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Old 12-04-2005, 08:20 PM   #19 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara
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Originally Posted by jibber
when i was younger (like 12, 13) i used to read all those teen magazines, that would tell me how to get perfect hair, and what kind of jeans fit my body type. then I grew up, and asked myself, "am I actually reading this mindless drivel?" seriously, do you ever wonder why guys laugh hysterically at girly fashion magazines? because they're pathetic. honestly, you're life is a complete waste if you have nothing better to do with your time than to obsess over a pimple or the fact that your hair doesnt accentuate the shape of your face the way it should. I think the main problem is that our culture in general has become way too self-obsessed. take a minute away from poring over your image in the mirror and spend your time in a more worthwhile way. instead of handing kids that trash they should get into sports, music, charity, anything would be better than conditioning a bunch of clones who think the world revolves around their ability to choose the perfect outifit.
They are pathetic eh, they contridict themselves! First the tell you to be happy with your body, then they show how bad it is that celebs are sticks, THEN they say, oh, here's how to get a flatter stomach and thinner thighs!

Talk about mixed messages, which ones do you reckon little girls will follow? Self improvement or self acceptance?
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