Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue is a significant platform in the fashion and modeling industry, and it’s always noteworthy when a model achieves the honor of gracing its cover. Yumi Nu’s selection as a cover model is undoubtedly a milestone, not only for her but also for the representation of diversity in the industry. As the first plus-sized Asian-American model to receive this recognition, Yumi Nu’s achievement symbolizes a positive shift towards greater inclusivity and body positivity in the fashion world.
It’s essential to celebrate such moments of progress, as they challenge traditional beauty standards and promote the idea that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Yumi Nu’s success sends a powerful message to aspiring models and individuals worldwide, inspiring them to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams.
However, it’s worth noting that opinions on these matters can vary. Jordan Peterson, a prominent figure known for his conservative viewpoints, has a very different perspective.
Jordan Peterson’s comments about SI Swimsuit model Yumi Nu have generated controversy and drawn strong reactions from various quarters, saying Yumi Nu was ‘not beautiful’.
He said this in response to someone online:
“It’s a conscious progressive attempt to manipulate & retool the notion of beauty, reliant on the idiot philosophy that such preferences are learned & properly changed by those who know better. But don’t let the facts stop you.”
But tons of people on Twitter were quick to attack Peterson for these comments like the ones below:
It is nice of Jordan Peterson to remind us periodically that he is an idiot and should be mocked more often.
— Jeremiah McCoy, jeremiahmccoy.bsky.social (@Technoir) May 16, 2022
Yumi Nu is stunning, and Jordan Peterson is a putz. pic.twitter.com/FPR40yJpxE
Yumi Nu is a real woman, a natural beauty.
— Censurado (@JanoNano11) May 17, 2022
Jordan Peterson is an *******. pic.twitter.com/JRsEBqgkzC
Jordan Peterson shames SI Swimsuit model Yumi Nu as ‘not beautiful’— fans fight back https://t.co/PeE6ofIDvV pic.twitter.com/yrbbgJATRk
— New York Post (@nypost) May 18, 2022
