Quantum Cleavage
Taro Sumitomo
Hey,
Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
tune in next week'.
It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
incentive ;)
ts
Kathryn Linge
Taro Sumitomo (e432...@student.uq.edu.au) wrote:
: Hey,
Is she THE most painful and annoying person ever??? If not, she must be
right up there with the best(or worst if you know what I mean). " Triumph
of the Nerds" is an excellent show and I would be far happier if I didn't
have to put up with her at the beginning and end.
Although I do see you point - maybe she is there to entice the male
viewing audience to watch ( ala Kate Fischer on Whats up doc). However
being a show in the birth of the PC industry i wouldn't have thoguht the
male viewing audience would be lacking. What we reaally need is some
guy in a low cut top..... ;-)
Jon Smillie
In article <55ttcc$s...@bunyip.cc.uq.oz.au>, e432...@student.uq.edu.au (Taro Sumitomo) writes:
|> Hey,
|>
|> Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
|> series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
|>
|> Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
|> is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
|> tune in next week'.
|>
|> It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
|> incentive ;)
|>
|>
Thought that was a bit out of place, Quantum always seems to have
had a thing for attractive presenters, but that was
one step further again - adding sex-appeal to science?
- her shirt wasn't even low cut,
it was just left blatantly unzipped... not really the sort of thing you
expect on an ABC doco about computers ( I doubt any of the
audience we're complaining though ... )
Rebecca's always been a bit "in your face" though ...
Ever since that Elle McFeast doco on breasts, people at the ABC
seem to have gone a bit silly... what's next? topless newsreaders?
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In article <55ugni$ccd$1...@preeda.internex.net.au>,
fl...@connexus.apana.org.au (Philip and Kristine Browne) wrote:
>In aus.tv Taro Sumitomo <e432...@student.uq.edu.au> wrote:
>: Hey,
>
>: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>
>: Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>: is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>: tune in next week'.
>
>: It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>: incentive ;)
>
>: ts
>
>but I can say that I was discusted and appauled at it. Being a woman in
>the 90's I ALSO enjoy watching computer tv..and her breasts are not what I
>tune in to see!
> I must say that I believe that the show can do without her, or at
>least her cleavage.... and my husband said that I would be the only one
>to complain..lol what does he know anyway..he probably enjoyed the
>show..hehehe =) I am also looking for the address to email Quantam could
>someone please help me with that.
> Until next time..I think if they can't show Bill Gate's butt then she
>should keep her breasts to herself.
>
> Kristine Browne
I'm sure her Breasts don't make her do her job any worse, so we shouldn't
discriminate against her unless her breasts are the reason she got her job and
if that would cause her to not do her job good enough. They shouldnt get rid
of her because of how she looks.
Matthew Gibbins
: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
: Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
: is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
: tune in next week'.
: It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
: incentive ;)
Not quite that great a show. Very provincially American.
It leaves out the real contributers to modern computing. Namely the Brits
starting with Alan Turing and including the developer of the Amiga, Sinclair
and the Archimedes. It is true that they are not big sellers in US
and such, but the Amiga, which predates the Mac had GUI and true multitasking
Also the Archimedes which came out in 1986 with RISC chips Million bytes per
second processing video disk and also a genuine Turing machine. That is able
to emulate any computer type.
Adam Shipway
Philip and Kristine Browne wrote:
>
> In aus.tv Taro Sumitomo <e432...@student.uq.edu.au> wrote:
> : Hey,
> : Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
> : series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>
>IMHO i dont really see the big deal. If a little bit of titalation helps
bring a little more knowledge to the masses is that a bad thing? How many
men would be drawn to Elle McFeast's breasts special for a perv, and
accidentally learn something about breast cancer, the human condition, or
the attitudes of their polititians.
I daresay most of the population is wowed by technology etc but science
is still percieved as dull and boring ie not entertaining. Look at it
another way - what would you do to interest watchers of whatever rubbish
is on the commercial channels? Im not advocating the use of sex to sell
products, but it still works. But does the end result justify the means.
However, if you feel strongly enough about it, I'm sure quantum would
love to hear from you. Heres the address:
Cheers from an ABC JJJ supporter
Unknown
On 8 Nov 1996 00:03:24 GMT, e432...@student.uq.edu.au (Taro Sumitomo)
wrote:
>Hey,
>
>Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>
>Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>tune in next week'.
>
>It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>incentive ;)
Well, some of us do !!
Good onya channel 2 - well worth the viewing .
Seymour
Philip and Kristine Browne
: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
: Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
: is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
: tune in next week'.
: It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
: incentive ;)
: ts
I am not sure what is up with the cleavage on Quantam last week. But I
know I was disgusted and appalled at the zipper level on her blouse. My
husband said that he realy didnt know what I was making such a fuss over,
I guess he was enjoying the show! lol Being a woman in the 90's I also
enjoy watching Quamtam and I think that its only right if they are tacky
enough to show her "breasts" then I want to see Bill Gates's BUTT! I too
believe that the show could stand on its own and she could reloacte to
somewhere where her cleavage could be more appropriate. ABC whats
happening to you..I thought this was an educational show not a free peep
show.
I am also in need of the quamtam address can someone please help me out!
What what she will be wearing next week?
Guess we just have to wait on that one!
Thanks
Kristine Browne
Philip and Kristine Browne
: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
: Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
: is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
: tune in next week'.
: It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
: incentive ;)
: ts
I really can't tell you about the cleavage of the presenter of Quantam,
Unknown
>Hey,
>
>Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>
>Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>tune in next week'.
>
>It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>incentive ;)
>
>ts
>
GET A LIFE EVERYONE !!! - Who cares about a little
cleavage ???? There are more important things to worry about - like
the state of the pay tv industry :)
jOffa
Michael McGrath
In article <3283ddf...@news.ozramp.net.au>, (joffa) wrote:
>On 8 Nov 1996 00:03:24 GMT, e432...@student.uq.edu.au (Taro Sumitomo)
>wrote:
>
>>Hey,
>>
>>Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>>series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>>
>>Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>>is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>>tune in next week'.
>>
>>It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>>incentive ;)
>>
>>ts
>>
>
>GET A LIFE EVERYONE !!! - Who cares about a little
>cleavage ????
Here Here ! I can't believe this flurry of stade posts. Why on earth
shouldn't she wear that ? It's a complete non issue to me, noticed for a
millisecond.
MAK
Matt McLeod
On 8 Nov 1996 00:03:24 GMT, Taro Sumitomo <e432...@student.uq.edu.au> wrote:
>Hey,
>
>Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>
>Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>tune in next week'.
>
>It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>incentive ;)
That damned woman puts me right off the whole show. I hadn't really noticed
the breasts, because I've usually got my hands on my ears and looking the
other way until she buggers off.
All those "nerd" references are annoying the hell out of me, too. I don't
know what the "common usage" of the word is, but to me it means a geek
without a brain, and, as appealing as it may be to cast Bill Gates in such a
role, it doesn't really fit him - or any of the others so far presented,
except maybe the bimbo doing the intros.
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Matt McLeod
On Sat, 09 Nov 96 03:54:46 GMT, Michael McGrath <mam...@mugc.cc.monash.edu.au> wrote:
>In article <3283ddf...@news.ozramp.net.au>, (joffa) wrote:
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Hey,
>>>
>>>Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>>>series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>>>
>>>Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>>>is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>>>tune in next week'.
>>>
>>>It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>>>incentive ;)
>>>
>>>
>>
>>GET A LIFE EVERYONE !!! - Who cares about a little
>>cleavage ????
>
>Here Here ! I can't believe this flurry of stade posts. Why on earth
>shouldn't she wear that ? It's a complete non issue to me, noticed for a
>millisecond.
Quite true. She's bloody annoying, tits or no tits.
Matt McLeod
On 8 Nov 1996 12:16:22 GMT, Matthew Gibbins <mgib...@neumann.une.edu.au> wrote:
>Taro Sumitomo (e432...@student.uq.edu.au) wrote:
>: Hey,
>
>: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>
>: Is it ABC policy to give nerdos across the country simultaneous fits or
>: is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>: tune in next week'.
>
>: It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>: incentive ;)
>
> It leaves out the real contributers to modern computing. Namely the Brits
> starting with Alan Turing and including the developer of the Amiga, Sinclair
> and the Archimedes. It is true that they are not big sellers in US
>and such, but the Amiga, which predates the Mac had GUI and true multitasking
> Also the Archimedes which came out in 1986 with RISC chips Million bytes per
>second processing video disk and also a genuine Turing machine. That is able
> to emulate any computer type.
And I'll be very surprised if they interview Linus Torvalds.
OTOH, I was pleasantly surprised by the last episode - I was expecting some
sort of "rah! rah! rah! Microsoft!" garbage, but they do seem to have given
reasonable coverage of the Mac (although some of the stuff about the ][ line
being unviable may have been a bit off the mark, but anyway...)
Jethro
In article <55ttcc$s...@bunyip.cc.uq.oz.au>,
e432...@student.uq.edu.au (Taro Sumitomo) wrote:
> Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
> series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
Taro,
I dont see the problem here, Rebbeca La Torno (someone correct me if I
am wrong) looks great, and I enjoy her links. This is 1996, not 1896,
her attire ridiculous? No,I dont think so. Should all female ABC staff wear
clothing that covers from neck to ankle? No, I dont think so. Do you have
something against breasts?
Jethro
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In article <slrn588a3...@praetor.hna.com.au>,
Matt McLeod <ma...@hna.com.au> wrote:
>On 8 Nov 1996 00:03:24 GMT, Taro Sumitomo <e432...@student.uq.edu.au> wrote:
>>Hey,
>>
>>series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
>>
>>is she just teasing 'Come and get an eyeful lads...for more of the same,
>>tune in next week'.
>>
>>It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
>>incentive ;)
>
>the breasts, because I've usually got my hands on my ears and looking the
>other way until she buggers off.
Why is an Australian presenter even necessary? The program was
made for US TV and is quite good. Why can't the ABC simply show it?
>
>All those "nerd" references are annoying the hell out of me, too. I don't
>know what the "common usage" of the word is, but to me it means a geek
>without a brain, and, as appealing as it may be to cast Bill Gates in such a
>role, it doesn't really fit him - or any of the others so far presented,
>except maybe the bimbo doing the intros.
>
The meanings of 'nerd' and 'geek' have been shifting over the
past few years. I agree that present usage seems to suggest that a
'geek' is cool and a 'nerd' isn't, but five of six years ago the two
words were the other way round.
Michael.
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Taro Sumitomo (e432...@student.uq.edu.au) wrote:
: Hey,
:
: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
Pity it wasn't Karina Kelly, that woman got me through puberty.
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In article <560865$f7v$1...@preeda.internex.net.au>,
Philip and Kristine Browne <fl...@connexus.apana.org.au> wrote:
>In aus.tv Taro Sumitomo <e432...@student.uq.edu.au> wrote:
>: Hey,
>
>: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
>: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
[snip]
>I am not sure what is up with the cleavage on Quantam last week. But I
>know I was disgusted and appalled at the zipper level on her blouse. My
>husband said that he realy didnt know what I was making such a fuss over,
>I guess he was enjoying the show! lol Being a woman in the 90's I also
>enjoy watching Quamtam and I think that its only right if they are tacky
>enough to show her "breasts" then I want to see Bill Gates's BUTT! I too
[snip]
By the content of most of these posts it seems that many people tuned in
to see Rebecca rather then watch the latest episode in this interesting
doco. If displaying a large portion of her breasts was supposed to be
extra incetive to view Quantam then surely it would have been advertised,
e.g. "Quantum this week featuring Rebbeca's Breasts". If she wishes to
have here zipper at that level surely that is here perogative.
BTW if you realy want to see Bill Gate's BUTT then your probably on your
own.
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joffa () wrote:
: GET A LIFE EVERYONE !!! - Who cares about a little
: cleavage ???? There are more important things to worry about - like
: the state of the pay tv industry :)
Or infomercials, or Monkey, or Speed Racer.....
Alvian Tam
Ha ha ha, quantum cleavage! Her cleavage is certainly not quantum.
Philip and Kristine Browne (fl...@connexus.apana.org.au) wrote:
: I must say that I believe that the show can do without her, or at
: least her cleavage.... and my husband said that I would be the only one
: to complain..lol what does he know anyway..he probably enjoyed the
: show..hehehe =) I am also looking for the address to email Quantam could
: someone please help me with that.
:
: Kristine Browne
I think Karina Kelly has left the show and Le Tourneau is the new presenter.
While I won't complain about a pretty face on TV, I think she needs to dress
a little more conservatively for a serious (and award-winning) science show.
Maybe because we are coming up to the summer (silly/non-regular) season that
she felt it is ok to wear a "summer" sort of clothing.
The address to write is qua...@your.abc.net.au. It is shown at the end
of the credits and also on the ABC web page.
Alvian Tam.
Matthew Gibbins
Frank Savaglio (ee...@jcu.edu.au) wrote:
: mgib...@neumann.une.edu.au (Matthew Gibbins) writes:
: >Taro Sumitomo (e432...@student.uq.edu.au) wrote:
: >: Hey,
: >: Can anyone tell me what's with that presenter of the 'computer nerds'
: >: series (Thurdays 8pm, ABC) and her ridiculously low cut attire?
: >: It's a good enough show in itself, I really don't need the extra
: >: incentive ;)
: > Not quite that great a show. Very provincially American.
: > It leaves out the real contributers to modern computing. Namely the Brits
: > starting with Alan Turing and including the developer of the Amiga, Sinclair
: > and the Archimedes. It is true that they are not big sellers in US
: The show isn't really about the development of the PC per se as I see
: it. It is really a show on the development of the PC industry and how
: the main players (Jobs& Woz, Gates, Allen etc) came from garage days background
: to dominate the industry while others, who may have came up with
: original ideas (like Xerox PARC), fell by the wayside.
: I doubt you'll see Crays featured on the show but that's why its called
: "Triumph of the Nerds".
And that's the problem. Computing has been taken over by parasites like Bill
Gates who have effectively set it back rather than taken it forward.
Jason Stokes
In article <567ml8$d...@mirv.unsw.edu.au>, a...@nntp.unsw.EDU.AU (Alvian
Tam) wrote:
: Ha ha ha, quantum cleavage! Her cleavage is certainly not quantum.
:
: Kristine Browne (fl...@connexus.apana.org.au) wrote:
: : I must say that I believe that the show can do without her, or at
: : least her cleavage.... and my husband said that I would be the only one
: : to complain..lol what does he know anyway..he probably enjoyed the
: : show..hehehe =)
: I think Karina Kelly has left the show and Le Tourneau is the new presenter.
: While I won't complain about a pretty face on TV, I think she needs to dress
: a little more conservatively for a serious (and award-winning) science show.
: Maybe because we are coming up to the summer (silly/non-regular) season that
: she felt it is ok to wear a "summer" sort of clothing.
Yes, but is Rebecca a science journalist, or an anchorbimbo? That's the
key question. I've got nothing against her showing off her boosies,
Qantum hasn't exactly been averse to using pretty women as presenters
before...
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Jason Stokes (j.st...@student.anu.edu.au) wrote:
: Yes, but is Rebecca a science journalist, or an anchorbimbo? That's the
: key question. I've got nothing against her showing off her boosies,
Maybe she's both, kinda like Dana Scully.
Yes ladies and gentlemen, we have a new winner for longest thread in this
newsgroup.