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The handbra gained iconic status with [[Janet Jackson]]'s cover on the September 1993 issue of ''Rolling Stone''. The magazine named it their "Most Popular Cover Ever" | The handbra gained iconic status with [[Janet Jackson]]'s cover on the [[September 1993]] issue of ''Rolling Stone''. The magazine later named it their "Most Popular Cover Ever".<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Capitalizing On Jackson Tempest |work= |publisher=The New York Times |date=2004-02-04 |accessdate=2008-09-01}}</ref> | ||
The handbra was the subject of a pointed parody advertisement for ''Holding Your Own Boobs Magazine'' performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Will Ferrell on the May 15, 1999 episode of Saturday Night Live. | The handbra was the subject of a pointed parody advertisement for ''Holding Your Own Boobs Magazine'' performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Will Ferrell on the May 15, 1999 episode of Saturday Night Live. | ||
The handbra technique is prevalent in lad mags, such as ''Maxim'', ''Zoo Weekly'', and ''FHM'', that prominently feature photos of scantily clad actresses and models. | The handbra technique is prevalent in lad mags, such as ''[[Maxim]]'', ''Zoo Weekly'', and ''[[FHM]]'', that prominently feature photos of scantily clad actresses and models.<ref name="guardian">{{cite web | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,,1596384,00.html | title = Dirty young men | first = Janice | last = Turner | publisher = The Guardian | accessdate = 2008-09-01 | date = 2005-10-22}}</ref> | ||
[[Image:Pinder-recumbent-cross.jpg|thumb|999x180px|left|[[Lucy Pinder]] demonstrating a recumbent crossed-arms handbra.]] | [[Image:Pinder-recumbent-cross.jpg|thumb|999x180px|left|[[Lucy Pinder]] demonstrating a recumbent crossed-arms handbra.]] | ||
[[Image:Fuko Handbra.jpg|thumb|999x180px|left|[[Japanese]] [[:Category:Glamour models|glamour model]] [[Fuko]] wears a [[:Category:C metric cup|metric C-cup]] handbra on a [[:Category:P metric cup|metric P-cup]] bust.]] | [[Image:Fuko Handbra.jpg|thumb|999x180px|left|[[Japanese]] [[:Category:Glamour models|glamour model]] [[Fuko]] wears a [[:Category:C metric cup|metric C-cup]] handbra on a [[:Category:P metric cup|metric P-cup]] bust.]] | ||
[[Image:Manuela_arcuri.jpg|thumb|999x180px|left|Italian Supermodel [[Manuela Arcuri]] with handbra.]] | [[Image:Manuela_arcuri.jpg|thumb|999x180px|left|Italian Supermodel [[Manuela Arcuri]] with handbra.]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:59, 2 September 2008
Photo: Patrick Demarchelier
A handbra is a technique wherein a woman hides her nipples and areolae by covering both breasts with her hands. The handbra technique is common in visual media and entertainment to imply toplessness without actually revealing nudity, which could result in an unwanted rating or the product being banned for sale.
Modern prevalence
The handbra gained iconic status with Janet Jackson's cover on the September 1993 issue of Rolling Stone. The magazine later named it their "Most Popular Cover Ever".[1]
The handbra was the subject of a pointed parody advertisement for Holding Your Own Boobs Magazine performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Will Ferrell on the May 15, 1999 episode of Saturday Night Live.
The handbra technique is prevalent in lad mags, such as Maxim, Zoo Weekly, and FHM, that prominently feature photos of scantily clad actresses and models.[2]
References
- ↑ "Capitalizing On Jackson Tempest", The New York Times, 2004-02-04. Retrieved on 2008-09-01.
- ↑ Turner, Janice (2005-10-22). Dirty young men. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2008-09-01.
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