After the Match

Although the above photo is taken after a mixed oil match, the result of which was most likely pre-ordained, the photo captures something of the reality of the situation. The man lies on the mat, face down and anonymous. After all, he is just a fixture just like a lamp in a play -- he performs a function but since the viewer is supposed to place himself in the wrestler's stead, the wrestler needs to be non-descript, or better yet, anonymous. As always, it is the woman who captures our attention. Her bikini top has been pulled aside to display her breasts and her body is covered in oil. But while the ends of her long hair are also covered, her face doesn't have even a trace of oil. All the better not to smudge her makeup. No doubt the script called for her to dominate the match once were breasts were exposed. She confronts the viewer, exhausted from her exertions but in no way bowed from her experience.