Australian Olympic swimmer is at it again, this time in a skimpy swimsuit

Quad4_72 · 27th June 2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Swimmer Stephanie Rice, who swims for a living while wearing a swimsuit in a swimming pool, is catching flak in her native Australia for tweeting a picture of herself in a swimsuit. The nerve of some people.

Story and picture here

Is Australian swimming kinda like American's Hollywood? In other words do people get angry with them for doing things that regular people do? It sure appears that way. Entertaining nonetheless lol.

The Central Scrutinizer · 27th June 2012, 08:20 AM

I approve of her tweet.

truethat · 27th June 2012, 08:21 AM

Where is the racy picture?

Oh I found it. Honestly the bottom of that suit is not very flattering on her. If you're an Olympic swimmer and you don't look perfect in a bikini, there's something wrong with the bikini.

NotJesus · 27th June 2012, 08:34 AM

From the story:

Quote:

Plus, isn't it like 115 degrees during Melbourne summers? I just assumed everyone walked around like this.

Um... It's not summer in Melbourne right now, Ace.

welshdean · 27th June 2012, 09:12 AM

If it's a 'racy' swimsuit, then I vote she 'races' in it. More pics please.

Damien Evans · 27th June 2012, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by NotJesus

From the story:

Um... It's not summer in Melbourne right now, Ace.

And 46 is our record high, not an average summer day. 25-32 covers most days.

Legend · 27th June 2012, 09:14 AM

I don't know where that guy gets his info from, but she really isn't "copping flak" for it. When I Google her name, all that comes up are stories about it being "racy", nothing about how unprofessional or classless it was or how much dust it has kicked up, as you'd expect according to the quote in the OP. The only one that comes close is an article called "Stephanie Rice Photo in Bikini Draws Fire, Should She Have Known Better?"... from freaking Christian Post, whatever that is. I, at least, haven't seen any mainstream news about it whatsoever.

I've hit a spate of stories from American news outlets lately that seem to promulgate things incorrectly when it comes to what's happening here. The Young Turks on YouTube have covered stories on which they were completely uninformed. I could really do without the unwarranted negative spin on stories from sources from which people get information about my or someone else's country, to be honest.

Professor Yaffle · 27th June 2012, 09:21 AM

If you are going to show off your body, you may as well go the whole hog:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...y-Beijing.html

NoZed Avenger · 27th June 2012, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle

If you are going to show off your body, you may as well go the whole hog:

From your mouth to her ears.

WildCat · 27th June 2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

I approve of her tweet.

I don't approve of her crappy camera phone.

WildCat · 27th June 2012, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by truethat

Oh I found it. Honestly the bottom of that suit is not very flattering on her. If you're an Olympic swimmer and you don't look perfect in a bikini, there's something wrong with the bikini.

True, she needs a high cut bottom to lengthen her legs and shorten her torso.

MG1962 · 27th June 2012, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

True, she needs a high cut bottom to lengthen her legs and shorten her torso.

Of all the things, I have never pictured you as a fashion guru

WildCat · 27th June 2012, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle

[url]http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Home/Olympi.htm (rest of link removed)[/url]

Warning! Do not click on Yaffle's "cambridge news" link, it will try to install a fake anti-virus on your computer.

WildCat · 27th June 2012, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by MG1962

Of all the things, I have never pictured you as a fashion guru

I know what makes a woman look good in a swimsuit better than any gay guy!

lionking · 27th June 2012, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Legend

I don't know where that guy gets his info from, but she really isn't "copping flak" for it. When I Google her name, all that comes up are stories about it being "racy", nothing about how unprofessional or classless it was or how much dust it has kicked up, as you'd expect according to the quote in the OP. The only one that comes close is an article called "Stephanie Rice Photo in Bikini Draws Fire, Should She Have Known Better?"... from freaking Christian Post, whatever that is. I, at least, haven't seen any mainstream news about it whatsoever.

I've hit a spate of stories from American news outlets lately that seem to promulgate things incorrectly when it comes to what's happening here. The Young Turks on YouTube have covered stories on which they were completely uninformed. I could really do without the unwarranted negative spin on stories from sources from which people get information about my or someone else's country, to be honest.

Yup, it has generated nothing but yawns as far as I can see.

jj · 27th June 2012, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

Warning! Do not click on Yaffle's "cambridge news" link, it will try to install a fake anti-virus on your computer.

Yep. I think it's one of the ads on the page. If it comes up, use your task manager to kill it.

MG1962 · 27th June 2012, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Quad4_72

Story and picture here

Is Australian swimming kinda like American's Hollywood? In other words do people get angry with them for doing things that regular people do? It sure appears that way. Entertaining nonetheless lol.

I find it more than a little interesting what seems to be the original source of the article. The Herald Sun

Quad4_72 · 27th June 2012, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by lionking

Yup, it has generated nothing but yawns as far as I can see.

I kind of figured this. I mainly posted it because it was a funny coincidence to the other story about the guns and Australian swimmers.

MG1962 · 27th June 2012, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Quad4_72

I kind of figured this. I mainly posted it because it was a funny coincidence to the other story about the guns and Australian swimmers.

Hey any chance to post a link to a photo of a lovely young lady in a swim suit should not be passed up

Aepervius · 27th June 2012, 01:25 PM

IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ?

BWAHAHAHA.

OK here is a series of link which might not be safe for work but are more or less only picture of women in sexy swimsuit which are much racier than the bland swimsuit bikini that olympic swimmer got.

http://www.bridallingerie.me/tag/swimwear

http://www.pspgamesthemes.com/psp-wa...d-ice-tea.html

That picture of the olympic swimmer has pretty much only a bikini. It covers as much as any other normal bikini it jsut got a few black band added.

As far as bikini go, that is pretty bland.

MG1962 · 27th June 2012, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Aepervius

IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ?

BWAHAHAHA.

Apparently that is a designer swim suit. Just mean you add a couple of zeros to the price and call it good. The average beach in summer would produce far better examples of current Australian bikini technology.

Travis · 27th June 2012, 06:27 PM

1) Create false controversy over skimpy swimsuit photo
2) Use coverage of said controversy as excuse to print the photo
3) Profits!

fuelair · 27th June 2012, 06:43 PM

As the article noted, she really needed to shift the camera a few inches!!

lionking · 27th June 2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Quad4_72

I kind of figured this. I mainly posted it because it was a funny coincidence to the other story about the guns and Australian swimmers.

For those who don't know, the Herald Sun is one of Murdoch's most profitable papers. A rag start to finish.

Marduk · 27th June 2012, 09:32 PM

Edited by Tricky:

Edited for civility.

jj · 27th June 2012, 09:34 PM

Why does anyone thing this tweet was objectionable? Anyone who thinks so needs to spend 5 minutes at Malibu in July.

Marduk · 27th June 2012, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by jj

Why does anyone thing this tweet was objectionable? Anyone who thinks so needs to spend 5 minutes at Malibu in July.

wouldn't hurt if she was a better photohrapher, thats the sort of picture you see all the time on dating sites with the excuse, "I don't want to be recognised"

zooterkin · 28th June 2012, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Aepervius

IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ?

Hardly.

RandFan · 28th June 2012, 01:42 PM

Sex isn't immoral. Being scantily clad isn't immoral. Hell, showing of one's naked body isn't immoral (in my case it would be particularly vulgar and I don't mean in a good way).

So, in some contexts this picture might be inappropriate or in bad taste. But there is nothing about this particular story that warrants any concern whatsoever. Well, concern over the coercive ethics of tight ass prudes I suppose. **** them.

Ausmerican · 28th June 2012, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle

If you are going to show off your body, you may as well go the whole hog:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...y-Beijing.html

Funniest thing about that link is that the pic of Steph in her 'racy' swimsuit is one of the story links on the right of the page... right next to the naked triple jumper.

Ausmerican · 28th June 2012, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Aepervius

IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ?

BWAHAHAHA.

OK here is a series of link which might not be safe for work but are more or less only picture of women in sexy swimsuit which are much racier than the bland swimsuit bikini that olympic swimmer got.

http://www.bridallingerie.me/tag/swimwear

http://www.pspgamesthemes.com/psp-wa...d-ice-tea.html

That picture of the olympic swimmer has pretty much only a bikini. It covers as much as any other normal bikini it jsut got a few black band added.

As far as bikini go, that is pretty bland.

Actually where I am from in Australia at the north and south ends of most of the beaches the ladies usually wore what I call an Aussie one piece, or as it is sometimes known, the bottom half of a bikini.
Then again, some girls went with boardies and bikini tops or even thongs and rashies. Variety is good.

27th June 2012, 08:17 AM	#1
Quad4_72 AI-EE-YAH! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 5,830	Australian Olympic swimmer is at it again, this time in a skimpy swimsuit Quote: Swimmer Stephanie Rice, who swims for a living while wearing a swimsuit in a swimming pool, is catching flak in her native Australia for tweeting a picture of herself in a swimsuit. The nerve of some people. Story and picture here Is Australian swimming kinda like American's Hollywood? In other words do people get angry with them for doing things that regular people do? It sure appears that way. Entertaining nonetheless lol.
	__________________ Looks like the one on top has a magazine, thus needs less reloading. Also, the muzzle shroud makes it less likely for a spree killer to burn his hands. The pistol grip makes it more comfortable for the spree killer to shoot. thaiboxerken

27th June 2012, 08:20 AM	#2
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,278	I approve of her tweet.
	__________________ If I see somebody with a gun on a plane? I'll kill him.

27th June 2012, 08:21 AM	#3
truethat Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,628	Where is the racy picture? Oh I found it. Honestly the bottom of that suit is not very flattering on her. If you're an Olympic swimmer and you don't look perfect in a bikini, there's something wrong with the bikini.
truethat Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,628	__________________ “Do not argue with an idiot they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” ― Mark Twain Last edited by truethat; 27th June 2012 at 08:23 AM.

27th June 2012, 08:34 AM	#4
NotJesus Unsaviory Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Posts: 5,489	From the story: Quote: Plus, isn't it like 115 degrees during Melbourne summers? I just assumed everyone walked around like this. Um... It's not summer in Melbourne right now, Ace.
	__________________ I have now reread what I've just written, and I see that I'm much more intelligent than what I've written. How does it come about that what an intelligent man expresses is much stupider than what remains inside him? -Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Adolescent

27th June 2012, 09:12 AM	#5
welshdean 2012 6Nations Grand Slam -------CHAMPIONS------- Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Spitting in Andrew Wakefields eye Posts: 1,398	If it's a 'racy' swimsuit, then I vote she 'races' in it. More pics please.
	__________________ Poe's Law!!! im christian if we came from apes how come were not hairy and have a big mouth and did we end up looking like we do know and besides there isnt any serious proof of apes they showd a video saying an ape was wondering around in the forest that thing looked exactly like a costume that i had saw at a store know one ever cought an ape (spelling/punctuation by original author)

27th June 2012, 09:13 AM	#6
Damien Evans Up The Irons Tagger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 25,310	Originally Posted by NotJesus From the story: Um... It's not summer in Melbourne right now, Ace. And 46 is our record high, not an average summer day. 25-32 covers most days.
	__________________ WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN? - Death "Racism is a disease in society. We're all equal. I don't care what their colour is, or religion. Just as long as they're human beings they're my buddies." - Mandawuy Yunupingu, lead singer of Yothu Yindi

27th June 2012, 09:14 AM	#7
Legend Focu Meu! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10,316	I don't know where that guy gets his info from, but she really isn't "copping flak" for it. When I Google her name, all that comes up are stories about it being "racy", nothing about how unprofessional or classless it was or how much dust it has kicked up, as you'd expect according to the quote in the OP. The only one that comes close is an article called "Stephanie Rice Photo in Bikini Draws Fire, Should She Have Known Better?"... from freaking Christian Post, whatever that is. I, at least, haven't seen any mainstream news about it whatsoever. I've hit a spate of stories from American news outlets lately that seem to promulgate things incorrectly when it comes to what's happening here. The Young Turks on YouTube have covered stories on which they were completely uninformed. I could really do without the unwarranted negative spin on stories from sources from which people get information about my or someone else's country, to be honest.
	__________________ Am I the only one who thinks that Legend actually does look something like a young Leonardo DiCaprio? ~ EeneyMinnieMoe ♦ Eat a potato, kid. ~ RoboTimbo ♦ Last edited by Legend; 27th June 2012 at 09:30 AM.

27th June 2012, 09:21 AM	#8
Professor Yaffle Butterbeans and Breadcrumbs Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Emily's shop Posts: 15,357	If you are going to show off your body, you may as well go the whole hog: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...y-Beijing.html
	__________________ I think you'll find it's a little bit more complicated than that. My blog "Well I think I've made it abundantly clear in this thread I have no idea what I'm talking about..." - truethat Last edited by LashL; 27th June 2012 at 01:39 PM. Reason: Removed link re: reports of possible malware.

27th June 2012, 12:59 PM	#9
NoZed Avenger Bitter Whiner Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 11,313	Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle If you are going to show off your body, you may as well go the whole hog: From your mouth to her ears.
	__________________ [This Space Available. PM for Rates.]

27th June 2012, 01:05 PM	#10
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,111	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer I approve of her tweet. I don't approve of her crappy camera phone.

27th June 2012, 01:09 PM	#11
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,111	Originally Posted by truethat Oh I found it. Honestly the bottom of that suit is not very flattering on her. If you're an Olympic swimmer and you don't look perfect in a bikini, there's something wrong with the bikini. True, she needs a high cut bottom to lengthen her legs and shorten her torso.

27th June 2012, 01:11 PM	#12
MG1962 Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas (Australia) Posts: 14,750	Originally Posted by WildCat True, she needs a high cut bottom to lengthen her legs and shorten her torso. Of all the things, I have never pictured you as a fashion guru

27th June 2012, 01:12 PM	#14
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,111	Originally Posted by MG1962 Of all the things, I have never pictured you as a fashion guru I know what makes a woman look good in a swimsuit better than any gay guy!

27th June 2012, 01:14 PM	#15
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 29,677	Originally Posted by Legend I don't know where that guy gets his info from, but she really isn't "copping flak" for it. When I Google her name, all that comes up are stories about it being "racy", nothing about how unprofessional or classless it was or how much dust it has kicked up, as you'd expect according to the quote in the OP. The only one that comes close is an article called "Stephanie Rice Photo in Bikini Draws Fire, Should She Have Known Better?"... from freaking Christian Post, whatever that is. I, at least, haven't seen any mainstream news about it whatsoever. I've hit a spate of stories from American news outlets lately that seem to promulgate things incorrectly when it comes to what's happening here. The Young Turks on YouTube have covered stories on which they were completely uninformed. I could really do without the unwarranted negative spin on stories from sources from which people get information about my or someone else's country, to be honest. Yup, it has generated nothing but yawns as far as I can see.
	__________________ A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. Sir Winston Churchill

27th June 2012, 01:16 PM	#16
jj grumpy old skeptic Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Deep in the rain Posts: 18,520	Originally Posted by WildCat Warning! Do not click on Yaffle's "cambridge news" link, it will try to install a fake anti-virus on your computer. Yep. I think it's one of the ads on the page. If it comes up, use your task manager to kill it.
	__________________ The Power to Quit

27th June 2012, 01:17 PM	#17
MG1962 Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas (Australia) Posts: 14,750	Originally Posted by Quad4_72 Story and picture here Is Australian swimming kinda like American's Hollywood? In other words do people get angry with them for doing things that regular people do? It sure appears that way. Entertaining nonetheless lol. I find it more than a little interesting what seems to be the original source of the article. The Herald Sun

27th June 2012, 01:18 PM	#18
Quad4_72 AI-EE-YAH! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 5,830	Originally Posted by lionking Yup, it has generated nothing but yawns as far as I can see. I kind of figured this. I mainly posted it because it was a funny coincidence to the other story about the guns and Australian swimmers.
	__________________ Looks like the one on top has a magazine, thus needs less reloading. Also, the muzzle shroud makes it less likely for a spree killer to burn his hands. The pistol grip makes it more comfortable for the spree killer to shoot. thaiboxerken

27th June 2012, 01:23 PM	#19
MG1962 Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas (Australia) Posts: 14,750	Originally Posted by Quad4_72 I kind of figured this. I mainly posted it because it was a funny coincidence to the other story about the guns and Australian swimmers. Hey any chance to post a link to a photo of a lovely young lady in a swim suit should not be passed up

27th June 2012, 01:25 PM	#20
Aepervius Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bierland. I mean , germany. Posts: 7,765	IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ? BWAHAHAHA. OK here is a series of link which might not be safe for work but are more or less only picture of women in sexy swimsuit which are much racier than the bland swimsuit bikini that olympic swimmer got. http://www.bridallingerie.me/tag/swimwear http://www.pspgamesthemes.com/psp-wa...d-ice-tea.html That picture of the olympic swimmer has pretty much only a bikini. It covers as much as any other normal bikini it jsut got a few black band added. As far as bikini go, that is pretty bland.
	__________________ Omnes Blessant Ultima necat "I want, and this is my last and most dear wish, I want that the last of the king be strangled with the guts of the last priest" (Jean Meslier / 1664-1729 / Testament) A very early french atheist, a catholic priest in life.

27th June 2012, 01:32 PM	#21
MG1962 Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas (Australia) Posts: 14,750	Originally Posted by Aepervius IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ? BWAHAHAHA. Apparently that is a designer swim suit. Just mean you add a couple of zeros to the price and call it good. The average beach in summer would produce far better examples of current Australian bikini technology.

27th June 2012, 06:27 PM	#22
Travis Misanthrope of the Mountains Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuolumne City, CA Posts: 17,957	1) Create false controversy over skimpy swimsuit photo 2) Use coverage of said controversy as excuse to print the photo 3) Profits!
	__________________ "Because WE ARE IGNORANT OF 911 FACTS, WE DEMAND PROOF" -- Douglas Herman on Rense.com Zingiber Officinale The Humor blog of some not crazy guy

27th June 2012, 06:43 PM	#23
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,961	As the article noted, she really needed to shift the camera a few inches!!
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,961	__________________ There is no problem so great that it cannot be fixed by small explosives carefully placed. Wash this space! We fight for the Lady Babylon!!!

27th June 2012, 06:45 PM	#24
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 29,677	Originally Posted by Quad4_72 I kind of figured this. I mainly posted it because it was a funny coincidence to the other story about the guns and Australian swimmers. For those who don't know, the Herald Sun is one of Murdoch's most profitable papers. A rag start to finish.
	__________________ A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. Sir Winston Churchill

27th June 2012, 09:34 PM	#26
jj grumpy old skeptic Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Deep in the rain Posts: 18,520	Why does anyone thing this tweet was objectionable? Anyone who thinks so needs to spend 5 minutes at Malibu in July.
	__________________ The Power to Quit

27th June 2012, 09:41 PM	#27
Marduk Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 10,242	Originally Posted by jj Why does anyone thing this tweet was objectionable? Anyone who thinks so needs to spend 5 minutes at Malibu in July. wouldn't hurt if she was a better photohrapher, thats the sort of picture you see all the time on dating sites with the excuse, "I don't want to be recognised"

28th June 2012, 01:03 PM	#28
zooterkin Nitpicking dilettante Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Berkshire, mostly Posts: 24,601	Originally Posted by Aepervius IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ? Hardly. http://www.wickedweasel.com
	__________________ The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.Bertrand Russell Zooterkin is correct Darat Nerd! Hokulele Join the JREF Folders ! Team 13232

28th June 2012, 01:42 PM	#29
RandFan Mormon Atheist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 53,398	Sex isn't immoral. Being scantily clad isn't immoral. Hell, showing of one's naked body isn't immoral (in my case it would be particularly vulgar and I don't mean in a good way). So, in some contexts this picture might be inappropriate or in bad taste. But there is nothing about this particular story that warrants any concern whatsoever. Well, concern over the coercive ethics of tight ass prudes I suppose. **** them.
	__________________ Ego, ain't it a bitch? It is not very unreasonable that the rich should contribute to the public expense, not only in proportion to their revenue, but something more than in that proportion. --Adam Smith

28th June 2012, 03:07 PM	#30
Ausmerican Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,381	Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle If you are going to show off your body, you may as well go the whole hog: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...y-Beijing.html Funniest thing about that link is that the pic of Steph in her 'racy' swimsuit is one of the story links on the right of the page... right next to the naked triple jumper.
Ausmerican Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,381	__________________ Everyone must believe in something. I believe I'll go canoeing. Henry David Thoreau

28th June 2012, 03:10 PM	#31
Ausmerican Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,381	Originally Posted by Aepervius IS that what you call "racy swimsuit" down under ? BWAHAHAHA. OK here is a series of link which might not be safe for work but are more or less only picture of women in sexy swimsuit which are much racier than the bland swimsuit bikini that olympic swimmer got. http://www.bridallingerie.me/tag/swimwear http://www.pspgamesthemes.com/psp-wa...d-ice-tea.html That picture of the olympic swimmer has pretty much only a bikini. It covers as much as any other normal bikini it jsut got a few black band added. As far as bikini go, that is pretty bland. Actually where I am from in Australia at the north and south ends of most of the beaches the ladies usually wore what I call an Aussie one piece, or as it is sometimes known, the bottom half of a bikini. Then again, some girls went with boardies and bikini tops or even thongs and rashies. Variety is good.
Ausmerican Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,381	__________________ Everyone must believe in something. I believe I'll go canoeing. Henry David Thoreau