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Dooby · 07-15-2003, 09:00 AM

I can't believe this is real.

Hunting for Bambi

u2sarajevo · 07-15-2003, 09:05 AM

I saw this on drudge yesterday. I think it is sick. Another enabler for sick-minded, male chauvinist pigs.

What a sick, sick world we live in.

MavsFanFinley · 07-15-2003, 09:09 AM

Sick. Just when I think I can't be shocked by what some people will do, this comes along.

I can't believe a woman with any self-respect would allow themselves to be shot at willingly.

Ummmmm Ok · 07-15-2003, 09:11 AM

Ugh!!!

mavsfanforever · 07-15-2003, 09:13 AM

This is sick. I cannot believe people are also paying thousands of dollars on this.

Dooby · 07-15-2003, 09:33 AM

I used to play paintball quite a bit. I have a half-moon scar on my arm from a paintball fired at me from six feet away in 45-degree weather. Even with a jacket on, I always came home with several bruises. Anybody that would willingly get shot by with a paintball gun without padding is insane.

southern_sweets · 07-15-2003, 09:46 AM

This is disgusting! I am shocked!

Women are still being underpaid. $1,000-$2,500 for the hunted women?! Each hunter is paying $5,000-$10,000. That's at best 50% and as low as 10%. They need a union.

u2sarajevo · 07-15-2003, 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by: southern_sweets
This is disgusting! I am shocked!

Women are still being underpaid. $1,000-$2,500 for the hunted women?! Each hunter is paying $5,000-$10,000. That's at best 50% and as low as 10%. They need a union.

I nominate you to be their ring leader. D-M's very own mafia member.

dallas_esq · 07-15-2003, 02:33 PM

Collective bargaining could help a lot of women in this and other industries. The least these employers could do is provide them with health insurance plans.

Yes, it is sick and wrong, yes, I wouldn't do it, but doesn't it sound just a little interesting?

u2sarajevo · 07-15-2003, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by: dallas_esq
Collective bargaining could help a lot of women in this and other industries. The least these employers could do is provide them with health insurance plans.

Yes, it is sick and wrong, yes, I wouldn't do it, but doesn't it sound just a little interesting?

Not in the least. Unless of course sweets is the ring leader. In that case I would have to support it to avoid a mafia hit.

dallas_esq · 07-15-2003, 03:48 PM

If you ask me, it is a lot more desirable than any strip club situation, and I don't see anyone on here attacking that Mysogonistic Temple.

u2sarajevo · 07-15-2003, 03:50 PM

That wasn't the subject. But I don't approve of those either.

dallas_esq · 07-15-2003, 04:01 PM

I think it's fairly reasonable exploitation of drug-addicted young women. No one REALLY gets hurt. Maybe a little blood is drawn once in a while. But these women aren't experiencing NEARLY the violations that strippers, or even waitresses are enduring, the money is pretty good I think. It's just the idea of it that seems to sit wrong, the symbolism of it all. I think that part is just kind of farcical.

southern_sweets · 07-15-2003, 04:08 PM

Give me a break Dallas! The money is not good.

I would need at least $5 million to run around in the desert naked letting some pathetic weird SOB shoot at me with a paint gun.

Drbio · 07-15-2003, 04:09 PM

That is absolutely horrible.

southern_sweets · 07-15-2003, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by: Drbio
That is absolutely horrible.

OK, Doc, $4 million and that's my final offer.

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dallas_esq · 07-15-2003, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by: southern_sweets

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Originally posted by: Drbio
That is absolutely horrible.

OK, Doc, $4 million and that's my final offer.

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Let's talk REAL numbers here Sweets. Would you do it for the full $10,000 fee?

southern_sweets · 07-15-2003, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by: dallas_esq

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Originally posted by: southern_sweets

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Originally posted by: Drbio
That is absolutely horrible.

OK, Doc, $4 million and that's my final offer.

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Let's talk REAL numbers here Sweets. Would you do it for the full $10,000 fee?

No way! $10,000 is not enough. $5 million is my price. I would do it for $5 million dollars and laugh all the way to the bank about the stupid sick individual that was pathetic enough to give me the money.

I think it's degrading to be underpaid regardless of the job. Like the hookers you see on cops taking $20. Look at those guys. I'd need to have a change in lifestyle so drastic I could forget all about the sicko.

Then again, I'm no hooker and I'd rather get a job with a great company, get some stock options and hopefully get rich. I'm a boring accountant, but 4 people called me today to interview with their company and sex, paint guns and the desert were not mentioned.

dallas_esq · 07-15-2003, 04:11 PM

I agree Dr. But far more defensible than many other things happening to young women. Let us not forget they are consenting, and that since this story broke the proprietor has been deluged with offers. Who is to blame?

Drbio · 07-15-2003, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by: dallas_esq
I agree Dr. But far more defensible than many other things happening to young women. Let us not forget they are consenting, and that since this story broke the proprietor has been deluged with offers. Who is to blame?

OK, by this argument then if a woman agrees to be a hooker then it's not a problem either? It's not an exploitation of women? If we publicized Hookers-R-Us do you think they would get offers too?

Dooby · 07-15-2003, 05:55 PM

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OK, by this argument then if a woman agrees to be a hooker then it's not a problem either? It's not an exploitation of women? If we publicized Hookers-R-Us do you think they would get offers too?

As an aside, this is in Nevada. Prostitution is legal in Nevada.

Ummmmm Ok · 07-15-2003, 04:15 PM

Sweets I have lost all hope and faith into you. I can't believe you would even do it for 5 mil. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]

you go down to 4.5 first.....than to 4. Sheesh!

dallas_esq · 07-15-2003, 04:31 PM

This pays much better than being a hooker does, and involves much less of a violation of one's body, so no, Doc, I don't think they would get as many offers. That is precisely my point, while this is prostitution, it is one of the most benign forms I've seen. I think it's all disgusting, but I would rather see guys do this at a "bachelor party" than most of the things they do now.

Ummmmm Ok · 07-15-2003, 04:45 PM

I am curious though who in their right freaking mind would shoot an unarmed naked woman for pleasure?

There are some really sick people in this world!!!

MavsFanFinley · 07-15-2003, 07:53 PM

I had to take my car in today. And while I'm sitting in the waiting room watching CNN they do a story on this.

The anchor was absolutely appalled and had no problem showing it. They talked to the creator and one of the women that plays a target.

The creator said something about how he loves to hunt deer but doesn't get paid for it. It popped into his head, 'why not hunt women'? He has no fear of the women suing if they suffer a serious injury.

The woman could not have been more ditzy. She said what a rush it is, the money is good, and they all know what their getting themselves into. It mentioned that one woman was hit and it drew blood, but they're not worried about a serious injury.

There were about 8 people watching this and all were stunned. It showed video and it really is something you'd have to see to believe.

ocelot_ark · 07-15-2003, 08:16 PM

I'm sorry...but I think it's freaking hilarious that:

1. Women actually subject themselves to this
2. Do it for so little money
3. Men are stupid enough to pay for it

Chiwas · 07-16-2003, 11:26 AM

The worst part is that they, women being hunted, get paid and also enjoy the hunting.

Hunters need a union.

MavsFanFinley · 07-26-2003, 10:53 PM

Good, hope they shut this down.

It's disgusting.

dallas_esq · 07-27-2003, 02:56 AM

I personally don't think it's that bad. Women, God bless them, are subjected to much worse for much less. It sounds to me like this is a decent business for everyone except the poor slobs laying down the $5K.

nowitzki_prophecy · 07-27-2003, 06:00 AM

offtopic!offtopic!

when i try to send a PM,all of the Explorers working at the time shut down.
the screen is loading,but than immediately closes.
i can read PMs but cant send any.

hoping the more experienced will know what to do

MavKikiNYC · 07-27-2003, 09:07 AM

HOAXBUSTERS
'Hunting for Bambi' a fraud?
Site debunks firm offering naked women as paintball targets

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Posted: July 21, 2003
5:00 p.m. Eastern

© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com

A noted investigative website is claiming a Las Vegas company that says it hosts "hunts" where men stalk naked women and shoot them with paintballs is a certifiable hoax, perpetuated by local and national media exposure given to the firm's spokesman.

Hunt for nude women a hoax? (Real Men Outdoor Productions)

Real Men Outdoor Productions Inc. claims it offers men the opportunity, at $10,000 a pop, to dress in camouflage and hunt for women dressed only in tennis shoes – a game the company calls "Hunting for Bambi." The women purportedly are paid $2,500 if they survived the game without being hit by a paintball and $1,000 if they are hit.

Officials from the company were interviewed by reporters from Las Vegas station KLAS-TV and nationally on MSNBC and the Fox News Channel. Video was provided by the company of what it admits is a staged hunt.

Snopes.com now reports there is no evidence that any actual hunts have taken place and that the publicity blitz was used simply to sell the company's videotape showing the staged hunt.

The site quotes Hunting for Bambi's promotional material:

"If you would like to fly out to wonderful fun-filled Las Vegas, Nevada for the hunt of a lifetime, now is your chance. You can actually hunt one of our Bambi babes and shoot her with paintballs while we film the whole thing and tape it for your own home video."

In its report, Snopes chastises the TV outlets for falling for the hoax.

"The whole setup of the Hunting for Bambi site seems to be a deliberate attempt to shock and outrage," said Snopes.com, "and it's all too easy for hoaxsters to fool reporters with demonstrations staged for their benefit."

The site points out that paintball games require extensive protective gear, making the safety of the women an obvious concern.

"What woman in her right mind would allow people to shoot at her with paintballs delivered at a muzzle velocity of up to 200 feet per second but agree that she couldn't wear so much as protective goggles, protected by nothing but a vague rule that shooters are supposed to hit their targets below the waist only?" the report rhetorically asks.

Snopes.com also reports that the company's website has no contact information where a potential customer could book a hunt. This despite the fact that Real Men Outdoor Productions claims to have hosted 18 or 20 hunts thus far. The company's site only includes the means to purchase the promotional video or DVD for $19.99.

Reaction to the alleged claims by the company has raised a firestorm of protest in Las Vegas.

"As soon as I found out about this, I called for an investigation," Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman told Reuters. "Las Vegas is a place where anything goes, but this crosses the line if this is real."

Reuters reports that both the Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence and Brass Eagle Inc., the world's largest paintball products maker, have called for an end to the alleged hunts.

David Krekelberg, a spokesman for the company, tells Reuters the women he claims are involved in the hunts are allowed to wear protective goggles and helmets. He also told the new service the purported hunts have taken place on private estates in southern Nevada.

Patricia Ireland, national head of the YWCA, isn't convinced by the publicity.

"Frankly, I still have to believe it's a put-on." Ireland told MSNBC. "Who would be so stupid to pay up to $10,000 to hunt a naked woman?"