Everything Has Beauty, But Not Everyone Sees It.

13:40 Suzy M 0 Comments

Body Image PSA


 This was a very powerful, eye-opening video. It had many remarkable but bizarre points to hear. What caught my attention the most was the statement that over $40 billion is spent on the diet industry per year. That is roughly equivalent to the amount the U.S. Federal Government spends on education each year. That is awful to hear, considering the fact that by 17, only 3 out of 10 girls have not been on a diet. There are people around the world who can't afford education or food, and we are spending our money on dieting when there are much more important and realistic issues occurring. 

 "What does it say to our kids that the very toys they play with have bodies that are absolutely bizarre and unattainable?" If barbie were real, she would have to walk on all fours due to her proportions. Today, female models weigh 23% less than the average woman. The average American male is 5'9" tall and weighs 189 lbs. The average American male model is 6'0" tall and weighs 153 lbs. So why do we all try to fit these unrealistic expectations? I think by now, people should begin to realize that you are more than your appearance. Also, that just because you see these kinds of people in magazines and ads, it does not mean that you should look that way. We should be appreciating the beauty that is in each and every one of us.

 "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."

-Confucius

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Paparazzi vs. Celebrities?

12:58 Suzy M 2 Comments


       There have been countless complications and feuds between celebrities and the paparazzi.  Will these battles ever end?
       Oftentimes, both the celebrity and the paparazzi cross the line. For instance, in the video I watched of Iggy Azalea "loosing her cool", I think both her and the photographer were at fault. They both said inappropriate to one another which makes it clear that both of them crossed the line. It is surely true to say that just because an individual is famous, it does not give others the right to invade her or his privacy, and also that he or she can’t enjoy the quality of life as anyone else would.
http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/iggy-azalea-is-seen-in-beverly-hills-on-october-02-2014-in-news-photo/456567896?Language=en-GB
       I can say that it is wrong for the celebrities to "attack" the photographer, on the grounds that it is their job. Many celebrities have taken it too far, Iggy being one of those. It is safe to say that they must acknowledge and understand the fact that there are obviously consequences that come with fame and being well-known. Although the paparazzi should respect their privacy as a human being, just like us, they do what they have to do to make money.
       I understand that without a doubt, celebrities face this issue on a daily basis and they get fed up with it, making it hard to stay calm. Both sides can be at fault depending on the situation, but if I were to take a side, it would be the paparazzi. 

 You can see the video of Iggy here.

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