In recent years, I have come to appreciate Bettie Page. I've seen this quote from Page where she says that if God didn't want her to pose for racy pictures, he wouldn't have given her the talent for doing it.

You know how awesome that is? That's awesome.

I don't know if she really said that (fact-checking is important), but for a woman to lack conflict or apology for doing something she enjoys, regardless of cultural messaging, is pretty phenomenal.

This thread brought to you by: I share a birthday with Page and am honored. I know she was controversial for her time period and I don't know much about her, but I also think she was blessed with a great gift.

Also, I've secretly always wanted to do pin-ups, so she's cool. Lol.