Comments on: America’s Next Top Model makes models wear Meat…

By: jessculp

jessculp — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:15:00 +0000

Wow, I haven’t been watching ANTM because you’re right, its getting ridiculous. That is so gross. Did she explain the point of wearing the meat? I can’t see the clips on my computer, its not loading properly.

By: catherinevanessa

catherinevanessa — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:22:48 +0000

Being involved in this industry for years, I have never had an agent tell me to wear meat. Actually, they encourage free speech and individuality anchored by strong morals. What Tyra is trying to prove, is exactly opposite of that. Instead of ranting on and on about how pathetic this show is getting, I rather stress that possibly Tyra could be the issue… wait did I say could? I meant “is”. I think she need to re evaluate her own personal values and maybe throw on a meat bikini. I mean, she wants to be a role model right? And nothing says role model than a pathetic attempt for stardom.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:22:33 +0000

You make some really good points, Jenna.

I would have a agree with you that ANTM has really gone down hill the past few seasons. The photoshoots are getting worse and worse each week, almost to the point where it seems like the show has run out of ideas so they just went with what seemed like a good idea. Tyra did say in that episode that the women were going to be treated “like meat” in the fashion industry, and that is something they have to live with if they want to be models.

I just think it is really unfortunate that Tyra went *that far* as to have those poor girls wear meat bikinies. Just look at the end result; the majority of the “best shot” photos looked terrible, and anyone could see just how uncomfortable the models looked. It was probably because they were too afraid to speak up to Tyra and Jay to say that they objected to such cruel and unusual methods to look beautiful for fear that they would be sent home for not doing what they were told or trying to challenge the creative director of the shoot.

I’m interested to see if there is any backlash from PETA or any other animal rights organizations from this episode.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:22:44 +0000

Jenna,
I agree that this show has changed a lot over the past few seasons, but I also think that they used a prop like raw meat to test the girls. Every season they bring in bugs, snakes or anything else they feel will make the girls feel uncomfortable. I am not suggesting it is right, but they want to see how strong minded these girls are. If they are able to separate themselves from the uncomfortable feeling and still produce a successful shot.

By: thealmostgraduate

thealmostgraduate — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:38:15 +0000

Jenna, I can’t say I’ve ever really watched a full episode of ANTM, but I do know the concept and I think that is just gross. I agree with you completely. I’m surprised no one did say no. But of course if they did, Tyra would call them a failure for standing up for what they believe in.

GRRROOSSS.