The Globe and Mail in Canada is supposed to be a respectable, serious newspaper. Though one oft criticized for lousy sports reporting.
Figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond makes front page, uproar ensues online
Kaetlyn Osmond was celebrated by Canadians over the weekend after putting herself into medal contention at the World Figure Skating Championships in London, Ont. The 17-year-old native of Marystown, N.L., finished eighth but earned Canada another spot at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
The Public editor of the Globe reacted quickly – Monday’s front page photo was unacceptable
I agree, though …
In an interview with Maurie Sherman on Toronto radio station Kiss 92.5 … Kaetlyn Osmond said she was thrilled to be on the front page and wasn’t bothered by the photo.
“Truthfully I don’t mind the photo. It’s part of my program and it’s fun… Our skirts go flying all the time. We’re used to it.”
Certainly we see far, far worse photos of Artistic Gymnasts in popular media.
Let’s continue to call out those in the media who deliberately choose crotch shot photos.
Thanks Claudine.
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