IGOR VALERIEVICH 2018

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AI IS FINDING YOU A GIRLFRIEND

Matchmakers were women who specialized in arranging marriages, acting as intermediaries between families to find suitable partners. Their role was crucial in many cultures throughout history, especially in societies where arranged marriages prioritized social, economic, and familial compatibility over romantic love.

Across different eras and regions, these women had specific names:

• In medieval and Renaissance Europe, they were known as matchmakers or celestinas, like the character in La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas.
• In China, the "Mei Po" (媒婆) played a key role in arranged marriage traditions.
• In Russia and Eastern Europe, "svakha" were women specialized in finding partners for young people.
• In the Jewish tradition, "shadchanim" were professional matchmakers responsible for arranging marriages within the community.

Their work wasn’t just about pairing couples; they also negotiated dowries, ensured compatibility, and made sure the marriage was beneficial for both families. While their role has faded in many societies, matchmakers still exist today, especially in religious communities or cultures where arranged marriages remain a common practice.

Now, let’s ask AI to find you a girlfriend—let’s see what it comes up with and if you like any of the options.



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Bloopers.

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SLAVE LEIA OUTFIT

Carrie Fisher hated the metal bikini she had to wear as Jabba’s prisoner.
The famous “Slave Leia outfit” from Return of the Jedi was as uncomfortable as it was revealing. Parts of it were made of rigid metal, making it nearly impossible to move or sit normally. Every time Carrie leaned back, the costume would shift and expose more than intended, so the crew had to constantly fix it between takes.

Over time, the outfit—originally meant to sexualize the character—became an iconic (and very controversial) symbol of the saga. Carrie despised it, but with her signature biting humor, she took ownership of it and made sure everyone knew Leia was more than just a pretty face chained to a giant slug.



When Disney bought Lucasfilm, they began "cleaning up" the franchise’s image—and the golden bikini was one of the first things to go. For years, it had been a pop culture symbol (and a recurring fan fantasy), but Disney’s new direction wasn’t having it. In 2015, they stopped producing official figures, posters, and merch featuring the outfit, and many online stores pulled it from their shelves. The official line? They didn’t want to sexualize such an important female character… even though they’d been selling exactly that for decades.

The Slave Leia look even made it to Friends. In one of the show’s most iconic scenes, Ross tells Rachel that his biggest fantasy is seeing her dressed like Princess Leia—with the infamous bikini, of course. What starts as a punchline ends up confirming that the look had officially reached pop culture status, right up there with the most recognizable Halloween costumes.



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A beautiful moment from Bad Gyal making it easier for her deaf fans to read her lips.

Also—anyone out there who knows sign language and can help us figure out what this other girl is saying?

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CUSTOMIZE THEM HOWEVER BIG YOU WANT

Artificial intelligence has taken image creation to a level that, just a few years ago, would have seemed like science fiction. Today, the level of personalization it offers is simply astonishing. We’re no longer limited by what exists in reality—anything we imagine can be generated with a precision and detail that once required hours of manual editing.

From hyper-realistic portraits to dreamlike landscapes, and even artistic styles that blend techniques impossible in the physical world, AI transforms ideas into images in seconds. Every detail can be fine-tuned, every element adjusted, and the results never cease to amaze.

What’s most impressive is how this technology has democratized creativity. You don’t need to be a design expert or have advanced editing skills—just describe what you want, and AI does the rest. And the best part? The potential is still growing. What stuns us today will soon be just the beginning of a new visual era.



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It’s never too late to get into the world of fashion.

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THE NUDES OF COLIN WARD

Colin wasn’t raised to be an artist, but his love for photography started at an early age. As a child, he took photos during family vacations and learned to develop and print images before he even became a teenager. Despite his passion, he pursued a career in engineering and worked as a manufacturing manager for 28 years, keeping photography as his main hobby.

Over time, his dedication to photography grew, and he eventually decided to make it his full-time profession, embracing his true calling.
Although Colin explores all kinds of photography, we’ll focus on his collection of stunning models, which he calls "Figure in the Landscape." His fascination with open spaces makes this series a tribute to the beauty of the human form in natural surroundings.



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Social media vs. reality vs. ALRNCN.

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INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY: LARSENTHOMPSON

Larsen Thompson
Next Models Worldwide
Actress, Artist, Dancer
John 3:17 🙏🏻



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Is it a boy or a girl?

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MULTIVERSES AND THE SPIDER-WOMEN

In the world of comics (and now in movies and shows too), multiverses are basically alternate versions of reality. Different worlds where things play out in completely different ways. And Spider-Man is one of the characters who’s traveled through the most of them—or has the most versions of himself out there.



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