NickHolt Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Amid media swarm, Danica says she prefers 'pretty' to 'sexy' By Jeff Olson, Special for USA TODAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – (February 17, 2012) - It wasn't her first three-ring news media circus, and it won't be her last. But Thursday's NASCAR media day was Danica Patrick's most significant mass-publicity appearance since her transition to stock-car racing's top level began two years ago. Danica Patrick on Thursday said using "sexy" has a negative connotation to women "You don't say those kinds of things to frame it like that for a guy," she said. The response reflected the significance. Thirty minutes before her scheduled arrival for print interviews, Patrick's table was surrounded four deep by reporters hoping to get close enough to ask a question. Upon arrival, Patrick was lost in a crowd of 50 writers trying to catch a glimpse or even hear the subject of their stories. Reporters who followed Patrick — who will drive full time in the Nationwide Series and make her Sprint Cup debut in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26 after seven full-time years racing Indy cars — learned that she would rather be called "pretty" than "sexy" (after "racer," of course). "Maybe you guys can answer this question in some way," she said. "If there is a pretty girl, (reporters) don't know how to describe her other than being sexy. It has such a negative connotation to it. You don't say those kinds of things to frame it like that for a guy or even sometimes talk about it, but it seems like with female athletes, if they are pretty, (reporters) only know how to describe them in a sexual way. I don't care, but I just wonder why we can't talk about it in a different way. "Why can't there be other words for it? Why does it have to be somewhat negatively twisted?" What would be a good word to describe a pretty girl? "Just something without the word 'sex' in it," Patrick said. Unlike previous media days, this time Patrick's future is unquestionably NASCAR. After two part-time seasons in Nationwide, she is focusing solely on driving the more popular and lucrative stock cars. Her story might be as big as ever, and she knows her way around the circus. "The first time I came here (in 2010), it was like a maze," Patrick said. "There's a lot to do and so many people. But now I just appreciate its organization and the space. Perspective changes as time goes on, but it is always amazing when you see how many people are into the world of NASCAR and how many people cover it. That's why they're on all day, every day, somewhere. That's also what creates the fan base. The media develop the story lines." Women have competed against men in auto racing for decades, but none captured public attention like Patrick. Even if the attention seems out of sorts, it's nothing new to her. "Let's not forget I've been exposed to the Indy 500, which is one of the biggest races in the world — if not the biggest race in the world," Patrick said. "There is a lot of media and hype around that for an extended period of time, just like this." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Unless she is gonna quit doing the GoDaddy and Peak commercials in such a fashion than she is stuck with the label. Sounds like she wants her cake and eat it too. Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claybuster Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 She is the "Honey Badger"........ do a search on youtube. Funny stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Just gain about 20 pounds ..danica .that should change that .....funny how she hate's sexy. it was not her driving skills that got her this far alone .we know there are better lady driver's in racing ..... .... pretty girl is even funnier ... Edited February 18, 2012 by HiTech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 awwwwwwwww....pobrecita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmbishop Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 when running with a pack of dogs expect some landmines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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