Quote by Dancing_Doll
When it comes to SI... the models are chosen to appeal to a very specific demographic of guys, which is a readership of 78% male, with a median age of 37 yrs old, and an average income of 60K. The majority want to see the best of the best, the fit hotties, the 'dream girls' that they maybe don't get a chance to date or have sex with in regular life. They are practically biologically programmed to respond to healthy bodies in their prime. I think Ashley Graham is a beautiful girl, but I'm not offended that bigger girls are often excluded from these types of magazines. They feature what sells.
Hmm I wonder if they are trying to expand their demographic or just wanted to create a little controversy? I live in a college town with thousands of artsy, liberal students running around, and it's not unusual to see a cute plus size girl with a cute but lean guy. I'd think that a 22 year old music student might have a more expansive idea of hotness than a 30 something jock.
I don't know if I've ever actually looked at the swimsuit issue. Do they ever feature models with tattoos? I actually remember when Tyra Banks was the first African-American cover model and it was considered a huge deal. I think it's great that Ashley is featured, but I agree with you. I'd be very far from offended if she hadn't been. Sports Illustrated is usually not even on my radar tbh.
And yeah, wtf with thin-bashing. It's very ugly and unnecessary.
.... we are talking about the SI Swimsuit edition. 
