tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967727039688582140.post5017787225743125861..comments2023-05-09T04:46:17.860-05:00Comments on Five Legs Between Us: The Real Deal on "Real Beauty".... And Where to Actually Find ItDana the Bipedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620827608073208107noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967727039688582140.post-33174517214598491752013-04-19T13:17:47.242-05:002013-04-19T13:17:47.242-05:00I noticed some of the models looked uncomfortable ...I noticed some of the models looked uncomfortable as well, but when I got to thinking about it, I decided it really doesn't bother me. Most models, like in magazine ads, have these "come-hither-SEXSEXSEX" expressions while they're in pretty racy poses. So the models sort of stop being individual people, and start being the personification of SEXSELLS. Pretty much the definition of objectification, in my book. But the fact that the women in the slide show do look a bit uncomfortable sometimes seems very natural to me. I'd be a bit nervous in my underoos in front of a stranger, too. These women are not magazine models, and their personalities do show through the photos--and sometimes, people do feel awkward and uncomfortable. I think those women are all the braver for it.Dana the Bipedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620827608073208107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967727039688582140.post-35100000738491361392013-04-18T19:07:56.885-05:002013-04-18T19:07:56.885-05:00I have seen the Dove ad and I really thought it wa...I have seen the Dove ad and I really thought it was interesting, although I do think the artist took some liberties and made the women more "beautiful" based on the other person's description than in their own. And I did not know that Dove is owned by Unilever, which does make the whole thing feel pretty hypocritical to me and creepy to me. I also looked at the slideshow you linked to of real unretouched women, and you know what? They are beautiful! But one thing I noticed is that a lot of them look very uncomfortable (which I would be too, if I was posing in my underpants) or even sad. The ones that looked comfortable and happy and owned their body in their underpants no matter what size or shape or colour or whatever they were were the ones that looked best to me. I really try my best not to use any negative language about my body in my house, although I could definitely lose a few pounds and get into better shape, because I don't want my daughter to be exposed to that. She will get enough out in the world, I don't want her to hear me getting down on myself, even though it is hard sometimes not to. One of the beautiful ladies I share a blog with<a href="http://www.thehottoddiesofwa.com/2013/04/men-dont-get-cellulite.html" rel="nofollow">just did a post on a similar topic</a>, I'd love for you to check it out! Sorry for the super long comment. This is something that I've been thinking about a lot lately, and it's exciting to me to know that other women are having the same thoughts and discussions. It gives me hope that we can make a change in what we consider beautiful!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291368287534857272noreply@blogger.com