Miley Cyrus Photo; Apology to Her Fans

Luba · 05-02-2008, 07:05 AM

Miley Cyrus says Vanity Fair photo spread embarrasses her - Yahoo! News

Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair photo 'beautiful': Leibovitz

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I think Miley Cyrus is a GREAT role model for young girls with her values of life. Because I've seen this child interviewed by Oprah and listened to what she had to say, I LOVE her! I do think this photo was a mistake, however.

Mondo · 05-02-2008, 11:25 AM

I've been sort of following this, just out of shock more than anything. Not shock at the photos but shock at the fact people are supposadly shocked by seeing the naked back of a girl. Go to a beach anywhere in the world and you'll see people with less dignity. Why are poeple so afraid by parts of the human body i don't understand. its not like the Janet Jackson incident, even then she just showed a breast. Its not like half the people in the world don't have them.

Luba · 05-02-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondo

I've been sort of following this, just out of shock more than anything. Not shock at the photos but shock at the fact people are supposadly shocked by seeing the naked back of a girl. Go to a beach anywhere in the world and you'll see people with less dignity. Why are poeple so afraid by parts of the human body i don't understand. its not like the Janet Jackson incident, even then she just showed a breast. Its not like half the people in the world don't have them.

Good point! I guess my point is that she is so fresh and such a good role model; maybe it's wondered that what happened with Britney and Lindsay is starting to happen with Miley!

Scott · 05-02-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondo

I've been sort of following this, just out of shock more than anything. Not shock at the photos but shock at the fact people are supposadly shocked by seeing the naked back of a girl. Go to a beach anywhere in the world and you'll see people with less dignity. Why are poeple so afraid by parts of the human body i don't understand. its not like the Janet Jackson incident, even then she just showed a breast. Its not like half the people in the world don't have them.

I agree.

Much ado about nothing. Everyone piling on, not because of what Miley Cyrus has done, which is VERY VERY mild behaviour for a 15 yo girl (let's face it, she doesn't hold a candle to Spears' or Hilton's behaviour) but because she is a product of The Disney Channel.

In contrast, lets just take a peek into what the Spring '08 Issue of Teen Magazine is offering, shall we?

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Beautiful cover girl, Leighton Meester dishes the dirt on Gossip Girl and more!

Inside the issue, you'll also find:
Super-hot pinups (including a too-fab Jonas Bros. pic!)
Tons of ADVICE on boys, body issues, bffs, and more
QUIZZES
10-page BONUS Guy Guide chocked full of everything you're wondering about
YOUR BODY: All about boobs, periods and other girlie issues
58 Professional Hair Secrets, Tips and Tricks!
Tracking Zac. We follow him around the towm...
The latest looks in makeup and nail colors
Chatting with the Degrassi kids and OH-SO-MUCH MORE!

Pick up a copy at a newsstand near you today!

So, I'm supposed to be shocked that Boy Crazy Teenage Girls are Tarting Themselves UP and exchanging advise about how to be more attractive...... and Miley reveals he bare back.

Frankly, I'm more surprised that it hadn't already happened.

TKDLady · 05-02-2008, 03:26 PM

I think the media is just looking for things to make a stink about. I thought the picture was very tasteful. She is pretty. She wasn't in Hustler or anything. Too many people have nothing better to do then gossip.

Meanon · 05-02-2008, 03:55 PM

Can't see what the problem is. She doesn't have an overtly seductive pose or facial expression. If people think it's shameful to see a bare 15 year old back, says more about them or the moral climate. Poor kid. But I think you're right Luba - to get that kind of flack it must have been a mistake. Annie is known for controversial shots and they are skilled in reading public reaction. I think she was exploited.

Scott · 05-02-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Meanon

Can't see what the problem is. She doesn't have an overtly seductive pose or facial expression. If people think it's shameful to see a bare 15 year old back, says more about them or the moral climate. Poor kid. But I think you're right Luba - to get that kind of flack it must have been a mistake. Annie is known for controversial shots and they are skilled in reading public reaction. I think she was exploited.

EXPLOITED.

Hmmmmm....I hadn't thought of this, but if her parents were there at the shoot, were they "expoilted" too?

Weiser · 05-02-2008, 05:06 PM

When I heard about this I just shook my head....people are prudes.

Meanon · 05-02-2008, 05:40 PM

Agreed re prudes

Her parents? Who knows? Maybe they thought they would get a fast buck, or any publicity was good publicity. Given how she's reacted since, they probably just thought the photo was OK (it is!) and trusted the magazine.

It must be weird growing up with such competing pressures to be grown up before your time AND to stay a little girl forever.

Scott · 05-02-2008, 06:07 PM

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It must be weird growing up with such competing pressures to be grown up before your time AND to stay a little girl forever.

I thought this was the polarity within of 99% of Girls?

Meanon · 05-02-2008, 07:20 PM

What, you think we outgrow it?

Scott · 05-02-2008, 07:27 PM

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What, you think we outgrow it?

You don't?

Meanon · 05-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Well, there's no pressure now, but despite having lots of responsibilities I still don't feel grown up. People sometimes comment that I have something of the little girl about me

Just remembered, you did a quiz and came out half your age too!

I guess the pressure points are different. Teenage girls seem to have such rigid, contradictory expectations of them. But boys seem more vulnerable (eg higher suicide rates)

Duke · 05-02-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondo

I've been sort of following this, just out of shock more than anything. Not shock at the photos but shock at the fact people are supposadly shocked by seeing the naked back of a girl. Go to a beach anywhere in the world and you'll see people with less dignity. Why are poeple so afraid by parts of the human body i don't understand. its not like the Janet Jackson incident, even then she just showed a breast. Its not like half the people in the world don't have them.

Agreed.

All you have to do is listen to Miley as well; she has stated that the picture was meant to be artsy not pornographic, sheeeeze. I think some parents are more pissed off at the fact that they'll now have to spend a few more moments with their kids because their afraid that the TV isn't babysitting as cleanly as they previously thought.