The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors and it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move that they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following an indecent act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer is said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and failed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are.

The extent of Santos' 'greenwashing' is unknown, but they are currently being sued 'for allegedly making 'misleading and deceptive' claims about its carbon emissions reductions and its 'net zero' claims'. Of course, these are all allegations at the time of writing.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[PeakA]

The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - three ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors, and unfortunately, it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling in the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The three pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move which they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Three pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following a lewd act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer was said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as oil and gas companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are. Despite some improvements, their operations are still incredibly harmful to the environment and confusing for consumers who may want to make good decisions about their energy and transportation choices.

Santos' involvement with the Tour Down Under could be a massive PR move for the company. Despite presenting themselves as 'green and sustainable', their efforts to make their operations appear more eco-friendly than they are were nothing but lies. Recent protests have shown that the public are frustrated and angry at the manipulation across the industry.

The extent of their 'greenwashing' is unknown, but suffice it to say it appears to have been considerable - if fossil fuels were taken off the table, their economic model would quickly break down. This speaks to a wider truth in the fossil fuels industry; lip service to sustainability cannot make up for their immense adverse environmental impacts.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their lewd display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[PeakA]

Good on them! So little action is being taken to stand up to fossil fuel companies and their activities, which threaten our way of life, if not our very existence. Countries took drastic action and civilians accepted temporary hardships like rationing during wartime - we should be implementing wartime like measures now to combat climate change.

 

[MHM]

The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - three ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors, and unfortunately, it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling in the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The three pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move which they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Three pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following a lewd act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer was said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as oil and gas companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are. Despite some improvements, their operations are still incredibly harmful to the environment and confusing for consumers who may want to make good decisions about their energy and transportation choices.

Santos' involvement with the Tour Down Under could be a massive PR move for the company. Despite presenting themselves as 'green and sustainable', their efforts to make their operations appear more eco-friendly than they are were nothing but lies. Recent protests have shown that the public are frustrated and angry at the manipulation across the industry.

The extent of their 'greenwashing' is unknown, but suffice it to say it appears to have been considerable - if fossil fuels were taken off the table, their economic model would quickly break down. This speaks to a wider truth in the fossil fuels industry; lip service to sustainability cannot make up for their immense adverse environmental impacts.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their lewd display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[MHM]

This is a naughty little comment by Sean.

Accusing Santos of "lies" is at the very least defamatory and deserves appropriate remedy.

Sean appears to have written what he thinks is a social protest against the actions of a major Australian industrial organisation and employer, but, on the face of his comments, his perspective is extreme limited.

From my point of view, the three aged "ladies" should be sentenced to an appropriate "walk of shame". That might deter them from exposing their private parts to all and sundry in future.

I am disappointed that SDC allows its facility to be used as a political platform by the apparently disaffected.

 

[Shane/#]

The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - three ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors, and unfortunately, it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling in the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The three pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move which they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Three pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following a lewd act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer was said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as oil and gas companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are. Despite some improvements, their operations are still incredibly harmful to the environment and confusing for consumers who may want to make good decisions about their energy and transportation choices.

Santos' involvement with the Tour Down Under could be a massive PR move for the company. Despite presenting themselves as 'green and sustainable', their efforts to make their operations appear more eco-friendly than they are were nothing but lies. Recent protests have shown that the public are frustrated and angry at the manipulation across the industry.

The extent of their 'greenwashing' is unknown, but suffice it to say it appears to have been considerable - if fossil fuels were taken off the table, their economic model would quickly break down. This speaks to a wider truth in the fossil fuels industry; lip service to sustainability cannot make up for their immense adverse environmental impacts.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their lewd display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Well done ladies

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

"Because NOTHING says "How Dare You?!" like giving geriatric saggy tits and arse an airing, right, Greta?"
I'm amazed the silly old molls didn't trip over the bloody things.

 

[terri]

Good on them. They were less exposed than some at the beach. I don't find their attire disgusting at all. Just because they are 'old and saggy' (Staffordshire whippet) doesn't make the sentiment any less. They have something to say and like all of society today it had to be in a public place. Keyboard warriors should take note.

 

[NotNats]

I think these women are hero's for standing up for what they believe. But I bet if this was done by several young 20 or 30 yrs olds nothing would have been done other than them being asked to cover up and move along.

 

[MHM]

The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - three ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors, and unfortunately, it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling in the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The three pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move which they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Three pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following a lewd act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer was said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as oil and gas companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are. Despite some improvements, their operations are still incredibly harmful to the environment and confusing for consumers who may want to make good decisions about their energy and transportation choices.

Santos' involvement with the Tour Down Under could be a massive PR move for the company. Despite presenting themselves as 'green and sustainable', their efforts to make their operations appear more eco-friendly than they are were nothing but lies. Recent protests have shown that the public are frustrated and angry at the manipulation across the industry.

The extent of their 'greenwashing' is unknown, but suffice it to say it appears to have been considerable - if fossil fuels were taken off the table, their economic model would quickly break down. This speaks to a wider truth in the fossil fuels industry; lip service to sustainability cannot make up for their immense adverse environmental impacts.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their lewd display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Here at the consumer end of SDC I encourage SDC to keep its socio-political leanings to itself and SDC members to "switch off" SDC if it continues to make overt political comment such as this.
Yes, I do think that these batty old sheilaghs have gone overboard with their "lewd display". If no one responds to their legitimate verbal/written expression of free speech, it means that no one is interested in their political issue. Baring tits and bums (and aged ones at that) is an offence against the criminal codes and deserves to be sanctioned accordingly. I hope that the court does not give them any discount for their ages.

 

[ShannyN]

what a waste of time and energy. The cyclists that are being sponsored don't
give a rats about the reputation of Santos, for them its the money and event that matters nothing else

If you don't think this is true, SDC members go and ask all the participants if anyone withdrew and didn't compete due to Santos involvement

 

[SiouxheeQ]

I am disgusted to see this daily newsletter, meant to be focused on Seniors issues, using this as a platform for political and controversial issues. Typical of so many that it is expected for everyone to think the same way, act the same way, vote the same way. We are all individuals capable of our own thoughts and ideas and ideology and I am sick to death of being told how to live my life. Sean has no right to express his personal opinions in this way.

 

[JayKay]

Old fossils complaining about fossil fuel...well done!

 

[Ricci]

What is it about these ladies behaviour that could be called Lewd? I have just looked up the meaning to be sure and it states Lewd - crude and offensive in a sexual way. By using words such as this will only add fuel to the fire as it ensures a mental picture that is far from the actual happenings.
To my mind if you want to see lewd behaviour just go to almost any beach any weekend of the year but that's all ok as it's young, beautiful, pert people.

 

[Bizzybees]

I am all for protesting but not sure baring our breasts is the answer. I do think the older generation need to voice their concerns with a lot of things but perhaps make banners etc next time??

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

Good on them. They were less exposed than some at the beach. I don't find their attire disgusting at all. Just because they are 'old and saggy' (Staffordshire whippet) doesn't make the sentiment any less. They have something to say and like all of society today it had to be in a public place. Keyboard warriors should take note.

It had be in a public place and it had to be visual because the rest of us have stopped listening. I'd much rather the protest involve keyboards than present a trip-hazard.

 

[Doug one]

The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - three ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors, and unfortunately, it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling in the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The three pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move which they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Three pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following a lewd act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer was said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as oil and gas companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are. Despite some improvements, their operations are still incredibly harmful to the environment and confusing for consumers who may want to make good decisions about their energy and transportation choices.

Santos' involvement with the Tour Down Under could be a massive PR move for the company. Despite presenting themselves as 'green and sustainable', their efforts to make their operations appear more eco-friendly than they are were nothing but lies. Recent protests have shown that the public are frustrated and angry at the manipulation across the industry.

The extent of their 'greenwashing' is unknown, but suffice it to say it appears to have been considerable - if fossil fuels were taken off the table, their economic model would quickly break down. This speaks to a wider truth in the fossil fuels industry; lip service to sustainability cannot make up for their immense adverse environmental impacts.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their lewd display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[Doug one]

I thought as you grew older you grew wiser. Sad that most protest about the topic of their choice but are happy to use the technology that also creates carbon emissions in their manufacture.

 

[Stanier123]

The Tour Down Under kicked off recently, and you could feel the excitement around Adelaide’s streets as the cyclists began their thrilling race.

But the opening stages of the Tour Down Under weren’t all biking glory - instead, it was disrupted by a protest of partially nude pensioners!

Members, you read that right - three ladies in their late 60s and 70s bravely stood up to one of the race’s main sponsors, and unfortunately, it led to their arrests.

At around 12:30 pm local time, police were patrolling in the area and were alerted to the rather shocking protest.

The three pensioners were said to be wearing white clothes which had holes cut out to expose some areas of their bodies - a move which they hoped would be shocking enough to draw attention to their cause.

Three pensioners, who were protesting against one of the Tour Down Under sponsors, were arrested following a lewd act during the opening of the event in Adelaide. Credit: Twitter.

It was also reported that the protesters were all holding signs reading 'We tried polite' and were demonstrating against energy giant Santos' involvement with the race.

The gas and oil producer was said to be one of Australia’s worst greenhouse gas emitting companies.

Extinction Rebellion, a group of environmental activists, stated that the goal of the demonstration was to get Santos dropped as a sponsor of the Tour Down Under.

One protester said: 'We are baring our ageing breasts and our wobbly bums in the hope of shocking.'

'Polite pleas and submissions have not been enough.'

As a result of the protest, a 69-year-old woman from McLaren Vale, a 70-year-old woman from Port Willunga, and a 74-year-old woman from Aldinga were arrested and charged with indecent behaviour and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

It wasn’t the first time elderly protesters had turned up to the Tour – two women in their 60s were arrested earlier this week outside Santos’ headquarters after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes and obstructing the path of a driver and pedestrian for half an hour.

Santos has been a long-time partner of the Tour Down Under, sponsoring the sporting event since 2010.

​

Additionally, the organisation accused Santos of greenwashing the sporting event's activities in order for the company to appear as if it has eco-friendly activities despite their massive carbon footprint.

Greenwashing has become increasingly common in recent years, as oil and gas companies strive to make their practices appear more eco-friendly than they are. Despite some improvements, their operations are still incredibly harmful to the environment and confusing for consumers who may want to make good decisions about their energy and transportation choices.

Santos' involvement with the Tour Down Under could be a massive PR move for the company. Despite presenting themselves as 'green and sustainable', their efforts to make their operations appear more eco-friendly than they are were nothing but lies. Recent protests have shown that the public are frustrated and angry at the manipulation across the industry.

The extent of their 'greenwashing' is unknown, but suffice it to say it appears to have been considerable - if fossil fuels were taken off the table, their economic model would quickly break down. This speaks to a wider truth in the fossil fuels industry; lip service to sustainability cannot make up for their immense adverse environmental impacts.

Key Takeaways

• Three women in their 60s and 70s were arrested at the start of the women's Tour Down Under for indecent exposure during a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of the race.
• Extinction Rebellion, the climate activist group, was behind the protest as a way to highlight the apparent ‘greenwashing’ activities of Santos.
• Two other women were arrested earlier in the week after glueing themselves to a pile of bikes in an Adelaide street.
• Santos, who has sponsored the Tour Down Under since 2010, is one of Australia's worst greenhouse gas emitters and many protesters take issue with this association.

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we encourage our members to express their voice and take action, with civil, peacefully-meant and legal methods!

We hope that the protest serves as a stark warning for all corporations to think twice about their consumer perception and the ways in which they’re investing in environmentally damaging activities.

What do you think about this daring demonstration? Do you think the women have gone too far with their lewd display? Or do you think they did the right thing and attracted the attention of the corporation they're calling out? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Western society is overly concerned with body parts. Skin, flesh or body fluids are perfectly natural. Get over it, there are more important things in this life. You can into life wearing nothing and any clothes you wear when you depart will mean nothing.

 

[Da Freddo]

"Because NOTHING says "How Dare You?!" like giving geriatric saggy tits and arse an airing, right, Greta?"
I'm amazed the silly old molls didn't trip over the bloody things.

The Whippet, let's see, spindly legs, knock kneed, not much of a body.
This clown has the nerve to denigrate females of his own age.
Thinking you have the body of a superhero! look in the mirror idiot.
Calling them old molls "How dare you"!
Are you a silly old fart or just a plain Wanker that's what an Aussie would ask you.
If you take Umbridge over this reply, REMEMBER WHAT YOU WROTE.