Linford did further complicate the picture and invite justifiable accusations of hypocrisy by later making adverts that overtly played on his Lunchbox; one for Kleenex featured a topless Linford with the slogan ‘I’ve got a small packet’. He also became the face of underwear campaigns, which again invited a certain criticism.
Im not sure i feel the same as akala in this moment. To me, (speaking as a white woman howe ver) this is a reclaimation. He has every right to regain control of how the media presents him post-objectification. To me tbis is a 'we're onna do this? Alright, well i'll do it then'. It is not great to be pushed into this corner but i'm glad he found a way tol get himself out of it.
