The clip above comes from Biker Chicks: Leather & Lace, an obviously awesome one-hour special that aired last night on Nat Geo. I included some context, even though it kind of taints with tragedy the awesomeness that follows in the photo shoot. Yeah, it's unfortunate that this 22-year-old woman is stripping to support her child and the motorcycle of her "companion." Yeah, it's somewhat maddening that she's surrendered her will for this guy (as much as their relationship seems ultimately symbiotic). Yeah, it's unpleasant that her strip joint of employment is called Cheaters. However, she strikes me as the type who'd sock you in the stomach (or at least get someone else to do so) if you felt bad for her. So don't! Instead, chuckle at the instructions she's given during this photo shoot that's taking place to beef up her portfolio so that she can become a "glamor model." My favorite is "'Atta babe!" Also love love love the arrangement of hair around the handlebars. If Miserable George doesn't guest on ANTM, it'll be a crime. In fact, if they don't end up making a reality show about America's Next Top Biker Chick Model in One of Those Magazines You Laugh at On Newsstands But Wouldn't Actually Buy, it will be a pop culture tragedy. I want it now!
Oh, and Jessica's story may be unfortunate, but I find it really reassuring that she isn't actually into any of these guys. Hers is ultimately a redemption story!
Oh, also:
This is how biker chicks sometimes ride:
Jealous?
Oh jesus, that's like something you'd see in a fictional movie that's overtly trying to be disturbing.
Now I have to see this documentary just to see how masochistic these women are.
Posted by: Whatwhat | January 21, 2010 at 01:27 PM
i need a shower after watching that clip. REAL creepy. Espesh the part where the dudes are just standing around staring at her. ew ew ew.
Posted by: Kami | January 21, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Seeing my uncle is a biker and I've been to plenty of biker bars, this article didn't really shock me. Hahaha.
Hell, I've followed my uncle around like the budding 21 year old that I am and even made my way to a biker bar where I proceeded to watch the National Spelling Bee championship and discuss politics with a "biker bitch" (she preferred this term).
They are a cultured folk, I must say. "Life is all about boobs, bikes and beaver" (I stole this statement from a tshirt that my very own blood relative wears proudly).
Hoorah!
Posted by: Melvin and Zoey at Mouchois | January 21, 2010 at 03:08 PM
Miserable George is possibly one of the best names I have ever heard/
I just went to go get my hair done and there was a framed, autographed photo of the situation in the salon. His cousin is the owner of the salon. Awesomeness.
Posted by: katie | January 21, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I wanted to watch this last night, but the BF wasn't into it - thankfully Nat Geo is a station that shows things repeatedly!
Posted by: kathryn | January 21, 2010 at 06:17 PM
"And even WHO to date.."
At least she's not interested in any of them. That makes it all so much better.
Posted by: Miss Lisa | January 21, 2010 at 06:45 PM
yuck! so sad.
Posted by: Carrie | January 21, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Now I'm equally embarrassed to be (a) a woman and (b) a licensed motorcycle rider.
But you *know* I'm gonna go home and set my DVR to record this.
Posted by: CruntyOldMe | January 22, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Um, yeah. I love you and read everything you write, and I never thought that it would ever feature our local strip club, "Cheaters". I need the full version, like, now.
and, this is disturbing.
Posted by: C | January 22, 2010 at 04:51 PM
wow!!! I love the motorcycle!!! I usually see the tv program about motorcycle racing. It is really awesome.
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