drgrlfriend:
"Okay, Ben, we’re gonna go real high-concept here. First, that t-shirt is nice and all, but we need a little more pizzazz. Put on this jumper. Yeah, I know it looks like a herd of cats have been at it, but the ladders add to the artistic quality. Now, you know those ribbons that rhythmic gymnasts use? Yeah, we’re trying to evoke a pre-pubertal tween girl thing here, but subtle, ya know? Okay, let’s see, laddered sweater, ribbons. Now stand here on the edge of this pool and, I’m just gonna push you in…what? No, that’s not algae, not at all, it’s just…bubbles. We’re going for a kind of rhythmic-gymnast-Ophelia-in-the-water-wearing-grandma’s-sweater thing. Okay, so we’re cool? Great. Just hold your breath, and look serene, maybe a little bit martyred. What do you mean that’s not gonna be a stretch? Geez, actors are so fuckin’ WEIRD…”
Sorry, Beubete, I can't figure out how to quote so that your picture shows, so I'm doing this new post. But of course, you are correct. Although how funny would be if I had a DIFFERENT picture in mind? Like Whishaw shows up at a totally different photoshoot and the photographer is holding a cat-lady sweater and a ribbon wand...
"Okay, Ben, so..."
"I got it, preteen-rhythmic-gymnast-Ophelia-in-cat-lady-sweater. This ain't my first time at the rodeo."