Thumb-Hook Thursday: Genevieve Morton, 2014

Genevieve takes her thumbs to the top deck.

Jojo Nabbed It

Josephine Skriver is 2020’s Rookie of the Year.

I don’t think it’s a surprise, as she came in with a pretty solid built-in fan base.

I do wish they’d selected someone a bit more dynamic. The models who grabbed me were Hyunjoo Hwang …

… and Lorena Duran.

Valentina Sampaio looks gorgeous. SI would have gotten a tidal wave of internet backlash from idiots, but it would have been a brave and strong stance.

Josephine is beautiful, but I find her to be a bit of a straightforward, thin, white model who — once again — is captured better by our friends at Victoria’s Secret.

But here’s a nice thumb-hook from her, in honor of the day.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Carol Alt, 1989

Not just a thumb-hook, but a whole-hand-hook.

Carol looks stunning here.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Olivia Brower, 2020

Olivia is as luscious and soft and voluptuous as last year...

But she's lost some of the cuteness. These photos from last year show an inviting adorableness that I miss.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Kelsey Merritt, 2020

I'm glad Kelsey's back.

Speaking of "Kelsey's back," this is a lovely bikini.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Danielle Herrington, 2020

The 2020 models keep rolling out. Here's Danielle in Wyoming.

No one ever said the thumb had to hook onto the suit!

Thumb-Hook Thurfboard Thursday: Michelle Behennah, 2000

The more beaches you shoot on, the greater the chance of your model interacting with a surfboard.

It’s an outdoor summer activity you can do while social distancing, so let’s celebrate it.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Alyssa Miller, 2011

That's such a pretty suit, and Alyssa looks so lovely in it, I think we should gaze at another couple shots, regardless of thumb-placement.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Kelly Rohrbach, 2016

Rohrbach:

...and Rohrfront:

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Veronica Varekova, 2004

Bonus Thumb-Hook Thursday: Gigi Hadid, 2014

I guess I might as well commemorate this. Gigi Hadid is preggers.

I know you come here mainly for hot celeb goss, so here you are! Congrats, Gigi.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Valerie van der Graaf, 2014

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Hannah Ferguson, 2015

Summer Week continues at Swimsuitologist.

Love and miss ya, Hannah F.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Jessica Gomes, 2015

There's something soothing about the sight of Jessica in a swimsuit.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Cintia Dicker, 2009

Operation: Bikini Morale continues with these photos of Cintia from Steve Erle's site.

Thumb-erica the Beautiful

Three cheers for the Red…

…White…

…and Blue.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Yamila Diaz, 2006

The Great All-Star Covergirl Shoot was 13 years ago.

Still wonderful to flip through the imges.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Hannah Ferguson, 2016

I'm on record as disliking the boobs-squashed-to-the-sides look.

But for today, let us focus on the bikini bottom.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Rebecca Romijn, 1999

This might be the only painted-on thumb-hook in SI history.

Thumb-Hook Thursday: Kate Bock, 2019

A bit of a Twitter controversy! The Vancouver-based Daily Hive congratulated local girl Kate Bock on her fifth straight appearance in the swimsuit issue.

Kate clapped back, cordially and Canadianly.

 
Yep, seven years. The Julie Henderson Milestone, as it is known. This makes Kate the longest-serving current girl in these pages, just beating Sam Hoopes and her six years.

(And she gives good hammock.)

She’s a beautiful and reliable presence.

2018

2017

Can’t argue with those crystal eyes and turned-up nose and blonde locks.

2016

2015

Even at her sexiest, she’s super wholesome.

2014

2013

(Well, unless she’s beckoning for the handcuffs.)

Welcome back, Kate!