Every now and then we come across a statement online that makes you realise just how differently we all think and react to different situations. I’m not talking about Michelle Bachman kind of delusion that we all know exists, but other unexpected things.
On Modelmayhem, a site I use to network and find models, there is a profile of a model who I believe is in Sydney. His profile says “don’t even think about asking me to do nudes. It is disrespectful to me and to my family.” Um… what? I understand that each person is raised with a set of values instilled by their parents or guardians but to enquire about a different set of values is disrespecting his family? Not in the slightest. You can just say no buddy!
I’m struggling to see how an innocent question to an individual could possibly be taken as a slur on one’s family but I guess the guy has his reasons. My guess is that he has had a very conservative upbringing and thinks the word boobs is swearing. Even the most conservative people I know, if asked to pose for drawings like those above, or artistic nude photos, wouldn’t be offended. They’d politely decline but would possibly even be flattered.
the way he phrased it was very unprofessional and rude. it definitely makes potential clients question his attitude and his ability to work in a creative environment.
I’m only glad my parents who were not exactly progressive when it came to the subject of sex clearly did not pass on to me on any negative body issues. I don’t think it’s so much a problem with being religious, as it is with applying misconceptions and misinterpretations of religion tenets so as to foster a negative feeling about the human body and sexuality. Being nude feels great and more people should enjoy it, even those who may be out of shape or not gym perfect. I get very angry when I hear gay guys complaining about “people who shouldn’t be taking their clothes off” in public. Why not? Your young model who thinks posing nudity would be disrespectful to his parents clearly has had a lot of negative feelings about the human body conveyed to him by the family he is so protective of. Too bad for him.
I totally agree with george.