Pam Knows Football

So, I'm making my first real post and already I'm breaking my own rules. Instead of questioning, I'm ranting. Well, maybe there'll be a question or two in here. But first...

Today on Fox's NFL pregame show (yes, I watch it, although usually while doing something else) Pamela Anderson joined Jillian Barberie to help bring viewers the weather. It's not as if Jillian needs any assitance in projecting a slutty-airhead vibe, but Pam took it to a new level this week. If you didn't see it, I'm not sure how to explain the sight.

Pam looked like herself -- low cut shirt bursting from the force of her not-even-based-in-reality boobs. And the two of them kept shuffling around each other and babbling like they didn't know what to say or what to do. When the horror was over, Fox cut back to the men at the desk -- you know, the serious men who understand football and manly stuff, and who appeared mortified by the segment. The contrast said a lot.

Now, I know that Fox was trying to promote Pam's sitcom on the same network. And I know we're just talking football, which isn't exactly a high-minded environment. And I know that it was just a silly blip on the radar that is women in the media. But it still depresses me so -- surely this must be an example of why many men think of women as stupid, fluffy toys.

Maybe these women are shrewd -- they know the game and they are using their assets to play the it to their best advantage. Pam has made lots of money working this angle. So, is she an opportunistic genius? Is she just bringing mindless fun to the masses (especially men who admire women with comic-book bodies)? Or is she a harsh slap in the face to every woman who fought for women to be seen as strong, smart equals to men?

All I can say is, I had to turn away from my TV in disgust. But I'll get over it. That's the problem with us TV addicts, we keep coming back for more no matter how bad it makes us feel sometimes.