Posted by Claire on August 27, 2006 at 02:50:31 from 71.87.118.77 user Claire_Morgan.
In Reply to: Re: 'The TarBoard Arms' (Was What People Post (or should or shouldn't!) posted by PeterH on August 26, 2006 at 22:19:29:
Peter H wrote:
"Your post reminded me of a snag with the 'Tarboard Arms' analogy. Many women do not like to go into a bar alone. Please imagine, therefore, that the 'TA' is not in the least threatening to women. Female Tarboarders have confirmed this."
Thank you, Peter. Yes, the 'Tarboard Arms' should be like our mentor's writing, where everyone can speak up and is equally involved, without the sexism so prevelant in lesser pubs and author's works.
And of course, those of us who grew up admiring Nancy and Daisy, wouldn't feel threatened anyway! :-)