I posed for a pin-up calendar earlier this year. I'm not ashamed of this; I look pretty good. But now it's on a Boston guys' gift guide list and because I'm January, I'm the picture (someone on FB messaged me to show me the "thrillist" automatic email with the link). I SINCERELY hope that no one I work with is on this email list. I think it's likely that SOMEONE is, though.
I've decided that my response (if approached by anyone) is to indicate that I think it is pretty awesome. Nothing to hide, and all that...
Thoughts?
6 comments:
It's tasteful. I still don't think anyone will get it, but I think you can say that you're in theater & doing some modeling in exchange for headshots & that you were happy with the deal. But January, indeed.
one: you look great.
two: the fact that it says, "ensure dad never misses a big appointment again," is cracking me up. thinking in terms of people's dads talking about how hot miss january is...well, i'm just laughing my ass off.
three: you look really great.
four: did i mention points 1 and 3?
DAMN, you look fine. I think your suggested reaction is perfect. "I'm in theater/modleing/head shots. I think it's awesome, thanks!" The absolute worst thing that can possibly happen from this is that you may now be viewed as a sexual being for your male co-workers (something I strive mightily to avoid at all costs), but let's face it, you already were. Now, it might just be more obvious. Can you handle a few inappropriate comments?
And DAMN you're JANUARY!!! I think in calender terms that means you're the best one! Because that's the one they use for all the publicity! Rock on, sister!
@Wonderland - Yeah... that IS the point. I don't think that I've done something wrong, but the work persona that I try to cultivate is that I am hella-professional INside of work and that I don't want any speculation about what I do OUTside of work. I'm sure it'll be fine...
I'm sort of late to the discussion on this, but I always think "breezy honesty" is the way to go. Example:
Co-worker: Hey, I saw your calendar on so & so's list. Nice boobs.
Yum: Yeah, I'm really happy with the way the shots came out. I mean, in a perfect world, I might not have had it QUITE so publicized, but I guess that's the life of an actress!
You can even throw in a little Monica Geller "I'm Breezy!" in there at the end if it suits you :)
God, I am WAY late on this. I am such a bad friend. I agree with the ladies: It's tasteful, you're incredibly sexy in the picture, and anyone from work who approaches you, act breezy and, if he has a wedding ring, ask pointedly if it was a gift from his wife. That should work.
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