Marks and Spencer support new Hooters in Bristol, #2

"The only reason that Hooters is newsworthy is the controversy that the anti-hooters campaign has generated"

Oooh, DavidStGubbins. YOu shouldn't go blaming the victim in a feminist topic.
We're all used to that.

Hooters is newsworthy because a shedload of cash is being pumped into its promotion.

If it really were the campaigners who were generating news, then surely you'd get a quote or two from them, a name or something ?

Nope, who the 'interest groups' actually are is shrouded in secrecy and the 'news' appears to be nothing more than a watered down Hooters promotion.

Hooters opened yesterday and our local paper felt the need to feature the story for a second time in 4 days....

Yet another pointless article about Hooters

The EP were sent a statement from 2 feminist groups and they were asked to select quotes only from 2 of the paragraphs. We had a feeling that they might pick the statement about "ogling women" and surprise, surprise, that's the one they picked. Full text of the statement has been posted in the comments section.

Please don't comment on the story if you were thinking about it as it just feeds the beast!

This is the list of locations that the previous franchise holder in which the franchise holder was looking to open Hooters stores.

Warning...may cause you to feel sick:

List of locations

And here's a photo of a 6 year old enjoying his birthday at Hooters:

6 year old at Hooters

How touching!

Don't forget that they are a Newspaper - they report news. The only reason that Hooters is newsworthy is the controversy that the anti-hooters campaign has generated.

I've said from the outset that there is no such thing as bad publicity for Hooters.

As far as I can see, the coverage in the Evening Post has been the usual local tabloid fayre - subtle titillation without outwardly endorsing the company. It's far from 'advertorial' puff though.

well they're a potential advertiser aren't they?
I don't see it as being anything more sinister than just the editor being under pressure to keep advertising revenue up and knowing that they could well be a big customer.
And if this is the case I think it's a better article than it might have been.... mentions that there is opposition.

Very strange, but then the whole thing is very strange (not sure you needed that pointing out )

Hi Aliceworld - it seems that they have paid to be mentioned as much as possible. I think there's going to be something else in the paper tomorrow as well as it's their official opening (although they were open today with blaring music and jiggling Hooters girls).

Two years ago the Evening Post were anti-Hooters and reported on the numerous letters and comments they'd had protesting the possible opening of Hooters in Bristol. Now they're taking every opportunity to publish a story about them.

Agree re why they are getting promoted in the local press, but good that they mentioned that there was opposition.

If you don't want to encourage the Evening Post, then why are you posting links to its 'pointless article'?

Yet another pointless article in the local paper (on page 3 of yesterday's edition) about the opening of Hooters.

Hmm... makes you wonder if they've paid to be mentioned in the Evening Post.

Pointless article here

We are not commenting on the article as it just encourages the EP to keep printing them and encourages the trolls to come and write abusive posts.

Flout

We've already established that Hooters have no respect for equality law, but it seems they flaunt Facebook's terms if use too...

Gah..
Underneath is the comment by that guy implying the girls are having fun...

That's the market, isn't it. The men who go there believe the girls are enjoying themselves.

Maybe they are, who knows anymore

But the effect it has on the way society views women, the notion of what women are for remains the same

Hooters in Bristol amass their diverse range of waiting staff:
Staff photo

I neither admit nor deny and put you to strict proof.

That's a clear denial?

There are Libertarians on the council? [Shock]

Most likely 1 and 4 on your list Mr St H.

MumBristol, I saw a short clip linked from this thread, the bean-eating competition.

AH...women and choices. That old chestnut.
Like those stupid African mothers you were talking about who made the "choice" to feed their babies formula which then led to the death of their babies, as opposed to breastfeeding them with protective antibodies.

Nothing to do with being aggressively marketed to by amoral moneymakers. No siree.

I quite agree. It's not my place to stop people making stupid choices though.

Exactly, Sakura. If you saw the C4 documentary you'll have seen Jimbo the manager calling an inspection of the hair, makeup, clothes etc of the 'girls' to make sure they were presenting themselves in the way he wanted.

I think she's "just realised" it's not cool. That it's just the same as a sweaty, greasy Maccy D's or Tesco except you're all exposed.

They probably think it's a bit "edgy" when they sign up for it, and perhaps get chuffed that they passed the looks test. Reality appears to have hit for some of them in that photo.
IT's just sleaze.
If you're in a club, dressed like that, there is most definitely an element of control involved. But at work? When the uniform is compulsory, and all the other women are dressed exactly the same way as you? No fun at all, I reckon.