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!
Whatever......
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'Goodness, I don't know what all the fuss is about, she looks just like most of the women on deck at a typical Masters meet'
Mr. Magoo
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'Goodness, I don't know what all the fuss is about, she looks just like most of the women on deck at a typical Masters meet'
Mr. Magoo
ROFLMAO :)
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I keep hearing of more and more models who have a huge influence in the business aspect of their careers. Look at Tyra Banks. She actually retired from modeling to focus on the business end of things. Now she has two hit TV shows and is involved hugely in the production and running of them. She went from being a successful model to taking her in-depth knowledge of the buisness and using it to her advantage.
Not all women want to be models or look like models or even acknowledge that models exist, but simply because they do I don't think has any effect on a woman trying to become CEO of a Fortune 500 company. And if it does have an effect, I would have to blame it on the Old Boys Club.....but that's a whole 'nother can of worms that hopefully I didn't open.
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Originally posted by dorothyrde
Just because she is an Olympian, it does not change that she has the right to model whatever she pleases.
Of course she does. I just fail to see how this furthers the cause of women in our society (not that she needs to concern herself with that). Anyway, if it doesn't bother you or Seagurl, I guess it shouldn't bother me. I just want my daughter to know that there are limitless opportunities in the world that have nothing to do with her appearance.
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Right, but as my dad once told me, as a parent you worry about everything.
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Originally posted by dorothyrde
Gull, I think our girls know this. I know the career counseling they have in our schools starts in junior high, and as far as I know, posing for Men's magazines is not one of the careers they talk about.
Don't come to California!!! I had a heated debate on a political forum about this subject last year. Some people just have no scruples.
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Originally posted by gull80
But does this constitute a "modeling career?"
People are paying to use her image in advertising. That's modeling in my book.
Originally posted by scyfreestyler
What is funny about it? If she plays her cards right she could stop "working" in a few years and live off of her past earnings quite comfortably I suspect.
I agree, but forget about a few years. I'm pretty confident Amanda has made more money already than most of us will make in our lifetimes.
I have found my teen daughter very much has her own mind, and honestly is not swayed by others opinions. I feel very fortunate that she has this mindset, because I do see many of the girls in her grade that look like they are trying to keep up with the Hollywood image.
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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.
