Ranting and Raving

[gothrockrulz]

The rant:

I was talking to a new hire at the retail store today. She's a sweet girl, nervous about her modeling gig directly after her shift at the store, and I did my best to encourage her. Then she said the gig was for a Victoria's Secret ad. The girl couldn't be older than 16, and looked like 13 or 14--and she was scared stiff of modeling underwear. That really upset me. Am I the only one disturbed by the idea of a girl under 18 posing for pictures in lingerie? Or am I just a prude? (I think I'm a prude, regardless. I wouldn't pose in lingerie at any age. It's one of the reasons why I'm not a model myself in the first place--though, naturally, I can't say THAT to people who urge me to be a model.)

The rave:


EPICA. CLOSE. IN NOVEMBER.





My brothers are always going to this concert and that with friends, because they all are fans of bands that actually come through town frequently. (It's the only thing I regret about being a fan of foreign bands--makes it harder to see them live.) FINALLY, one of my bands is coming!

I don't know what to do with myself, I'm so excited! I can't begin to say how much I admire Simone Simons as a vocalist. She's incredible! How early should I buy tickets? Should I request just that day off at work, or should I request several, because I'll be too excited to work? Gah, decisions, decisions.

All I know is, right now, I need more party!GIFS. :D

Comments

[csg-dear4life.livejournal.com]

Too Young!

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

Glad you agree. I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one that thought protecting a young girl was more important than landing a coveted Victoria's Secret gig.

[rhoda-rants.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say your reaction to this situation makes you a prude, no. Sixteen is too young to turn oneself in an object of lust--especially since the girl is OBVIOUSLY NOT COMFORTABLE WITH IT. That's the bottom line. If she's having second-thoughts, I'd say it's healthier for her to listen to them, rather than go through with something that's making her self-conscious out of obligation.

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

If she's having second-thoughts, I'd say it's healthier for her to listen to them, rather than go through with something that's making her self-conscious out of obligation.

Agreed. Since I just met her, I don't know what her family situation is, but I want to have a serious talk with whoever acts as her parent or guardian. Somebody's obviously not shooing off the vultures. I usually hate meddlesome people, but I'm feeling oddly meddlesome now. Probably never will get the chance to act on that feeling, though.

I just hope the effects of all this won't be too negative on her. My cynical side doesn't think so.

[rhoda-rants.livejournal.com]

Hm. That is a tough call. :( Did she come to you for advice? If so, I wouldn't feel too badly about saying, "Hey, kid, I wish you well and all, but if you don't want to take your clothes off in front of a camera, don't do it. No one should be allowed to force you into that, contract or no contract."

But yeah, if she's that young, then her parent/guardian would have had to sign something for her to be in that situation at all.

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

No, she didn't approach me for advice--it was a passing remark on her way out the door. She was probably looking more for encouragement than anything else. That's one of the reasons why I contained my dismay until after she'd left--the last thing she needed was someone to make her feel worse. I sure hope I didn't.