UK Presidents Club closes amid reports of sexual harassment

anewme · 24-01-2018 9:39pm #1

Surprised there’s no thread on this yet.

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2018/0124/935720-uk-fundraiser-sexual-harassment/

Good to see this type of crap being exposed for what it is.

Feel sorry for the charities losing money.

Omackeral · 24-01-2018 9:40pm

I was like "The UK has a president now?"

Atlantic Dawn · 24-01-2018 9:44pm

Filthy feckers.

anewme · 24-01-2018 9:44pm

the Children’s Minister in Uk is in a spot of bother over it.

citytillidie · 24-01-2018 9:45pm

Hope it brings an end to the ladies night charity events as worse happens

anewme · 24-01-2018 9:55pm

Anyone asked about it including the speaker David Walliams and The Childrens Minster(who has attended for years now) seem to say they went but did not stay for any length of time so did not know what it was.

This tweet about it made me laugh,

The Presidents Club has shut down? Huge gap in the market there for anyone who wants to set up a £1660 a ticket dinner at which all the guests leave the second they arrive because they honestly had no idea what it was about.

backspin. · 24-01-2018 9:56pm

Anyone who was groping was well out of order. But i think the whole outraged reaction to the event is typically over the top. Any man who was even there is getting it in the neck. The aim among some will be to put an end to any men only events. Women of course can continue to have whatever women only events they please.

milehip · 24-01-2018 9:59pm

citytillidie wrote: »

Hope it brings an end to the ladies night charity events as worse happens

How much worse? And where do these nights be held?

Asking for a friend.

fawltyBas · 24-01-2018 10:19pm

Drunk toffs and businessmen grope women, makes a change from pigs (ask David Cameron)

The_Valeyard · 24-01-2018 10:58pm

milehip wrote: »

How much worse? And where do these nights be held?

Asking for a friend.

Id also like to know,

for a friend....

SEPT 23 1989 · 24-01-2018 11:22pm

Madison Marriage?

It's all a computer generation i tells ya

Your Face · 24-01-2018 11:30pm

"The worst I was told by one of the hostesses was a man taking his penis out during the course of the dinner"

So this is a crime now?

The worlds gone waaaaaay too PC.

Junkyard Tom · 24-01-2018 11:34pm

Currys/PC World gone mad that you can't have an ol' grope of a woman these days.

elperello · 24-01-2018 11:42pm

Sounds like very un-Presidential behavior............ oh but wait!!

anewme · 24-01-2018 11:46pm

Your Face wrote: »

"The worst I was told by one of the hostesses was a man taking his penis out during the course of the dinner"

Twink would have put him straight ...
Zip zip zip up your Mickey.

Assetbacked · 25-01-2018 12:02am

The agenda with the reporting seems to be to make a point that it was a men only event but the stories are dressed up as the entire event was a sexual harassment lawsuit. So many weak, pathetic people getting outraged for the sake of being outraged; but what makes this great is that nothing will come from their crying due to the collective power of the individuals who were attending this event.

anewme · 25-01-2018 12:09am

Assetbacked wrote: »

The agenda with the reporting seems to be to make a point that it was a men only event but the stories are dressed up as the entire event was a sexual harassment lawsuit. So many weak, pathetic people getting outraged for the sake of being outraged; but what makes this great is that nothing will come from their crying due to the collective power of the individuals who were attending this event.

What “makes this great” to use your words is that money or power is no longer enough to silence the truth.

25-01-2018 12:13am

Assetbacked wrote: »

The agenda with the reporting seems to be to make a point that it was a men only event but the stories are dressed up as the entire event was a sexual harassment lawsuit. So many weak, pathetic people getting outraged for the sake of being outraged; but what makes this great is that nothing will come from their crying due to the collective power of the individuals who were attending this event.

Groping people is not ok and neither is whipping out your penis or vagina or breast over dinner or anywhere that it's done to intimidate.

25-01-2018 12:17am

Even though the story was about men groping waiting staff and getting their privates out during dinner at a men-only event, I knew it was the feminists fault all along.

Junkyard Tom · 25-01-2018 12:18am

Assetbacked wrote: »

So many weak, pathetic people getting outraged for the sake of being outraged

You seem outraged at people's 'outrage for the sake of being outraged'....

on the internet...

Sure God love ye.

25-01-2018 12:21am

Junkyard Tom wrote: »

You seem outraged at people's 'outrage for the sake of being outraged'....

on the internet...

Sure God love ye.

Don't confuse him for a weak, pathethic person for being outraged at the outrage though, because he's a badass.

milehip · 25-01-2018 12:23am

Your Face wrote: »

"The worst I was told by one of the hostesses was a man taking his penis out during the course of the dinner"

So this is a crime now?

The worlds gone waaaaaay too PC.

Crime now? pretty sure getting your dick out has been a crime for some time.

Honestly who wants to see that during dinner?
That cost you a grand, Money can't buy you class.

eviltwin · 25-01-2018 12:25am

Your Face wrote: »

"The worst I was told by one of the hostesses was a man taking his penis out during the course of the dinner"

So this is a crime now?

The worlds gone waaaaaay too PC.

Why would anyone do this? It's bad enough for the staff just trying to do their job but your fellow guests eating their nosh and some yoke whips his lad out?

anewme · 25-01-2018 12:28am

I think that poster is taking the mick(penis)

A Little Pony · 25-01-2018 12:55am

Well I for one am shocked at this. Didn't possibly think rich men would do such a thing. Or that beautiful women would dress up to surround themselves with rich men to make them spend more money.

25-01-2018 12:57am

A Little Pony wrote: »

Well I for one am shocked at this. Didn't possibly think rich men would do such a thing. Or that beautiful women would dress up to surround themselves with rich men to make them spend more money.

Don't be shocked, because that didn't happen.

They groped the waitresses who were just there working their jobs.

A Little Pony · 25-01-2018 12:59am

Candie wrote: »

A Little Pony wrote: »

Well I for one am shocked at this. Didn't possibly think rich men would do such a thing. Or that beautiful women would dress up to surround themselves with rich men to make them spend more money.

Don't be shocked, because that didn't happen.

They groped the waitresses who were just there working their jobs.

That exactly what happened. That is what happens in these sleazy clubs and meetings with the biggest winners of capitalism.

Bambi985 · 25-01-2018 1:00am

Assetbacked wrote: »

but what makes this great is that nothing will come from their crying due to the collective power of the individuals who were attending this event.

Ah yes, long live the right of fat rich men to grope, assault and get their dicks out in front of young women making 15 quid an hour who’ve been silenced by an NDA and have been lined up like lambs to the slaughter for them. Rejoice! What a treat you are.

Pepefrogok · 25-01-2018 1:04am

Any proof of this happening? No cctv or camera phones? No eye witnesses?

25-01-2018 1:05am

A Little Pony wrote: »

That exactly what happened. That is what happens in these sleazy clubs and meetings with the biggest winners of capitalism.

There were no women guests. It was a men only event. Some of the men groped the waitresses, who were not dressed up to try to get men to spend money on them, but serving food. As waitresses do when they're at work.

I've italicized the pertinent points to aid your comprehension.

Pepefrogok · 25-01-2018 1:08am

Bambi985 wrote: »

Ah yes, long live the right of fat rich men to grope, assault and get their dicks out in front of young women making 15 quid an hour who’ve been silenced by an NDA and have been lined up like lambs to the slaughter for them. Rejoice! What a treat you are.

Lol an none disclose agreement for rape? Get out of it!

A Little Pony · 25-01-2018 1:10am

Candie wrote: »

A Little Pony wrote: »

That exactly what happened. That is what happens in these sleazy clubs and meetings with the biggest winners of capitalism.

There were no women guests. It was a men only event. Some of the men groped the waitresses, who were not dressed up to try to get men to spend money on them, but serving food. As waitresses do when they're at work.

I've italicized the pertinent points to aid your comprehension.

I have spoken to a hostess that is exactly what they are supposed to do. Look great and get more money out of these sleazy millionaires to drink more and hence spend more money. This wasn't a restaurant meeting, this was a sleazy gathering of the wealthiest in London society with beautiful hostess. Call me shocked that millionaires with low morals did what they did in that environment. The shock just sounds a bit faux.

LETHAL LADY · 25-01-2018 1:13am

Watched a report tonight that described the women at the event as hostesses. Part of the job description was to dress seductively, alarm bells started ringing loudly for me right there.
Outfit should be "skimpy black outfits with matching underwear and high heels". Think I'll pass on this opportunity. Cheers for the offer though!

anewme · 25-01-2018 1:19am

It’s sleaze. And worse than sleaze, it’s in the name of charity.

This is a change the world needs. Long overdue.

Bambi985 · 25-01-2018 1:23am

A Little Pony wrote: »

I have spoken to a hostess that is exactly what they are supposed to do. Look great and get more money out of these sleazy millionaires to drink more and hence spend more money

And get a hand up the skirt and on the arse and forced onto laps and penises flashed at you and asked if you're a prostitute by 70 year old men?

Roger Hassenforder · 25-01-2018 1:30am

Penises should only be taken out after the sorbet at a dinner party

Bigtoe107 · 25-01-2018 1:35am

I think a system which allows for such an accumulation of wealth in the hands of a small number of people is bound to lead to events like this.

The gender issue is kind of a side show really. It’s much more significant that it was a wealthy persons event than a men only event.

LETHAL LADY · 25-01-2018 1:51am

Bambi985 wrote: »

And get a hand up the skirt and on the arse and forced onto laps and penises flashed at you and asked if you're a prostitute by 70 year old men?

Works both ways though??? Don't sexualize yourself and be shocked when a 70 something (ageist) gets excited?

Bambi985 · 25-01-2018 1:58am

LETHAL LADY wrote: »

Works both ways though??? Don't sexualize yourself and be shocked when a 70 something (ageist) gets excited?

Accepting a hostessing role for any reason or "sexualising" yourself in any way does not equal acquiescing to groping and harassment.

LETHAL LADY · 25-01-2018 2:10am

Bambi985 wrote: »

Accepting a hostessing role for any reason or "sexualising" yourself in any way does not equal acquiescing to groping and harassment.

Given the job description I don't think it was a massive leap. Doesn't make it right of course, but wouldn't be a massive shock all the same.
There's equal roles at play here don't you think?

Skylinehead · 25-01-2018 2:10am

LETHAL LADY wrote: »

Works both ways though??? Don't sexualize yourself and be shocked when a 70 something (ageist) gets excited?

This is exactly, and I mean exactly, like saying "she was asking for it".

LETHAL LADY · 25-01-2018 2:14am

Skylinehead wrote: »

This is exactly, and I mean exactly, like saying "she was asking for it".

Me arse! Why?

Skylinehead · 25-01-2018 2:17am

LETHAL LADY wrote: »

Me arse! Why?

It very much reads like wear sexy clothes, don't be surprised when you're groped.

donegaLroad · 25-01-2018 2:21am

it sounds like a UK version of the Bohemian Grove

LETHAL LADY · 25-01-2018 2:23am

Skylinehead wrote: »

It very much reads like wear sexy clothes, don't be surprised when you're groped.

Call me crazy but would you even have been slightly dubious with that criteria?

Skylinehead · 25-01-2018 2:24am

LETHAL LADY wrote: »

Call me crazy but would you even have been slightly dubious with that criteria?

Sexual assault isn't in the job description, I'm guessing.

El_Duderino 09 · 25-01-2018 2:25am

Candie wrote:

Even though the story was about men groping waiting staff and getting their privates out during dinner at a men-only event, I knew it was the feminists fault all along.

Even when it was a few men at the event, I knew it was the feminists.

LETHAL LADY · 25-01-2018 2:32am

Skylinehead wrote: »

Sexual assault isn't in the job description, I'm guessing.

I'm a victim of sexual assault by a person who had a position of authority and opportunity over me. Excuse me if don't break down in tears over a (****ty as it is) a so called gentleman's club.

Bambi985 · 25-01-2018 2:36am

Regardless of the job description (which doesn't mention actual groping and molestation) sexual harassment is a criminal offence and it's not unreasonable to assume as a contracting worker you'd have a few, I dunno, human rights protected by your employer whilst on the job. Even strippers and table dancers are protected from being touched by punters, if we're going to go the route of blaming the women for their attire or signing up for a "risky" job or whatever it is you're alluding to.

El_Duderino 09 · 25-01-2018 2:43am

LETHAL LADY wrote:

I'm a victim of sexual assault by a person who had a position of authority and opportunity over me. Excuse me if don't break down in tears over a (****ty as it is) a so called gentleman's club.

No offense, but just because this cperience of sexual assault isn't as traumatic as your personal experience, doesn't men this isn't sexual assault.

One might think that someone whom has been thought a similar experiences would be predisposed to empathise but I reality you're showing the opposite also happens. 'If their experience isn't as traumatic as mine then they're wringing about nothing'.

Looking at this objectively, ita clear to see that whacking your dick out to people is out of order

A Little Pony · 25-01-2018 8:07am

Bambi985 wrote: »

A Little Pony wrote: »

I have spoken to a hostess that is exactly what they are supposed to do. Look great and get more money out of these sleazy millionaires to drink more and hence spend more money

And get a hand up the skirt and on the arse and forced onto laps and penises flashed at you and asked if you're a prostitute by 70 year old men?

What do you expect with such an event? Do people seriously not know what goes on in the real world with these people? I'd be shocked if it didn't happen.

UK Presidents Club closes amid reports of sexual harassment

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