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Eh, she’s not “hot” but she is certainly conventionally attractive in a girl next door type of way.
The Caitlin Clark Effect and the uncomfortable truth behind it
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Tell us, mango dango, 2x the number of fans or 2x the level of self reported interest?
I think for CC to be who she is right now, a LOT of things had to come together. Apart from the obvious such as innate athleticism, hard work, family support, family resources, school resources, dedication, I think maybe a small part of it could be that she is pretty plain looking. That is, if she was super hot, maybe boys would have been fawning all over her from an early age and maybe she might have devoted time to boys rather than relentless self-improvement. Then again, maybe not.
Why don't you do the survey and find weaknesses? I didn't do the survey. I just reported what it stated. All data collections have inherent biases and errors numbnuts. Even your pedophilic interests.
What in the hell are you talking about? I am pedophilic numbnut because basically everything you posted in this thread is objectively or subjectively erroneous? Jesus.
JFC ciggy, this is a shit opinion piece.
I encourage anyone to do a HROT search of the term "white" by the username GOHOX69. 10 pages of results. It's quite revealing.
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Oh no. Coming from a wife beater who physically beats women, that's rich.
Who else didn’t need to read the article to know what the article was about?
Am I the only one that's tired of the race angle as an explanation for the CC phenomenon?
I'm sure race is a factor in it, particularly when discussing the marketing of CC, but to try and measure that against all of the other variables in play is just pure conjecture and opinion.
Let's just enjoy it and leave the rest of this argument at the door.
I'm sure race is a factor in it, particularly when discussing the marketing of CC, but to try and measure that against all of the other variables in play is just pure conjecture and opinion.
Let's just enjoy it and leave the rest of this argument at the door.
1. Top prospect comes to iowa
2. Top prospect is fricking awesome
3. Iowa fans start flooding to her games because she's fricking awesome
4. Nation starts seeing how many iowa fans go to a womens game to see CC
5. Nation is like, hey maybe we should watch this player that is selling out arenas.. they then quickly realize how amazing she is during 2023 run.
6. Nation starts realizing she is generational in 2024.
7. Nation watches her break all the records, goes on a historic run and brings millions of new fans to the sport
But racism! Idiots
2. Top prospect is fricking awesome
3. Iowa fans start flooding to her games because she's fricking awesome
4. Nation starts seeing how many iowa fans go to a womens game to see CC
5. Nation is like, hey maybe we should watch this player that is selling out arenas.. they then quickly realize how amazing she is during 2023 run.
6. Nation starts realizing she is generational in 2024.
7. Nation watches her break all the records, goes on a historic run and brings millions of new fans to the sport
But racism! Idiots
Plain Jane that cleans up well. Looks like an accountant with nice legs.
I love it that she's a plain Jane and honestly isn't that charismatic on camera. All about basketball and that's why she's loved.
You guys are way overthinking this. Nike wants to sell shoes and they know every white girl will buy them.
A bit redundant
Man, CC is really rocking the boat being the biggest star in women’s basketball. Imagine how crazy things would be if a black golfer in the PGA became arguably the world’s biggest sports celebrity and a billionaire! Wouldn’t that be wild. I know, such a thing is impossible in this racist world.
And the most popular rapper for a good stretch was a white a guy. The most reasonable politician? A black man.
I don't know why people write these articles other than to get clicks - what's the point?
Yes, she is white and hetero. She is also amazingly talented and FUN! 30 ft 3's are her norm. Dazzling passes. The Hawks won a lot of games which is also FUN!
If everything was the same as she is - from Iowa, goes to Iowa, plays amazing BB, she leads the team to great things, is well spoken and simply just "must-see", would it be any different if she was black?
I don't think so. Others may disagree.
Yes, she is white and hetero. She is also amazingly talented and FUN! 30 ft 3's are her norm. Dazzling passes. The Hawks won a lot of games which is also FUN!
If everything was the same as she is - from Iowa, goes to Iowa, plays amazing BB, she leads the team to great things, is well spoken and simply just "must-see", would it be any different if she was black?
I don't think so. Others may disagree.
And beyond her exploits on the court, I think another aspect to her “marketing success” is how polished she is in every other aspect of her life. This doesn’t get enough attention as a contributor to the phenomenon that we are witnessing.
Post-game interviews: She analyzes like a coach or seasoned, veteran commentator. Gives credit to her opponent and her team; only rarely talking about herself and even then it’s about her deficiencies. Never gloats.
Another differentiator- she doesn’t lead off by “giving all the glory to God” which virtually every other athlete seems to do these days - it’s so overdone.
Social media crap: always takes the high road and refuses to take the bait.
Other events like awards shows / charity events: talks about growing the game, shining a light on women’s sports, etc.
I think she and her family have probably dedicated a fair amount of time “curating” the CC#22 that we see off the court and it’s paying off.
Couple that with all that she can do on the court and it’s a sports marketing wet dream. What’s Clark’s major again? I forgot. 😉
Marva Abel was my old realtor. An old white woman in IC. Close but no
Hah well genes do get diluted. My great grandfather was 6'8 and towered over the British. He had one of them oldey time staches to match. There's a photo of him with a bunch of white guys and he looks huge. I on the other hand am a pudgy 5'10 runt. I blame it on my late mother
Man you got me. Wow. Now, actually read what I posted. Idiot. Now, go back to beating on some poor innocent woman if you can catch up to her. My guess is, your wife either ran way or has filed so many protective orders against you that the cops know you on a first name basis. Must be slow at your end being jobless, worthless and a spouse abuser.
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