The role model superthread!

pleas advice · 19-07-2018 03:28AM

Her son had to be tested, just to be sure

dexter_morgan · 19-07-2018 03:32AM

paleoperson wrote: »

What do you mean you don't like her show. If you don't like how she does things then you don't like her.

Just being "megarich" or a "tv personality" is a rubbish basis for being a role model surely.

She is a very impressive lady. I like her common sense, not bothered about political correctness approach. Could do with a few Judge Judys in Ireland

py2006 · 19-07-2018 03:33AM

holyhead wrote: »

Former president McAleese came across as very human and warm but she has soured things for me by sniping at the Catholic Church.

I admire her more for that. The church brutalised this country and held women back too.

Lorelli! · 19-07-2018 07:35AM

The Satanist wrote: »

Ma

Barker??

Malayalam · 19-07-2018 07:56AM

I have been blessed with a small number of older women friends, who are still kicking it live, traveling, looking fabulous, ladylike yet able to climb mountains and skinny dip in the sea, not short of an opinion, talented and creative, delightfully girlish in their late years, and so on - it is this handful of adventurers who are my role models, and I'm incredibly grateful for them. In the more shallow celebrity line of things, I have always been impressed by Juliette Binoche, not only because she looks so lovely but because she is sparky and determined. As long as she is older than me and keeping cool I feel some hope!

Robert McGrath · 19-07-2018 08:08AM

6 pages in and no mention of Angela Merkel?

Uncharted · 19-07-2018 08:09AM

Lisa Ann.

An inspirational ambassador for housewives and office secretary's everywhere.

The high horse brigade · 19-07-2018 08:12AM

Omackeral wrote: »

Mother Teresa, Imelda Marcos and Winny Mandela

Mother Theresa was an evil bitch, made people suffer, refused them antibiotics and pain relief. Told them they were closer to God because they were suffering then made them suffer more. None of the money she collected went to treat the sick, instead it went to build churches

https://youtu.be/NJG-lgmPvYA

denismc · 19-07-2018 08:13AM

Margaret Thatcher:D

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 19-07-2018 08:14AM

Pherekydes wrote: »

Omackeral wrote: »

Mother Teresa

MT was a sick bitch: "suffering brings you closer to god".

Same could be said about Buddhist philosophy

Malayalam · 19-07-2018 08:23AM

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Same could be said about Buddhist philosophy

Depends whether you go Hinyana or Mahayana. Vajra Yogini, now SHE is the ultimate female role model. What a gal.

Galwayguy35 · 19-07-2018 08:30AM

The Croatian President, seems like a sound oul skin.

Sal Butamol · 19-07-2018 08:33AM

Robert McGrath wrote: »

6 pages in and no mention of Angela Merkel?

Yeah, she's right up there with Mother Teresa

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 19-07-2018 08:51AM

Malayalam wrote: »

Depends whether you go Hinyana or Mahayana. Vajra Yogini, now SHE is the ultimate female role model. What a gal.

Or Meeseeks.

But the point is: equating suffering and pain with some form of enlightened connection isn't nessecarily an evil philosophy.

In answer to the question, though - how come no-one's mentioned Louise O'Neill yet? (Or have they? Maybe - not reading back to find out!)

Madonna, maybe?
Karen Bady if you're into business.

_Dara_ · 19-07-2018 09:00AM

Omackeral wrote: »

Mother Teresa, Imelda Marcos and Winny Mandela

Mandela’s mad wife is definitely my favourite.

WinnyThePoo · 19-07-2018 09:10AM

Sweetemotion wrote: »

Katie Hopkins. A strong independent woman who isn't afraid to speak her mind and doesn't care what people think of her.

You admire a professional troll?.

professore · 19-07-2018 09:16AM

Catherine Corless who uncovered the mass burials of babies at Tuam.

Shenshen · 19-07-2018 09:16AM

WinnyThePoo wrote: »

You admire a professional troll?.

Who else would an aspiring troll be looking up to? :P

_Dara_ · 19-07-2018 09:29AM

MonsterCookie wrote: »

I’m with you on Mother T and probably Winny...but Imelda Marcos?

Did you mean Imelda May and auto correct screwed it up on you?? :-)

Being known for your prodigious ability to buy shoes is hardly admirable.

Richard Hillman · 19-07-2018 09:34AM

Serena Williams. The GOAT. Constantly breaking down perceived boundaries and going against the traditional norm.

Tennis player from Compton, changes the game with her power, ends up retiring the traditional players like Hingis and co, wins a zillion majors, still plays grand slam doubles when none of the elite players do, marries a white guy (still very frowned upon with black communities), takes a career break to have a child, nearly dies, still comes back to tennis, reaches Wimbledon final after a few months.

_Dara_ · 19-07-2018 09:36AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Semi-serious answer: Dolly Parton.
Came from humble beginnings, used her talent to make her name in a male-dominated industry and held her nerve when put under pressure by that industry, has done a huge amount of work for charity in the US, always comes across very humble and gracious in interviews.

In the world of politics, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern seems to be a good role model from what I've seen of/heard of/read about her. Would be great if her success got more young women (and indeed young men) involved in politics, though she's still relatively new in the job so I guess there's plenty of time for her to fúck something up.....

I love Dolly. Talented, intelligent, ambitious.

humberklog · 19-07-2018 10:02AM

Hedy Lemar- What a life.

Nancy Wake- Bravery and guile in WW2.

Jocyelyn Bell Burnell.

Giraffe Box · 19-07-2018 10:12AM

Dana International

The high horse brigade · 19-07-2018 11:03AM

Debbie the one from Dallas got things done

branie2 · 19-07-2018 11:03AM

Jackie Onassis, formerly Kennedy

19-07-2018 11:16AM

The women I admire are the.... getting up and getting on with it types, so in particular order one of my sisters who despite having horrendous things happen to her husband and will spend her life looking after him she just gets up and gets on with it no feeling sorry for herself no woe is me.

One of the bosses I had while not perfect just got on with it and was a very nice person.

Angela Merkel no fuss, no drama and just gets on with it.

jobless · 19-07-2018 11:24AM

vogue williams.... an example of how to flute your way through life as a z list celeb and never have to work

Bigbagofcans · 19-07-2018 11:35AM

Adele.

Whether you're a fan of her music or not, she is a good role model for women. Talented, doesn't rely on her image to sell and seems like serious craic!

ancapailldorcha · 19-07-2018 11:54AM

Robert McGrath wrote: »

6 pages in and no mention of Angela Merkel?

Had a career as a physicist and then went on to become the most powerful person in Germany. I'd have huge admiration for her and think she'll go down very well in history.

Robert McGrath · 19-07-2018 11:56AM

Bigbagofcans wrote: »

Adele.

Whether you're a fan of her music or not, she is a good role model for women. Talented, doesn't rely on her image to sell and seems like serious craic!

Is she not at least partly defined by her breakup with a guy? I think that arguably fails the role model Bechdel Test ...

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