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More ageism towards women

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faringdon59 Sat 18-Jul-26 12:32:24

Recently I saw that Carol Vorderman tripped over a tree root whilst out walking.
This statement on FB was instantly followed up with a load of misogynistic comments, mostly about the plastic surgery she's had done, her looks generally, her looks etc.
Possibly all stemming from envy as she is a highly intelligent woman who is in the public eye and has previously mentioned that she is happily single and has a few male friends. She is I think aged 65, one of the comments suggested she should dress her age!
Her money, her choices, her life. Conversely, Nigella L can do no wrong, men adore her and comments online about her reflect this.
Continuing with this theme I have this week watched the new TV drama called I, Jack Wright.
Decided to binge watch it during the hot days we've had this week.
Without giving away any plot details the opening scene shows a very wealthy attractive man who is 74. His wife of course much younger.
Then we see his first wife who was probably early seventies as well, but she looks like a 90 year old! Frumpy in style etc, looking very much like she gave up on her appearance when her marriage ended. Interesting....looking forward to any comments on this subject.

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BoggledMind Thu 23-Jul-26 22:24:28

Redhead56

Its the done thing now for men and many women to have surgery done. I know two women my age late 60s. Both husbands have insisted they have boob jobs face lifts etc etc and funded the treatment. Yet both of their husbands look exactly what they are late 70s grossly overweight grey and balding. They could do with looking in the mirror themselves for a reality check.

That's not good if they're insisting their wives' undergo cosmetic surgery, even if they are paying. Out of order if you ask me.

Those descriptions of the husbands aren't flattering at all, although they can't help being bald. The wives should have said "only if you sort your appearance out too".

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Bukkie Thu 23-Jul-26 22:43:12

I agree it's Carol Vorderman's body, money and choice that she has had extensive plastic surgery. People, me included are irritated by the fact she denies it all and says her considerably changed body shape is because of the menopause and doing squats. For an intelligent woman she comes across as stupid for thinking we believe her.

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