average white par Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Sorry,can't do links,but the recent thread about physically attractive sportspeople drew my attention to a recent BBC article about a surfer who's regarded as too unattractive to be sponsored...it's a very interesting piece,and I can categorically assure you that she's a damn sight better looking than Andy Murray...if anyone can help me with a link,I would be greatly appreciative,since I find it to be an interesting take on how modern sport is perceived with regard to personal appearance...thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Had a wee Google and found the above link. Links are easy to add, copy the URL and use the link icon above the text box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu_Manchu Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I thought we were going to get a photo of AWP surfing!You can only imagine my relief... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
average white par Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks Gordie...the fact that I don't have to suffer through a photo of the bethonged behemoth of Robertson Road will be constantly appreciated by this particular correspondent...phew etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digs Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 She's definitely not ugly, but that should have the square root of hee-haw to do with it anyway. What is the point of sponsoring a surfer who is stunning, but constantly comes last in competitions? Your brand will never be seen. If you're sponsoring someone at the top of their game, it will get constant exposure. It makes no sense.I'd also suggest for her part, that she is possibly targeting the wrong brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Beer Baron Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm with the sponsors on this, definite widnae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I watched her video and hardly saw anything of her. On that basis, my brand wouldn't be seen. The one part of her body that I saw enough of was her arm that she was using for balance. To me it looked as if it was already tattooed? So there is another reason my logo wouldn't be seen.The other thing is, how much time does a surfer spend on telly? The non-oil painting that is Andy Murray (as someone used as an example earlier) is often on court for 90mins and more. Andy Murray wears a plain top, a brand logo stands out. Far easier to sponsor a tennis player than a surfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 For the record Andy Murray is very good looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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