“I’m sure the next hot blonde is going to walk through the door and take my job, and I’m going to be too old.” –Erin Andrews, ESPN
Recent years have brought with them what some sports fans may argue is the greatest improvement to the game since HD television: hot female sports reporters. Whether we’re talking about Erin Andrews, Jenn Brown, or Wendi Nix, these ladies have fans tuning in for more than just the game.
Typically when the boys upstairs throw it over to the girls on the field, they’ll bring you an update on an injured player, an interview with a coach, or some sort of player background story. Generally, the ladies aren’t analyzing the game. They’re put on the field to get the inside scoop straight from a player, coach, or staff member. This makes sense, of course. Who would you rather talk to, a young hot blonde or a 40-year-old fat guy? The answer’s obvious.
But is it fair to objectify these women to the point of making them sex symbols first, and reporters second? When thinking about this topic I ran a Google search for “female sideline reporters." The first site that comes up? www.sidelinehotties.com. An entire website dedicated to fan pictures of the hottest sports reporters on television. Another Google search for “Erin Andrews” came up with dozens of sites advertising that they have a copy of a peeping tom video showing her naked in a hotel room. Disgusting.
There are clearly negative aspects to the increasing trend of hiring pretty women to work the field during a game. However, I can honestly say that I enjoy watching games more because of them. They’re a refreshing face in comparison to the burly men we’re used to looking at. If they’re okay with the hoots and hollers from the fans, then I am too. After all, I have a feeling these girls know why they were hired…and it wasn’t for their great set of brains.
I cant see any negative aspects??
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