Comments on: Unoriginal and Offensive! http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136 Media trespasses against us Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:15:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Lexie http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-14979 Lexie Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:29:32 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-14979 I think the women on these ads are very beautiful and I'm so glad to see young women fighting against negitive images of us ladies! You go girls! Love each other no matter what! Fat, thin, short, tall, black, white, whatever! We have to stick together and realize that all living things are beautiful. Kevin: I really hope she realizes what kind of person you really are. If you married her just because of her looks, you married for the wrong reason and obviously didn't love her in the first place. So if you divorce her, it'll be your gift to her, believe me. No woman wants a man that only likes their looks because beauty always fades. I'm sure you're not perfect yourself, sir... take a step back and judge yourself before you judge others and realize what kind of "eye-sore" you actually are. I think the women on these ads are very beautiful and I’m so glad to see young women fighting against negitive images of us ladies! You go girls! Love each other no matter what! Fat, thin, short, tall, black, white, whatever! We have to stick together and realize that all living things are beautiful.

Kevin:

I really hope she realizes what kind of person you really are. If you married her just because of her looks, you married for the wrong reason and obviously didn’t love her in the first place. So if you divorce her, it’ll be your gift to her, believe me. No woman wants a man that only likes their looks because beauty always fades. I’m sure you’re not perfect yourself, sir… take a step back and judge yourself before you judge others and realize what kind of “eye-sore” you actually are.

]]> By: Beauty http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-9129 Beauty Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:23:48 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-9129 I´m from Brazil and here we have the same obsession to be skinny. These adds are like poison, they can destroy your self steem. About 5 years ago, I discovered that I´m a compulsive overeater, and it was a big relief to me. I realized I have a disease and now I know what to do to take care of myself. I don´t read beauty magazines anymore, they make me feel very bad about my body. I´ve lost more than 40 pounds, without being on a diet. If you want more information about compulsive overeating, go to www.oa.org. I´m from Brazil and here we have the same obsession to be skinny. These adds are like poison, they can destroy your self steem. About 5 years ago, I discovered that I´m a compulsive overeater, and it was a big relief to me. I realized I have a disease and now I know what to do to take care of myself. I don´t read beauty magazines anymore, they make me feel very bad about my body. I´ve lost more than 40 pounds, without being on a diet. If you want more information about compulsive overeating, go to http://www.oa.org.

]]> By: A http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8958 A Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:08:48 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8958 If the point of the ad is that skinny = good = eat our lowfat yogurt, they've really failed. Especially Marilyn and bed of roses girls are really quite attractive. It's also pretty obvious that they've been airbrushed. If the point of the ad is that skinny = good = eat our lowfat yogurt, they’ve really failed. Especially Marilyn and bed of roses girls are really quite attractive. It’s also pretty obvious that they’ve been airbrushed.

]]> By: rebecacaca http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8759 rebecacaca Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:18:52 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8759 I second commenter 5 - I actually thought they were using attactive women, not trying to display "unattractiveness". The point there was lost on me. I second commenter 5 - I actually thought they were using attactive women, not trying to display “unattractiveness”. The point there was lost on me.

]]> By: christina n http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8747 christina n Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:43:08 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8747 this ad is hurtful. Women are so caught up by their looks and lack of self esteem now a days. I don't believe these ads will make them feel any better. Probably worst about themselves. Honestly the general doesn't want to see these ads. I am outraged myself. I feel almost sorry for these ladies that are posing. this ad is hurtful. Women are so caught up by their looks and lack of self esteem now a days. I don’t believe these ads will make them feel any better. Probably worst about themselves. Honestly the general doesn’t want to see these ads. I am outraged myself. I feel almost sorry for these ladies that are posing.

]]> By: Brenna Lynn http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8683 Brenna Lynn Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:45:55 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8683 First of all, i have to agree with speakingupgirl713. i'm 14 too, and it's not that i'm overweight, it's that there are a lot of overweight girls at my school. and every day, i see them get "the look" from all of the skinny and so-called popular girls. Girls now are getting judged left to right. I get judged every day as well because i have acne, and it kills me inside to know how overweight people feel most of the time. You, are really smart though to not care. If everyone could just not let skinny girls and men get to them, would our world be easier? Also, I can't help not to think that some of this has to do with the new clothing brands American Eagle, Abercromie, Hollister, ect. How many times a day do you see overweight people wearing that? I don't even think i've been in any of those stores more than once and i don't remember seeing any clothes for people a little heavier. And now it really doesn't help that they have Abercromie for Kids. That will just start the judging even more and cause more problems at younger ages. Imagine if Elementry students decided they were to fat and stopped eating? And lastly, Kevin, if you think that, you honestly don't deserve her. If all you care about is that she's gaining weight, so you can't have sex with her, that's just wrong if you ask me. That's exactly why i haven't had a boyfriend yet. Guys around me only want sex and i don't want to give it to them yet. And what the heck do you mean that it's effected her brain? How much more pain can you put into her head after you tell her straight up you're divorcing her because she's too fat? I mean, if i was overweight gaining 30 pounds and what not, I wouldn't want the extra stress of "wasting" a guys time with me. Extra stress causes more eating which causes more weight. So good for you, because you've seen these ads, your mind has become aware to the fact that fat people don't look great on the outside all the time and guys will never look at the inside. whatever you say. -brenna First of all, i have to agree with speakingupgirl713. i’m 14 too, and it’s not that i’m overweight, it’s that there are a lot of overweight girls at my school. and every day, i see them get “the look” from all of the skinny and so-called popular girls. Girls now are getting judged left to right. I get judged every day as well because i have acne, and it kills me inside to know how overweight people feel most of the time. You, are really smart though to not care. If everyone could just not let skinny girls and men get to them, would our world be easier?

Also, I can’t help not to think that some of this has to do with the new clothing brands American Eagle, Abercromie, Hollister, ect. How many times a day do you see overweight people wearing that? I don’t even think i’ve been in any of those stores more than once and i don’t remember seeing any clothes for people a little heavier. And now it really doesn’t help that they have Abercromie for Kids. That will just start the judging even more and cause more problems at younger ages. Imagine if Elementry students decided they were to fat and stopped eating?

And lastly, Kevin, if you think that, you honestly don’t deserve her. If all you care about is that she’s gaining weight, so you can’t have sex with her, that’s just wrong if you ask me. That’s exactly why i haven’t had a boyfriend yet. Guys around me only want sex and i don’t want to give it to them yet. And what the heck do you mean that it’s effected her brain? How much more pain can you put into her head after you tell her straight up you’re divorcing her because she’s too fat? I mean, if i was overweight gaining 30 pounds and what not, I wouldn’t want the extra stress of “wasting” a guys time with me. Extra stress causes more eating which causes more weight. So good for you, because you’ve seen these ads, your mind has become aware to the fact that fat people don’t look great on the outside all the time and guys will never look at the inside. whatever you say.

-brenna

]]> By: Margot Brooks http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8635 Margot Brooks Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:01:35 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8635 Kevin, bummer you feel that way. You say "those ads are very right," but I've got a hunch Itamé (or any company) is not out to spread awareness of unequivocal and essential truths through their ads, but to sell a product. Then again, I'm no advertising CEO - perhaps it is the ad industry's humanitarian duty to enlighten strong, confident, and self-respecting women that inner beauty is 'nonsense.' Thank goodness the media extends us the enormous courtesy of letting us know the 'truth' about how the world works - just think of the horrors that might occur if women went around feeling comfortable with themsevles. Ha, ha. Speakingupgirl713 - way to go! It truly makes me smile to read that you are able to love and appreciate yourself for the individual you are. I'm not too much older than you (19), but I'm really impressed that at 14 you are able to operate from that perspective - I wish I had that insight and comfort with myself when I was entering my teenage years. Keep it up! Karin - thanks! ♥ Kevin, bummer you feel that way. You say “those ads are very right,” but I’ve got a hunch Itamé (or any company) is not out to spread awareness of unequivocal and essential truths through their ads, but to sell a product. Then again, I’m no advertising CEO - perhaps it is the ad industry’s humanitarian duty to enlighten strong, confident, and self-respecting women that inner beauty is ‘nonsense.’ Thank goodness the media extends us the enormous courtesy of letting us know the ‘truth’ about how the world works - just think of the horrors that might occur if women went around feeling comfortable with themsevles.

Ha, ha.

Speakingupgirl713 - way to go! It truly makes me smile to read that you are able to love and appreciate yourself for the individual you are. I’m not too much older than you (19), but I’m really impressed that at 14 you are able to operate from that perspective - I wish I had that insight and comfort with myself when I was entering my teenage years. Keep it up!

Karin - thanks! ♥

]]> By: karin Drucker http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8619 karin Drucker Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:45:31 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8619 I love your critique. This kind of confidence-busting attack comes from every direction. I love your critique. This kind of confidence-busting attack comes from every direction.

]]> By: speakingupgirl713 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8607 speakingupgirl713 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:21:31 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8607 Hey I would like to say, I may be almost 200 lbs at age 14 but I love who I am.I know some people aren't comfotable in their own skin but lighten up! I know they were saying 'eat this become slim'...but do we really stoop that low to the media? Do we really have that much self doubt? If you plan on setting a positive role-model for kids think about how YOU think of yourself..it shows. So think of what I've said and Real Women Are Curvy!!! speakingupgirl713 Hey I would like to say, I may be almost 200 lbs at age 14 but I love who I am.I know some people aren’t comfotable in their own skin but lighten up! I know they were saying ‘eat this become slim’…but do we really stoop that low to the media? Do we really have that much self doubt? If you plan on setting a positive role-model for kids think about how YOU think of yourself..it shows. So think of what I’ve said and Real Women Are Curvy!!!

speakingupgirl713

]]> By: Kevin http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8595 Kevin Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:56:57 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/136#comment-8595 I am married to an overweight woman and I think it's bloody awful. I can't be exited by her anymore because she is so disgustingly fat. Since we married, she gained 30 kilos and is giving me nonsense about inner beauty, former beauty ideals and everybody is beautiful. I will divorce her soon since the fat seems to have affected her brains and she's becoming an eyesore more and more every day. Stop fooling yourselves, lasses. those ads are very right. I am married to an overweight woman and I think it’s bloody awful.
I can’t be exited by her anymore because she is so disgustingly fat. Since we married, she gained 30 kilos and is giving me nonsense about inner beauty, former beauty ideals and everybody is beautiful.
I will divorce her soon since the fat seems to have affected her brains and she’s becoming an eyesore more and more every day.
Stop fooling yourselves, lasses. those ads are very right.

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