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"Insecurities"

OK, now if you look on the cover of ANY magazine, you'll see the headlines:
is she too fat?
and
is she too thin?
probably right next to eachother.
What is this telling you? Well it's telling me that there are some serious misconceptions of people. I mean, there's the idea that only stick people can be famous, but when they reach the point of stickliness, they're all of a sudden 'too thin.' Does this bug anyone else? I was in the line for the grocery last month, and was talking on my mobile, and all of a sudden, there it was: front page, and theres a picture of MaryKate Olsen. Apparently, she's got an eating disorder. Well no kidding! With our impossible expectations of her, what do we expect? And I know that the second she reaches a healthy weight, if she does, she'll all of a sudden be considered a total porker. That sucks. Then, right next to her picture, theres the OTHER headline, right next to a picture of Britney Spears. They're talking about her flabby legs, which is also total crap... I mean, have you ever seen her? They throw in a 'witty' comment about attending a weight watchers meeting... America is a wretched place for all those who want to show themselves to the world...
Anyone out there seen Bridget Jones? Well if you have, you'll know that shes not exactly a skinny minnie... until now. Theres a photo of her in the press with an article about her rapid weight-loss. Well best of luck to her... personally, I thought she was simply lovely before.
Anyone else have an example of pure Hollywood BS? Talk to me.

Guys do care about their appearance.... its called Metrosexual. I recon when it comes to magazines, they gotta sell a story, and like what applies with the sun, the Truth or the Real World does not sell so they elaborate, bend the truth or personify a fake reality. I was reading ages ago, in America now women try to take extreme care of themselves so they look about as fin as Geri Hallowell... and in instances obese women has committed sucide as they cannot get the look magazines portray

I hate obese people

Yeah, men and women can never be equal. Guys are just too lazy to have the same rules applied to them. Maybe one day guys will care about their appearance. Yeah, the same year we get maternity leave.

Thank you. You know, I don't see anyone knocking on the men in mags. The only headlines you read on them are about their latest marriage or girlfriend. If a guy shows up on the red carpet with a beer belly, and he hasn't shaved for weeks, the press is still more likely to comment on the 2 ounces that the woman next to him has gained since her last appearance.

I agree con.

society makes people believe they should all the same "perfect" prissy little skanks (for women anyway) in short skirts and no underwear. (an Im complaining?...well..yes). I hate it. How far does preference and personal taste get you in the face or a uniform sex?

I'm an oil painting myself

I tell you who's too thin: Elastigirl, Violet and Sahara off the Incredibles.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why for christ's sake, I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. FOr when I am weak, then I am strong. (Corinthians 12:9-10)

The problem with Hello, Ok is that it portrays a fake look on life. Insecurities is what makes us unique, without them we would be the same. People are beautiful for who they are, not what they should be....

It's a strange shame, because I'm sure a large percentage of people would prefer curves etc, and the media has yet to catch on.

I'm sure it's not as bad as it once was (Supermodels in the 80's, surely less of idols now). I think it's better anyway, stuff like Geri Haliwell growing her breasts back, and everyone's happy again.

I think on a whole britian is worse as far as image and celebrities go. if not its pretty close so dont have a go at the US unless youre having a go at britain too. Not just Americans do expect that of britney spears etc, the british do too.