Some would say the attitude toward media in the United States has taken a decidedly conservative shift. Howard Stern would probably say that. So would Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. Abercrombie & Fitch, too. Others. Now, Sports Illustated is giving subscribers the chance to opt out of the annual swimsuit issue. They say it has nothing to do with the chill in the media air.
Maybe Sports Illustrated Ought To Offer Two Swimsuit Editions.
Well, it would be a good way to find out which subscribers are offended by pictures of half-naked, physically fit young women but have no problem with pictures of half-naked, sweaty, physically fit young men... nttawwt of course,
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In related prudency news Athens chief fumes at US lewdness claims during the Athens Olympics opening ceremony.
The fun part? It is quite possible that all 9 complaints are just a joke. Jeff Jarvis December:
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