Mar 15, 2006
Paper’s Beautiful People 2006 out… featuring Pete and me
My old friend Dave just pinged me to let me know he got a copy of Paper‘s Beautiful People issue*, which means it must be nearing April. He sent some shots of the mag, and I’ll be honest: nothing on Cass Bird, who’s obviously an amazing photographer, but I’m not really feeling the photo the photo’s growing on me. Ah well, it’s still fun and at least I was wearing an Alexander McQueen suit with my fav tshirt, which my lady gave to me. I’m kind of simultaneously stoked about and dreading the Beautiful People party next month, though, so we’ll see how that goes. Either way, it’s definitely an honor to be a “beautiful person,” and to be recognized by Paper for doing our thing.
* free with pairs of pants at Urban Outfitters, apparently.
I'm an editor and technology critic in the midst of founding a new web startup: 
you forgot to mention that I got the magazine free with the purchase of pants.
Bah, not being all “Brokeback”….but it’s a great shot…very artistic…you have a honest joy look about you bro…embrace the damn thing and be grateful you’re even in a magazine…especially labeled “Beautiful People”…can you tell I’m a bit jealous? Keep up the good work on Engadget..it’s a hoot to listen to.
Fellow gadget geek from Charlotte, NC.
Travis
Thanks Travis! Actually, a friend pointed out it looks more like I’m laughing and less like I’m blinking, which was actually of some consolation. But you are definitely right, it’s still an honor to be a “beautiful person,” and I definitely appreciate Paper’s recognizing Peter and I for our efforts.
Best, Ryan
Yeah it looks pretty awesome man. The whole shot is cool. It didn’t look like you were blinking actually. More laughing.
maybe you are laughing because peter is trying to give you bunny ears. hehe.
Actually they were having him do shadow puppets because it was right before sundown the light was pouring in from the side. I guess they liked “peace” the best.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN?? whoa whoa whoa. “this is how we roll” for spring 2006? beautiful. xo
It’s almost as nice as this lovely photograph of Ryan Block, currently climbing the Google pagerank!
It’s never gonna gain in pagerank if you use nofollow in that image link, dude! Don’t think I’m not checking, heh.
featuring Pete and *me*
Not necessarily!
So you think your kung-fu is pretty good, eh?
If in doubt, take your friend out of the sentence:
Paper’s Beautiful People 2006 out… featuring I.
or
Paper’s Beautiful People 2006 out… featuring me.
With love, LB.
Nice shot. You remind me of a young Michael Stipe. How about a spot on the podcast about the best razor for keeping that 3 day beard going.
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