Are there a lot of Subliminal Messages in this John Edwards Esquire Cover, or just my imagination??

he's right under the "Sexiest Woman Alive" banner?

the bikini clad babe....

i was catching that the cover associates Edwards with "sexy women" -- virile imagery.

It's the subliminal message that kinda creeps me out.

it's your job to look at all the "subtexts." all art directors do a little somethin', somethin' for their own kicks, but this is so blatant... makes me wonder if the subtext wasn't blessed by editor.

I recall a book from the 70s about body language that said if a man wants to appear sexually potent, he should stand with hand on hip pointing slightly at his crotch.

I'm a big Edwards fan, but I don't like this photo. As for subliminal messages, maybe I'm dense but I don't see any. :shrug:

and am trying to figure out when was it that a White man had NOT been elected for President? :shrug:

:sarcasm:

without anyone saying a damn thing!

I'm surprised that John Edwards didn't "denounce" Esquire publishers for this tactic used by his likeness! But maybe Edwards has the ability to take away insurance coverage from Congress, but not the ability to control the headlines on the cover of a magazine!

On 2nd thought, maybe Esquire were just echoing what John Edwards says about his own electibility.... ;)

Well, that's his message, ain't it? Like his wife said, the poor thing wasn't fortunate enough to be born black or female.

:bounce:

:spray:

as to what Iowan voters look like!

If so, my opinion of him is about to sink even lower.

Like he wants to CONTROL everything (just the ways the Thugs like to portray him). I admire him greatly and I don't think this picture serves him well at all.

He doesn't need any thing from a photographer, except a good shot with the camera, no touch up please, how many of the other candidates can make that statement.

dyes, hairspray, powder, mirrors, and all of that other "stuff" that those other artificial candidates need, hey? :rofl:

Much like time's "accidental" color similarity between a picture of obama and "terror's new face".

But the stance is that of one who is looking over us...due to the angle of the photo....as though we are below.

Inconsistent!

and a pair of jeans are becoming his trademark in this race.

The question probably should be "will we ever elect anyone other than a white man?"

Nothing at all about Edwards' progressive politics, just a silly one-off line intended to sell magazines.

There is a blonde in her underwear over his left shoulder, but I'm not sure what's subliminal about that. Pretty liminal, actually: "Pictures of sexy gals inside for those of you too repressed to choke one off to actual porn, but not too repressed to abstain from flogging it entirely."

The two articles about him were great, by the way.

That's why.

I don't see the pic, just a box with a ? in it.

:)

:D

Funny how the "HAS FUN" headline is right at his beltline. :rofl:

Geeze.

must be from the nonsensical response to a thought provoking post about the media's subliminal activities as they manipulate democratic politics. :eyes:

...too much, methinks. Looks like someone hit a nerve.

right above his head?

.....and it is true that there's the old-Optimistic "can't we all get along" centrist-pro-War Edwards and the New and improved-"full of spine"-"attack Democrats"-liberal-anti-war Edwards version!!

No, it's such an anomaly for a white man to be elected president! :eyes:

Btw, what's in his hand on or in his belt?

beedazzled and blinded by John Edwards' youthful good looks and his sooper nice belt?
Yea-Ah....you may have a point there! :)

:hi:

But four months being "old" must be the winner thus far.

I know that three years is really, really....like moldy old, according to another Edwards supporter in another thread.

Exactly what is current to Edwards supporters? I know that in Edwards land, tomorrow begins today, but does the day before today lose all relevance whatsoever? :shrug:

"Mercy me!" :rofl:

My imagination? Edwards' cover? The fact that folks responded to this thread? what, exactly?
Cause I don't quite get the "mercy me" ROFL sentiment...but maybe it is meant to be "subliminal"....yes? :shrug:

For the record I LOVE body language and challenges like this. :)

Head back, eyes open, distance looking = Looking to the future and/or looking ahead

Pictures been narrowed, Edwards isn't that thin. Thats something on the Artists, narrower shoulders mean less strong to most men and women.

Mona Lisa smile - Means he's supposed to have a sense of humor, even when serious. (Not really Edwards either from what I've seen...)
Shoulders back, over postured spine. "I'm Strong...and ready to go"

Shirt loose, appearing un-tailored. Cuffed, Blue color/Blue tie...not knotted "Perfectly" = I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. And "I'm one of you"

Hands at waist, those are the most interesting. Yes, It's called Posing...It means "Look at my maleness, I am man..Sexual, Viral..." Also that same hands on hips increases the viewable size of the mans body. Making him appear larger than he really is body wise. More able to "protect and provide" (Countered by the narrowing of the picture.)


Pleated pants, Loose and easily moved in. Another quiet "I'm not a stuffed shirt, I need the room to be able to move and do some work"

Manicured Fingers, "I may be a working man, but I care about how I look to you" Hands say alot about a person, also if you look. You'll see his fingers are spread at the waist. He's really not comfortable with this pose.


Text Sublimities-
Sexiest woman alive, up top and over his right shoulder. In Lingerie, posing in a "come and get me" manner.
"What it feels like" Just under it - (What does it feel like with Edwards?) Smarmy, but effective.
Then followed by "Extreme experience" just under it. The right shoulder gives a visceral response of where a man will "carry" you. It's left to him, but on your right as you look at the picture.

In front of his Chest...If So, John Edwards (smaller text) Of History ...those words are boldface. Makes you think he'll make
history.

Goes to China - All Bold. Making you think of the Trade agreement, the poison in toys, and how he's against all of it.

Has Fun - right at the belt line. Another play on Virility.


All in all, very staged...and if you love modern artwork (I do) you can see that he's not comfortable at all with the pose. Thats why it hasn't gotten, IMHO, the reaction that was intended.

As I found it informational and valuable.

:hi:

I have no background in reading things like this, but your analysis makes sense.