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[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 17 points 11 hours ago

This is in retaliation for these women demanding more revenue sharing.

It’s amazing, the same people who had melt downs about “protecting women’s sports” from trans women like Lia Thomas are the same people probably doing this shit. Certainly the same people making shitty comments on Facebook.

[–] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

This does seem in poor taste by Polymarket, it looks like things to bet on are suggested by users but actually put on the site by the company itself. They should probably have a rule against bets that incentivize breaking the law this directly.

[–] kibiz0r@midwest.social 51 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

I agree, but please consider the Streisand Effect here…

[–] sundray@lemmus.org 34 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I don't know if we should be throwing dildos at Barbara Streisand either though... 🤔

[–] tacosanonymous@mander.xyz 8 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe that’s what she wants. Don’t yuck her yums.

[–] sundray@lemmus.org 7 points 16 hours ago

Well, I'm not the best judge of this sort of thing as I am a fucking degenerate.

[–] Soulg@ani.social 10 points 16 hours ago

I sure as fuck didn't know this was happening until this article

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 76 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Betting against a dildo being thrown seems like a mug's game to me, it would be trivial to bet for a dildo throwing, then go to the game and throw a dildo.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 17 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

If there's a punishment for throwing the dildo, then it becomes a roundabout way to crowdfund dildo throwers.

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 3 points 12 hours ago

I like that idea.

[–] sundray@lemmus.org 55 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

People used to bet on honest contests, like vibrator races. What has happened to our cherished traditions?

[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 19 hours ago

They weren't charged with battery....

[–] blargh513@sh.itjust.works 26 points 21 hours ago (3 children)

If this is so fun to do, try it at an NBA game, or better yet, an NHL game.

[–] giantripdrop@piefed.social 24 points 18 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Dran_Arcana@lemmy.world 14 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Am I allowed to find it funny at an NFL game but in poor taste at a WNBA game?

[–] DreamlandLividity@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I wanted to say you are not but I can't decide whether it is misogyny for thinking women can't handle thrown dildos just as well as men do, or if it is homophobic to think it is different because dildos are not for men.

So I guess you are allowed to finds whatever you want funny.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Ok pocket pussys it is then. I mean it's only fair to throw the correct sex toy.

[–] DreamlandLividity@lemmy.world 3 points 7 hours ago

Wait, which players do you want to throw which toys at?!? 🤣

[–] Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radio 10 points 16 hours ago

You're allowed. But you'll have to come to terms with your hypocrisy on your own.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 22 points 19 hours ago (4 children)

They throw weirder shit on the NHL ice. Usually sea creatures, but plenty of other animals and random obkects too.

But, yes; someone could retaliate by throwing a fleshlight onto the court in an NBA game. People would probably find that fun though.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 hours ago

Don't think I've seen weirder.

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[–] ExhaleSmile@lemmy.world 12 points 20 hours ago (1 children)
[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 7 points 18 hours ago

Rubber-band the dildos together in groups of 8 and you'll have cocktopi.

[–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 16 points 20 hours ago

I didn't get the downvotes before rereading it and realised that it was the woman's NBA....

[–] HugeNerd@lemmy.ca 3 points 15 hours ago
[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 19 hours ago (4 children)

Let's throw spunk-filled condoms at NBA games.
Finding donors won't be an issue.

[–] sundray@lemmus.org 6 points 17 hours ago

I think they'd stop the game over something like that. And would be technically... foul.

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