and upward angle. so how far have we come, and how far do we still have to go? our panel is back to discuss. and helen han, i thought i d start with you on this whole wow. i mean this is the most blatant, sexist move. it s like there s obviously no you know, like physical advantage to wearing bikini bottoms or wearing shorts if you re in competition. so this is just men just want to ogle womens bodies or something. it s just so blatant. and i can t say that i play beach volleyball often. i have hooked up on the beach, and i can tell you unequivocally that getting sand in your crotch not a fun experience. so i think these women should be able to be able to wear whatever they want to prevent sand crotch, and bikini is not going to cut it i ll tell you that to
no you know, like physical advantage to wearing bikini bottoms or wearing shorts if you re in competition. so this is just men just want to ogle womens bodies or something. it s just so blatant. and i can t say that i play beach volleyball often. i have hooked up on the beach, and i can tell you unequivocally that getting sand in your crotch not a fun experience. so i think these women should be able to be able to wear whatever they want to prevent sand crotch, and bikini is not going to cut it i ll tell you that to prevent sand crotch. i think we ve made history on msnbc. i don t think anyone has used that phrase on the air. before, ever, yet, i don t think. i m happy to bring sand crotch to the masses. appreciate it. that makes four times. kavitha, i think i would see this differently if the rule was all athletes have to wear
prevent sand crotch. i think we ve made history on msnbc. i don t think anyone has used that phrase on the air. i m happy to bring sand crotch. appreciate it. that makes four times. kavitha, i think i would see this differently if the rule was all athletes are are to wear formfitting athletes. that if female athletes had to wear bikinis then male athletes had to wear compression shorts. that would make sense to me because at least you could kind of make an argument in the regulations it s functional as opposed to stylistic. sure, compression shorts being as controversial as they are. exactly, right. i actually wrote a column about objectifying athletes in the olympics during rio. i had a similar admiration for our swimmer conor duier, but the distinction i ll make is that when male athletes are objectified. obviously every olympian has a beautiful body.