' The sun tanned Chris Gayle could give up cricket and join the Misogynist Party, aka Liberal Party, if they would have him, and that's questionable. '

not as bad as a party promoting porn and homosexuality where you would not let your kids go near Paul.

runner, is that another reference to 'Hillsong', if it is I totally agree.
In the context of cricketers income , a $10k fine was only a days pay, like $200 to the average Joe, and it went to the Mcgrath Foundation a worthy org if ever there was one, who had missed out on a pay day in Sydney due to the rain. In that context I think all cricketers should do a line on camera on all reporters, male and female, if it means cash for such a good cause as the Mcgrath Foundation.

Does anyone really believe that all this isn't a storm in
a teacup?

Look at the facts. A cricket player, an unattractive one,
flirts with a female journalist and it becomes a big deal?
Really? It should be obvious to all that the journalist
was merely doing her job. This guy is not George Clooney
to make her blush - he needs to be a bit more realistic
about how attractive he really is to women. On a scale of
1 to 10 - the odds for him are not all that great. Frankly
I think he's over-reached in this case. She's simply not
interested and probably found the entire incident -
embarrassing. Besides, the guy already has a reputation.
he thinks he's God's gift to women.
Boring!

Foxy,
Why do you bother yourself so much by posting if the topic is indeed a storm in a teacup or boring?

Are you sure it is? You seem to be trying to convince yourself that it is not an important issue.

As I have said and so too has Bazz, it is not about what happened between the two of them but about the reaction of the media, the cricket authorities and women journalists who have come out of the woodwork.

They are all talking about the principles involved in the events that took place. No one gives a toss whether they had drinks or not but many people do care when someone else is treated unjustly.

I can see why many women would want to sweep this under the carpet because it has been an embarrassment to them. It makes a mockery of genuine issues that women might have in society when such an ordinary issue is used as an excuse to do some gender-bashing.

Maybe you are trying to sweep it under the carpet for the same reasons. If not then why do you want to keep posting about it?

There is a time and place for everything and that was deliberate and inappropriate, she was working, and to be viewed by millions. Besides that who was supposed to be asking the questions. It was not his position to take over the interview. The man is a pig and find apropiately.

Dear Phanto,

Just trying to inform, amend and enrich your
life old chap but you are wasting your time
with this discussion. This is a storm in a teacup.
Nothing more, nothing less - however you're
free to indulge.
Enjoy.