3
"Boobs Are Back" Article

"Boobs Are Back" Article

Part of a series on Twitter / X. [View Related Entries]

Updated Aug 02, 2017 at 12:59PM EDT by Matt.

Added Aug 02, 2017 at 11:25AM EDT by Matt.

PROTIP: Press 'i' to view the image gallery, 'v' to view the video gallery, or 'r' to view a random entry.

This submission is currently being researched & evaluated!

You can help confirm this entry by contributing facts, media, and other evidence of notability and mutation.

About

"Boobs Are Back" Article refers to a controversial article re-published by The New York Post newspaper about female celebrities embracing their chest cleavage as a fashion statement. The article became the subject of mockery on the internet.

Origin

On July 31st, 2017, The Sun[1] newspaper published an article "Curve Your Enthusiasm," which posits a celebrity trend of female stars embracing their chest cleavage, pointing to several prominent celebrities, like Rihanna, as examples.

The following day, The New York Post[2] newspaper republished the article under the headline "Boobs Are Back in a Big Way." When they shared the article on Twitter that day, the post (shown below) received more than 700 retweets and 3,700 likes.


NEW YORK POST New York Post 선 @nypost Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/2tWkhdC

Spread

That day, the article became the subject of controversy. Shortly after the article posted, many started reacting to the article with sarcasm, disgust and confusion (examples below). The central theme of the complaints centered around the question "were boobs ever out?"


"The perky little bosoms of supermodels such as Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid have reigned supreme" WHO SAID THAT? GIF Boobs are back In a big way What the hell @nypost??? NEM YORK POST @nypost New York Post Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/ 2tWkhdC

Several media outlets covered the article and the reaction, including Allure,[3] Someecards,[4] Cosmopolitan[5] and more. Twitter[6] published a Moments page to archive the article and the reaction.

Various Examples


"Boobs are back in a big way" GIF These convos about certain body parts and/or types being in or out are irritating to me. New York Post. @nypost Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/2tWkhdC desperately dialing 911 and locking all doors and windows* Boobs are back in a big way New York Post Φ @nypost Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/2tWkhdC
Everyone knows boobs have always existed. What this article presupposes is...maybe they haven't?" New York Post. @nypost Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/2tWkhdC As a proud member of #TeamButts, I need to know if this impacts the status of butts in any way. Please help me out, @nypost. New York Post @nypost Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/2tWkhdC So many people doubted boobs still they persisted. New York Post @nypost Boobs are back in a big way nyp.st/2tWkhdC

Search Interest

External References

[1] The Sun – Curve Your Enthusiasm

[2] The New York Post – Boobs Are Back in a Big Way

[3] Allure – The Huge Problem With Saying 'Big Boobs Are Back'

[4] Someecards – 'New York Post' declares 'boobs are back in a big way.' Twitter drags them in a big way.

[5] Cosmopolitan – Women with breasts rejoice! Your 'boobs are back in a big way'

[6] Twitter – Report: Boobs are fashionable again

Related Entries 183 total


View All Related Entries

Recent Videos

There are no videos currently available.

Recent Images 11 total

 

Top Comments


+ Add a Comment

Comments (50)


Display Comments

Add a Comment


Howdy! You must login or signup first!