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And I don't know what the hell people are talking about with Babs...she and NIna are by far the hottest models in this issue.

Name-calling and bashing people for being overweight or 'fat', short, bald, big-eared, gap-toothed, or whatever I agree is extremely childish and has no place anywhere. Promoting people to accept and embrace their body is a great thing. I wish I was taller and thinner, but it's just not in the cards. That said, our over-PC society is so annoying. This is the SI Swimsuit Issue. Formerly, the magazine showcasing the best of the best. It will cease to be that way if they change it and compromise the standards for political correctness.

Bar!? Please, God...let it be so.

IDK...she's so incredibly beautiful. Just naturally, incredibly, stunningly beautiful. To worry about her overuse/underuse of eye makeup on a picture here or there seems kinda petty.

Words. I have none. Um... Damn! <<There's one.

And that all of the guys in this thread are now in search of the ultimate toothless spooder.

i fell for the trap, yes

Truth!

At the very least, you gotta give that thing an A+++ for effort here. Dedication to the craft.

^ So by the time next year "rolls" around, we'll have the Lane Bryant Swimsuit issue. That'll sell well...

How is it only February 3rd?

She usually has that weird, exaggerated, pursed lips thing going on, which I think looks so bizarre. She looks beautiful in these pics, though. Seems like she's lost a lot of weight. Her boobs look smaller. But like I said, she looks beautiful here.

Go James Macari!! Landed the best overall group. Thanks, Clauds, for this list. Pretty - I know you've been staying out of it this year, but at this late hour is there any way you can confirm, deny, or fill in gaps with this list? Soooo cloooose. Nina and Babs. Babs and Nina. I can't wait.

YES. And YES.

That's a better way to break down the plus-size model discussion. If a model is beautiful enough to make it in the magazine. So be it. Ashley Richardson is a perfect example. The concept of feeling the need to add a plus size category feels forced to me, and is an 'obnoxious' attempt to score points, as you eloquently stated. Even Kate Upton was never really a skinny model. But she was (IS) stunningly beautiful---one of the most beautiful ever to grace the magazine. There was no need to add a mid-size model category. She just belonged there. So...you belong or you don't. Screw the categories.

The only legend I want, especially after the recent Agent Provocateur ads is Bar Rafaeli.

O. M. G.

I had mentioned like 6 months ago multiple oceans. And my source seems to follow the same train of thought. Mayhaps? So...SI, - Why are you trying so hard to force feed (pun intended) us with plus-sized models. They have their place, but not in the SI Swimsuit issue. Sorry, but no one really cares. - They just did a 'classic' return of all of the older, former models a few years ago, and for the most part that fell completely flat. Again...why force it? The appeal is the current, most beautiful women in the world. - Year of the one-piece!? I hope not. Luckily, if the previews are any 'tell', it seems to be the year of the mesh top. - When did this get so political? Models are based on who sponsors the magazine? The cover girl is now decided by who the models are dating, or how many followers they have on Instagram? WTF, SI? Pick the model and photo that is the winning shot. Okay...my ranting aside. I AM really excited about this issue. Babs. Nina. Nina. Babs. Hannah F. Babs. Nina. And Nina.

Higher Quality images released today...

This is how I dance when I have to pee really badly and the bathroom is occupied.

STUNNING! She is so beautiful.

If they're going to feature athletes, I'd vote for McKayla Maroney over MMA fighters anyday. Alexis Ren Rachel Cook Brooke Buchanan (2nd coming of Bar) Kate Harrison

Since there's really not much to do here but wait to see Babs and Nina...oh, and the others... Has anyone dissected the theme? What does it mean that there's "plenty of blue"?