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People are Still Outraged About 10-Year-Old Model Thylane Blondeau: A Roundup of Reactions



By now you’ve all seen the controversial photos of 10-year-old-model Thylane Loubry Blondeau in French Vogue. Indeed, since we first raised questions about the young model’s age and look last week, the internet has exploded with all sorts of viewpoints, ranging from moderate concern, to vehement outrage to practically incoherent hysterics. Of course, we’re all for discussion, and people are entitled to their opinions, which, considering the subject matter, we’re not really surprised have risen to passionate heights. But at what point does lambasting a 10-year-old-child for being exploited, actually begin to exploit her all over again?

Here, a range of reactions. Where do you fall in the spectrum?


Published on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 at 6:32 PM

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