It appears tabloid models like Jordan & Jodie Marsh are now considered role models by more and more young women looking to become celebrities (Jordan a role model? Surely some mistake).
A recent survey revealed that that two-thirds of teenage girls would rather become a glamour model than a nurse, doctor or teacher.
However one newspaper columnist described it as a sad indictment of society when women feel it's more important to have a big bust than intelligence.
Christina Odone said: "There is an attitude now that all I need to do is pose, strut my stuff, show off my breasts and my assets and I too can get into the tabloids, be a Page Three girl and walk on the red carpets of Hollywood. That is the ultimate goal, and it's celebrity, it's D-List celebrity. Surely there's more to life than that."
I can understand Christina's comments. If our society rewards young women with a so-called "celebrity" lifestyle for appearing semi-naked and/or nude in tabloids and magazines, then I'm not surprised at the survey's results. Let's be honest with ourselves, sex sells.
But, a dose of reality is needed here. Successful models like Jordan, Jodie or eighties "Page 3" legend Samantha Fox (whose tabloid modelling developed into a career as a pop star), don't appear by magic. Celeb status notwithstanding, those models put in their share of hard work with photo takes, retakes, maintaining those poses for hours and other activities involved with the actual modeling assignment. Then there's keeping a strict diet regime, regular exercise, caring for one's skin and hair. It's not easy maintaining a desirable figure that will attract those modeling jobs, and once your looks start to fade, no amount of airbrushing, sprayed-on tans or silicon-enhanced breasts will prevent you being replaced by a younger, prettier model.
So, good luck to those women earning their money by using their physical attributes - but as with any career, go into it with eyes wide open.
Girls Want Jordan And Jodie Lifestyles
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