I was wondering what people thought about the pictures that Amanda Beard posed for in FHM. I was talking to a friend a couple of years ago and she was telling me that she thought that Amanda had "sold out". At that time I was only aware that she was modeling for speedo and other sports related products.
I went into 7-11 this week and there she was on the cover of FHM and in my mind that definatly crossed the "sold out" line. It doesn't change the fact that she's a great athlete but I don't think I take her seriously anymore. What would you think if Gary Hall Jr. posed in a magazine like that in those poses? Would you be able to take him seriously or look at him the same way?
"She has signed a $1 million contract to advertise Speedo’s Axcelerate line. Throw in endorsement deals with Oroweat Bread, Red Bull and Penta water, and a signature line of fragrance products, and Amanda can earn up to $100 million by 2010." - FHM
I just don't understand with all the money that she's raking in already, why there was a need to pose..... How about Vogue Amanda? That's sexy!
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Originally posted by gull80
She's cashing in on her fame and her good looks. I have no problem with that. But does this constitute a "modeling career?" Let's break it down. If you really believe this is modeling, then I guess you think exotic dancers really are dancers. As far as a career, that term could be applied more appropriately to, say, Jenny Thompson who is enrolled in medical school and plans to be an orthopedic surgeon.
My opinions have absolutely nothing to do with morality. Admittedly my perspective is very definitely influenced by the fact that I have a teenaged daughter. In today's society young women are bombarded with images like this, which seem to be telling them that their appearance is paramount. Of course they themselves can never really look like this, because it's all an illusion. I have tried to instill in my daughter the belief that she is capable of achieving great things, independent of her looks. It's a constant challenge. By the way, if you have a teenaged daughter, I recommend reading Reviving Ophelia.
I think this does constitute a modeling career. Why shouldn't it? She is indeed modeling. What makes a model who poses for Playboy any different than a model who poses for Vogue? Other than the nature of the photographs, absolutely nothing. They are both trying to pose themselves in the most attractive manner possible. Their career is to look good. Exotic dancers career is to dance. I do consider them careers. What you do to pay the bills is a career, whether it be a doctor, lawyer, striper, model, whatever.
As for society bombarding teenage girls, (being that I turned 20 only 2 months ago), I'd have to say that the vast majority of girls know that these pictures are fake. While some do strive to lose weight and look good, the majority of pictures that I've heard people say that about have been in fitness magazines where the women seem more healthy, than stickly thin. As someone going into the advertising field, I have to say that I think the trend of stick thin models is a dying fad. More and more campaigns are starting to use "real" women in their ads as opposed to size 2 models. The one that jumps to mind is the Dove ads. Their slogan is campaiging for real beauty. While this change will take time, I do think it's on it's way.
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Originally posted by gull80
She's cashing in on her fame and her good looks. I have no problem with that. But does this constitute a "modeling career?" Let's break it down. If you really believe this is modeling, then I guess you think exotic dancers really are dancers. As far as a career, that term could be applied more appropriately to, say, Jenny Thompson who is enrolled in medical school and plans to be an orthopedic surgeon.
My opinions have absolutely nothing to do with morality. Admittedly my perspective is very definitely influenced by the fact that I have a teenaged daughter. In today's society young women are bombarded with images like this, which seem to be telling them that their appearance is paramount. Of course they themselves can never really look like this, because it's all an illusion. I have tried to instill in my daughter the belief that she is capable of achieving great things, independent of her looks. It's a constant challenge. By the way, if you have a teenaged daughter, I recommend reading Reviving Ophelia.
I think this does constitute a modeling career. Why shouldn't it? She is indeed modeling. What makes a model who poses for Playboy any different than a model who poses for Vogue? Other than the nature of the photographs, absolutely nothing. They are both trying to pose themselves in the most attractive manner possible. Their career is to look good. Exotic dancers career is to dance. I do consider them careers. What you do to pay the bills is a career, whether it be a doctor, lawyer, striper, model, whatever.
As for society bombarding teenage girls, (being that I turned 20 only 2 months ago), I'd have to say that the vast majority of girls know that these pictures are fake. While some do strive to lose weight and look good, the majority of pictures that I've heard people say that about have been in fitness magazines where the women seem more healthy, than stickly thin. As someone going into the advertising field, I have to say that I think the trend of stick thin models is a dying fad. More and more campaigns are starting to use "real" women in their ads as opposed to size 2 models. The one that jumps to mind is the Dove ads. Their slogan is campaiging for real beauty. While this change will take time, I do think it's on it's way.
