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Subject: [PML1] CC: DeDe Lind
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 09:25:56 -0400

In DeDe Lind's centerfold (August 1967) it's our next move, and we can 
choose whether it's darts or something else.

Writing a critique of an iconic centerfold is a dangerous business, 
especially in a case like this where the Playmate outshines the centerfold.

What is the point of all the clutter?

Maybe it was the visual equivalent of a be-bop riff. While Charlie 
Parker was a genius, not all of his imitators were. The shuttlecock by 
DeDe's toe is either a poor visual pun or a riff gone astray. There's 
enough "good" clutter that I can see what the designer was going for, 
but it's too much. Dartboard - O.K. Sweater - not bad. Table - maybe. 
The problem arises when they are all thrown together. The diverse 
elements come just short of drawing all attention away from DeDe. She 
doesn't need that.

DeDe's pose is outstanding. Her stretched legs are a joy to consider, 
and this is a great posture for showing off her breasts. The capper of 
it all is the smile. You would be hard pressed to find any woman 
anywhere with a sweeter, cuter smile. Fortunately the sweetness has 
stayed with her through the years.

Photographer: Mario Casilli

Scoring:
Pin-up: 3.5
Erotic: 3.5
Artistic: 3.0

Overall: 3.4 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: in a 
criminally small portfolio, none.

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1967/08/centerfold.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI