The Natural

I was shocked and appalled when I heard the news this morning that people were complaining about Robert Price’s new picture in the paper. A friend called me and asked if I had seen the paper yet, and when I told her I hadn’t, she explained that Price’s column was all about the people who had written to inform him of their distaste for his photo. I nearly sprayed the coffee I was drinking all over my kitchen.

I know everybody has their own taste, and to each his own, blah, blah, blah, but come on!
One person actually called him “repulsive.” What does it say about our society when people want their newspaper men to look pretty and polished? Isn’t it bad enough that women are expected to be skinny, tan, while at the same time touting a DD cup size? Why is it considered unattractive when people look natural, unpretentious, and (as far as I’m concerned) honest?

I’ve said it before (several times actually) and I’ll say it again. I think Robert Price is an attractive man. I think his wife is a lucky woman. I think the people who criticized his photo are crazy.

And I think when the consultants show up to try and give Robert a make over, he should give them all the middle finger.