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S
Posts: 21678
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf!
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Lora Weaver
Posts: 3541
Alexandria, Virginia, US
YES! Thanks, Sita. 
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reebound
Posts: 247
New York, New York, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! Thank you.
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Kristen Jeanne
Posts: 5770
Pinardville, New Hampshire, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf!
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Kristen LT
Posts: 3564
New York, New York, US
Word, Sita Mae. So much word.
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Elle
Posts: 16462
Marshfield, Wisconsin, US
you know, sita...i think you're on to something  might i add, though...im real AND edgy lol  if you've met me when im pms-ing, you already know that
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Ralph Corrigan
Posts: 226
Boca Raton, Florida, US
Its sorta like the ubiquitous GWC too, isn't it.
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S
Posts: 21678
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Ralph Corrigan wrote:
Its sorta like the ubiquitous GWC too, isn't it. LOL! There can be only ONE!
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Chris Macan
Posts: 12969
HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania, US
So true......
But people like to have narrow little classifications.......
So they can look down on others,
and feel better about themselves.
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Jade Noir
Posts: 7629
San Antonio, Texas, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! Beautifully said!!
Same goes for us photographers.
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Kevin Connery
Posts: 17824
El Segundo, California, US
Sita Mae wrote:
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! It's usually used as a subtle (or not so subtle!) putdown, too,, which makes it even worse.
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-Nicole-
Posts: 19211
Madison, Wisconsin, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! QFMFT!!
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J T I
Posts: 6051
San Diego, California, US
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Kate Filialis
Posts: 188
Newmarket, New Hampshire, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! Okay, I apologise in advance for being so flippant, because I actually liked what your initial post states, but. . . the REAL reason I'm responding is: you said "Barf!"!!! I haven't heard that since, like, third grade!
(Otherwise, great post. Thanks for standing up for all us little people.)
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Koryn
Posts: 39496
Boston, Massachusetts, US
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Jessalyn
Posts: 21433
Denver, Colorado, US
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NC17
Posts: 1739
Baltimore, Maryland, US
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Aqueelah
Posts: 830
Chicago, Illinois, US
at the OP. Thanks for this 
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Cindil
Posts: 585
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Jessalyn wrote:
barf x 2!! Would you like some mouth wash?
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LaViolette
Posts: 9865
Hollywood, Florida, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! You go girl! This so needed to be said
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Less Than Two
Posts: 23401
Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
I'm not a "Real" model. I'm an "Art" model. Bwa! Seriously though, I much agree.
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! awesome!!
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Mgaphoto
Posts: 4982
San Diego, California, US
true that... same goes for actors!! not all look like brad pitt or are as funny as ben stiller but if you act then you are an actor!
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K -- O
Posts: 1635
Boonsboro, Maryland, US
That was such an edgy and real statement. Well done!
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JRSFoto
Posts: 693
San Francisco, California, US
A Toast to the OP, finally someone who is keepin' it "Real"!
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NAIKE
Posts: 399
Knoxville, Illinois, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! Thank you!
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Christopher Hartman
Posts: 54196
Buena Park, California, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! Kind of like "real" actors. The truth is, anyone acting is a "real" actor. Some of them are really good, most are average, and many suck.
Same with models. If you're the subject of a photo session, you're a model. I say session because if some guy comes up and takes your picture seemingly at random, you're not really modeling. You're just a subject in that moment. But if you're doing this and that and that during a series of photos, you're modeling.
However, what kind of model you are varies.
You suck
You're average
You've got potential
You're pretty good
You fucking rock the house
I'm sure people can add to the list. They are ALL real models.
I agree with Sita.
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RSM-images
Posts: 4226
Jacksonville, Florida, US
. "REAL" models ... don't eat grits....  .
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Tia
Posts: 7932
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Best damn thread I've read in a long time .
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Kaeti
Posts: 3435
Olympia, Washington, US
Hahaha! I saw the title and I was like, "oh GOD, not again!!"
And then I saw that you posted it and knew it was worth a look.
Thaaaank you.
- A totally artificial model
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GCobb Photography
Posts: 15898
Southaven, Mississippi, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! I agree, and by those words alone it looks condescending to those who someone thinks isn't "real".
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'Monk
Posts: 1779
Denver, Colorado, US
Sita Mae wrote:
I'm so fucking sick of that phrase. Usually it's seen in conjunction with totally random and subjective qualifiers, such as, "Only girls who do fashion are REAL models." Or, "You're only a REAL model if you make X amount of dollars" in which X is defined as some utterly random number, or "Only nude models are REAL models."
Guess what, kids? If you model, you're a REAL model.
The old wrinkly lady who does denture ads is a REAL model. The fat guy who sits for art classes is a REAL model. Fashion models are REAL models.
If you want to say something meaningful that actually narrows down the field, try "full-time" model, or maybe "paid" or "agency signed" or "published" or something else that actually describes what you're talking about.
"REAL" is about as meaningful as "edgy."
Barf! Damn straight!
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Karen D
Posts: 52
Missoula, Montana, US
I Totally Agree!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for Putting That Out There, You Got a Way with Words
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