Among the landscape of WAM content that graces the forums everyday, where overproduced and often oversexualized videos dominate, I find that much of the appeal has faded. For me, the magic lies in the shock factor, the spontaneity, and the unscripted reactions of a pie to the face. It's a charm that I find much of the content produced today and for the past few months lacks.
Before I go further I should reiterate that I am not against these overproduced, oversexualized works and, rather, long for simpler times. Moreover, it's not that overproduction is inherently a bad thing (who doesn't love higher quality mess?), but instead what these overproduced videos have focused on: the sexual nature of it all. We're all here because we have one thing in common: Mess is sexy by itself!
The slapstick content of the past--particularly SlaptickStuff and Angelfan, (I'm partial to these creators as they've provided much of my and most people's favorite WAM memories)---worked because models were new to the scene. Those that lasted--those that continually reappeared in later collections--lasted because of their expressiveness. The pie to the face wasn't new and yet they gave the impression it was. My favorite example of this is Amber: it's hard to forget the look of surprise on her face.
Another great example of content that ages well are those videos that don't come from mainstream producers and are instead the one-offs you find on the mainstream media. Hell, the moment one crops up on TV there's a post on here that provides a link to it on Youtube. These videos capture the essence of my point: The (lucky) recipient is not there because they're being paid, they're there because someone convinced them to get pied in the face for fun. Better yet, they're there because someone caught them off guard with a pie and someone else was fortunate enough to capture it on video. I encourage each and every one of you to contemplate two options: Would you rather sit down in a hotel room, create a few of your favorite messy supplies, and tell your friend that you're ready for them to decorate you with mess? Or, would you rather be sitting outside enjoying the day before someone--out of nowhere--comes up from behind you and slams a pie in your face?
The unexpected nature of these early videos gave them a sense of spontaneity that overproduced content simply can't match. These models didn't have a carefully rehearsed script or predictable moves. Their reactions were fresh, organic, and part of what made the videos so captivating. In contrast, today's content, much of it sexualized and overly polished, seems to lack that charm. It's almost as though the focus has shifted from capturing the appeal of WAM to simply pushing buttons that get views. The inherent attraction of a mess or a "shock" moment seems to have taken a backseat to formulaic, often predictable performances.
I've attached below some pics that illustrate my point: Expressiveness, spontaneity, and authenticity, all of which I've had trouble finding in much of the content produced today.
That's optimization culture for you. Making WAM is a ridiculously expensive hobby, so I don't begrudge any producer or model for trying to scratch some of their investment back. But inevitably when you have a bunch of data and consumer activity pointing you toward the direction of doing one thing, you're going to do it over and over and over again until fun drains out and it becomes a job. And it shows. Unfortunately for consumers like you and me, it turns out that joy and spontaneity aren't where the money is, so the lack of it isn't worth addressing. And that's why you have the state of WAM videos that you have.
Also, if we're keeping it 100: I noticed that all of your example screencaps feature pretty young women with a casual everyday vibe. And while you may think such a type is so abundant that you'd never have trouble casting them, you may be surprised at how wary attractive young women are to working with fetish producers these days.
If she wants to monetize her looks, a pretty girl can do so on her own from the safety of her own home. But honestly, with the internet being more connected and evil than its ever been, a lot of women are simply avoiding that altogether. You had an easier time back in the day when the recruitment pitch was "A couple hundred bucks to take a few pies in the face that'll only be seen by the small audience of weirdos who buy mail order VHS tapes" than the current pitch of "Yeah, we'll pay you 5 times that, but your footage will be much easier to pirate and get in the hands of misogynists who could stalk you or out your activities to your parents. And, by the way, you also have more visibility into how dangerous it is to do fetish work with a man you don't know." Picking up a few extra shifts at the day job seems like a much safer move, doesn't it?
Put it all together and the days of really pretty everyday girls doing simple WAM for talented producers are on life support.
TheSpecialist said: You had an easier time back in the day when the recruitment pitch was "A couple hundred bucks to take a few pies in the face that'll only be seen by the small audience of weirdos
Thats my pitch, and it still works. My budget for each video is roughly $250-$300. I think I'm such a novelty here in Portland where people are competing in how weird they can get that it works. Most models ghost me when I approach them about filming, but I've recently tapped into Portland's stripper community and they've been very eager to work with me.
Over the past decade about 75% of the models we use are non models and first time WAM virgins. It may be hard to believe, but Zoey was a non model when she did first shoot for us. The roster of non models over the years includes Lexi, Dakota, Justine, Tori, Jasmine, Casandra and our current roster includes Breanna, Celeste, Santana, Megan and newbie Mystique. So we like to think that we do capture that spontaneous reaction with all their initial shoots.
This is coming from a trans girl and this kinda speaks for the p*** industry as a whole. I feel like we're just fetishized way too much, like I feel like ppl only like me bc of my schlong and not how beautiful I am everywhere else. And trying to pitch myself to wam industries is double the difficulty.
Angel the Doll said: I feel like it's wayyyy to difficult for girls to get wam modeling deals, imagine how many amazing wam talents there are and they aren't shown!!
What makes you think that? I live in a very large metropolitan area and it takes weeks if not months to find 3-4 qualified fresh faces interested in doing WAM.
stopgo said: when you find something is lacking from content available, then its time to order a custom and get it how you want.
There are a few good producers who will work with you to get you what you are looking for.
I have 2 producers I would recommend and I have worked with both and have great experiences with them.
1. Wam Bagheera Studio 2. Reverend Slymsford's Sploshers
I have worked with others but would only recommend these 2.
I have gotten a couple of customs from Bagheera. One was with Mhabel when she was still doing wam, and the other, Bagheera herself. Both times it was fast and both times what they produced matched exactly what I asked and then exceeded it. I can't recommend Bagheera as a producer or model high enough.
Messygirl said: Over the past decade about 75% of the models we use are non models and first time WAM virgins. It may be hard to believe, but Zoey was a non model when she did first shoot for us. The roster of non models over the years includes Lexi, Dakota, Justine, Tori, Jasmine, Casandra and our current roster includes Breanna, Celeste, Santana, Megan and newbie Mystique. So we like to think that we do capture that spontaneous reaction with all their initial shoots.
Okay, the Zoey thing blows me away. She is *amazing* at 1) receiving a pie. Maybe the most underrated skill that is for damn sure a skill. Every single pie video she's in has multiple awesome full coverage hits with Zoey always posing and mugging her pied face perfectly before wiping. 2) Zoey can actually act. Whether it's being goofy, sexy, shocked, humiliated, or silly she nails it. I always LOVE the live footage of her or behind the scenes because she's such a cool chick and you can appreciate the way she gets in character for her scene. If I didn't own every single Zoey scene there is I'd buy another right now. Bravo to her.
Angel the Doll said: I feel like it's wayyyy to difficult for girls to get wam modeling deals, imagine how many amazing wam talents there are and they aren't shown!!
What makes you think that? I live in a very large metropolitan area and it takes weeks if not months to find 3-4 qualified fresh faces interested in doing WAM.
I just feel like as a tgirl it's wayyy harder!! I get the reasoning behind some of it but I just feel like I get the short end of the stick!! I'd love to be with messygirl and shoot with Peyton or with MPV's new reboot. I'm feminine, I'm cunty, like I really wanna live my fantasies
Angel the Doll said:I just feel like as a tgirl it's wayyy harder!! I get the reasoning behind some of it but I just feel like I get the short end of the stick!! I'd love to be with messygirl and shoot with Peyton or with MPV's new reboot. I'm feminine, I'm cunty, like I really wanna live my fantasies
You are very young. Take your time, and be very picky with who you work with. Don't rush into this. There are a lot of people that will take advantage of you.They will promise you the world, force you into situations you don't want to be in, and leave you with nothing. Start an Only Fans and do what you like. Its going to take years to get where you want to be. Be careful, and learn how to market yourself, light a scene, and edit a scene.These are all obtainable goals. Just be patient and take your time.