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......
Amanda pics
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Peter--I, too, was surprised to see that the Geek has a lovely wife and two (?) adorable kids. Of course, he may just have rented them for the day.
Hey, what happened to the picture of Francesca?
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When Francesca popped out on my screen from the original posting to the forum, she elicited derisive comments from my female staff regarding my defensive "Hey, it's a swimming site!" and a near heart attack from me.
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Every so often your kids do something that makes you think you really are doing a good job as a parent. Case in point--my 15 year old daughter is off to camp today and burned a CD last night to take with her. She left me a copy, and I was surprised to find a few cuts from the Stones (Start Me Up, Shattered, Brown Sugar, She's So Cold) included in the mix. I must be doing something right.
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Originally posted by aquageek
I thought you were a cardiologist but apparently you are a geriatrician.
January is not that far off. I think your time would be better spent in the pool training for the 500. It will be very embarassing when you lose to a middle aged man.
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Is Francesca Piccinini, an Italian volleyball player, dubbed the "world's Sexiest Athlete" a sellout?
Probably, but I don't care.
There are many beautiful women athletes capitalizing on their looks now more than ever - combining their earnings from the results of endorsements and athletic prowess.
I applaud their efforts.
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My picture of Francesca was "last edited by matysekj on 7-18-2006 at 12:58 PM"
Probably a good move.
Sorry for pushing the envelope.
"No discussion forum for you! Come back, one year!"
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Good for her! I'm thrilled to see swimmers getting the same opportunities as other athletes. Maybe I still have a chance. . . ;)
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nevermind
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So, that's the story you told your wife to explain it, eh George?
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Thats exactly what I told Chuckie she said she was going to give herself an early birthday present and I said yes dear.
