American Apparel Debuts First Transgender Model: Great or Gimmicky?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/06/15 19:00:00

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June is LGBT Pride Month, making it the perfect time for American Apparel to debut its first transgender model, former "America’s Next Top Model" contestant Isis King. King, 26, appears in a series of new ads for the provocative clothing chain, wearing Pride Month T-shirts.

"American Apparel is showing bold leadership by being among just a few companies to include transgender people in its national ads," GLAAD President Herndon Graddick said in a statement. "The company’s statement that 'Gay is OK' will reach millions and send an important message in support of equality." King, 26, was the first transgender contestant on "Top Model," too. Do you think American Apparel is making a bold move toward equality by using her in their ads? Or is it just a gimmicky way to get attention?

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Nilam 2012/06/15 22:03:12

Great

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geez people, when is society gonna grow up. why should anyone care about another persons preference? media has freely exposed sex, drugs, violence, and much much more and noone seems to have a problem with it, why all the fuss over gay? i personal dont enjoy being with someone of the same sex, but if someone else does, how is that even any of my business? i really dont see the big deal.........
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Nekosarethebest 2012/06/16 13:09:14

Great

I don't really mind anything going on in the model world other than the BMI issue from a few months ago.

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MissTypist 2012/06/16 12:48:33

Great

It's great that they're trying to get people to understand that Gay is OK.
I just wouldn't wear the clothes myself - I don't like wearing clothes with slogans and stuff on....kinda tacky.
The GAY O.K. design one is simple yet effective :)

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Resp 2012/06/16 11:46:04

Gimmicky

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For money. I don't see American Apparel promote "pro-family" gear or "Straight Pride" wear.

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nataku80 to Resp 2012/06/16 14:46:51

I agree wit that

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Ash to Resp 2012/06/16 19:37:09

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I am so sick of people complaining about not having a "straight-pride" month and things to that effect, EVERY SINGLE DAY is straight-pride. EVERY DAY. Straight is the majority, you walk around with your wives, and your children, and ridicule us because we dont think the same as you, because we arent attracted to the same things as you, The majority of the population is "Pro-family", You want a straight pride shirt? You want a straight parade? Go get one! Whats stopping you?

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Resp to Ash 2012/06/16 23:57:11

Yes but did we start a silly "Pride" movement? EVERY SINGLE DAY you walk around with your gay friends and husbands. So what are you talking about? Go get a "Straight Pride" shirt?? Why that would be hateful!

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LucidLoon to Resp 2012/06/17 00:47:06

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The whole point of the pride movement was to band together against hatred and violence. No such bigotry exists against heterosexuals, so the need never arose.

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Resp to LucidLoon 2012/06/17 20:39:59

Sure there is anti-family hatred and anti-hetero hatred! You don't really think that ALL gays are a loving "We Are The World" sing along group do you?

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LucidLoon to Resp 2012/06/17 21:25:41

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Oh, of course they may be a few bitter individuals, but I've never heard of a single case of a heterosexual being severely beaten because of their sexual orientation. Have you?

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Resp to LucidLoon 2012/06/17 20:50:37

Look who's against "Straight Pride"! Look who finds "Straight Pride" offensive! Listen to the intolerant one! Tolerance is a two-way street!

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LucidLoon to Resp 2012/06/17 21:29:14

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Nobody. Nobody in this discussion has said they would be offended by a shirt like that. Go ahead and wear it if you want.

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/16 21:08:52

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Because heteros and families don't have a history of being treated as second class citizens in their own country. This is a way a celebration that we are one step closer to being treated as equals, Do heteros need to celebrate that?

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Resp to Ev Rom 2012/06/16 23:58:10

There are no equals. We are all different.

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/17 01:49:05

according to the constitution?

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Resp to Ev Rom 2012/06/17 20:38:24

That refers to equal opportunity and rights but obviously people are not identical.

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/18 20:24:55

Equal

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Resp to Ev Rom 2012/06/20 02:28:45

What???

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/20 03:59:15

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Equal under the law and constitution is not the same as people being identical.

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Resp to Ev Rom 2012/06/20 04:45:14

I already said that above. Equal rights does not make us equal in intelligence or looks or physical qualities. In that sense we are not equal or the same. We are different and have differences.

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/20 05:16:57

so if you look or are different in some way you don't deserve to be treated as equal under the law or have the same constitutional rights?

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Resp to Ev Rom 2012/06/20 11:37:51

Of course laws should be equally applied. But people are not the same or equal. We are all different. IN THAT SENSE I SAY WE ARE NOT EQUAL.

Are you on stupid pills?

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/20 17:06:55

you are overdosing on them....

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Resp to Ev Rom 2012/06/17 20:40:38

Please stop playing the poor victimized special group nonsense.

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Ev Rom to Resp 2012/06/18 20:25:24

Never did that, just pointing out your stupidity.

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3327123 2012/06/16 11:10:45
Dark Angel AKA Hippiegirl 2012/06/16 09:01:22

Great

Awsome

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elisa 2012/06/16 08:43:45

Gimmicky

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she is not beautiful

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jackie 2012/06/16 07:40:46

Gimmicky

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Oh I remember him! He always use to duct tape his penis so it wouldn't show.

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cmdrbnd007 to jackie 2012/06/16 13:32:29

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OUCH!

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Taylor to jackie 2012/06/16 14:58:53

+1
she ** her**

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jackie to Taylor 2012/06/16 15:33:29

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no, I mean him

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shiroid... to jackie 2012/06/16 16:01:15

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Yes. YOU mean 'him,' but she's a fine-looking woman.

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jackie to shiroid... 2012/06/16 16:02:32 (edited)

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I mean him. I stated the facts, not candied ass opinions. And if you got problem? Deal with it.

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ancient... to jackie 2012/06/16 17:42:18

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Sexuality is between the ears, not between the legs. Deal with it, you insensitive clod.

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jackie to ancient... 2012/06/16 23:21:58 (edited)

Its my comment, and im not changing what I say. Deal with it. And I can keep being insensitive and cold as long as you guys keep throwing yourselves at my comments.

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LucidLoon to jackie 2012/06/17 00:48:29

I have an opinion differing from yours. Deal with it.

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ancient... to jackie 2012/06/18 16:10:25

Yes you can and it is your choice to be wrong and stupid. Good luck with that. Goodbye.

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k fleming to Taylor 2012/06/16 19:55:51

Him.
Plastic surgery does not change anything.
And I would like to point out how everyone is "beautiful just the way they are" unless the are transsexuals then they should have all the surgery they can afford! Liberal's logic!

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098765 2012/06/16 06:54:29

Gimmicky

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atrocious

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Hope 2012/06/16 06:35:28

Great

eh i dont see nothing wrong with it. Its not a big deal

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