@Asmo: Thanks!
@Asmo: Thanks!
@nobodyr: I second and third that. I'm glad someone brought that point out there!
@14Kgold:betastar misses MizJ: I wouldn't have a problem with Agron, Monteith and Michelle portraying adults who were owning and expressing their sexuality had they portrayed themselves as adults, but they were doing photoshoot portraying teenagers in a mens magazine. I'm not getting behind that.
@Asmo: I should also add that portraying sexually aggressive teen girls in this highly effective visual manner can give the wrong impression that this is the only way a young woman can be powerful, and I worry about the consequences that too many girls suffer who buy into that. Ergo, "Teen Mom"
@Asmo: The likehood of teen girls getting pregnant are much higher for girls who are involved with older men (likely in their 20s and yes, as high as their 30s), as a means of the older member continuing control in the relationship. If I remember correctly, those couples are not included in the show, for obvious…
@pissiechrissie: I see your point.
@pissiechrissie: Oh, and yes, the show does have sex plotlines, adding the possible consequences of participating in sexual behavior, which is where Agron's character comes in. I don't have a problem with that.
@pissiechrissie: Oh, I know you weren't saying that. They are 20 year-olds portraying teenagers, that's where I have the problem.
@SniperAndAPastryChef: I second that. This was responsibly and brilliantly done, addressing a problem that should concern all women, regardless of their backgrounds. My hope is that men (especially those who have fathered daughters) would be equally as outraged, and take action.
@pissiechrissie: I'm addressing the INTENT behind the images, which are images of teenage children. I agree that no one involved in the shoot would be tried for child pornography; that doesn't change the "spirit" of the intent, which I personally find reprehensible.
@Tego: Absolutely. Poor thing. I'll bet she'll be a little more discriminating next time when it comes to being wary of associating closely with people with well earned bad reputations.
@llhart: I don't know. Too many of us have heard the "you're different than other girls" routine from snakes like Mayer, which is probably why girls have fallen prey to that garbage. I also think too many of us continue to hope for the best in people, that maybe their experiences have improved them somehow. I don't…
@sheilagirl: Beats me. I'm personally disgusted with Taylor Momsen's image. She looks like death, when she is at the prime of her life. You can tell under all of that Halloween makeup that she's a beautiful girl, it's a shame she has to cover it all up with all of that gunk, and recently, that ridiculous gun gear.
I suppose I can understand to some degree the pressure Agron felt to do things that were'nt "[her] favorite idea". I imagine that pressure was just as strong as those who bought a magazine for an 8-year old who idolized you. Both of you could have said no, and didn't. All of you will continue to live with the…
Wow, you ladies are really hard on Taylor. Have you all forgotten what it's like to be 19? Have'nt you ever fallen for the "you're different than other girls" schtick or gave in because "he made you feel special?" I bet that's what happened here.
I'd like to see the focus turned toward why Republicans clearly have such little regard for women in general, let alone women capable of successfully working within any branch of government, local or otherwise.
Uh, guys, wasn't the "grape drink" pic referring to the joke Dave Chappelle made when describing class differences (grape juice vs. grape drink)?
Were you referring to Loew's Paradise Theatre? It's a revered landmark in The Bronx, and it's a shame that it's being desecrated with an awards show of any kind.
@mizzmarvel: Do it, buy one. You'll feel better. Have you tried e-bay?
@Quiet_Wyatt: I bought my relative's Samantha's nightgown and one for her to match. It was one of her favorite Christmas presents. She still has it to this day.