Visualization exercise.

Visualization exercise.

One of my lovely friends, with whom I fake a totally inappropriate relationship ever since our company-wide sexual harassment training ("hey there, have you been working out?"), expressed concern over the interest factor in my latest post. I know, I know. Books. Boring. But I'd like to suggest another perspective.

You know that one bra ad in magazines? With the hot sorority type in her sweet matchy matchy white lacy bra and panty set, with long golden locks of hair tumbling down bare shoulders, horn-rimmed glasses dipping all sexy-librarian-ly down her perfect nose as she shoots a classic come-hither look your way, with a book propped up against her bent no-touching-at-the-thighs legs? Got it?

Here's my assignment for you, Craig: just envision everyone in the previous post's comment box sitting in that pose (especially Matt Grace) with their recommended books on their laps, and maybe you will like the post after all. Does this help?

I aim to please.

Update: I found the ad and scanned it here. Aiming Even Harder To Please Since '05.

I also stumbled upon this timely site, About Face. About Face "promotes self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism." Take a look at their galleries - offenders and winners. Amazing, provoking stuff. I can't believe I remembered every detail of the Maidenform ad I described above. It actually makes me feel a little guilty and sheepish, knowing that I'm a victim to the marketing of the body.

Not to kill your buzz or anything.