Timberlake's Veins, Unlike Madonna's, Are Just Fine For Publication
LatestIsn’t this interesting: Justin Timberlake‘s veined arm is the very center of Entertainment Weekly‘s new cover. But Madonna’s veins were airbrushed away in Dolce & Gabbana ads.
It’s fairly obvious that on a man, a veined and muscled body is a symbol of strength and, let’s face it, virility. Is it just a coincidence that Justin’s arm is right in front of his crotch, acting as a stand-in for his penis?
Meanwhile, Madonna’s veins are seen as some kind of flaw; people instantly think of her age, of aging, of wrinkles and old ladies. Women are supposed to be soft, not strong, and young, not old. Which is bullshit. Of course.