"Secrets of Playboy" isn't perfect, but it paints a picture of a cultish situation that I am familiar with. Add to that the power that comes with money and celebrity, and the picture that emerges here is not a surprise.
But it is a truly sad story.
While I enjoyed the nudity and the great articles that appeared in the magazine (including the interviews), I was no admirer of Hugh Hefner. And that world looked too much like a fantasy to me to be really believable, especially when these women looked so impossibly gorgeous when compared to those I would see around in Upstate New York and New England.
I am glad these women are stepping forward to tell their tales. And if they are doing so after Hugh Hefner's death, it is not surprising, given the power he had on so many levels. I'm sure not all of the Playmates would agree with what is presented here, but so it goes.
As for the dynamics of the situation, I did say earlier that I know this for myself, albeit in a different setting. But when you already are dealing with people who got damaged, and you have those who are predatory, then you have a real potential for that perfect storm. No more, no less.
But it is a truly sad story.
While I enjoyed the nudity and the great articles that appeared in the magazine (including the interviews), I was no admirer of Hugh Hefner. And that world looked too much like a fantasy to me to be really believable, especially when these women looked so impossibly gorgeous when compared to those I would see around in Upstate New York and New England.
I am glad these women are stepping forward to tell their tales. And if they are doing so after Hugh Hefner's death, it is not surprising, given the power he had on so many levels. I'm sure not all of the Playmates would agree with what is presented here, but so it goes.
As for the dynamics of the situation, I did say earlier that I know this for myself, albeit in a different setting. But when you already are dealing with people who got damaged, and you have those who are predatory, then you have a real potential for that perfect storm. No more, no less.