Nink
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Post by Nink on Jun 1, 2015 18:24:23 GMT
Good for her. She's beautiful.
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Post by bingcherry on Jun 1, 2015 18:26:52 GMT
Ummmm....photoshop much!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 18:28:29 GMT
Like every other magazine cover ever.
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MizIndependent
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Quit your bullpoop.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 1, 2015 18:29:08 GMT
Like every other magazine cover ever. Welcome to the female condition, lol.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 1, 2015 18:32:24 GMT
that's just wrong! Some one who is in their 60s should not look like a 30-year-old woman !!
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Post by MichyM on Jun 1, 2015 18:35:07 GMT
Thanks for posting the video it's nice to have a little context. I think she looks lovely and I'm very happy that she's now happy and living her life as she wants to. The only thing I have issue with is the name she choose....silly right? But for whatever reason I think of Caitlyn as a name for the under 25 crowd, not a middle aged woman.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 18:36:57 GMT
that's just wrong! Some one who is in their 60s should not look like a 30-year-old woman !! There's Photoshopping for sure, but I don't think anything about this looks 30ish. She definitely has looser and slightly sagging skin, particularly on her arms, that's typical of aging skin. Obviously her breasts and facial feminization surgery are "new" so they look younger, but they still don't look inappropriately youthful IMO. There are probably more wrinkles on her face that are PSed out here. She pretty much looks, age-wise, like many similarly aged female celebrities (who most likely also avail themselves of other cosmetic procedures).
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Jun 1, 2015 18:41:42 GMT
Well, he was very handsome as Bruce so I'm not surprised he looks beautiful as Caitlyn now. And what a way to reveal yourself to the world! That's grand treatment right there!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 18:44:35 GMT
I just read on Perez Hilton that she has not had sexual reassignment surgery yet. I am not sure that really makes Bruce Caitlyn, does it? She may have breast implants, but she is still sporting a penis. She may pee sitting down and all, but if the plumbing is still male, does that make you a woman? I don't know.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 18:46:49 GMT
I just read on Perez Hilton that she has not had sexual reassignment surgery yet. I am not sure that really makes Bruce Caitlyn, does it? She may have breast implants, but she is still sporting a penis. She may pee sitting down and all, but if the plumbing is still male, does that make you a woman? I don't know. She is now living as a woman and should be spoken of and treated as one. Not everyone who is trans has reassignment surgery, for a variety of reasons, but gender is about a lot more than just the sex organs.
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Post by blondiec47 on Jun 1, 2015 18:51:00 GMT
Don't judge, I was watching re runs of KUwK yesterday and I thought I heard that she has not decided if she is going to have the surgery
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Post by seikashaven on Jun 1, 2015 18:59:33 GMT
I just read on Perez Hilton that she has not had sexual reassignment surgery yet. I am not sure that really makes Bruce Caitlyn, does it? She may have breast implants, but she is still sporting a penis. She may pee sitting down and all, but if the plumbing is still male, does that make you a woman? I don't know. I think she knows better than anyone else what she's sporting. And she has made the decision to identify as a woman so that's what she is. I second (third? fourth?) the Jessica Lange comments - with a touch of Kim Basinger.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 19:02:38 GMT
Interesting about the Adam's Apple. Can't even see any scars. They often make the incisions for neck surgery in the natural folds of the neck so no post-surgical scarring is visible. In this photo, there is no evidence of natural neck folds, but I'm betting they exist in reality.
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Post by ladytrisha on Jun 1, 2015 19:15:18 GMT
old style Hollywood glamour ... she looks fantastic.
I still think she's awfully brave to step out and stand in the spotlights.
I admired the hell out of Bruce when he was an Olympian and even with putting up with the K crowd. But this is a whole other spectrum of attention.
His honesty is refreshing - how he was the absent father and hopes Caitlyn will do better.
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Post by Outspoken on Jun 1, 2015 19:17:14 GMT
Thanks for posting the video it's nice to have a little context. I think she looks lovely and I'm very happy that she's now happy and living her life as she wants to. The only thing I have issue with is the name she choose....silly right? But for whatever reason I think of Caitlyn as a name for the under 25 crowd, not a middle aged woman.I thought this same thing. Also, I think she looks like Geena Davis.
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Post by spitfiregirl on Jun 1, 2015 19:25:09 GMT
I think she's beautiful. I think the photo is shocking, but I thats what she wanted. So the goal is accomplished. I wish the hands were showing, but its artistic not to show the hands. Not showing hands is very suggestive. I wish society wouldn't make such a big deal out of all this. Its a shame some will not accept this. I guess maybe He/she/they all, chose to be in the spotlight and judged with their careers and marriage choices. I can't imagine having to live so publicly. Its a beautiful portrait. I hope she can be at peace now.
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Post by anonrefugee on Jun 1, 2015 19:40:17 GMT
I think she looks a lot like Jessica Lange. Thanks, she reminded me of someone!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 19:53:28 GMT
I just read on Perez Hilton that she has not had sexual reassignment surgery yet. I am not sure that really makes Bruce Caitlyn, does it? She may have breast implants, but she is still sporting a penis. She may pee sitting down and all, but if the plumbing is still male, does that make you a woman? I don't know. I don't believe a transgender individual needs to have gender reassignment surgery to be called as the gender they identify with. Just feeling that way, and presenting as that gender, is enough to identify as that gender -- in this case, female. The whole point to recognizing transgender issues is to recognize that gender isn't about biology or even physiology, it's about the way a person feels and identifies themselves.
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Post by belgravia on Jun 1, 2015 20:04:01 GMT
I think this is pretty phenomenal. Caitlyn looks amazing.
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stittsygirl
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Post by stittsygirl on Jun 1, 2015 20:04:26 GMT
I think she looks great, and more power to her . I respect any gender a person self-identifies as, no matter what is between their legs. Caitlyn Jenner identifies as a woman - she's a woman.
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Post by sillyrabbit on Jun 1, 2015 20:22:24 GMT
Exactly. I believe that a person's birth certificate can only be changed if he/she has had gender reassignment surgery though.
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Post by christine58 on Jun 1, 2015 20:22:46 GMT
sorry but I don't think that's what she really looks like. I think she is covered in makeup....
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polly91
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Post by polly91 on Jun 1, 2015 20:33:49 GMT
Beautiful picture. I think she looks a little like Janice Dickinson from America's Next Top Model.
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bayoulj
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Post by bayoulj on Jun 1, 2015 20:40:48 GMT
HE is still a MAN !!!!!
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Post by moveablefeast on Jun 1, 2015 20:42:31 GMT
Exactly. I believe that a person's birth certificate can only be changed if he/she has had gender reassignment surgery though. It probably varies by state, but the criteria often states "clinically appropriate treatment" towards gender reassignment and is not specifically delineated as such.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 20:46:13 GMT
And you're still a judgmental troll. Live and let live. Does it really affect your life in any way?
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Post by *KAS* on Jun 1, 2015 20:50:11 GMT
ok, here's another twist from the comments section of one of my favorite sites. The person commenting was making the point that she got the cover because she's white. They made a reference to Laverne Cox, a working trans actress, who is on a hot show right now as not being given a piece of the spotlight due to the fact she's a person of color. My instinct is this is in service to the entire trans community, making a very public statement about being happy in your own skin, no matter what color it is. But I thought I'd throw it out there. She got the cover because she (was) Bruce Jenner. I've barely heard of Laverne Cox, and she certainly wouldn't sell the magazine covers a Kardashian/Jenner would. I just think that this is so photoshopped that it's silly. The head doesn't even fit on the neck right - like the head was shrunk down. I know ALL magazine covers are - so this isn't aimed at this specific issue or person. But this is such a 'significant' cover, and we all know that Kaitlyn/Bruce doesn't / didn't look anything like that in real life. I've never thought that Bruce Jenner's neck was too big for his body, so why suddenly is it as wide as her head? Maybe it's just a weird angle.
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Post by birukitty on Jun 1, 2015 20:50:39 GMT
I think she looks wonderful, but most importantly I can see the happiness on her face to finally be herself, how wonderful is that?
Debbie in MD.
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Pearl Clutcher
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jun 1, 2015 20:57:44 GMT
I hope that she finds the happiness that alluded her.
As Bruce, she was a much loved and respected Olympic athlete. I have never watched the reality TV show so that image for me and other non-watchers has not been sullied. I hope Caitlyn can help bring compassion and understanding to the transgender community.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 21:10:44 GMT
Aren't you a lovely little ray of sunsine in an otherwise shitty world? I think a more natural picture would have served a better purpose but it doesn't really matter to me what she looks like. The real beauty must surely come from finding your true self and living a life you're comfortable in. All the lipgloss, hair styling and good lighting is just sprinkles!
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