In fairness to Saskia Griffith, we voiced our opinion when she participated in the Eye Candy Show staged by Chetwyn Stuart and company of Power X Four fame. Let us discuss her side of the story. We don’t see the benefit in Saskia coming public — what can you say to justify how responsible citizens would perceive you, a twenty one year old, sitting in a tub of chocolate 95% naked with men and women ogling at you? The Nation article was obviously crafted by your handlers in an attempt to retrieve your good “reputation”. As a twenty one year old, you are entitled to choose the career path which you desire but don’t expect to be in the “flesh exposing” business operating in a conservative society such as Barbados and not be perceived as a slut.
The following quotes in the Nation newspaper attributed to you make you appear to be a simple girl. If you are under contract by Banks Brewery they have the right to manage under the terms of the contract. If they have ignored your exploits in the past it does not mean that they have to now. However we agree that the inconsistency shown by them could have confused you and reflects poorly on them:-
However, the 21-year-old beauty said it was all in the spirit of the Crop-Over season and she could not understand why it had created such a big fuss. She told the SUNDAY SUN that for the first few days after her story went public via an article in the SATURDAY SUN of August 11, she didn’t even want to leave her home.
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Calling Banks’ actions hypocritical, Saskia noted that photographs of previous Banks Calendar Girl winners, featured on the Banks website (up until a few days ago) “were more explicit and revealing than anything I have done in any promotion in which I have participated”. She also accused some members of the public of such hypocrisy.
We don’t want to end this unless we take a swipe at Chetwyn Stuart who seems hell bent on using sex to market all that he touches. It is his right to do so of course within the bounds of decency and the laws of Barbados. However, we cannot help ourselves if we are disappointed that a key stakeholder in the Crop Over Festival elects to pin his participation on mainly sex.
But then again sex sells and money is the name of the game; how could we have forgotten!
Saskia, our advise to you is to say less, and don’t be manipulated by money-seeking individuals. We assure you that they, the money-seeking persons have no interest in you, the person; only what you can do for them.
Respect yourself!
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