Does the public have the right to criticize an Olympian’s weight?
Seems to me that the obvious answer is "no," but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion:
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The only reason they're actually in shirts/pants this year is because there was a rule change that allowed it. Prior to this year, the required uniform for women's beach volleyball was a bikini, regardless of weather conditions. Apparently it was a big deal to their governing body (FIVB?) to make the change. If the rule change hadn't passed, they'd still be in bikinis, even in 40° weather. Thankfully sanity won out, rather than ratings...
I had no idea bikinis were actually required in the past. That is :censor: crazy! :bitching: So, yes, I agree; thankfully sanity finally prevailed!
The only reason they're actually in shirts/pants this year is because there was a rule change that allowed it. Prior to this year, the required uniform for women's beach volleyball was a bikini, regardless of weather conditions. Apparently it was a big deal to their governing body (FIVB?) to make the change. If the rule change hadn't passed, they'd still be in bikinis, even in 40° weather. Thankfully sanity won out, rather than ratings...
I had no idea bikinis were actually required in the past. That is :censor: crazy! :bitching: So, yes, I agree; thankfully sanity finally prevailed!
