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| Norwegian team reprimanded for wearing "the patch" |
| 2004-08-20 |
| EFL IOC reacts to the birth control patches Susanne Glesnes (right) and Kathrine Maaseide have been using during the Olympics. Now the beach volleyball duo has to manage without. It was revealed Monday that Glesnes and Maaseide are sponsored by the producer of the birth control patch. The women had placed their patches very visible on their shoulders, and it has been noted. After being informed of the issue, Gerhard Heiberg, board member in the IOC, reacted because according to the rules in the Olympics, it is illegal to advertise for products during the Olympics games. I suspect they were advertising to fellow athletes as well as home viewers. |
| Posted by:Super Hose |
| #9 The patches are great, its nice to see two beautiful role models taking responsibility. If I saw the 13 year old gymnist on the balance beam wearing a the patch, then i would be worried. Think about it, they are grown women! |
| Posted by: Sarah Girl 2004-08-25 12:15:59 AM |
| #8 Ship / CF - And where you place it... (NSFW) |
| Posted by: .com 2004-08-20 4:46:01 PM |
| #7 Shipman, Only after..... |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-08-20 4:43:09 PM |
| #6 Does it make you want to smoke more? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-08-20 4:40:36 PM |
| #5 TGA, they've been advertising them here in the states for a while. Stick them on your skin, they seem to recommend shoulder, stomach, or rear, and the birth control chemical migrates through skin. Supposed to last for a week or month each, can't remember. Works the same way as anti-smoking patches do. |
| Posted by: Steve 2004-08-20 3:28:07 PM |
| #4 TGA--There's a patch, similar to the ones they use to stop smoking, that releases birth control hormones through the skin. Chris is right--wearing it in a visible location is a good way of advertising you're ready for action! But from what I've read the Olympic athletes are there for the sex as much as the medals. |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-08-20 3:26:23 PM |
| #3 Birth control patches on their shoulders? Did I miss some breakthrough in science here? |
| Posted by: True German Ally 2004-08-20 3:20:23 PM |
| #2 Wearing a birth control patch is like saying "Hey! Look at me! I'm a slut!". Keep your medicine in your medicine cabinet, skanks. |
| Posted by: Chris W. 2004-08-20 1:32:21 PM |
| #1 I guess those fellow athletes aren't "sponge-worthy". |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-08-20 9:31:22 AM |
