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Please can someone explain why this is offensive?

213 replies

PooleySpooley · 24/02/2019 19:26

Holly Willougbys boobs on Dancing On Ice Tonight.

There is this women on Twitter going on about how it’s not ok for “family viewing” before the watershed?

How the hell is a bit of cleavage offensive to children?

Am I being dim here? I can’t see anything offensive about it at all?

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hoppityfrog3 · 24/02/2019 19:30

No it's not offensive at all. They were popping out a bit though. Grin

I found it hard to not look at them #awkward Blush

Governoress86 · 24/02/2019 19:31

I just had to Google the image and I don't find it offensive at all. I quite like the outfit. I also think it is suitable for 'family viewing' aswell.

Some people give me the rage when they try to 'ned flanders' everything

PooleySpooley · 24/02/2019 19:31

This lady was also complaining she could see Holly’s “gusset” at the top of the slit in her skirt.

I think she’s looking way too hard to find something to be offended by?

My boys (and my DD actually who is Gay) might have enjoyed looking at her boobs but that’s ok isn’t it?

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AnnieOH1 · 24/02/2019 19:32

I was expecting something BDSM-esque from your write-up. I don't think it's particularly risqué at all and compares to other stuff she's worn. I don't think it is the most flattering cut on her, if anything it minimizes her bosom. She can't seem to do right dress wise for some people no matter what she does.

PooleySpooley · 24/02/2019 19:34

@AnnieOH1 Grin

I know - it’s a floor length gown!

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Catinthetwat · 24/02/2019 19:41

I just googled it. I personally find it too sexy for family viewing. If Phillip was dressed as sexily as that it would raise some eyebrows. So it's a case of women being sexualised and no one notices. What time is it on?

PooleySpooley · 24/02/2019 19:44

Well a couple of weeks ago James Jordan sported a pair of ballet tights which left absolutely nothing to the imagination?

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GoingToInfinity · 24/02/2019 19:45

I don't think it's a very flattering cut on her, but it's not scandalous! I don't get the issue. Yes it's a little low cut, but it's balanced out with the fact it's full length.

GunpowderGelatine · 24/02/2019 19:45

It's one persons opinion and I doubt anyone normal gives a shit

ILoveMaxiBondi · 24/02/2019 19:47

This? This is what people thought was offensive?? Shock fucking hell. Do they want her in nuns habit?

Please can someone explain why this is offensive?
PooleySpooley · 24/02/2019 19:48

Yes!!! Grin

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Romanov · 24/02/2019 19:49

goodness, that's horrible! makes her look like she has saggy boobs

if you search for 'Holly Willoughby's Dancing On Ice Tonight.' there are some absolutely stunning dresses, where she looks incredible, but this ew!!

MustStopSnacking28 · 24/02/2019 19:49

I think she looks great and if I had a smashing bod like hers I would wear that dress every day Grin

Romanov · 24/02/2019 19:50

this is what I mean about the boobs

Please can someone explain why this is offensive?
hopeishere · 24/02/2019 19:51

It seems to fit unevenly over her boobs. Unless one side is supposed to look lower.

PooleySpooley · 24/02/2019 19:51

I am also blessed in the boob department - I would def show them off and I can’t see how this is scarring children watching?

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WilkoBrandCleaner · 24/02/2019 19:51

It doesn’t really fit her properly and the colour is very harsh on her. But it’s hardly indecent.

WorraLiberty · 24/02/2019 19:52

goodness, that's horrible! makes her look like she has saggy boobs

Blimey, are we looking at the same boobs?

They couldn't look further from saggy imo Shock

Hillarious · 24/02/2019 19:53

You'd never get Tess Daly in an outfit like that. Shame on you, Holly!

OMGithurts · 24/02/2019 19:53

It doesn't fit. Has she been photoshopped to within an inch of her life in the posed photo, as she looks much slimmer and slightly less awkward in it there.

BrizzleMint · 24/02/2019 19:54

It's not exactly flattering but offensive?

lovefriday · 24/02/2019 19:54

I think she looks great. Don't get what the fuss is about.

BertrandRussell · 24/02/2019 19:54

I do hate the fact that women have to look sexually “available” on programmes like this. One of the many things I like about Claudia Winkleman is that she tends not to. And it’s not a very nice dress anyway. But I don’t think those are the things that offended bonkers twitter lady

Heatherjayne1972 · 24/02/2019 19:55

Good on her for having the confidence to wear it
I couldn’t

But no it’s not offensive

ILoveMaxiBondi · 24/02/2019 19:55

Well I don’t think they look saggy but let’s say they did, why would that be a problem? Lots of women have saggy boobs. Holly is a mother who has carried and breastfed at least 2 (maybe 3?) children, her breasts are likely to have swollen and dropped with each pregnancy. Like women up and down the country. Are we really not to see real breasts on tv? Phils jowls make his face look saggy. So? Do you complain about that?