Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Welcome Back, Ariel Meredith
She looks fantastic.
Why did they let her take those two issues off? I'd love to see her back next year.
She's right at home.
Why did they let her take those two issues off? I'd love to see her back next year.
She's right at home.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Adaorable
Apparently, today is the birthday of gorgeous rookie Adaora.
Also apparently, we have seen Adaora before. She competed in 2005’s “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search” reality show, as Adaora Akubilo.
That’s her, top and center.
She was eliminated in Week 2, and eventually Alicia Hall would prevail.
Ariel Meredith, Bar Refaeli, and now Adaora? 2012 has been Old Home Week for SI.
Somewhere, I believe I have a stack of old VHS tapes with all the episodes from that TV show. It would be interesting to revisit her initial brush with the swimsuit issue.
Also apparently, we have seen Adaora before. She competed in 2005’s “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search” reality show, as Adaora Akubilo.
That’s her, top and center.She was eliminated in Week 2, and eventually Alicia Hall would prevail.
Ariel Meredith, Bar Refaeli, and now Adaora? 2012 has been Old Home Week for SI.Somewhere, I believe I have a stack of old VHS tapes with all the episodes from that TV show. It would be interesting to revisit her initial brush with the swimsuit issue.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
One-Piece Wednesday: Irina Shayk, 2012
"We need someone crazy and sexy enough to wander around with a cheetah on a leash."
"Call in Irina."
Looks like we can now identify the girl in this preview.
And, we have another catsuit to go with Michelle's and Brooklyn's.
"Call in Irina."Looks like we can now identify the girl in this preview.
And, we have another catsuit to go with Michelle's and Brooklyn's.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Bar and the Boys
As I hoped, there are several photos of Bar without any beefcake. And they’re gorgeous.
The athlete pictures are interesting. The swimsuit issue has featured male athletes before, but always in these fairly tame (and actually pretty sweet) pairings with their wives.
Wow, Debbie Clemens looks really buff, doesn’t she?
But these 2012 pics, of Rafael Nadal, Chris Paul, and Michael Phelps, are the most sexually charged, pinup-style images of men they’ve featured.
I wonder what the thought is behind them. Is SI dipping its toe into trying to appeal to a female demographic? Is this (coupled with the female athletes in body paint) an attempt to force more “sports” into “Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue”?
In any case, I don’t mind it, as long as they keep the cake and the ice cream separate. The swimsuit issue fantasy involves me being the only male in existence, so there should be plenty of man-free photos of the girls.
Also, I don’t want to be crass, but these are young, virile, athletic guys in their 20s, and they’re intertwining their bodies with a bikini-clad Bar Refaeli. How is every shot not just a picture of their boners?
Maybe they’re nervous. But I like to think they were coached ahead of time. “Okay, if you need a break, just signal the makeup person with this discreet hand gesture, and she’ll announce that you need some powder. You will have three minutes in the next room.”
Finally, I’m straight but I’m not blind. In the pics with Bar and Rafael Nadal, it’s almost a coin toss as to who I should be looking at.
The athlete pictures are interesting. The swimsuit issue has featured male athletes before, but always in these fairly tame (and actually pretty sweet) pairings with their wives.
But these 2012 pics, of Rafael Nadal, Chris Paul, and Michael Phelps, are the most sexually charged, pinup-style images of men they’ve featured.
I wonder what the thought is behind them. Is SI dipping its toe into trying to appeal to a female demographic? Is this (coupled with the female athletes in body paint) an attempt to force more “sports” into “Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue”?In any case, I don’t mind it, as long as they keep the cake and the ice cream separate. The swimsuit issue fantasy involves me being the only male in existence, so there should be plenty of man-free photos of the girls.
Also, I don’t want to be crass, but these are young, virile, athletic guys in their 20s, and they’re intertwining their bodies with a bikini-clad Bar Refaeli. How is every shot not just a picture of their boners?Maybe they’re nervous. But I like to think they were coached ahead of time. “Okay, if you need a break, just signal the makeup person with this discreet hand gesture, and she’ll announce that you need some powder. You will have three minutes in the next room.”
Finally, I’m straight but I’m not blind. In the pics with Bar and Rafael Nadal, it’s almost a coin toss as to who I should be looking at.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
One-Piece Wednesday: Jessica Gomes, 2012
Barely glanced at the pics yet. I've noticed that there are fewer photos per model this year, but the photos are huge and supersaturated with color.
Also, I've noticed that Jessica Gomes is in fine form.
Also, I've noticed that Jessica Gomes is in fine form.
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