Does a celebrity posing nude ever draw attention to anything…
…besides the fact that they’re plum buck naked?
Adam Levine, front man for musical group Maroon-5, is the latest superstar to jump into the fray. He appears in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan UK without a stitch on. His pitch?
Everyman, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness for testicular and prostate cancer. It funds the Everyman Centre in Surrey, Europe’s only male-centered cancer research center.
In deference to Cosmo’s readers, that particular region of Levine’s body is artfully blocked in the shot by the hands of his girlfriend. The rest is covered by tats. Lots and lots of tats.
Are these photos a victory for cancer awareness? I hope so.
Personally, I think the tattoo industry may get the biggest bang from Levine’s beefcake.
Branded
We all have name brand products that we love.
I prefer Pepsi products to Coke. Jif Peanut Butter over Skippy. Cheetos to any ‘imitation’ cheese puff.
But would I willingly get a tattoo of a favorite brand logo if it meant a 20 percent discount for life?
Not even.
But that is exactly what Ecko Unlimited is currently purposing to its brand faithful. And they appear to be perfectly seriously.
Sound like a deal?
Before you run out and invest in a new tramp stamp, do the math. If the Ecko Unlimited tee you are jonesin’ for retails at $30, the brand permanently decorating your backside only saves you $6.
Six bucks!
They expect people to turn themselves into a billboard for that? Sorry, Ecko — personal real estate carries a far heftier price.
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