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Isn't it possible to admire Victoria for her skill, athleticism, winning ability etc and also for her looks?
I know I do.
I am a man and I'm not going to apologise for appreciating a beautiful woman. There are millions of years of evolution making it one of my primary functions as a male. And I am not going to deny or suppress what I am because I shouldn't have to. There's nothing wrong with it. I'm not drooling like a gibbon, but I'm not going to deny that I think they are very nice pictures and she looks lovely in them.
Of course women like to be appreciated for their acheivements. But hey, they also like to be appreciated for their beauty. Which is probably why Victoria chose to do the photoshoot, and why nobody has a right to criticise her for it. So what if it's retouched? Every glossy photo is - especially in FHM. And she would certainly have known that. Maybe she even demanded it?
I notice that there are an awful lot of men shouting the loudest against this. Bit strange, but fair enough: I know you've got to be a bit of a feminist these days if you want to get a shag.