Danica Patrick, Sexism, Media and the Local TV Anchor Who Called Her a “B”

We've been talking so much about racism in sports, we have totally been overlooking the other –ism that pulls in the headlines…sexism! Sexism sells, right? That's the saying, isn't it? Sexism sells. Wait… Oh, it's sex that sells, and Danica Patrick using sex to sell domain names at bargain basement prices for GoDaddy.com seemed to ruffle a few feathers in advance of the Daytona 500. Patrick answered questions from reporters by asking if there is any other word to describe her than "sexy." Suddenly, famous local San Diego sports anchor Ross Shimabuku took issue with Patrick questioning why everyone keeps up with the sexy talk, referencing her scantily-clad commercials before inferring Patrick was a bitch.Can we say that? ...

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