posture

What I’m Talkin’ About!

I just love this video!

(And here’s a little vid behind the scenes:)

I think it’s a rotten ad for whatever they are trying to sell, but as a depiction of someone who can be either gender at the flip of a switch, it totally rocks my world!

You can see how the slightest change in posture and attitude of this transgender model turns what is obviously a beautiful woman into what is equally clearly a handsome man.

That’s the way I see it anyway. I’m sure others will say this model is either androgynous or both genders at once.

I disagree. But regardless of the paradigm, it looks to me to be a very positive depiction of the blurring line between the genders. It has to make some people sit up and take notice, perhaps open some minds as to what people can be like and how attractive it can be.

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In and Back

8 of 19 © 2011 Connie Tsang; model: Janie Black

“I think it’s actually easier for men to walk in heels because men have stronger ankles. But you still have to get used to the balance. As a guy, you’re kind of, like, forward. As a girl, everything is different in your posture. It really is back as opposed to forward; everything is in as opposed to out – shoulder blades, elbows, knees. I found a lot of that to be quite natural for me.” – Claire Black (Janie)