As I get older, and fought depression, my parents illnesses, workplace burnout, and harassment, menopause and the basic ravages of middle age, I often ponder on the lessons I have learned that those who follow must learn again.
What interests me are those in the entertainment industry who, like the Dove commercial, believe we cannot feature people as they are.
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  | 1 min 14 sec - 15 Oct 2006 - us from model to billboard in under 60 seconds in this impressive new spot from Dove. Credits: Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Toronto Co-CCOs: ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibyAJOSW8U | |||||
I admire people, like Jamie Curtis, who can blast these myths.
Jamie Lee Curtis has nothing to hide
27 Aug 2002 ... JAMIE LEE CURTIS had an idea for a story and photo shoot. The result is in the issue that hits ...Then there are people, who live in a place or situation where they do not have opportunities, and manage to throw people off their assumptions. Paul Potts did a great job with cynical judges who didn't think such a man could sing. He wowed them.
PaulPottsObserver interview with Paul Potts singing Nessun dorma on UK talent show "Britain's got Talent" ...
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7 comments:
I think the media is largely to blame for this "so called beauty culture" Jenn. nobody seems to care any more about what a person is like inside - it is how they look, what weight they are and how they dress that is picked up by the media. It was brought home to me when the newspapers criticised our MP Mow Mowlam for her hair, which they said looked "a mess" - what they didn't know was that as well as working very hard as an MP she was also battling cancer with chemotherapy. She eventually died at quite a young age - the newspapers had the good grace to apologise but in my opinion far too late.
This is a beautiful post, Jenn! I really hope that more and more people will apply these lessons in life. We really should see people for their character and by what is inside, like you said.I think it would be much more peaceful on earth. Have a great day :).
I really hope that people instill these lessons in their life's. Seeing others for the content of their character and by what is inside, like you said. I think it would be a much more peaceful world. Have a great day, Jenn :)
By coincidence I had just been sent the YouTube link to Susan Boyle's performance and had been watching it a short time ago. She has an amazing voice, and a wonderful personality too.
Of course being unemployed she couldn't afford smart hair and makeup etc
It's so much easier to get a job etc if you already have one, as good presentation is expected. Here in New Zealand we have an organisation called "Dress for Success" which helps unemployed women with clothes and presentation for job interviews, they do a wonderful job
Yes, Weaver, however it is up to parents and peers to talk to each other about it. The outrage around this issue is hitting home.
The people who are the worst are the actors in the Hollywood scene and the entertainment industry.
You or I would never judge someone that way. These people do, and it is a standard of their industry.
Catherine, we have the same type of support as "Dress for Success" - staffed by volunteers who help a person bring a wardrobe together. Another parallel, is the Cancer Society who helps women with grooming issues. It is heartwarming.
Wasn't Susan Boyle amazing!!?
She was, Barrie. Stood up to them all, strong, courageous and gave it her all!
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