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The verb (to) pander means to cater to, or to exploit, the shameful desires, weaknesses, or simply what might be considered the bad tastes, of others, usually for some kind of gain.
Pandering can be used to refer specifically to the provision of sexual services; to act a pimp or go-between in setting up sexual arrangements, again usually for some kind of gain.
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Paparazzi will do nearly anything to get intimate, invasive photos of celebrities; the media pays highly to publish these shots, pandering to the public's need to pry into the lives of famous people.
We know of two personal assistants who're well paid for pandering to their boss's sexual wants, arranging liaisons with young people who sell their bodies.
The city council has too often been caught out panderingto wealthy corporations; it must be forced to become more transparent.
One of my friends refuses to see this actor's movies, saying they're mostly just pandering to viewers seeking cheap escapism.
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∙ 7y agoPanderism is the employment, arts and practices of a pander.
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What rhymes with meander?
propagander
What is importuning?
Importunity means persistent salesmanship.
How much time can yo get for pimping and pandering?
30 to life or sometimes life. it also depends on the charges that's pending or put against the individual. Pimping and Pandering is a FEDERAL OFFENSE! Its a felony plus the police packs on the prostitution charges for every girl.
Is it illegal in los angeles to go around without cash.?
No. There are no laws for being broke, but there are laws for pandering and begging.
How do you teach your riolu oris sphere?
Raise its happiness, Level it up during the day where it will evolve it into a Lucario, train it to level 37, then you will get your ORIS Sphere you pandering idiotic munchkin.
What is something in our culture today that is similar to the Circus Maximus in Roman times?
Football matches, Bullfighting, Cockfighting, Motor racing, Public demonstrations, all pandering to humanity's addiction to and enjoyment of seeing violence.
What is a person who tries to influence legislators or other public officials in favor specific causes?
A lobbyist. There is a growing school of thought that these not ought to be allowed to function as they do now, since it constitutes the pandering of unfair influence.
What is media trend?
The methodology of the media at the moment, which can change at a whim. The media is in business like everyone else, to make money. One of their money making methods is to garner popularity. Popularity is garnered by pandering to the public that makes them money. So the question of the media is, what does the public want, what will perk their interest, what will they buy.
Does Rick Perry support same-sex marriage?
Mr. Perry has told the press on different occasions that he:Supports the right of individual states to enact legislation permitting same-sex marriage; and,Supports amending the United State Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.The press has accused Perry of flip-flopping on the issue and of pandering to both sides of the issue.
Where are the best massage parlours in Bangalore?
There is no massage establishment anywhere that offer sexual massage. And, in addition, if there was a parlor that had sexual massage and I recommended it, it would be pandering. That is against the law and I could be Is_there_a_massage_parlor_in_myrtle_beach_for_a_sexual_massageand charged with a crime. So, the answer is NO!To make the point quite clear: When pimps get arrested they get charged with pandering.I hope that settles the question.
Should federal judges be appointed?
A contentious issue. It comes down to two conflicting opinions: 1. No. They must have a lifetime appointment so they'll be unbiased. Running for re-election, or even re-appointment, would have them pandering for votes or appointments. 2. Yes. There must be accountability. Otherwise, they accept bribes in various legal ways, give out decisions that look suspiciously like they were politically influenced, and then they aren't accountable to either voters or elected officials.
What can be used to gain temporary emergency custody in SC?
This is a highly interpretive area. Naturally, it would involve of immediate harm to the children, but some parents may interpret this to include differences in parenting styles. Unless there is a specific concern of immediate harm to the child, such as criminal activity in the home, or clear evidence of physical/sexual abuse of the children, evidence needs to be collected before taking this step so as not to appear to the court that this merely pandering on the part of the filing parent.
