Most
photographs of masseurs we see in the internet have been outrageously
photoshopped to bend the limits of reality. Blemishes are edited out; epidermal
surface smoothened to create the illusion of a silky texture and skin
tone made lighter by one or two shades to make the complexion seem fairer - all
in hopes of pushing a masseur’s marketability and in extension, the
establishment’s popularity. Sometimes, one cannot help it but understand the
intention behind the actions that borders on false advertising. After all, in
this increasingly competitive industry where new masseurs, new establishments
and new websites continue to sprout like mushrooms, pictures provide an
effective means of installing that all-too-important first impressions; it should
be able to stand out from the array of men and grab our ever more fickle
attention.
Which
is why I have found it hilarious that Hilom has decided to go the other way
around.