The photo shoot done by Annie Lebovitz reaffirms the public's opinion of black men: ghetto, muscly thugs. Even though Tiger is black, white, Asian, and Native American, he is known as black. The photo shoot also checks with the public's view of men in general. Men are supposed to be fit, trim, and athletic. They are supposed to be less emotional-and Tiger's grr face does just that. It's a shame that the media portrays men and women based on the stereotypes accepted by readers and viewers. Ms. Lebovitz has had her fair share of controversial magazine spreads (Miley Cyrus's raunchy shoot) and makes a great deal of money for them. Because of this, I believe that she put out a picture that would stir up some controversy and help make her an even more famous photographer. Keep in mind the Tiger obsession with his recent affairs and it appears obvious that Vanity Fair was just using an old picture to make some greenbacks! While it is pathetic, Vanity Fair was able to have a successful ($$$) photo shoot because frankly, a mean, ghetto, hawt black man is who we want to see as an adulterer. Not a nice typical man.... Congrats to you Annie Lebovitz- you gave the world exactly what it wants.
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Charlotte
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Yes I completely agree with you!
ReplyDeleteThe world did get what they want, which is gossip and drama. This photographer just wanted attention and money. She was glad to cause such rukus. She didn't need to portray such a stereotypical photo when Tiger isn't even completely black.
I totally agree with you guys. I think that Vanity fair is just trying to make a bid deal out of this just to make some money. I think that's all the media is after now.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is not a big deal.
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