Talk:Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

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Is the "defense" of the issue really necessary? It certainly doesn't sound encyclopedic, nor NPOV. I'd like to consider removing it, and possibly replacing it with a more encyclopedic description of any such controversy. 4.243.115.109 09:23, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Page layout

I'm getting two strange "edit" links in the middle of the second section. Adding a blankspace fixed it in preview, but not in the actual article. I think it's the picture layout that is causing this, but I'm not sure. Perhaps someone with better wikiskill than me can do something to clean that up. Jfiling 23:20, 20 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] German Version

Did you know there is a German version of SI?? This article should state that. Lil Flip246 22:06, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use overuse

This does not need so many covers illustrating it. The first one and one more recent one ought to be sufficient, in my opinion. Barring objections, I'm going to remove a bunch in a few days. --RobthTalk 21:14, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] comments

Isn't there some kind of curse or something with the cover thing? I am trying to get some more info on that.

The curse is related to the athletes only. That is on the main Sports Illustrated article. Maple Leaf 22:49, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] When Are New Issues Released?

Does anyone know the rule for when they release each year's issue? It seems to be sometime in middle or late February, but I'm not sure. Thanks. cal —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 65.80.74.2 (talk) 00:27, 8 February 2007 (UTC).

It comes out today, the 14 of February, for 2007. I dont know who's on the cover, but the big thing is that Beyonce is in it. 69.148.180.203 16:55, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Today is the 15th, yet my issue hasn't come. Any idea why?

[edit] Global Warming controversy

On FNC's Red Eye, the host (Gutfeld) raised the topic of how this swimsuit edition is advertising the danger of global warming. -Amit, 03/10/07

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:SI Swimsuit issue 2006.jpg

Image:SI Swimsuit issue 2006.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 09:57, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

There article needs an image. just any low-res cover should cut it.--Dwarf Kirlston 20:34, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:First SI Swimsuit Issue.jpg

Image:First SI Swimsuit Issue.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images lacking such an explanation can be deleted one week after being tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.

BetacommandBot (talk) 06:51, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sources for Templates

I have found the following web pages that seem difficult to find for doing templates from past years:


For 2004 the main index can't be found, but this link will get you to most pages: http://cgi.cnnsi.com/features/2004_swimsuit/gallery/melissa/
Before 1996, the swimsuit issue was not posted online in its entirety. 2000 and 2005 seem difficult to find.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 17:12, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

I did them all myself. Still need help with non-internet years.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 03:28, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Template Issues

I have created most of the templates for the internet era of the Swimsuit franchise. The following issues need to be address:

  1. I can not find the 2000, 2004 & 2005 websites. I think they have been hacked beyond use.
  2. I have only included the online part of the franchise. Additional sections for the print edition, calendar, DVD, etc. parts of the franchise would be appropriate. I have noticed several names on the article that were not included in the online part of the franchise in a given year. I assume they were included in the print edition. I know this happens because one year about 5 years ago either Lujan Fernandez or one of the Fernandas (Fernanda Tavares or Fernanda Motta) had one of my favorite pictures in the print edition, but was not in the online edition (or maybe it was the other way). Also, I think Joanne Gair was in the print edition in 2000-2003, but was not in the online edition. I think adding the print edition lists is essential. Calendar would be good but there are 12 month calendars, 16 month calendars available on college campuses, and 52 week desk calendars in various years. I am not too familiar with the calendar part of the franchise and am not sure how to direct assistance. I am also not familiar with the DVD/VHS part of the franchise.
  3. I am going to correct the templates to make clear they are for the online part of the franchise.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 13:35, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
  4. I have only included photographers who did the traditional supermodel bikini photoshoots. I did not include photographers of the celelebrities, or athletes and such unless they also did some of the traditional shoots. It seems that about 3/4 of the photographer links are currently redlinks, thus limiting it to the marginally more notable photographers may be the way to go. This excludes Ben Watts who photographed Danica Patrick.
  5. I think I have only included the locations of the primary supermodel shoots, which excludes the Beyonce location for example. I am not sure what belongs, but I am letting you know.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 13:47, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
    P.S. It may seem odd to only count photographers and locations of the traditional supermodel shoots, but it seems that the producers of Sports Illustrated have been using this convention (look at the locations tab in the 2007 issue).--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 17:27, 18 March 2008 (UTC)