Tricia Romano takes down People Magazine’s 'Sexiest White Man Alive'

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‘People’ Magazine’s Sexiest White Man Alive: Channing Tatum
Nov 15, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Idris Elba? Terrence Howard? Forget it. ‘People’ has named Channing Tatum this year’s sexiest man alive—the latest Caucasian to nab an honor that has gone to only one nonwhite in 26 years. And the magazine’s feeble excuses don’t wash, says Tricia Romano.

Yesterday, Channing Tatum was anointed People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. And while it’s true that 2012 was really Tatum’s year, with three successful movies at the box office—The Vow, Magic Mike, and 21 Jump Street—Tatum is part of a 26-year long tradition of anointing square-jawed white men as the hottest in the land.

The one exception: when they chose a square-jawed black man—Denzel Washington in 1996.

And during the last four years, when there has been an African-American president (who, if he were a Hollywood hunk, should surely have topped the list), it seems preposterous that no other men of color have been picked as the winner. In 2008, square-jawed Aussie, Hugh Jackman took the top honor. In 2009, Johnny Depp and his rotting teeth were selected for a second time. Last year, nobody’s favorite, Bradley Cooper, walked away (shirtless) with the crown. And the year before, perhaps in anticipation of the release of Green Lantern (which bombed), Ryan Reynolds was bestowed this dubious honor. Call it the Sexiest Milquetoast Man Alive.

Where are the Blair Underwoods, the Taye Diggses, the Morris Chestnuts? The Terrence Howards, the Jesse Williamses, the Idris Elbas?

Well, they are inside, scattered throughout like chocolate sprinkles on a vanilla ice cream cone. And if you believe People magazine’s official line, it is what’s inside that counts.

A representative for the magazine wrote, in part, via email: “People Magazine is sensitive to representing people of color in its pages; our Sexiest Man Alive issue is no exception. Every section in this year’s issue includes a diverse group of men.”
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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articl...s-sexiest-white-man-alive-channing-tatum.html
 
But is she lying tho?

White bias is exactly why beautiful magazines like ebony and jet exist

You get tired of being reminded that you aren't supposed to be sexy
 
archangel said:
I don't personally care about the magazine but Appearances count.

If you are a model and all they want to show is a white guy, How are you going to get a job?
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These arent models they are sporting... but to answer your question i would create my own niche magazine if it was that important.
 
The 1-25 is a glaring inequity. It appears that People as a celebrity mag chooses its pick from the current trend -- all the examples mentioned coincided with a hit movie that year.

I don't feel the author should be taking away from some of the White men's beauty to make her point, however. Channing is gorgeous - and so is Idris. I think they cater to their readership demographic is all.
 
4north1side2 said:
These arent models they are sporting... but to answer your question i would create my own niche magazine if it was that important.
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You aren't dealing with the bias.
You are just walking away and starting something.

What happens if all the white bias is there when your kid wants to become president?
Are you going to start up another Country?
 
archangel said:
You aren't dealing with the bias.
You are just walking away and starting something.

What happens if all the white bias is there when your kid wants to become president?
Are you going to start up another Country?
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Uh, isn't that what happened?? :smt037

(just joikin, so relax. TY)
 
Bliss said:
I don't think this has been the Black man's dilemma...he's most always been considered sexy.
Now Black women I would agree...they def have a gripe.



Me either. Too gorgeous.
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I know you're gonna get on me for posting since I'm on suppose to be on vacation but something Loki said the other day made sense to me. We who know the truth are responsible for using it to refute mistruths.
I think its easy for those who have had access in being able to relate to the mainstream to ignore certain norms or even more to the point absences. Especially when the type of person being spoken about is your individual preference. The black man's dilemma has in fact been that he can be borrowed from, emulated, and on rare occasions praised for his sexuality (whether it be myth or fact) but the things that makes a man sexy like intelligence, character, and success are rarely celebrated. Granted I won't dispute that black women in fact have it far worst in that arena that isn't the topic being discussed right now. Black men still struggle with being seen as actual human beings and not just walking dildos.
So I have to respectfully disagree.
 
The Dark King said:
I know you're gonna get on me for posting since I'm on suppose to be on vacation but something Loki said the other day made sense to me. We who know the truth are responsible for using it to refute mistruths.
I think its easy for those who have had access in being able to relate to the mainstream to ignore certain norms or even more to the point absences. Especially when the type of person being spoken about is your individual preference. The black man's dilemma has in fact been that he can be borrowed from, emulated, and on rare occasions praised for his sexuality (whether it be myth or fact) but the things that makes a man sexy like intelligence, character, and success are rarely celebrated. Granted I won't dispute that black women in fact have it far worst in that arena that isn't the topic being discussed right now. Black men still struggle with being seen as actual human beings and not just walking dildos.
So I have to respectfully disagree.
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It's like the break super powered his brain.

go on brother go on.
 
The Dark King said:
I know you're gonna get on me for posting since I'm on suppose to be on vacation but something Loki said the other day made sense to me. We who know the truth are responsible for using it to refute mistruths.
I think its easy for those who have had access in being able to relate to the mainstream to ignore certain norms or even more to the point absences. Especially when the type of person being spoken about is your individual preference. The black man's dilemma has in fact been that he can be borrowed from, emulated, and on rare occasions praised for his sexuality (whether it be myth or fact) but the things that makes a man sexy like intelligence, character, and success are rarely celebrated. Granted I won't dispute that black women in fact have it far worst in that arena that isn't the topic being discussed right now. Black men still struggle with being seen as actual human beings and not just walking dildos.
So I have to respectfully disagree.
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Lol @ refute mistruths. Why then are you trying to misconstrue it?

What part of People Magazine's "SEXIEST MAN" cover did you not understand? :smt017
Not Most Intelligent,
Not Most Charismatic
Not Most Successful.

Channing is hardly any of the aforementioned, either. Neither is Hugh, Ryan, Bradley, or Johnny.

In the CONTEXT of SEXY...BM are, which you inadvertently confirmed in your 'coming out' post.

Save the 'personable traits' argument for threads that actually pertain to them, such as the absence of a (Black) Bachelor" (which I think is ridiculous and feel there should have been one years ago.)

Remember these???

http://www.whitewomenblackmen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21305

http://www.whitewomenblackmen.com/forum/showthread.php?p=659985#post659985

Clearly the lack of even one in its 10 yr history is a racial shot at the multidimensional BM out here who are more than worthy than some of the assholes they have picked...and the dismissal of a racial discrimination lawsuit further reinforced that...

http://www.whitewomenblackmen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22527&highlight=bachelor

Oy vey.
 
Bliss said:
Lol @ refute mistruths. Why then are you trying to misconstrue it?

What part of People Magazine's "SEXIEST MAN" cover did you not understand? :smt017
Not Most Intelligent,
Not Most Charismatic
Not Most Successful.

Channing is hardly any of the aforementioned, either. Neither is Hugh, Ryan, Bradley, or Johnny.

In the CONTEXT of SEXY...BM are, which you inadvertently confirmed in your 'coming out' post.

Save the 'personable traits' argument for threads that actually pertain to them, such as the absence of a (Black) Bachelor" (which I think is ridiculous and feel there should have been one years ago.)

Remember these???

http://www.whitewomenblackmen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21305

http://www.whitewomenblackmen.com/forum/showthread.php?p=659985#post659985

Clearly the lack of even one in its 10 yr history is a racial shot at the multidimensional BM out here who are more than worthy than some of the assholes they have picked...and the dismissal of a racial discrimination lawsuit further reinforced that...

http://www.whitewomenblackmen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22527&highlight=bachelor

Oy vey.
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Ok so we're in agreement then because regardless of who they actually used based on your premise there are others who should have been on there but never were like Will Smith, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Fox who all had big movies come out but were never considered. So when you say that black men have always been deemed sexy who do you think that idea is supported by? The women of wwbm? Sure but to the mainstream like I said earlier we as a group still struggle with being seen as human beings. And thank you for pointing out that attributes like intelligence, charisma, and success mean nothing for the People's criteria. Then it lends to the idea that all that is needed is that one be white. Box office success in which Samuel L and Smith have them all beaten, as well as popularity mean nothing. So in essence does it not support the idea that even now in 2012 its difficult for black men to be truly deemed as sexy?
 
I don't get how that Channing dude topped the list. He's fugly to me. :smt078 But I understand why Bradley Cooper was there, why Ryan Reynolds was there too. I, personally, think Cooper is sexier than Taye Diggs, and I love Taye. Blair's ok, but I wouldn't put him on the list these days.

However.

The fact that Idris hasn't made it, astounds me. Especially since he's been in so many movies lately AND what about Luther? I mean, surely he's one of the 'men of the moment'? He's a lot sexier than either Cooper or Reynolds. *shrugs* Perhaps these lists are for girls in their late teens, early twenties only?
 
The Dark King said:
Ok so we're in agreement then because regardless of who they actually used based on your premise there are others who should have been on there but never were like Will Smith, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Fox who all had big movies come out but were never considered. So when you say that black men have always been deemed sexy who do you think that idea is supported by? The women of wwbm? Sure but to the mainstream like I said earlier we as a group still struggle with being seen as human beings. And thank you for pointing out that attributes like intelligence, charisma, and success mean nothing for the People's criteria. Then it lends to the idea that all that is needed is that one be white. Box office success in which Samuel L and Smith have them all beaten, as well as popularity mean nothing. So in essence does it not support the idea that even now in 2012 its difficult for black men to be truly deemed as sexy?
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There you are! Hi.

As far as for the bolded...
I know it's a personal preference and that's when beat to death. I'm pretty sure the carcass isn't even that anymore and the carrion was eaten long ago.

I must say, even though i've been somewhat called out on not praising the beauty and sexiassness of black man, that is bullshit.

All types of people have a certain degree of traits that make them sexi or whatever. But in my opinion black men have them all beat.

You are just flat out fine.

So. There.

And this goes beyond just looks or body type or anything physical...before you change your story to black men are seen only for their physical looks or their nubian god love making or whatever crap...
The men I have personally known..were smart and kind and generous and smooth and all types of things that a lot of the white men that i've known in my life were not.

So. There.
 
Sin Mari said:
I don't get how that Channing dude topped the list. He's fugly to me. :smt078 But I understand why Bradley Cooper was there, why Ryan Reynolds was there too. I, personally, think Cooper is sexier than Taye Diggs, and I love Taye. Blair's ok, but I wouldn't put him on the list these days.

However.

The fact that Idris hasn't made it, astounds me. Especially since he's been in so many movies lately AND what about Luther? I mean, surely he's one of the 'men of the moment'? He's a lot sexier than either Cooper or Reynolds. *shrugs* Perhaps these lists are for girls in their late teens, early twenties only?
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Agree with this post...cannot believe idris hasn't been on a cover yet either...!!!

I was hoping joe manganiello would be on the cover or Jason momoa.

At least have mention of Matt kemp, Pharrell, shemar, gosling, skarsgard, Boris, Lenny or maxwell....
 
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