Why is Lois always half naked or naked on this series?

[Kreukie]

The title speaks for itself...

*waits for male slovenliest comments*

[shinedown]

she's hot and they want to get the ratings up, simple as that

[TrevorH]

nekkit attracts viewers

[MBCorp]

Why is Tom always half naked on this series?

[KEakaCK]

She's just hot as hot can be...No complaints from here. :D

[Aloof]

Because sex sells.

[amberdawn]

^^ Yep haha

[jimmyolsenblues]

I did not write the show.
I did not produce the show.
I did not sell the show.
I did not direct the show.

*But I did notice, Lois has a ripped body.

*Lord forgive me for that one.

[KEakaCK]

God, can you imagine being Graham and watching her taking that shower though? I mean, my god..... :D

[ssvd]

I love to see her half naked, she has the most stunning female body on the show.

[Kreukie]

Sad that this show has result to half naked/naked actors to sell the series, rather than actually writing good storylines.

[sstray72]

Originally posted by jimmyolsenblues


*Lord forgive me for that one.

I'm sure he will. :D

Lois : God-Made
Lois's Boobs : man-made
nekkid Lois and her boobs : priceless.

You know I'm the last person to hate on female nudity, but when are we going to see some progression from Lois?? I mean damn, this show probably has 1 season left, I'd like to at least see her becoming more Lois than Chloe is right now, STARTING NOW. If not, then just let there be Chlois already.

[Aloof]

:rotfl: Wow...

[shinedown]

Originally posted by sstray72



You know I'm the last person to hate on female nudity, but when are we going to see some progression from Lois?? I mean damn, this show probably has 1 season left, I'd like to at least see her becoming more Lois than Chloe is right now, STARTING NOW. If not, then just let there be Chlois already.

i agree. i love lois just as much as the next person but she really needs to start maturing into the women superman spends the rest of his life with!

[jimmyolsenblues]

i highly doubt we will ever see a hint of lois with clark on this show.
I would love to see it, but I don't think its going to happen.

[Smokethatkryptonite]

Okay Lana is the hottest with Chloe in a close second but Lois ha the best how do I put? Stipper body? She's the best one to see naked/half naked you know

[SnarkMasterJ]

Why is Lois always half naked or naked on this series?

Simple. She doesn't bring anything else meaningful to the plot, so they figure they might as well get some good ratings out of her ginormous silcone jugs.

[shinedown]

lois, the Ms. New Booty of Smallville. every towns got one...

[Thil_EL]

yeah as much as like to see lois half nakid
i just think smallville has sunk into a low level..
evers since they showed facade and the lesbo kiss its just gone over..
what happend the the old good famaily show? and good episodes and like memoria and shattered?
al miles you suck! come and write shoe damn episdoes you bastards!

[IVODARK]

Hey, what about Lana in Crusade? And in that other episode by the pool?

[RamonaE]

Originally posted by Kreukie
The title speaks for itself...

*waits for male slovenliest comments*

I couldn't agree more. I was saying the same exact thing on another thread.

Either she's in the shower, exercising, "accidentally" flashing Clark, stripping, swimming, posing for FHM, etc. Anything that entails her not wearing clothes.

Can you say overexposed?

[MuchaLana]

i got another reason. Becuase the show's target is the male viewers

[k18]

They've got my vote. Lois is ripped! Damn. She was totally hot doing that workout and... I need to take a cold shower right now.

[VisionGirl]

What's funny is that in season 4 she was ALWAYS covered up - like she would be underwater in wool coats...

[lookingformylois]

no complants from me

[RamonaE]

Originally posted by MuchaLana
i got another reason. Becuase the show's target is the male viewers

I don't think the show's primary target are male viewers. I think there are just as many female viewers, who watch the show for Clark, Lex, & the fabulous James Marsters.

[MBCorp]

Originally posted by RamonaE
I couldn't agree more. I was saying the same exact thing on another thread.

Either she's in the shower, exercising, "accidentally" flashing Clark, stripping, swimming, posing for FHM, etc. Anything that entails her not wearing clothes.

Can you say overexposed?

When did Lois pose for FHM? I must have missed that episode.:\

[liana]

Originally posted by MBCorp
When did Lois pose for FHM? I must have missed that episode.:\

She meant Erica Durrance, not Lois.

[MBCorp]

Originally posted by liana
She meant Erica Durrance, not Lois.

I know, I was being sarcastic.:p

[k18]

I don't see any problems with that. Clark is constantly half naked and all the guys have to put up with that. Why can't we get our eye candy too?

[RamonaE]

Is that really what Lois Lane is supposed to be, eye candy? I'm still waiting for her to get an interest in becoming a reporter, something, anything other than taking off her clothes.

[afro_maestro]

Originally posted by k18
I don't see any problems with that. Clark is constantly half naked and all the guys have to put up with that. Why can't we get our eye candy too?

Damn straight! DAMN STRAIGHT!

i was JUST about to type that in. I personally got tired of watching Smallville last season and my girlfriend always cooing about how "gorgeous" Tom Welling is. This is how i get my turn, even tho we broke up - i can still watch Erica Durance. And i taped it too, lol. It's half and half, Clark took his clothes off last season (which was just queer to me cuz that was when i started watching the show) and now Lois is following suit. Can u say "even":)

[k18]

Originally posted by afro_maestro
Can u say "even":)

That's exactly what I said in another thread! They're even now. lol

[mallory]

Originally posted by Kreukie
Sad that this show has result to half naked/naked actors to sell the series, rather than actually writing good storylines.

It doesn't. Smallville is a hit because of the good storylines and characters.

The beautiful bodies are just a nice cherry on top of the whipped cream on top of the icing on the cake.

[IVODARK]

Originally posted by mallory
It doesn't. Smallville is a hit because of the good storylines and characters.

The beautiful bodies are just a nice cherry on top of the whipped cream on top of the icing on the cake.

:confused: :\

[RedPhoenix23]

Originally posted by Kreukie
The title speaks for itself...

*waits for male slovenliest comments*

Because that's what she's here for. Chloe is the smart one, Lana is a serial monogamist, and Lois is half naked.

[IVODARK]

Originally posted by RedPhoenix23
Because that's what she's here for. Chloe is the smart one, Lana is a serial monogamist, and Lois is half naked.

Hey, I'm still mad at you for all the smacking :mad:

But, you're right :D

[CloisFan]

Funny. They both have seen each other naked before they even started dating. Ha!

[Martin le Magicien]

Lois has big boobs. I'm a man. Then, by a simple equation, TPTB sent an half-naked Lois in the crowd.

I will of course not want to discover why Clark has pick up journalism as a futur career, nor will I want to see him realize he needs a disguise to fight crime and that maybe wearing glasses could throw people off when they start to think he is kind of special, I will not want him either to train his flying power, or to master any of his other leftover powers like microscopic vision, telescoping vision or super-breath, I would not like to learn more about Krypton or his alien heritage, I don't want him to outsmart Lex in some kind of way to put a stop to his suspicions once and for all and WITHOUT a memory wipe, I surely don't want to see him in a steady relationship with more love than angst, and I really really don't want to see him FINALLY accept his difference and who he is, thus helping people in more ways than just running around saving their lives, but also by being a symbol of morality, decency, truth and peace.

Lois have boobs. I'm a man. Then, I must want to touch, lick, feel and rub those Durance Trademark Boobs (or DTB, available in any store). I want an half-naked Lois and no storyline.

I'm a walking cliché.

[smallsville]

the same reason she is on the cover of fhm this month...

[The Great Ymmij]

I don't mind seeing her half-naked or fully naked for that matter. She has a great body, and she's comfortable showing it. Also, that scene was amazing.

[IVODARK]

And if you want to see more af Erica, you can always rent House of the Dead.

[The Great Ymmij]

Hehe buddy, I've already seen her treasure, but thanks anyways.

[Martin le Magicien]

Originally posted by The Great Ymmij
Hehe buddy, I've already seen her treasure, but thanks anyways.

What would be Smallville without showers ?

A good show, maybe ?

[smallsville]

saw that movie a long time ago...she naked in that? will have to rent that again...

i agree with the comment about clark always being shirtless or whatever...bout time the guys get some eye candy...only fair

lana takes a lot of showers too if you think about it

[Zungas]

If you got it....

[Martin le Magicien]

Originally posted by smallsville
saw that movie a long time ago...she naked in that? will have to rent that again...

i agree with the comment about clark always being shirtless or whatever...bout time the guys get some eye candy...only fair

lana takes a lot of showers too if you think about it

SOMEBODY SHOOOWERRRRR MEEEEEE !!!

[Superchica]

no joke. geez, i'm a totally straight girl, and even i though she looked good. hmmm......perhaps i should tone my body up like that.................

[zanos]

Speaking from the male "slovenliest" view sex sells especially on a show which is completely sexless in story and in it's characters.

[IVODARK]

Originally posted by smallsville
saw that movie a long time ago...she naked in that? will have to rent that again...

i agree with the comment about clark always being shirtless or whatever...bout time the guys get some eye candy...only fair

lana takes a lot of showers too if you think about it

Never wachted it myself. She said she was topless on that one.

And about Lana, did you guys forget about that shower scene in Crusade. Come on, I know I didin't (even if it was a body double)

[Kreukie]

Originally posted by k18
I don't see any problems with that. Clark is constantly half naked and all the guys have to put up with that. Why can't we get our eye candy too?

Clark actually has a storyline though.:p

[NotTodayPete]

it's chauvinist, btw, lol.

[Fly by guy]

It was Lois's turn for a bath. We've had Clark, Chloe, Lana, Lionel, and even Lois giving Sheby a bath, so now I guess it will be Martha or Lex(?).
I think it is a useless scene no matter who the character.

[Chiriru]

My guess?

(1) The shower scenes are filler for time.
(2) Erica Durance has gone on record that she'd rather be naked than have to convey an emotion. (Femme Fatals.)
(3) Frankly, because she showed that she's not as versitile an actress as AM, AoT, or KK. That's why all the time they have to resort to stripping her down.

[Baron Karza]

Okay, without having read any of the other replies to this thread I'll say this: She's not naked enough nearly often enough for my tastes.

Sorry to say it, tho, but I would think that the future Superman would deserve a woman who hasn't been around the block so many times.

[Ephrils]

I liked the shower scene :) And I'm a guy of course :p Erica's got a gorgeous body.

Hold on... that's knocking off a lot of cast members with shower scenes... So... Martha's next?

[RedKalEL]

Originally posted by KEakaCK
God, can you imagine being Graham and watching her taking that shower though? I mean, my god..... :D

SAME HERE MAN

[Baron Karza]

Yeah, well... it's pretty obvious that that's the FIRST thing he did with his new powers.

[ms.c.]

The reason EDLois is always naked or half naked is because the actress will do nude scenes and the writers take advantage of it. She's a stripper, she goes to open the door on an intruder naked are all examples of gratuitous nudity. If Kristin Kreuk and Allison Mack were cool with it, they'd show more skin, too, but they're not so their characters are more modest.

[demongene]

Originally posted by shinedown
she's hot and they want to get the ratings up, simple as that

I second that motion!

[myankskent]

Originally posted by ms.c.
The reason EDLois is always naked or half naked is because the actress will do nude scenes and the writers take advantage of it. She's a stripper, she goes to open the door on an intruder naked are all examples of gratuitous nudity. If Kristin Kreuk and Allison Mack were cool with it, they'd show more skin, too, but they're not so their characters are more modest.

Well Lois also has the body for it. So does kristin, but I don't think Allison does, JMO

[ms.c.]

I'm sure plenty would disagree with you, and that's why they had a Chloe shower scene. But, again, KK and AM are more modest than ED so neither of them show as much skin.

[Baron Karza]

Originally posted by shinedown
she's hot and they want to get the ratings up, simple as that

Well, they're getting something up, I can tell you that. :rotfl:

[myankskent]

Originally posted by ms.c.
I'm sure plenty would disagree with you, and that's why they had a Chloe shower scene. But, again, KK and AM are more modest than ED so neither of them show as much skin.

You're right. I personally don't find Allison Mack that attractive. She's cute, but I don't find her hot, if you know what I mean. I find Kristin Kreuk to be cute and hot. And Erica Durance is hot. But you're right, Kristin Kreuk and Allison Mack are more modest, and although most guys may disagree with me, I do like that.

[ms.c.]

But, what is surprising about Smallville is that nudity doesn't really help the ratings. On different boards, people will complain that they can't comfortably watch those episodes with younger siblings or older relatives. People would rather see more mythology content and PG stuff.


But you're right, Kristin Kreuk and Allison Mack are more modest, and although most guys may disagree with me, I do like that.

I don't think that's uncommon.

[myankskent]

Originally posted by ms.c.
But, what is surprising about Smallville is that nudity doesn't really help the ratings. On different boards, people will complain that they can't comfortably watch those episodes with younger siblings or older relatives. People would rather see more mythology content and PG stuff.

I agree with you 100 percent on that. The only thing that I can say is that it's because Smallville gets most of it's ratings within males 18-34, so that's probably why you see those shower scenes and the simone and alicia scenes. For the women who watch the show, they basically only get Tom Welling. They don't bring in the guys and exploit them like they do the girls.

[ms.c.]

Yeah, but even within the young male demos, the gratuitous nudity isn't a ratings boon. The mythology eps are the ones that bring in big numbers in that demo, but they still only do those sparingly which I don't understand.

[myankskent]

It makes no sense to me either. I guess Al/Miles get pleasure out of it because they are guys, I don't know. Smallville is like Lost, the mythology makes the show. If they get caught up in relationships and sex, it just makes the show go down, IMO. If you want relationships and sex, watch soap operas.

[MissLane]

because she is a goddesss and she is not as puritan as kristin kreuk!!

ERICA ROCKS hehehe

[monpoirier]

I think it's too much. That's what I said to the TV anyway. They overdone it.

[myankskent]

Originally posted by monpoirier
I think it's too much. That's what I said to the TV anyway. They overdone it.

It's like in Relic, was it really worth it to see Welling and Kreuk make out for over a minute as JorEl and Louise? It's like they have to make every scene hotter than the next, even with the Lexana scene where Clark walked in.

[Baron Karza]

*sigh* I must be getting old, but yeah I think I'd rather see more heat vision beams that this girls nude silhouette.

Full nudity? THAT'S a different story.

[Chiriru]

I'm with ms.c and I know I've seen it on every board - if instead for a 5 minute shower, if we had say 5 minute sof Fine and Lex circling each other? This forum wouldn't of loaded at all last night.

I think the showers in this case (and with KK last year) are simply a way to fill time. A boring, boring, wasteful way to fill dead air.

[MetroGirl06]

So Lois took a shower, is that not common among you ladies, LOL. Seriously people, ITS THE WB! Every show on that network has to have some kind of nudity! One Tree Hill, Charmed, you name it, it will have nudity! It was Lois's turn anyway....

[Keyser Soze]

Waste? Hell no it was the best use of water since the parting of the Red Sea. Hell Lana had one in Paris.

If this helps Smallville get greater ratings and get renued for next season then so be it. After all we didn't actually see anything just Erica's silhouette and head shot, You get that in an advert for shampoo.

It lead to a scene which could be the start of Clark's feelings towards Lois. Certainly no longer "big sister" phase.

[Chiriru]

Certainly no longer "big sister" phase.

That wasn't the look of spontanious combustion on his face at all. I think they are keeping them in sibling territory - and thank god.


Waste?

Yes, pointless filler - AM's shower scene was quick. Long enough to get a peak but there for a reason - to set up the posession. A five minute glare at Erica durance as she shows off her stripper strut? It was as badly gratiuouts as Lana's shower in Crusade - which again pointlessly took up time in an epsidoe that had other better things to do and show people.

It's not what I watch SV for at all - that's to see Clark be a hero, and see Lex do evil bad things. It's a waste.


it will have nudity!

And that doesn't make it a good story or helpful to the over all plot in the least.

Apparently some people don't think Erica looks like a girl who ruined herself with plastic surgery - I get it, some people don't agree with that. I personally think the shower only accentuated her age over Allison and Kristin.

But claiming that it wasn't to fill time in the story? And to claim that it "helps" ratings when the biggest ones of the season have been those that feature other DC mythosy characters? That's just not true.

[amberdawn]

Originally posted by Keyser Soze
It lead to a scene which could be the start of Clark's feelings towards Lois. Certainly no longer "big sister" phase.
Thats what I think. He did not look at her like she was his sister. No way.

[Chiriru]

He didn't look at her like he was attracted to her either.

[amberdawn]

I think if he honestly thought it was disgusting, he wouldve looked away quickly, not look DOWN! lol

[Chiriru]

I think if he honestly thought it was disgusting, he wouldve looked away quickly, not look DOWN! lol

Actually it's psychological. He didn't look down and linger, he looked down and snapped his head back up -- he glanced at her which is our natural reaction; EDLois even quipped about it in her first episode on the show and berated herself -- and it's funny because *it's engrained* in our thinking patterns. And for all Clark is an alien, his emotions and logic are human based.

He didn't rub his eyes. The door didn't catch on fire. He gave her a look like "WHY did you open the door naked, weirdo?" Which is what made it funny; had he gone into obvious lust about it it wouldn't of been funny it would of been titilating.

[amberdawn]

Okay, Chiri. We will just have to agree to disagree. But you cant say for sure he didnt find her attractive, no one can.

[ma200]

Originally posted by Chiriru
Actually it's psychological. He didn't look down and linger, he looked down and snapped his head back up -- he glanced at her which is our natural reaction; EDLois even quipped about it in her first episode on the show and berated herself -- and it's funny because *it's engrained* in our thinking patterns. And for all Clark is an alien, his emotions and logic are human based.

He didn't rub his eyes. The door didn't catch on fire. He gave her a look like "WHY did you open the door naked, weirdo?" Which is what made it funny; had he gone into obvious lust about it it wouldn't of been funny it would of been titilating.

That reminds me of Something's Gotta Give by Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Diane was walking around her room naked, and Jack just happened to stumble upon her being naked and all. And yeah, he did looked at her down and up...until Diane freaked him out with all her screaming.

I think Clark was surprised/shocked. But Jack Nicholson was shocked too...and HE ALSO found Diane attractive too.

So Chriru, I'm saying you are right. But that doesn't really prove that Clark is not attracted to her. It could be a mixture of shock and attraction, and WTF didn't you close the door, you weirdo kinda thing.

[Chiriru]

But you cant say for sure he didnt find her attractive, no one can.

And you can't say for sure that he did, no one can.


and WTF didn't you close the door, you weirdo kinda thing.

That? Is exactly his facial expression, IMO. Which was what was suppoed to make it funny.

Still doesn't make a shower scene make up for plot or acting skills though. Still would of rather seen Brainiac again before the finale.

[PKII]

Originally posted by Kreukie
The title speaks for itself...

*waits for male slovenliest comments* Ratings. Same reason Chloe has low cut tops on. :\

[Chiriru]

You know I could believe the raitings if the best ratings didn't always co-inside with DC characters coming to the show or mythos.

I think they use it to fill up a short plot and because it's expected at this point.

[Watching Smallville]

On one of the commentaries, I think it was Tom who said when Smallville characters are in danger, they always lose their clothes.:lol:

[nomad]

Fortunately she has something to show, so it's ok.

[heromyth]

On the subject of Smallville's obligatory ratcheting up of the per episode skin quotient with each passing season, I'll offer one of my favorite quotes explicating entertainment industry logic: "In lieu of creativity there is an emphasis on sexuality." (Janeane Garofalo)

[Chiriru]

"In lieu of creativity there is an emphasis on sexuality." (Janeane Garofalo)

You know, that makes a lot of sense. Sadly, ever time we have a "Lois" episode, Erica strips off her clothes in one way or another - apparently she doesn't inspire creativity at all.

[RamonaE]

Originally posted by Chiriru
My guess?

(1) The shower scenes are filler for time.
(2) Erica Durance has gone on record that she'd rather be naked than have to convey an emotion. (Femme Fatals.)
(3) Frankly, because she showed that she's not as versitile an actress as AM, AoT, or KK. That's why all the time they have to resort to stripping her down.

I agree with that.

[nomad]

She did say in that FHM article that she likes to be naked...

[KryptonChick]

Cause that's the only thing she's capable of bringing to this series :lol:

[Tomsgurl88]

Well now it's official, Clark and Lois have BOTH seen each other's goodies!!

[RamonaE]

Originally posted by Chiriru
You know, that makes a lot of sense. Sadly, ever time we have a "Lois" episode, Erica strips off her clothes in one way or another - apparently she doesn't inspire creativity at all.

I think you've said it best. I have the same concerns you do. I agree with Chiriru 100%.

[cotton candy girl]

Originally posted by Chiriru
Sadly, ever time we have a "Lois" episode, Erica strips off her clothes in one way or another - apparently she doesn't inspire creativity at all.


I agree. But please answer me this as well: Why does Chloe show so much cleavage? It's offensive to me. And I'm not saying this just because she's not my favorite character. I really mean it. If it was one of my favorite characters, I would think the same way. How is what Chloe does too much better than what Lois does? It's unnecessary, imo.

[RamonaE]

Originally posted by cotton candy girl
I agree. But please answer me this as well: Why does Chloe show off so much cleavage? It's offensive to me. And I'm not saying this just because she's not my favorite character. I really mean it. If it was one of my favorite characters, I would think the same way. How is what Chloe does too much better than what Lois does? It's unnecessary, imo.

I remember on another thread, you had the same concerns about Lois that Chiriru does.

I agree that Chloe's blouse's could be a little less revealing but I think Lois takes it to a new level.

[Watching Smallville]

I'm sure you realize this isn't the choice of the actors -- it's the producers and the wardrobe department. Same reason they keep taking Tom's shirt off.

[cotton candy girl]

Originally posted by Watching Smallville
I'm sure you realize this isn't the choice of the actors -- it's the producers and the wardrobe department. Same reason they keep taking Tom's shirt off.

Well actually, Kristin has refused to wear some of the things they have told her to, so I think the actors do have a say.

[RamonaE]

I think there's some choice in there somewhere. Kristin used a body double for one of her more revealing scenes and Kristin and Allison have not nearly had as many "revealing" scenes v's Lois.

i.e. Lois exercising, showering, answering the door nude, stripping, swimming in a itty bitty bikini, etc (all in 1 season).

[Watching Smallville]

I've read that Allison says she doesn't dress like Chloe, because she thinks women should dress in a "classy" way. KK may have more latitude to refuse because of her status on the show. Tom complains, too. But they keep taking his clothes off.

[RamonaE]

I understand what you're saying but I bet they have some latitude. Like Nomad said Erica likes to be naked (according to the FHM article).

[MBCorp]

Originally posted by cotton candy girl
I agree. But please answer me this as well: Why does Chloe show so much cleavage? It's offensive to me. And I'm not saying this just because she's not my favorite character. I really mean it. If it was one of my favorite characters, I would think the same way. How is what Chloe does too much better than what Lois does? It's unnecessary, imo.

When Chloe dresses in low cut, revealing blouses it's sexy and empowering. When Lois dresses in low cut, revealing blouses it's trashy and exploitative. ;) :p At least, that's what it seems like alot of people think.:p

[myankskent]

Originally posted by MBCorp
When Chloe dresses in low cut, revealing blouses it's sexy and empowering. When Lois dresses in low cut, revealing blouses it's trashy and exploitative. ;) :p At least, that's what it seems like alot of people think.:p

Well, I think a lot of it has to do with exposed, where she did a whole scene as a stripper. That was over the top, but then again, it's all about that male 18-34 demographic.

[chlarklove]

Originally posted by MBCorp
When Chloe dresses in low cut, revealing blouses it's sexy and empowering. When Lois dresses in low cut, revealing blouses it's trashy and exploitative. ;) :p At least, that's what it seems like alot of people think.:p

Okay, I'm delurking for a bit to reply to this.

First of all, it's not about Chloe and "Lois" wearing lowcut tops. It's HOW they portray it. It's how they portray the scenes in general.

Chloe is typically in business suits with shirts under them that show cleavage. Yet, the camera doesn't SHOWCASE them or have the character focus in on them for the audience to pay attention specifically to them.

Take Spell for instance. Once "Lois" is possessed, the first thing she says is "Look at me! I'm gorgeous!" While feeling up her boobs and pushing them up.

In either Krypto or Lucy (I can't remember which), "Lois" comes down the stairs in a tight tank top and the camera zooms in on her boobs (and she's clearly nipping), while she's walking down.

Then in Aqua, we have her in an itty bitty bikini and the camera pans up her body making sure to linger in certain areas.

Of course we can't forget Exposed. I think that one speaks for itself.

And now we have Fade where she's doing crunches and her skin is glistening with sweat and the camera focuses on her boobs and abs. And then there's the shower scene.

Oh! And let us not forget the very first image campaign that they released for season 5 (that they immediately pulled apparently) where it featured ED longer than anyone else and the camera panned up her body for about 20 seconds or so while she felt herself up.

So yeah, you're right. But it's not in the way *WE* think. It's in the way TPTB are SHOWING US.

Chloe is classy. "Lois" is gratuitous and trashy.

[Alicia Baker]

because SHE'S HOT. As simple as that.

[nomad]

Originally posted by Alicia Baker
because SHE'S HOT. As simple as that.
Amen.

[MamaK]

I was going to say something like this^^^^, but ya' beat me too it!:lol::lol::lol: But may I also add: Because SEX sells!

[umm]

I can´t believe the doublestandard that's been going on on this thread! As much as I like the character of Chloe, she shows as much of her ' front side' as Lois does, if not more so! And yet no one is criticising Chloe, but they are all over Lois!
Get real people, the fact is that they are both equally revealing of their attributes, and should thus be treated equally as well! So if you are going to gang up on one of them, do it to the other as well, cos that's the only fair thing to do! Although to be perfectly honest I don't get why this topic was even brought up in the first place, it's irelevant! I mean, it's not like Lois is naked, or Chloe for that matter, so what if they showing somewhat more of their 'front side' , we all know that tv-shows have show people who had even less clothes on than that, in the past! And besides, as that old saying goes: 'you got it, you flaunt it!'

[biggkoz]

Just look at her.

[myankskent]

Originally posted by umm
I can´t believe the doublestandard that's been going on on this thread! As much as I like the character of Chloe, she shows as much of her ' front side' as Lois does, if not more so! And yet no one is criticising Chloe, but they are all over Lois!
Get real people, the fact is that they are both equally revealing of their attributes, and should thus be treated equally as well! So if you are going to gang up on one of them, do it to the other as well, cos that's the only fair thing to do! Although to be perfectly honest I don't get why this topic was even brought up in the first place, it's irelevant! I mean, it's not like Lois is naked, or Chloe for that matter, so what if they showing somewhat more of their 'front side' , we all know that tv-shows have show people who had even less clothes on than that, in the past! And besides, as that old saying goes: 'you got it, you flaunt it!'

Well Chloe only shows cleavage, she's not exposing her stomach and legs like Durance is. Part of that is because Durance is in much better shape than Mack, but Durance doesn't seem to care about taking her clothes off. I, for one, hate Lois. I don't need to see her in a bra to decide that she should be on this show. She can go do her thing in a horror movie and show her body there.

[cotton candy girl]

Originally posted by umm
I can´t believe the doublestandard that's been going on on this thread! As much as I like the character of Chloe, she shows as much of her ' front side' as Lois does, if not more so! And yet no one is criticising Chloe, but they are all over Lois!
Get real people, the fact is that they are both equally revealing of their attributes, and should thus be treated equally as well! So if you are going to gang up on one of them, do it to the other as well, cos that's the only fair thing to do!


I agree. There shouldn't be a double standard.

[GottaLoveHotSuperHeros]

because Erika Durance is attractive to men and they want to exploit her... punks

[captaincharisma]

This debate is so silly. Why can't Erica show off her body? She has an awesome figure so it stands to reason that she would like it to be shown for all to see, more power to her I say.

[Watching Smallville]

I don't think we can assume that wardrobe is Erica's choice, any more than it's Tom's choice to wear that red jacket.

[IVODARK]

Yeah, he probably has nightmares about that jacket.

[neon ballroom]

I think people overlook Chloe and her somewhat revealing wardrobe because the character is also highly developed and has more depth than EDLois. Not trying to sound mean, but Chloe is an interesting character regardless of what she is wearing. It seems as though EDLois' plot is often about what she is wearing... or not wearing. Does that make sense?

[umm]

Originally posted by neon ballroom
I think people overlook Chloe and her somewhat revealing wardrobe because the character is also highly developed and has more depth than EDLois. Not trying to sound mean, but Chloe is an interesting character regardless of what she is wearing. It seems as though EDLois' plot is often about what she is wearing... or not wearing. Does that make sense?

It does actually! I think because Chloe has so many levels to her character, people overlook the fact that she does dress revealing at times, even more so than Lois, and because Lois isn´t at the same level of character development as Chloe is, she is judged a lot harsher for the same crime, which isn´t fair!

[myankskent]

Originally posted by neon ballroom
I think people overlook Chloe and her somewhat revealing wardrobe because the character is also highly developed and has more depth than EDLois. Not trying to sound mean, but Chloe is an interesting character regardless of what she is wearing. It seems as though EDLois' plot is often about what she is wearing... or not wearing. Does that make sense?

I have my problems with Chloe's character this year, but I will say this, Allison Mack is a much better actress than Durance. I think Durance is the weakest actor on the show, and I say "actor" because "actress" would mean that she is the weakest of the girls but stronger than one of the guys. I don't see that to be the case, but that is my opinion.

[amberdawn]

Originally posted by Watching Smallville
I don't think we can assume that wardrobe is Erica's choice, any more than it's Tom's choice to wear that red jacket.
I agree. We dont know anything for sure and its like everybody is blaming Erica for it. Hello?! Do you guys hate Erica that much? I doubtful that she has the the final desicion on what to wear.

[Alicia's Sweetie]

What I don't understand is iif you are all against sex in TV, Why is there no outcry for half nude Clark? I swear if he doesn't have his shirt off at least in one scene every other episode, I must not be watching the same show you are. And to all you that said Smallville is aimed at a male audience, there is much more male skin than female skin.