Jennifer Harper finds this scary phenomenon in Saturday's Washington Times:
There's a culture rising among those who could not care less about tomorrow's Super Bowl. Just ask Amy McCloskey, owner of Madame X, a Manhattan nightspot that will be the scene of the Ladies-Only Anti-Super Bowl, complete with manicures and psychic romance readings.
"This is our own tiny stadium of girly things. It's the estrogen answer to Super Bowl testosterone," Miss McCloskey said. "We'll feature lots of little attractions for women seeking a pleasant night out. No hordes, no yelling."
It's enough to scare most men to death: Aromatherapy, air brush tans, makeovers, chocolate fondue, dainty cocktails. Men, in fact, will not be admitted until 11 p.m., after the game has ended.
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Tim I'd love to send my wife
February 3, 2007 - 11:57 ET by Chicago RepublicanTim I'd love to send my wife to this place tomorrow. I want to have people over for the game and getting alot of pushback from the lovely Mrs. Republican over this.
"Why don't you want to just watch it with me?" She asks.
"Because I don't want to go to see what's on HGTV at every commercial break," I reply.
I also want to spend some time with some other guys watching a quarter or two in my detached Garage/Cigar Bar. Direct TV wired to the stereo system for surround sound, gas heater, fridge full of beer, cigar smoke everywhere. Can't wait.
ARRRGH, ARRRGH, ARRRGH!!!!!
February 3, 2007 - 12:22 ET by gfrrmanARRRGH, ARRRGH, ARRRGH!!!!! Go Bears!!! Hope you have a grand old time
Hey FSU,Have a grand time.I'm
February 3, 2007 - 12:26 ET by BlondeHey FSU,
Have a grand time.
I'm for Chicago all the way. Rex vs. Peyton....it's a no brainer.
Chicago Rep - you should do
February 3, 2007 - 12:31 ET by Dee BunkChicago Rep - you should do what my group does. The men are at one house and the women and kids are at another. Personally, I don't like it like this. I'd rather be with the men or by myself. This year anyway because the Bears are in it and I want to watch the game without chatting. Most of the women like it like this so maybe your wife would too.
This way you don't have to worry about snacks either because we all send our husbands with a dish. Ugh!
Dee - meant to ask you, what
February 3, 2007 - 13:05 ET by Chicago RepublicanDee - meant to ask you, what suburb do you live in? We live in Geneva, and that's all I'm going to disclose because I'm sure I'll piss someone off on this site eventually......
Chicago - I'm a Naperville l
February 3, 2007 - 13:38 ET by Dee BunkChicago - I'm a Naperville lifer - I love Geneva though and it was the only other place I seriously considered moving. I love their downtown and the Little Traveler.
Little Traveler? Do you mea
February 3, 2007 - 15:55 ET by Chicago RepublicanLittle Traveler? Do you mean the Little Owl? If not, where is that? The owner of Old Towne on 38 - I swear I'm going to put that guys kids through college. We just had lunch there.
Maybe the restaurant part is
February 3, 2007 - 16:31 ET by Dee BunkMaybe the restaurant part is called Little Owl and I just never knew that. It's off 38 near downtown. It's a boutique in an old house and every room has a different theme. They have different and cool stuff there. Women who love to shop love it. There is a nice restaurant - for lunch. I was supposed to be there with my book club today as a mater of fact, but it got cancelled at the last minute.
GO BEARS!
February 3, 2007 - 12:46 ET by Front_RangeI love football and I am a female. I hate those Ladies-Only parties. They scare me too.
From an Illinois native, Colorado resident.
GO BEARS!
The New York Post managed to
February 3, 2007 - 13:08 ET by Roger the ShrubberThe New York Post managed to sneak out a snaphost of the appointment book for the big event:
Page 13:
1:00pm: Randy Hayes - bikini wax, salt-water enema
2:15pm: Johnbo - Eyebrow removal
2:45pm: Hater - "The Works" (bikini wax, manicure, pedicure, cucumber facial wrap (with pumice), coconut oil douche, Mayan abdominal massage)
As far as this thread goes, m
February 3, 2007 - 13:39 ET by NeoConfirmedAs far as this thread goes, my wife wouldn't be caught dead at one of these 'I hate football' parties. Not only is she beautiful (and I mean hot!), she loves football. And, BTW, I've been a Colts fan since 1975. That's 36 seasons without a Super Bowl appearence. WE FINALLY MADE IT.
To all fellow NB Bears' fans....although we agree on Politics....tomorrow...IT'S ON!
And when Manning shreads your 'great' defense, don't come crying to me. (Deep down Bears fan, you're nervous, admit it)
Neo - it's so funny that yo
February 3, 2007 - 14:13 ET by Dee BunkNeo - it's so funny that you say that because our local paper had a real sexist article about women and football comparing Indiana and Illinois women. I have no doubt it was written by a liberal. The article said that Indiana had a larger percentage of women who cared about football, but implied that it was because they were hot for Payton Manning and other reasons unrelated to football.
Just so you know - even if we are losing for most of the game - we are still going to win!
DB, my sweetie is originally
February 3, 2007 - 22:07 ET by curiousDB, my sweetie is originally from Indiana and loves to watch football, but she is also a huge Bears fan and her only feelings for Payton Manning can hardly be described as affectionate. I sometimes think that if given the opportunity she would forsake her vows for a night with Mike Ditka (and I know she would with Bobby Knight). Go figure.
Neo - see above - I think fro
February 3, 2007 - 15:53 ET by Chicago RepublicanNeo - see above - I think from what I've seen, head to head you guys have the better QB. I'm kinda a closet fan of the Colts, like you say, its good to see them finally be winners. Of course, have to pull for the Monsters of the Midway tomorrow.
"And, BTW, I've been a C
February 3, 2007 - 18:47 ET by HumanEvents"And, BTW, I've been a Colts fan since 1975."
This caught my attention because 1975 was the year I first started following the NFL. And I remember the Colts started out 1-4 that year and then the young talented Bert Jones led team ran the table and finished 10-4 edging out the very good Miami Dolphins team for the division title. Turns out they needed every one of those wins or they would have missed the playoffs (ah the good ol' days when teams actually had to have a very good record to get in). Course the mighty Steelers were too much for the Colts that year and pounded them in the first round. But it was an exciting season for the Colts.
In the Super Bowl I predict the Colts beat the Bears but barely (pun is intended!). I think the 7 point line is way too high. The Bears had the better record for crying out loud. Anyway, I like both teams okay and don't have a preference for who wins, just want to see a good game, which I think I will.
The weather may work to the B
February 3, 2007 - 19:44 ET by Del DolemonteThe weather may work to the Bearz advantage, as it's forecast to be sloppy. I think that NFC Championship Game where they beat the Saints would have been much closer (actually it *was* competitive for almost 3 quarters) if it hadn't been snowing and sleeting. The Saints had previously played Da Bearz at Soldier Field in a playoff game, and the score was extremely low-the Bearz won 16 to 6. It was cold and sunny that day.
" Men, in fact, will n
February 3, 2007 - 13:57 ET by robert108" Men, in fact, will not be admitted until 11 p.m."
As far as I know, women are not kept out of Super Bowl festivities at all; once again, the totalitarian nature of the lefties is revealed.
hmmm. i thought New York anti
February 3, 2007 - 15:28 ET by mawendthmmm. i thought New York anti-descrimination laws forbid restricting access on the basis of gender, at least for businessess licenced for the public (resturants, bars, etc).
betcha she's breaking the law. unless it is a 'club' with members. maw
"Men, in fact, will not
February 3, 2007 - 18:23 ET by Fred911"Men, in fact, will not be admitted until 11 p.m., after the game has ended"
Gee, thats just what I want to do after the SuperBowl......go hang out with a bunch of self absorbed yentas......
I lived in Baltimore for 15 y
February 3, 2007 - 17:08 ET by 10thAmendmentI lived in Baltimore for 15 years. I was there when the late Bob Irsay (owner) held a drunken press conference to tell the people of Baltimore that he would never move the team - while the Mayflower moving vans were on the road coming to pick up the team.
We watched while the special reports came on to show us the team being stolen - at midnight - during a snowstorm.
He wouldn't even let the city keep the name of the team.
Go Bears!
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