...maybe?  GaG and others adamantly refuse to see anyone in the OTHFBC.  One of this year's cover girls is a certified member of that club.  The next thread down talks about expanding boundaries and pushing limits.  How about expanding your boundaries to someone with an expanding waistline and pushing your limits with someone who has more cushion for your pushin'?

And a real sweetheart too. But calling her a Rookie, she has been a force in the modeling world plus size and straight for a while now.

People have different tastes both physically and mentally (and they can change from day to day).  I am not understanding the point of the thread.  Magazines are losing appeal due to all of the other types of media available and trying to change things up or a gimmick can be useful.

I have been sexually active for well over forty years and I pretty much know what does it for me and what does not. This woman, as you accurately predicted, does nothing for me sexually. I am sure there are others that will go gaga (pun intended) over her, but I am not one of them.

I don't know who she is because I don't follow what the average person does but no matter, I think she's very attractive. Skinny is ugly to me. My sister shops in the childrens department that's how skinny she is. Not healthy if you ask me and she's a freaking nurse. I would rather see a gal like this in my bed any day.

I'm all over that. (Not that I've been asked...)

I saw some of the show last night and while very beautiful, it may be the same as comparing Kate Upton to twiggy.

What show?

But from every other angle, she looks like Rosie O'Donnell.

but then get completely outraged if you do anything but fawn over them for wearing "proudly" wearing their fat?

S.I. wouldn't give her the time of day.    

was live on ESPN last night. And you're right, there's no implications
about her getting the cover without merit. She has been an accomplished plus size model for years. And a beautiful woman too

What I don't get... Why no smile... I would be excited & thrilled!

noted as being very free with airbrushing. And not just tattoos and identifiable marks. I have ZERO knowledge of whether this is factual, but can only speak of what I've heard from providers and read.  

her look is for the S.I. audience--which are men.  And probably men who like a bit of adventure, competion, and mystery, maybe even a challenge.   Meaning, can I make her smile

Though I was not a size 16. (She's a size 16 I hear.) And damn, I'd hit that!

Not to mention makeup, hair care, shoes. etc etc.  

I don't get the connection either. Maybe if she swallowed Kate whole.

When you're in the "IBTC", it can feel as though curvy women get showered with more attention, but then not all of that attention is positive.  

but if she has the personality and ability to rock my world... then why on earth would I say no?

Is in no way meant as a justification for how our society views and accepts women based on size. That's not my point at all, nor am i defending it. However, if you saw Ashley live on TV, she looks svelte  compared to her cover shot. That was my point. Period.

I have seen you in person and YOU actually have the nuts to insult a woman who was CHOSEN to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Some of you clearly live in homes with broken mirrors.

Love me a woman with some meat on her bones.......married me a sexy plus size redhead.........but to each their own....some like skinny some like curves...some like them large.....i prefer meaty.  

there ain't nothin wrong with a little meat on the bones!

Fascinating! I hadn't read about the idea of thin women being better "kept" women for men who want an ornament rather than a partner. I wonder if there's been research to back that up. Do you know, Alyson? It is a logical inference, now that I think about it. And of course the greedy, selfish converse for fuller-figured women.

I thought he complimented her...

have read that as an insult?  Could you be referring to a completely different comment?

This has nothing to do with bosfriend I should have placed my opinion elsewhere  sorry

Too bad you are a "vegetarian."  Bet a number of men would say the same about you.

I presume she was referring to the detractors on the thread.  I know Erin loves me.  😉

I think that is the cas

Yes  and I  did repost  to correct this error

...so fully packed...

I think SI has joined the Social Change movement that is busy trying to change the defintion of "model beauty" along with chubby Barbie...

She not even close to thin but in IMO she not the size to the model pictured in the OP. Ashley Graham is a size 16 plus size model. Kate has more of a Amazon body type as she's 5'10" and stacked.  

To me beauty can take various forms. Everyone has their own body type, and if the woman is true to that any body form can be beautiful.  

I have always taken it rather literally as in Over The Hill Fat Broad Club as in being Over The Hill and a Fat Broad, but in the spirit of inclusiveness, sure why not? Over The Hill or Fat, lets welcome them all to the club.