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I always found those photos deeply unsettling. None of the women look particularly happy about being there. “If I don’t do this, Timmy doesn’t get that operat

• gopher_space 2y ago
  These aren't slice-of-life photos you can deconstruct like this, it's a professional shoot with amateur models. Professional models are paid to look happy to be there after hour three under hot lights. Amateur models thought you were going to snap a few pictures. It's entirely possible that everyone in the photo needs to pee.
  • wileydragonfly 2y ago
    They’ve been thrown in my face for decades as “oh my god, look at this.” I think every single article about Sierra mentions it. Oh well.
    • gopher_space 2y ago
      Oh I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m just framing the situation around my experience.