In popular culture, stories of eating disorders are dominated by white women. But what about the other sufferers? Women of color have been sidelined in eating disorder funding and research, and have therefore been underestimated in our perception of the affected demographic. In the new Slate article “Eating disorders do not discriminate“, Michelle Konstantinovsky explores… Continue Reading →
Yoplait stirs up eating disordered thoughts in pulled ad
“Ohhh. Cheesecake.” So begins a gross and disturbing peek into the female psyche, as imagined by the people of Yoplait. “Okay. What if I just had a small slice? I was good today, I deserve it! Or, I could have a medium slice and some celery sticks and they would cancel each other out, right?… Continue Reading →
Reese Witherspoon slams sex tape stars at MTV Movie Awards
“And if you took naked pictures of yourself on your cell phone, you hide your face, people.” No, that’s not Reese Witherspoon‘s public service announcement on the antics of Anthony Weiner (seriously, that man will never live down that name or those tweets). It’s the actress’s plea to young starlets who (like Mr. Weiner), are… Continue Reading →
Fashion for girls “too pretty to do math”
And now, a frightening look at what the kids are wearing. Statement t-shirts have taken a turn for the tragic now that David & Goliath has put one on the market that simply states, “I’m too pretty to do math.” And thanks to Epbot for pointing out that the pastel pink message only comes… Continue Reading →
Naomi Campbell considers Cadbury chocolate ad racist
So, Naomi Campbell is not exactly known for rational behavior. But is the supermodel right to consider chocolate company Cadbury‘s newest ad campaign racist? UK ads for Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Bliss bars feature a Bliss bar perched atop a mound of diamonds, accompanied by the slogan, “Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town.”… Continue Reading →
Racist “Psychology Today” article puts down black women, gets attention
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say psychology, I say blatant racism. Whatever. Last week, Psychology Today published a piece by Dr. Satoshi Kanazawa titled, “Why Are Black Women Less Physically Attractive Than Other Women?” A completely unscientific answer to a stupid question no one has ever asked? Whatever stirs up controversy, right?… Continue Reading →
Is Demi Lovato sending mixed messages with bikini tweet?
Alrighty, how’s this for mixed message of the week? Disney darling Demi Lovato made headlines earlier this year for entering a treatment center to cope with undisclosed issues that many speculated included cutting and disordered eating. In an effort to demonstrate her newly-found confidence, Demi took to Twitter on Monday and posted a shot… Continue Reading →
Kirstie Alley diets, forgets to eat, falls over on “Dancing With the Stars”
Kirstie Alley, I love you. Really, I do. Even though you’re a proud member of the Church of Scientology, and you’ve made a few really questionable career moves. I still think you’re awesome. Admittedly, I’ve never made it through a full episode of Dancing with the Stars, but I DVRed this season’s premiere just to… Continue Reading →
American Apparel CEO’s endless douchebaggery gets him sued (again)
For those of you gleefully following the downfall of Dov Charney, add another lawsuitto his troubles. Your stretch floral lace unitards can’t save you now, Charney (yes, these are actual items for sale on the American Apparel web site. Are you surprised?). Irene Morales, Alyssa Ferguson, and Tessa Lubans-Dehaven are suing the American Apparel CEO,… Continue Reading →