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Catfight or bitchfight is a Slang term for an altercation, usually physical, between two women typically involving slapping, scratching, and hair-pulling as opposed to punching or kicking. It can also be used metaphorically to describe two human females insulting one another verbally or being otherwise unpleasant to one another. Catfighting (or 'bitchfighting') has recently been experiencing a boom in several fields of entertainment. Catfights have been featured in cartoons, movies, and beer commercials, frequently ending with the participants missing several articles of clothing. Catfighting is also the premise of some Pornographic Movie s. In the 1970s, interest in catfighting led to the popularity the Women In Prison Films . The current boom in WWE women's wrestling is an offshoot of the appeal of catfights combined with the drama of the rivalries. IN POPULAR CULTURE The appeal of a catfight to men was facetiously explained in an episode of '' Seinfeld '' as "Men think if women are grabbing and clawing at each other there's a chance they might somehow Kiss "''The Summer of George'' (script) Catfights, either real or staged, have become a hallmark of '' The Jerry Springer Show '', a daytime television talk show . One of the highest profile catfights on television has been Miller Lite 's racy ''Catfight'' Commercial s in 2002, which were derided by many as Sexist . The careers of both actresses in the commercial, Kitana Baker and Tanya Ballinger , took off as a result of their exposure. Soap Operas are known famously for their use of catfights. Usually, when discussing catfights on TV, the 1980s Primetime soap '' Dynasty '' is regarded as the ultimate. The various physical altercations, mainly between Krystle Carrington ( Linda Evans ) and Alexis Carrington Colby ( Joan Collins ), were always main events. The most popular encounter occurred in 1983 , when the two fought in a lily pond. Catfights have been commemorated in song by Brooke Valentine in the song ''Girlfight''. Catfights in entertainment news The top story for late night Talk Show s on November 6, 2005 was two Cheerleaders for the Carolina Panthers , Renee Thomas and Angela Keathley, charged with battery and disorderly conduct, respectively. Patrons in the bar's women's bathroom voiced their annoyance at how long the two were occupying a stall. A fracas ensued. The combination of catfighting, cheerleaders, and allegations of lesbian activity made for a Perfect Storm of titillating media. Another minor celebrity who achieved 15 Minutes Of Fame as a result of a catfights is Danielle House , a former Miss Canada International (1996) who was convicted for assaulting her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend in a bar-room. After serving her sentence, House was named '' Playboy '''s Playmate of the Month for December, 1997. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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