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January 03, 2006

The Natural

Michael Blowhard writes:

Dear Blowhards --

Here's a fun digital-retouching/glamor-photography webpage. The retouched photos are so very perfect, aren't they? The creatures portrayed make me think of James Cameron creations more than actual people. No pores, no scars, no ripply fat, no scratch marks. No interesting personal idiosyncrasies either.

Although the digital artist behind the site obviously does excellent work, I find the original photos a lot sexier than his retouched variants on them. So shoot me for preferring real women to my cyber-fantasies about them. Come to think of it, I don't have cyber-fantasies about women. I don't have cyber-fantasies period. Which I guess makes me mighty Old School ...

Hey, in this era of thongs-as-standard-apparel, dictatorial p-r handlers, Photoshop flawlessness, and severe pubic styling, who's going to make the case for something a little more personal, maybe even a little more natural? Soft-porn exloitation star (and proud Jersey girl) Misty Mundae, that's who. Here she is, interviewed by the online-porn king Mr. Skin:

Mr. Skin: In our present world of bare-down-below starlets, you've opted to pretty much keep the nether-hairstyling of the '70s alive ... Is this an actual decision on your part and, if so, is it aesthetic or just a matter of comfort?

Misty Mundae: Both. Aesthetically I feel that the 70's had it right with regards to more than just pubic hair. And besides I am lazy and I have more important things to do than remove hair from every inch of my body every damn day. That shit is time-consuming. My morning routine consists of washing my hair, getting dressed and putting sun block on my face. Ladies, where do you find the patience?

In some things, retro definitely rules.

Best,

Michael

posted by Michael at January 3, 2006




Comments

Misty Mundae, you are a wonderful woman! Too bad so few women share your sentiments :(

Posted by: Peter on January 3, 2006 1:12 PM



I also like the fact that her idea of "something more important to do" than spending a lot of time de-nuding her crotch consists of smoking pot, strumming the guitar, and watching TV. I mean, let's get our priorities straight.

I've never actually watched a Misty Mundae movie. Can anyone recommend a title to start with?

Posted by: Michael Blowhard on January 3, 2006 1:29 PM



I think I've seen that retouching site before--or one like it anyway. The after photos are kind of creepy are they not? The skin looks plastic-y and not quite human.

Posted by: Rachel on January 3, 2006 3:29 PM






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