Nick Viall - Bachelorette 11 - *Spoilers - Sleuthing* - Discussion #7

I do not see anything wrong with Nick's pics, at all.  He has a VERY, VERY nice body.  They are professional photos and not in poor taste.  He is a young, single guy with a lot going for him.  What's the harm really???  People do not have to look at them if it causes them so much upset.  To me, Nick is not your average Joe, he is unique in a very good way.  Some people don't like him and will find fault in whatever he does.  I happen to like him at the moment, and will continue to until he does something really off base.  I don't see that he has done anything wrong.  If he has modeling opportunities or whatever else, he should definitely take advantage of that just like anyone else would.  You only live once.  I loved listening to his podcast and what he said he likes in a woman.  He seems like he would make a great husband and there is a very lucky lady out there for him somewhere...hope he finds her soon.  I just can't say it enough, Nick is a very interesting guy.

David Beckham age 40, father of 4 children is often seen on billboards and ads shirtless and in his underwear. These are professional photos and he looks smoking hot. Most women and many men love seeing these photos. Albeit Nick is no David Beckham but who cares because who is? For a modeling portfolio they want to see the body in all its glory. Measurements matter. By the way, Roberto Martinez, Yes Please.   My Fave!!!  JMO

OnePromise wrote:

umngirl wrote:When Nick is a working male model with National/International campaigns perhaps it would be different. But for now he is simply trying to be a male model like thousands of others. A dime a dozen really.

How else is he supposed to get there without having a well rounded portfolio?  Just go and check out a few of the Wilhelmina models online portfolios... Way over half of them have much more suggestive photos posted in swimsuits and underwear.  It is likely that in order to get signed, Nick was asked to have these shirtless photos taken as his chiseled physique is a large pulling factor for jobs.  

And why post them on his IG? It's a great marketing tool.  Exposure.  His IG account has a number of professional modeling photos.  And of course he would be excited about the photos... Who wouldn't be excited to be considered and signed to an agency?  Why is he judged for sharing this success with his fans?  Afterall, if one doesn't like him or his photos... The solution is simple... don't look at them, right?

Always a great solution.

OnePromise wrote:

umngirl wrote:When Nick is a working male model with National/International campaigns perhaps it would be different. But for now he is simply trying to be a male model like thousands of others. A dime a dozen really.

How else is he supposed to get there without having a well rounded portfolio?  Just go and check out a few of the Wilhelmina models online portfolios... Way over half of them have much more suggestive photos posted in swimsuits and underwear.  It is likely that in order to get signed, Nick was asked to have these shirtless photos taken as his chiseled physique is a large pulling factor for jobs.  

And why post them on his IG? It's a great marketing tool.  Exposure.  His IG account has a number of professional modeling photos.  And of course he would be excited about the photos... Who wouldn't be excited to be considered and signed to an agency?  Why is he judged for sharing this success with his fans?  Afterall, if one doesn't like him or his photos... The solution is simple... don't look at them, right?

The last sentence is true, which is why I have never followed him and never will. The only reason I have even seen the pics is because people have used them as an avi here. I'd love to not have to see them but then I would be limited to a handful of threads here.

bleuberry wrote:Speaking of this dream job of his, has he been back since the show ended? Is he still on the press tour?

How can an accurate picture of Nick and his true intentions/motivations be made without even knowing what is going on in his life?

And as for his job, he never left it. IMO, he has still been working while traveling. Lots of people work remotely now days. He has been upfront about the fact that he loves his job and has spent time with his co-workers regularly. He has tweeted support for Salesforce, his boss tweeted support for him on the night of the ATFR and their website remains as part of his header on Twitter.

chasingpavements wrote:

rhondam wrote:CP, agreed there is not only one fame wh*re in the world but why is normality universally better than fleeting fame? And who's to say who's fame will be fleeting or not?  Also money isn't everything, but are Chantal, Emily O'Brien et al financially happy? I think each person (major/minor celeb and otherwise) must walk the path(s) that best fits them, learning and growing along the way.

And IA, Nick will very likely be selling something soon too but a lot of major celebs do it too—there can be good money in it!

PS, I'm glad you are back, your comments were missed

That's a really good point! I guess, for me, I respect people that are able to find happiness in their simple lives, through their families, friends, jobs, hobbies, etc. I always feel that people who are so desperate for validation from complete strangers to be desperate in some way. I feel like they are trying to fill something that's missing in their lives with something that just doesn't matter. I don't think that everyone who is the public eye fits this criteria - for example, I truly do feel like people like Chris/Peyton, Jason/Molly, and Sean/Cat are happy and just do TV shows for the money. But, I do see it with people like Deanna (not anymore, but immediately after her season), Jake, Chris Soules, and, now, Nick.

I think you are missing a lot of people in that group. Andi for one, and Advocrap who was telling RS he was a shoe in for next Bachelor and last I checked I could see his armpits on twitter among other things.

Yes, don't look at them.  Regardless of what Nick does, he will be criticized and held to standards, that apparently don't apply to anyone else.  K&S have been more than vulgar, yet their fans just applaud it.  Gimme a break!

I think the better solution is to accept differing views and opinions, not everyone loves the special snowflake and thinks his intentions are pure.

Back to some sleuthing/interesting news other than Nick's body (which is great, imo)...

... Us Weekly started following Nick on twitter.

bleuberry wrote:But people dislike others from this franchise and I don't think the answer should be not to look at their posts. Lord knows that would be impossible . I think the better solution is to accept differing views and opinions, not everyone loves the special snowflake and thinks his intentions are pure.

I fully agree that acceptance is the key. I vote for acceptance of Nick... Just the way he is... Flaws and all. That is what he would want after all.

umngirl wrote:

OnePromise wrote:

umngirl wrote:When Nick is a working male model with National/International campaigns perhaps it would be different. But for now he is simply trying to be a male model like thousands of others. A dime a dozen really.

How else is he supposed to get there without having a well rounded portfolio?  Just go and check out a few of the Wilhelmina models online portfolios... Way over half of them have much more suggestive photos posted in swimsuits and underwear.  It is likely that in order to get signed, Nick was asked to have these shirtless photos taken as his chiseled physique is a large pulling factor for jobs.  

And why post them on his IG? It's a great marketing tool.  Exposure.  His IG account has a number of professional modeling photos.  And of course he would be excited about the photos... Who wouldn't be excited to be considered and signed to an agency?  Why is he judged for sharing this success with his fans?  Afterall, if one doesn't like him or his photos... The solution is simple... don't look at them, right?

The last sentence is true, which is why I have never followed him and never will. The only reason I have even seen the pics is because people have used them as an avi here. I'd love to not have to see them but then I would be limited to a handful of threads here.

Same here!

OnePromise wrote:

bleuberry wrote:Speaking of this dream job of his, has he been back since the show ended? Is he still on the press tour?

How can an accurate picture of Nick and his true intentions/motivations be made without even knowing what is going on in his life?  

And as for his job, he never left it.  IMO, he has still been working while traveling.  Lots of people work remotely now days.  He has been upfront about the fact that he loves his job and has spent time with his co-workers regularly.  He has tweeted support for Salesforce, his boss tweeted support for him on the night of the ATFR and their website remains as part of his header on Twitter.  

Because, IMO, Nick's priorities right are to continue doing press and speaking on all things Bachelor/BiP/B'ette. A quick glance at his IG and there's very little mention (or none?) of this "dream job" he supposedly loves, yet would've taken a 3rd break from for TV.