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When I first saw the picture on the left on 9gag months ago which was used as a meme, the first thing that came on my mind was "I want to look like her". Demented right? Here we see a girl depicted as having an eating disorder yet most girls probably die to be like her. Unfortunately sometimes, it is applicable literally.
Weight and appearance are things highly regarded as important in our current society. They put emphasis on thinness through promoting diet pills like Xenical, exposing thin celebrities and fashion models, introducing fad diet plans, exercise regimen and whatnot. Often, heroines introduced in movies, considered to be desirable are the ones who are thin while heavier celebrities are often used as comedic characters, even if they are the stars of the show. It isn't a shock to hear actresses like say, Beyonce Knowles for Dream Girls lose 20 lbs to play a role.
