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This brings the "unrealistic body image" discussion to a whole new level. it could have a positive impact - in a way escalating the realization that media/fashi
by dandare 9y ago
This brings the "unrealistic body image" discussion to a whole new level. it could have a positive impact - in a way escalating the realization that media/fashion models are not "real" either.
- matte_black 9y agoMedia/fashion models are “real” similar to how exotic supercars are “real”.
- colechristensen 9y agoFashion models aren't real because the images of them are photoshopped. If you looked at the humans that inspired the images you wouldn't see the same thing. Exotic cars are... expensive? A lot of the appeal of owning one is the perception of (and the very real) cost, but they are still what they seem to be.
- l9k 9y agoReally hot and beautiful models exist. They are just rare. They are the 1%. But out of 500M DAU, that means they are 5 millions, and they are the most popular because of their beauty. The unrealistic expectation comes from the fact that people get used to seeing the top 1% because of social media.