uPtoWnNY said:

You are so right again! She would definately look the other way.

ladygirl99 said:

On looks alone you're right. But Russell Simmons' character is part of why he's rich. Same with Mick Jagger & Steven Tyler's energy & confidence. They wouldn't just be regular guys, and that's why they're successful, and why they get beautiful women.

They're the type who get what they want out of life, and it's not just luck.

uPtoWnNY said:

I agreed about the men that you mentioned. They certainly not my type but those girls won't look at them without the huge money. What also amazes me is that they get more choices too when it comes to the girls selection than some average good looking guy with a normal job. It makes me shook my head sometimes that women (particularly some sistas won't give some brothas time of the day if they don't have a phat bank account or the latest model ride). That is the first they asked when I tell them about my guy friends (yeah I am the around the way girl). 'How much he makes?' 'What car he drives?' Like hello what about personality and attraction? No wondered they are single and whining about there are no good men!!
I seen Tyra show today and she look very good and she just nicely curvy. That homegirl got a nice hour-shaped figure. That picture didn't show her stomach that much but I am pretty sure it is a good shape.

But I agreed too of seeing around here in the Circle City (indianapolis) the same thing you are seeing in NYC: ugliest and rich (or popular men) with the good looking women.

Fat, thin, short, tall. Tyra get's on my nerves with her show but she is just damn fine.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

If you're implying that I "flipped out".....


I'll hurt you.

gemini13 said:

touchy touchy Will you take it out on me during our next meeting?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Probably...

ladygirl99 said:

It's not just the 'sistas'.

beret1022 said:

I am painfully aware of that but we was talking about how some women would date any guy as long his wallets are fat.

Tyra's on the cover of People. She looks fine to me.

If it's not a big deal, why is she making a big fuss about it? She looks good, has a successful show and life outside of modeling. Seems a bit shallow if she's getting offended by remarks about her appearance, especially when she's been sort of marketing herself as just one of the girls.

JesseDezz said:

It's not so much about her looks as it is, that someone took pictures of her that made her look bigger than she is and lied and said she was almost 40lbs bigger than her actual weight. Those pictures are nothing like what she really looks like. She doesn't like the lying and the intent of the articles. So she's speaking out.

Tyra is hot. The things I would do to that woman, oh how I count the ways!

JustErin said:

Me too...there is definitely a backlash...but, I wonder how that happened...

It's probably better for people to focus on their own self-worth and perpetuate health rather than just appearance...one would think...

Just be yourself and be happy

Pochacco said:

...and live a healthy lifestyle.

uPtoWnNY said:

Well...that's for each individual to decide...and what each person chooses doesn't make him or her a bad person.

applekisses said:

Nor does it make one, who thinks that those individuals that live an unhealthy lifestyle are unattractive, a bad person.

JustErin said:

Thanks for sharing your opinion on this topic

AnckSuNamun said:

personally I think this lady is beautiful. I don't even know what her weight was before (maybe it was on here somewhere and I missed it), but regardless of her weight, she looks great. She's in shape, healthy, beautiful smile. Go TYRA..

applekisses said:

And we all thank you for yours.

AnckSuNamun said:

I only real difference I've notice is Tyra has more curves to her booty and thighs. To me, THAT'S great news!

JustErin said:

You're the new spokesmodel for the org?

applekisses said:

What does that make you?

Imago said:

probably part hostess, part sergeant-at-arms and part fool.

applekisses said:

I say 99% freeeeekaaaaayyyy.

dreamfactory313 said:

Well, having worked with Tyra before I don't think it's so much a formula as it is an authentic side of her personality, different from the smouldering, aloof looking sex symbol we've become accustomed to seeing on years of magazine covers. She's actually very down to earth and folksy under all the make-up and weave magic. Is a complete cut-up, and when she's not in contact lenses, wears the thickest pop bottle glasses imaginable. But more than any of those details, she's simply a good egg. Grounded like hell, I'd say...and yes, she eats. Actually, I've very rarely worked with girls that have eating disorders. Alot of them might be whacked out on the drug du jour, but they all eat. The only thing is that some bodies will retain a little extra thickness more than others, so, I'm happy she's cool with embracing that 'thickness' and just saying, to heck with it, I got BOO-TAY, a'ight?! Besides, when you're in your 20's its easy to eat crazy, do 5 sit-ups and still stay small. The 30's is a time when your body changes a bit, so it makes complete sense to me that she's in 'that place' now where she can invite a little extra 'hip-page' on board without a problem

applekisses said:

Yes, but only the cool org people.

And I'll add one of these two.

JustErin said:

Oh, there's a "cool" Org list? Wow...this is becoming more like high school everyday...

One of these "two" what?
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Ottensen said:

Im sure Tyra Banks is everything that you say she is. Im sure shes a warm and down to earth woman but she still has to relay that to her audience. It doesnt matter if she is down to earth if her audience doesnt feel that she is. Posing on the front of People magazine with her extra pounds just won her alot more viewers.