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

seton wrote:Well, it's been real, folks. Had a blast.

I'll try to stay away until Nickie's next incident of being a perpetual loser ahem, "living loud". So that I won't get eye-r*ped by the I'm in LA/Miami/Chicago/Siberia/NorthPole shirtless pix all too soon.

OnePromise wrote:I don't think anyone, including Nick, believes that he is a "special snowflake" or top model.  As you said, he is starting at the beginning of his modeling career just like every other new model.  He is building his portfolio just like every other new model.  He is advertising himself on SM just like every other new model.  And whether we agree with it or not, new male models with nice bodies are asked to use them as a selling point because they are a big selling point.  Just like many female models are asked to pose in bikinis or even nude.  I don't think that it is right to judge Nick (or any model) for just doing his job.  IMO, Nick's portfolio is quite tame when compared to most other male models of any age.  

I also do not think it fair to assume that he is posting any photos (even the shirtless ones) just to get attention for himself or to boost his ego.  Nick knows what everyone knows... Sex sells.  If he wants to be successful as a male model, he has to show skin.  That is how it works.  He has decided to try to be sucessful in the modeling world, so he has to play the game.  

And to be quite honest, Nick did not seek this opportunity out.  He was approached first.  And if I were to think of him as a "special snowflake" for anything, it would be that someone saw Nick's handsome face and thought he would make a successful model... And at age 35, well past the typical starting age for most models.   I don't know about all of you, but that alone is impressive to me.  How flattering and complimentary to have a stranger who is trained to find talent, approach you?  If I were Nick, I'd feel encouraged as well.

BTW, I thought that since Nick was not the next Bachelor, everyone would stop talking about him.  Don't get me wrong, I love to discuss Nick, but it seems like the hype surrounding him doesn't fade away too easily... Even among those who are not fans of Nick.  

peggy0221 wrote:

umngirl wrote:Wait, what lucrative modeling career? Does he have any national or international ad campaigns? Been featured in any fashion magazines? Spokesmodel for any big brands?

He is starting out like the thousands of other models represented by Wilhelmina throughout the country. And in that respect he is a dime a dozen.

You said it so right, thousands of other models are also a dime in a dozen, not only Nick. And I too wonder why there are still thousands of people out there wanting to be a model 

After all, maybe Nick is just as normal as those thousands of people. Just happened we don't know those thousands, they maybe posting thousands of shirtless pic too.

mindless wrote:

peggy0221 wrote:You said it so right, thousands of other models are also a dime in a dozen, not only Nick. And I too wonder why there are still thousands of people out there wanting to be a model 

After all, maybe Nick is just as normal as those thousands of people. Just happened we don't know those thousands, they maybe posting thousands of shirtless pic too.

Your post made me think of this IG I saw the other day: https://instagram.com/nick__bateman/
I think it puts our Nick's handful of shirtless pics into perspective.

umngirl wrote:^Correction: both Sean and Catherine have jobs, ones they've had since they moved to Dallas permanently over two years ago. Don't follow the other two so couldn't tell you.

And yes, I've seen people say he has a lucrative modeling career and imply he is some highly successful model. Neither of which are true at this point.

Nibbles22 wrote:

umngirl wrote:^Correction: both Sean and Catherine have jobs, ones they've had since they moved to Dallas permanently over two years ago. Don't follow the other two so couldn't tell you.

And yes, I've seen people say he has a lucrative modeling career and imply he is some highly successful model. Neither of which are true at this point.

I've never heard that either of them are employed, What specifically do they do for work?   I know that RS has been asked dozens of times, and wasn't aware of either of them working.  I apologize that this is OT.