“What size bra do you wear?” — Lead guitarist during an interview
“Turn around and let me see if you’ve got a tail.” —
Journalism school board member to a female student
Submitter writes: When we complained to the dean, we were told, “That’s just how the industry works, and you should get used to it.”
“I figured you were too pretty to be a print journalist.” —
Male photojournalist to a newspaper reporter
Submitter writes: He turned out to be a rather nice, helpful guy and probably meant it in a self-deprecating, complimentary way. Intention matters, but it’s not everything.
“So, this writing this is just something to keep you busy while your husband works, right?” — Councilmember to politics/government reporter
“Let me know if you’re ever free. We could use you as pedophile bait.” — Police officer while doing registration checks on sex offenders
“So, which congressman are you sleeping with?” — Man at a DC happy hour to a female political reporter
“With your set of interests, you’re going to make some man very happy someday.” — Very famous sports reporter to a young female sports reporter
“I was expecting a man.” — Female runner to a photojournalist
“Oops, I think I gave you some tongue I meant for (coworker).” — County planning commission member, after sticking his tongue out at the land use and planning reporter during open session
“So, are you David’s secretary or something?” — Male model on the set of a cover shoot to the magazine’s editor-in-chief