Topic: Marilyn Monroe

Daily Fail: Calling Marilyn Monroe Sexy Doesn’t Make Bashing Skinny Girls Okay

Daily Fail: Calling Marilyn Monroe Sexy Doesn't Make Bashing Skinny Girls Okay

The Daily Mail reported today that Marilyn Monroe was voted top beach body of all time. Which in itself, is somewhat offensive—we’re talking about real women here, not a pie-baking contest—but their spin took it to an unnecessarily body-negative level: Instead of praising Marilyn for her timeless looks, they took the chance to bash skinny girls, deeming curves “victorious” over other body types. More »

Flashback Friday: Marilyn Monroe Lifts Weights Barefoot

Flashback Friday: Marilyn Monroe Lifts Weights Barefoot

Thanks to companies like lululemon and Skechers, modern fitness fanatics can stay fashionable in the gym. But back in Marilyn Monroe’s day, women were left to fend for themselves. (Or just, you know, work out in the kitchen, instead of the gym.) We’d never say she doesn’t look pretty, but we do think that Marilyn’s choice of footwear (or lack thereof) looks a little unwise for a barbell lift: More »