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Originally Posted by nalini-dahlia
She looks totally cute in that close-up.
Everyone's entitled to their opinions so I'd never try to take that away, but who are we to decide whether or not she's looking childish? If she's having fun, I just don't get why it's such a big deal.  |
Because it's not about her "having fun". Acting childish as an adult person in a private setting is something totally different than to constantly sexualise and infantilise women - and that's what's depicted in the picture. That's why I said I like her dress. The dress somehow is "childish", because of its colour and design. But I think you can wear a "childish" dress as an adult woman without infantilising yourself. It's about her expression, how she looks up to the viewer, with the photoshoped big eyes and the open mouth. Look up the "male gaze" if you want more info.
Hamasaki Ayumi is an artist who isn't dependent on what's cool and trendy. She gives a shit about what people think about her, her music, her shows, her image etc. most of the time. Actually I WOULD respect that if she wouldn't try to cater to a younger audience by releasing work in regards to music, videos, pictures and so on that constantly infantilises AND sexualises her. The combo of childish AND sexy is what kills it for me because of it's link to pedo culture.