We know this is supposed to be a picture of LeBron. But who would you rather look at? A big, sweaty guy? Or a supermodel dressed up like a bird from the zoo?
In April, LeBron James will grace the cover of Vogue, becoming only the third man in the magazine’s 116 year history to appear on the cover. For those unfamiliar with the women’s high fashion world, this is kind of like having Lassie on the cover of Cat Fancy. It doesn’t happen.
But the April issue is devoted to athletes and models, with a concentration on sizes and shapes. LeBron was an automatic choice. ”Nobody says more about fashion size and shape than … LeBron,” Vogue spokesman Patrick O’Connell says. ”LeBron is an amazing star and athlete that has crossed over into a cultural phenomena…”
This article appears in Mar 12-18, 2008.
“…who would you rather look at? A big, sweaty guy? Or a supermodel dressed up like a bird from the zoo?”
Big, sweaty guy, please. And, as long as you’re taking requests, preferably one in a jockstrap, thanks.