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Post by Neil on Apr 13, 2017 14:55:12 GMT
Look, I ain't gonna mince words. Avril looks like (and pretty much is) a model. You know it. I know it. It's hard to find an unflattering pic of her without really, REALLY going out of your way to do so. We don't listen to an artist's music in a vacuum - lots of factors come into play when appreciating an artist like their name, looks, image, personality, etc. which all come together to help us form opinions about them. IMO, it's only in recent years that an artist (especially female) doesn't have to look like a model to get a big push from the major record companies.
So with all that being said, how have Avril's looks factored into your fandom/appreciation of her?I'll be honest, I saw some of her newly released music videos as a 16 year old when TBDT came out and was like "damn, this is the artist that made Complicated?" Obviously her music speaks for itself to a large degree, but I'd be lying if I said her looks didn't draw me in at least a little bit. I can also say that a small but decent chunk of the activity from our BA Discord chat comes from thirst-posting Avril pics *casually looks at sliperslip and T1_Spork*  Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts/experiences on this subject. This thread isn't limited to just one gender/sexual orientation's viewpoint by the way so everyone is encouraged to post  Edit: Here's one more pic for the road |
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Post by Sarah93 on Apr 13, 2017 16:24:00 GMT
Cool thread! Well, I'm going to start haha I've always loved her looks (especially her tomboy look and her look in 2011 - not much her look during AL era). Back in 2002 I went through a tomboy phase, so I would dress like her: neck tie (I would borrow my dad's haha), baggy clothes, black converse. As I grew older I started drifting a bit from her look, like I wasn't that dark nor wore pink (now I do though haha). I really love her look during GL era because it's the closest to mine. I've always liked her for her music tbh, but the fact that she's as tall as I am, it made me more confident in myself... so I can say that's what drew me into her about her look haha  |
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Post by Becky on Apr 13, 2017 16:37:32 GMT
I think it has an affect, but it's the music which drew me in as I was about 6/7 at the time haha. I did think she looked really cool though and loved the music videos for Sk8er Boi and I'm With You. Then when it got to UMS days I really wanted to look and act like her, and then I remember thinking she was really beautiful TBDT onwards (not that she wasn't before, but I think she used her more 'conventional' beauty from then on). There was something really magnetic about her care-free and I suppose 'messy'/not done up look. And then I suppose she found herself and now she has a more effortless beauty.
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Post by Anthony on Apr 13, 2017 17:37:24 GMT
I think it's definitely a combination of her looks and music. Avril is definitely attractive regardless of her music. But I think her music adds to her attractiveness more than the other way around. It's the music that got me into her in the first place anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 17:46:50 GMT
It doesn't really have an affect on me. Obviously she is beautiful and when I was younger I used to like the way she dressed - but I would appreciate her all the same regardless. |
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Post by Bootylicious Batch on Apr 13, 2017 18:02:06 GMT
There is no doubt about it Avril Lavigne is gorgeous. However, what drew me into becoming a fan of Avril was her music. My first encounter with Avril was her voice on the radio; her sound was so much different from the majority of the bubblegum/cheesy pop stuff that was really popular at the time. Then when I saw the Complicated music video for the first time I was completely in awe with her looks & style. She was the full package; her beauty, fashion, voice - talent, the fact she was playing instruments - everything! As Ed Sheeran has stated Avril was "someone who both boys and girls liked". Her music was universal and she was a big part of lots of people's pre-teen/teenage years right into adulthood. 15 years into her career & Avril is still slaying the world with her music & her beauty.  |
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Post by BogoGog24 on Apr 13, 2017 18:17:58 GMT
I'm a straight female so her looks don't really play a part in my fandom. I did always love her fashion style though and that was part of what drew me into her when I first saw her, in addition to the music.
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Post by ben545 on Apr 13, 2017 18:28:22 GMT
I think Avril's looks are very important to me as a fan. Not as important as her music but nearly as important.
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Post by rockydwiars on Apr 13, 2017 18:35:14 GMT
Initially I was indifferent to her music. MTV had her in heavy rotation; for some reason "I'm With You" Bothered me I thought She has a long runny nose and is in a parka. Sometime in 2003 or 2004 I discovered on Napster AOL Sessions 08_04_2002, though still findind her MTV exposure to much, I could not stop listening to that short song set. That beautiful voice singing from her heart so simple Perfect. Then with an open mind I explored all of her music including those not regularly played. After the release of her 2nd Album and the videos, I then found her extraordinarly beautiful. So here we are now. She got me with her music and keeps me in all ways her fan. I have met her and seen her live. Dont pass it up if you have the chance.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 18:55:45 GMT
Nice thread idea  I'm a boy, same age than Avril. Like I said in another thread, It was a "love at first sight" when I saw her for the very first time in Sk8er Boi music video. Since that day until now, I always felt a kind of platonic love for her. I never been attracted in a sexual way, despite the fact she used to be a hottie.  So of course my favorite outfit era is LG, but I think her image during UMS was the best. The perfect combination between rock and femininity. My Fav outfits by era:      She remains a pretty girl over the years.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 19:45:55 GMT
Mostly I like something a little heavier than pop-rock. I am an ordinary casual listener, musical ignoramus (which is pity, but too late to start learn music for me). Sooo,  probably I won't be wrong if I say that I've gotten to Avril's music love through her amazing beautiful look. But it's hard to state that for sure, because I remember that I liked her songs when I heard them. I'd say it's not possible to analyze was her look the main factor or wasn't for those who found it amazing from the first sight. For me she is a very very beautiful girl. |
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Post by TamyXD on Apr 13, 2017 20:01:42 GMT
I never really cared about her looks. There are some styles I like better than others, of course; e.g. I really liked her hair and clothes in 2010 and 2011 whereas those tight dresses she wore around the time "Let Me Go" was released made me cringe a bit (they looked so damn uncomfortable!). But none of this ever affected my being a fan of hers. I'm here for her talent and her personality, not her looks. It's like that with every artist I follow, whether women or men. I don't care what they look like. I care much more about talent and especially personality. Inner beauty, so to say. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 21:50:25 GMT
Came for the music, stayed for the looks 😍😍😍 (and community, and music too...😛)
Avril is definitely 10/10 for me 😍😍😍 and her music makes her more attractive 😍 I don't really relate to the lyrics in her music so... I can't speak for that 😛😛
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 22:01:02 GMT
She dressed different to anyone else, her style was unique and cool. I just love her look and style but I also love her music
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Post by Jack on Apr 13, 2017 23:35:03 GMT
Interesting thread, such a nice way to discuss while we wait for THE news  I'm a heterosexual male, and I've never really been sexually attracted to Avril. I've liked some of her looks (especially during UMS era), and I acknowledge her beauty. I was mainly attracted by her music, and a bit by her early looks and personality, it's been like that almost always. At one point I was a "blind fan", but around 10 years that started to crumble with Girlfriend/TBDT and what would come the following years. However, she's given me two of my top-10 favourite albums and I'll forever be grateful for that, whether I like the music she releases or not. And back to the main point, I don't find her looks really important and don't feel attracted to her in a sexual manner. But hey, if I ever meet her and get to know her better, I might  |
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probably I won't be wrong if I say that I've gotten to Avril's music love through her amazing beautiful look. But it's hard to state that for sure, because I remember that I liked her songs when I heard them. I'd say it's not possible to analyze was her look the main factor or wasn't for those who found it amazing from the first sight. For me she is a very very beautiful girl. 
