A public letter to Hottiegram
Dear Hottiegram,
I know that somewhere a PR profile of me says that I cover "women's issues," but do you know where I work: A CATHOLIC MAGAZINE! I frequently get e-mails pitching me the latest diet fads, make-up, and other products that I would never put in U.S. Catholic magazine. Most of these e-mails I delete without even looking at them, but your press release warranted a response.
What self-respecting woman would ever send their boyfriend, husband, or "new fling" an e-card with a "hottie" on it for Valentine's Day?!
I hoped that this was a virus created by some teenage boy in a basement and not a genuine business, but it seems to be real and I refuse to link to it here. (No picture with this blog post either!)
Sending a pin-up e-card is not what it means to be a "liberated woman." It's certainly not how to share your love (love does not equal sex) on Valentine's Day. (I would hope that these things wouldn't have to be said, but that this company exists seems to indicate that they do.)
Both as a Catholic and feminist, I'm thoroughly offended.
Sincerely,
Megan Sweas
Comments (6)
I agree. Go Megan! Too
By Anonymous (not verified) on Tuesday, February 9, 2010I agree. Go Megan! Too many think feminism or women's lib is dead and gone but the work isn't done nor will it stay done if we don't demand and expect respect. I'm all for having a laugh but the idea you have to be a sexy babe to be a real woman is so ludicrous it doesn't count for funny, cute or clever to me.
HottieGram is ok by me
By Anonymous (not verified) on Thursday, February 4, 2010You have got to be kidding me there are so many bigger issues then this out there. Catholic doesn't mean you can't enjoy a good laugh from time to time this is harmless...please focus on bigger issues. I'm a woman and Catholic and laughed when I read this post it was that ridiculous. Not all Catholic women feel this way. I’m sure you were not meant for the email but come on give it rest…
Catholic AND feminist? Give
By High School Senior (not verified) on Thursday, February 4, 2010Catholic AND feminist? Give me a break.
Chastity-gram?
By Bryan Cones on Thursday, February 4, 2010I'm sure we could come up with something better, and more feminist, than the Hottiegram. Unfortunately, "equal pay" doesn't go well with "-gram."
As for a chastity-gram, well..
Bryan Cones
Teenage Boys =
By Meredith Gould (not verified) on Thursday, February 4, 2010Um, having surveyed the world of online business, I'd venture to say that teenage boys in the basement ARE the new business leaders of today. Vewy scawy. BTW, thanks for copping to being Catholic and feminist!
