Some images you just shake. After viewing the photos that Vanessa Veasley did with esteemed photographer Terry Richardson for Supreme Book Volume 6 last year, we've given her permanent residence in our heads. One photo in particular featured Veasley’s rump shaker perched on the point of a pigskin. That even made the internet blush and took Veasley, a self-proclaimed "blerd" (black nerd), to new levels of web notoriety.
"Somebody today pointed and said 'Hey! You’re football in the butt girl!'" Veasley laughs when asked if she's still recognized for the risqué shoot. According to her, if the photos on the cutting room floor had made the publication, she'd be called all kinds of raunchy things in public. “I knew the shoot was going to be over the top.... There were shots of oral fixations, pasties, barely there bathing suits....”
Today, Veasley continues to make her presence felt on the internet and in print. Her image is splashed across skate decks and T-shirts for skateboarder Stevie Williams’ clothing line DGK. She also works with lifestyle brands Two In The Shirt (T.I.T.S.), Rocksmith Tokyo and FLuD Watches. In her downtime, she likes to connect with people on Twitter and show off her nerdy side. Veasley is enamored with science fiction and comic books, so much so that it's become her calling card.
"People are trying to make that a gimmick but that's just who I am. I've always been a nerd,” she explains. "My mom is a Trekkie and she got me into watching 'Star Trek.' She thinks that William Riker should have been my real father.”
Onward with the random questions!
If you could deep-fry any food, what would it be?
Cheesecake! I tried it one time and it was a disaster. I love deep-frying things though. Paula Deen is my kitchen hero.
Favorite fast food?
Carl's Jr. We don't have them in Philly anymore so when I end up in California I have to go there. My friends want to go to Crustaceans or something like that. S***, just take me to Carl's!
When was the last time you threw up?
I'd really rather not say. Wait, you said "When?" not "What I was doing?" right? OK, so about a week ago. That's a horrible question. It's so not sexy! You're going to run that question with some sexy pictures? God bless the readers of this site.
What's the worst date you've ever been on?
It was a typical dinner and a movie thing. He was on his phone the whole time texting, tweeting and talking. He was more concerned with letting people know he was out with me than actually being out with me.
What cartoon character would you be and why?
Betty Boop! Because my head is already the same size as hers.
If you could give anybody a beat down on live television, who would it be?
How about Eva Mendes and we're naked? I like her so much that I want to whoop her ass.
What's your favorite television show of all time?
"X-Files."
What's your favorite part of your body?
My thighs. I used to be really insecure about them. I went to a private school when I was younger. All those girls had space between their thighs. I used to wish I had that space and I never had it. I've had these legs since I was 2. It's taken me decades to embrace them. I love them now.
What's one thing that people don’t know about you?
That I'm clumsy. Everyone thinks that because I'm in videos that I can dance and move. But usually if I'm in heels for more than five hours, I'm prone to trip or knock some s*** over.
What's your most embarrassing moment in high school?
I was jumped in high school. It was on Valentine's Day. These girls just hated me. It wasn't over guys or anything. I didn't even have a Valentine! I got my ass whooped too. No heroic story here. I took an 'L' that day. I haven't lost a fight since though.