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On O'Reilly Factor, Rudov asserted: "Girls just love to expose themselves"

April 11, 2008 4:49 pm ET

On The O'Reilly Factor, while discussing the "reason that the beauty pageant industry is failing," author Marc Rudov asserted:"[T]here's no shortage of women who want to put themselves on parade and have men throw money at them." He later stated, "Girls just love to expose themselves."

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On the April 10 broadcast of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor, author Marc Rudov stated that one reason "the beauty pageant industry is failing" is because "the contestants are supposed to be good girls, and there aren't good girls," later adding: "[T]here's no shortage of women who want to put themselves on parade and have men throw money at them. That's the reality." Rudov went on to state: "Girls just love to expose themselves. So, you know, if Donald Trump would have Miss Nude USA, there would be no shortage of viewers or contestants." As Media Matters for America documented, on the April 10 edition of Fox News' Your World with Neil Cavuto, Rudov asserted of Sen. Hillary Clinton, "The woman is not called a B-word because she's assertive and aggressive; she's called a B-word because she acts like one."

Rudov's April 10 comments marked just the latest instance in which he has appeared on a Fox News program and made controversial remarks about women. On the March 26 O'Reilly Factor, Rudov stated: "You know, you started talking about female happiness before, would women be happier and why our men are depressed. Men are depressed, and it's their own fault, because men are allowing women to take over the world. You know, female happiness is an oxymoron." During the March 10 edition of The O'Reilly Factor, when host Bill O'Reilly asked about the "downside" of a woman president, Rudov responded: "You mean besides the PMS and the mood swings, right?" On the January 4 edition of Your World, Rudov said: "When Barack Obama speaks, men hear, 'Take off for the future.' And when Hillary Clinton speaks, men hear, 'Take out the garbage.' "

Rudov is the author of The Man's No-Nonsense Guide to Women: How to Succeed in Romance on Planet Earth (MHR Enterprises, 2004) and Under the Clitoral Hood: How to Crank Her Engine Without Cash, Booze, or Jumper Cables (MHR Enterprises, 2007). The "about the author" description that accompanies The Man's No-Nonsense Guide to Women at Amazon.com reads: "Marc Rudov is an investment banker and business consultant residing in Silicon Valley (Bay Area), California. Although formally educated in engineering and business, he possesses a vast informal education in relationships with women."

From the April 10 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor:

O'REILLY: Now, you got to be something else. Let's see if Rudov has it. What have you got, Marc?

RUDOV: Well, I think [Republican strategist] Margaret [Hoover] is completely wrong. The reason that the beauty pageant industry is failing is because it has a marketing problem. It has no unique identity.

First of all, is it a talent contest? We have other talent contests, like American Idol, America's Got Talent, Dancing With the Stars.

Is it a skin contest? Well, we have the Internet. So it's very diffuse now.

And the other thing is, the contestants are supposed to be good girls, and there aren't good girls. They're always getting into trouble for drugs and alcohol and nudity --

O'REILLY: Well, some of them are. I mean, come on. You can't condemn them all.

RUDOV: Well, the fact, you know --

O'REILLY: There are enough -- there are enough misbehaving girls to make --

RUDOV: Right.

O'REILLY: -- all the headlines.

O'REILLY: But I believe that most of these ladies are competing because they want, you know, to do something with their lives, and this might be a springboard into that.

RUDOV: Come on, Bill, there's no shortage of women who want to put themselves on parade and have men throw money at them. That's the reality. And so, this feminism hasn't done anything --

O'REILLY: We have -- we have Gretchen Carlson here. We have a couple of other women working at Fox News who did participate in these things and won scholarships and got some visibility and got into positions where they could do some good. So I don't think these things are totally useless.

RUDOV: But it's really changed because of the Internet and because of society, and as I said, you showed a segment yesterday -- it's spring break. Girls just love to expose themselves.

O'REILLY: Some, some.

RUDOV: So, you know, if Donald Trump would have Miss Nude USA, there would be no shortage of viewers or contestants.

O'REILLY: Maybe. What about the Internet intrusion? Where there was a voyeuristic aspect of this back in the '80s, where you didn't have the Internet. Now you just click it up and there -- you can see whatever you want.

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    • Author by JLyons (April 11, 2008 4:53 pm ET)
         

      Sounds like a slow news day at MMFA. There is no misinformation on the war in Iraq? Who cares about this Rudov guy. 

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      • Author by magnolialover (April 11, 2008 5:10 pm ET)
           
        The millions of people that watch the O'Reilly show I guess?

        Just because Rudov is stupid, doesn't mean he should be allowed to keep foisting his stupidity on, you know, the public and all. It's ridiculous that O'Reilly even has him on, but then again, this is the same man who you know sexually harassed one of his colleagues and all.
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        • Author by carlileb5935 (April 11, 2008 11:03 pm ET)
             
          BOR has him on because it's one of the few ways that he looks OK by comparison. That's the strategy here.
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        • Author by captfoster2 (April 13, 2008 9:03 am ET)
             

          As ridicules as FOX Noise having BillO on in the first place?

          As ridicules as Bill Clinton signing into law the Telecommunications Act that allowed having FOX Noise on in the first place?

          This Rudov guy and Billy seem to able to get along so well..... it must be true then.... 

          Small minds do think alike......on FOX!

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      • Author by pete592 (April 11, 2008 5:26 pm ET)
           

        "Who cares about this Rudov guy."

        The radio conglomerate execs who just gave him his own radio show. 

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        • Author by stevensm (April 11, 2008 5:38 pm ET)
             

          His own radio show? Are you kidding me? He's like a throw-back to caveman days. I wonder if he drags his woman(en) around by their hair?

          Oh yeah, FOX News builds so many of its segments on women who expose themselves. O'Reilly and Cavuto have NUMEROUS segments with women in various stages of undress and they seem to enjoy it far too much. Why, if it weren't for the fact that they have so many salicious segments on women who expose themselves, they might actually have to cover the news of the day!

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          • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 9:22 am ET)
               

            I wonder if he drags his woman(en) around by their hair?

            I doubt he even has a woman in his life.  It sounds to me like his anti-woman rents come out of sexual frustration.

            I did a Google search on the creep last week - I could find absolutely nothing online that indicated whether or not he was married.  So I'm assuming he's single - and perhaps a deeply closeted homosexual.....

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    • Author by MoonbatYouBet (April 11, 2008 5:13 pm ET)
         
      There's also apparently no shortage of blithering idiots who will say anything to get a TV gig.  Do you think Fox spent more than 10 minutes looking under rocks before they found Rudov?
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      • Author by commonsenseliberal (April 11, 2008 5:17 pm ET)
           

        I'm willing to bet that Rudov contacted FNC and said something like, "Look at me, I'm just as stupid as your current "journalists", I'm willing to lie, and I'm a misogynist to boot.  Put me on with O'Reilly and we'll both talk about women like they're chattle!"

        Anyone else notice that Rudov's been getting an extra high amount of attention lately - especially in regards to women?  Something's going on over there at FNC...

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        • Author by stevensm (April 11, 2008 5:44 pm ET)
             

          And here O'Reilly was all ticked off at Elton John for saying some Americans have a misogynistic attitude.

          Yes, that's right, O'Reilly, some do...and you even have one of them as a guest on your show. You and Rudov made Elton John's point for him. 

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          • Author by Science101 (April 12, 2008 9:54 am ET)
               
            Sure some do, on both sides of the political spectrum.  However, the point of an opinionated talk show is to address controversy.  Clearly, BO is not agreeing with Rudov....and telling his viewers that Rudov is not right.  So why is this bad for public television.
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            • Author by worrierking (April 12, 2008 3:52 pm ET)
                 

              You may not have noticed but Fox News is not Public Television. And O'Reilly's is not an opinion show.  He fronts a geek show. His guests bite the heads off topics that appeal to  the weak minded.

              Bill and his guest then dance around in the blood as they rage against imagined threats.

               

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              • Author by philib (April 14, 2008 8:47 am ET)
                   

                "His guests bite the heads off topics that appeal to  the weak minded."

                   Which would explain why mmfa keeps him at the forefront. Must be a slow day at the misinformation business.

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                • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 10:55 am ET)
                     

                  Must be a slow day at the misinformation business.

                  Burt you keep coming back here, Phil.  Unfortunately.....

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    • Author by solon (April 11, 2008 5:14 pm ET)
         
      Apparantly conservatives of Rudov's kind love exposing THEMSELVES...as idiots
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    • Author by tommy (April 11, 2008 5:16 pm ET)
         
      Why give this guy any more publicity?  He has his inflammatory opinions and O'Reilly feels his viewers should hear them.  So what.
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      • Author by pete592 (April 11, 2008 5:28 pm ET)
           
        Then perhaps the main problem lies with O'Reilly's feelings.
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        • Author by tommy (April 11, 2008 5:32 pm ET)
             

          And what exactly does "he possesses a vast informal education in relationship with women" mean?

          That he has just dated a lot? 

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          • Author by therick (April 11, 2008 5:36 pm ET)
               
            I think he's talking about late night phone calls, and a falafel, or something. . . 
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            • Author by tommy (April 11, 2008 5:37 pm ET)
                 
              And I refuse to click on it, what exactly is a "clitoral hood"?
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              • Author by snoopy (April 11, 2008 5:39 pm ET)
                   
                I think it's some kind of cat accessory. I heard if you rub it right it purrs.
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                • Author by tommy (April 11, 2008 5:41 pm ET)
                     
                  And "how to crank her engine without cash, booze or jumper cables"? There is no way this intellectual has an engineering degree, my money says he writes those flowery, gushy, mood-elevating greeting cards.
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                • Author by therick (April 11, 2008 5:50 pm ET)
                     
                  Or spits in your eye.
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              • Author by Col. Harlan Sanders (April 11, 2008 6:49 pm ET)
                   
                I thought it was a female gangster.
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                • Author by lemoc (April 12, 2008 12:07 am ET)
                     

                  Wrong.

                  It's a part of the city that's mostly lebanese, with very few men...

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          • Author by dazedandconfused26 (April 11, 2008 5:47 pm ET)
               

            Maybe he means his mother? He probably still lives with her.

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            • Author by tommy (April 11, 2008 5:49 pm ET)
                 
              Yeah, "Hey Mom, I am writing this new book and I wanna run the title by ya, do you think clitoral hood is an attention grabber?"
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              • Author by dazedandconfused26 (April 11, 2008 5:52 pm ET)
                   

                Tommy I mean that post to reply to your earlier comment about his informal knowledge of relationships with women. Since it came after your clitoralhood post it came out kind of nasty. My bad.

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                • Author by tommy (April 11, 2008 5:53 pm ET)
                     
                  No, I got ya.....and maybe my post came out kind of smarmy too, but this Rudov character is quite the fodder for nasty jokes.
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                  • Author by dazedandconfused26 (April 11, 2008 6:00 pm ET)
                       
                    That he is, kind of a joke a walking, he is going to give relationship advice? He would be a perfect guest for the Colbert Report, he wouldn't even realize he was being spoofed probably thinks thats a serious news show.
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          • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 9:23 am ET)
               

            And what exactly does "he possesses a vast informal education in relationship with women" mean?

            That he has just dated a lot? 

            Close.  He asked a lot of women out, and they all turned him down.....

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    • Author by snoopy (April 11, 2008 5:18 pm ET)
         
      Rudov probably pays for that exposure.
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    • Author by jeter2 (April 11, 2008 5:40 pm ET)
         

      Girls just love to expose themselves.

      I want names!

      ;-)

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    • Author by pithaughn (April 11, 2008 6:02 pm ET)
         
      hey, if there is no shortage then why does a lap dance cost so much? Econ 101 would suggest that a large supply would mean market forces would push the price down to say  a quarter, or maybe a dollar for a really exceptional lap dancer, one who is dedicated to her craft and has extensive training, one who is trying to raise several kids as a single parent.
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      • Author by dazedandconfused26 (April 11, 2008 6:05 pm ET)
           

        If they enjoy it so much you could argue that there ought to be free strip clubs where they just go expose themselves for the pure joy of it. Maybe even for charity. This guy is such tool.

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      • Author by Col. Harlan Sanders (April 11, 2008 7:28 pm ET)
           

        Hmmm, Pit, interesting question, but I think that goes to the amateur/professional level distinction. Millions of boys love to play baseball, yet people pay good money to watch MLB games.

        I'm not saying I run across a large number of women eager to expose themselves to me, whether pro or amateur, just throwing another element into it.   ;0)

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    • Author by princeofwheels (April 11, 2008 7:21 pm ET)
         
      I finally figured out who Rudov is...wasn't he the one-armed guy in "the Fugitive Movie"?  He treated women well in that movie also. Am I calling Rudov a killer? No, just a jerk. Hope he runs into my ex-wife one day....
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      • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 10:58 am ET)
           

        Hope he runs into my ex-wife one day....

        I hope he rins into MY ex-wife very, very soon.  You see, my ex-wife is deceased.

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    • Author by oscar the grouch (April 11, 2008 8:03 pm ET)
         
      Is this "guy" searching for his inner identity or what?????
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    • Author by cpinva (April 11, 2008 9:28 pm ET)
         

      i think "he possesses a vast informal education in relationships with women." means he's been dumped a lot. i could be wrong, there may well be women lined up around the block trying to meet him. i just don't think so.

      you know, he does kind of resemble the actor who played "the one-armed man" in the fugitive. not that that means anything...............................

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      • Author by Lorelei (April 14, 2008 12:53 pm ET)
           

        i think "he possesses a vast informal education in relationships with women." means he's been dumped a lot. i could be wrong, there may well be women lined up around the block trying to meet him. i just don't think so.

        you know, he does kind of resemble the actor who played "the one-armed man" in the fugitive. not that that means anything...............................

        - cpinva

         

        Let me attempt to translate....."vast" means he could not hold on to an intelligent woman to save his life due to his inept attempts at proving himself the "smarter sex".   "Informal"  means he had no more relationship with a woman than effing her (should he have gotten the rare chance with one given his "vast" skills), and then telling his buddies the next day.  

        There probably was no dumping involved as no woman with an inkling of brain activity would have given the guy a second glance past his first pickup line! 

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        • Author by Easy to refute wingnuts (April 14, 2008 2:14 pm ET)
             
          I think he can best be described as "half-vast..."
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    • Author by August Heat (April 11, 2008 11:04 pm ET)
         
      This man is quickly becoming one of the most sexist men on television.  His anger towards women is understandable.  Do you see what he looks like?  And that's after Fox's makeup team gets done with him.  I could only imagine some of the insults he's heard trying to kick game.   
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      • Author by oscar the grouch (April 12, 2008 1:26 am ET)
           
        ?Rudov= Se----,  Oops, thought for a moment you had said "sexiest", not sexist.
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    • Author by AussieBob (April 12, 2008 12:42 am ET)
         

      I can't wait for the inevitable Coulter/Rudov media matchup.

      Quick FOX, Hillary's only going to be around for so much longer!

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      • Author by Science101 (April 12, 2008 10:04 am ET)
           

        Quick FOX, Hillary's only going to be around for so much longer!

        Can we just fast forward to day when she's not?  That would be nice.

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        • Author by solon (April 13, 2008 4:09 am ET)
             
          Sure you can. I mean I look forward to the day YOU arent around.
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          • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 12:06 pm ET)
               

            Sure you can. I mean I look forward to the day YOU arent around.

            We're all looking forward to THAT day...

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        • Author by Mclindar (April 14, 2008 12:29 am ET)
             

             You are dreaming, right along with all the Fox cartoon characters, if you think Hillary is not going to be around much longer. She has been in public life 35 years; and win or lose Hillary is in for the long haul.  GO HILLARY!

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    • Author by watadoo (April 12, 2008 9:20 am ET)
         

      Now you just click it up and there -- you can see whatever you want.<<<

       

      Do tell, Bill-0.  Been using the chat rooms much lately? 

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    • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 11:40 am ET)
         

      Has anyone else noticed the physical similarity between Marc Rudov and those cavemen in the GEICO commercials??

      And his beliefs are rather prehistoric as well.....

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    • Author by robrob (April 14, 2008 3:14 pm ET)
         

      "Girls just love to expose themselves."

      Man, I've gotta move to where he lives.

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      • Author by wzwriter (April 14, 2008 4:18 pm ET)
           

        Man, I've gotta move to where he lives.

        Marc Rudov lives in his own little pin-headed mind.....

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    • Author by interestingobserver (April 14, 2008 3:48 pm ET)
         
      Rudov is right.  Employees of the porn industry, strip clubs and beauty pageants are overwhelmingly overrepresented by women.  There must be something to it!   
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