts are well intentioned, I think they are incorrectly assuming that catcalling is about complimenting someone. Men don’t yell “nice tits” out the window of their car because they’re wanting to genuinely compliment you but don’t know how. Most men have been taught growing up that compliments like that aren’t acceptable. Men catcall to assert power over you, intimidate you, and disrespect you. They’re fully aware that what they’re doing is bad.
a) do you really think someone would put all that time and energy into making an infinity stone jewelry piece if they didn’t know all about the infinity stones
b) I don’t see you putting all that time and energy into making an infinity stone jewelry piece, what have you contributed lately besides being a dick to people for no reason
c) who gives a shit if you can’t name all the stones, you’re allowed to enjoy the shit you enjoy without some whiney ass loser quizzing you to the smallest detail
d) If you wanna make this a “sexist oh girls can’t like comics” thing then just think of alllll the fanfiction out there with female characters sounding like Shakespeare while writing or all the super hot female cosplayers at cons. I don’t see anyone complaining then when they walk around looking like a whole damn snack for everyone to enjoy. Bless all the female/feminine readers
This has happened to me before when I was in college at a frat party. This girl comes squeezing herself in between me and my friend and throws her arms around me. “Amanda, I am so glad you decided to come!” I was so confused and just figured she was drunk and mistaked me for someone else, until I saw the panic on her face. She leaned close and whispered that a guy was following her, was certain that he had put something in her drink and if I would please play along. I looked behind her and sure enough, some creep was watching her like a hawk. We invited her to hang out with us the rest of the night and even waited until her ride showed up just to make sure she was safe. Always look out for each other!
This judge had exactly the right reaction to the shameful way nonviolent prisoners are treated in US jails
A woman was denied pants or tampons after being arrested for not completing a diversion course that was part of her sentencing from a shoplifting charge. But see how the judge reacts when she finds out that the prisoner’s humiliating treatment is apparently routine.
Gifs: Raw Leak
And men make fun of women for travelling in packs. Sighs.
Seriously, if you see this happening and you can speak up…do. If you are unable see if you can find someone who will help.
Create a mess 