#so should using underweight models

[catkin-morgs-kookaburralover]

can I just. shriek. over the way smoothies are marketed so strongly as for weight loss and how oh no we should not put one (1) gram of sugar in it because we MiGhT gEt FaT because I'm just. I'm here looking this stuff up as a way to trick my silly little brain into eating more. I do not need this to be any harder than it already is

[rikeijo]

Today's translation #499

Go Yuri Go!!!, Yuri!!! on ICE official fanbook, Ito Noriko interview, Prop Design

Comments about designs ④

>Katsudon

The most difficult prop to design. "Very meaty dish that makes you put on weight" was the order, so I prepared a draft and when I showed it, I've got a "it should stick out of the bowl more, make it more like 'a fatso's favourite food'!" comment. So I did, and then the next order was: "I want it to be a more erotic katsudon", so I was like "???"... After that, I've read the storyboards for episode 3., and at last, I understood what she meant (laugh).

>Makkachin tissue case

The important points of the design are the round butt and the standing tail. I don't know if it was the Director's idea or Kubo-san's idea, but the tissue case was there in the storyboards, so my job was to draw the setting materials for that case. I've heard that the idea came from the Pooh tissue case that Hanyu Yuzuru uses. The way this Makkachin tissue case was drawn by animators in each scene was very unstable (laugh), so I remember doing a lot of corrections to this tissue case specifically, in the episodes that I worked on.

>Skates

I was responsible for designing Victor's and Yurio's skates. Yuuri's skates were designed by a different person. Skates needs to be drawn in scenes with a lot of movement, so I made sure to draw them from a lot of different angles [in the setting materials], so it's possible to see how they are constructed. I asked Hiramatsu-san for some advice in regards to how much the design can be simplified to make it easier for the animators to draw, without it looking too unnatural. By the way, a real-life model exists for each combination of shoes and blades, and during a staff meeting, I've got a table that shows which character wears which shoes.

[Notes: About the 'fatso' comment - sometimes you see people getting offended that YoI is fatphobic, but it's just a cultural difference. Unsolicited comments about somebody's appearance are prolly rude in every culture, but in Jp, where being underweight is more common and more of a social problem (eg. pregnant women eating less than they should to stay healthy) than being overweight, it's very uncommon to hear about something being "fatphobic". Because of that, I'm sure the creators didn't even think twice about calling Yuuri "fatso" or "big fatso" or making it a running joke, that he likes to eat and puts on weigh in the off-season. Some western fans do have this sense of entitlement that everything should be adapted to their liking and worldview, like "if I find it personally offensive then it means it should be immediately corrected, because it's making me uncomfortable, how dare they...", but very often, it's really not malicious, or "-phobic" in any way - it's simply a refection of how in other cultures people may have different common sense.]

[voidsquidd]

So like obviously skinny being considered attractive has never went away completely, but can we not bring back being really skinny and underweight pls

I've seen so many ppl talking about how "curvy is out and skinny is in" and I just find that stupid for so many reasons

So for ppl who don't know, for the past few yrs ppl were saying curvy was in, like 'thunder thighs' and bigger chests, curvy women with more fat on them. But now ppl are saying skinny is back, stuff like herione cheque.

Point 1. You can't control preferences

Not everyone is going to be more attracted to the super skinny body type, but the fashion industry, influences, celebrities, etc say it's in so everyone suddenly starts panicking wanting to match it as if now someone's said it everyone is suddenly gonna find things like leggings legs more attractive, even if they previously didn't have that preference. Ppl act like someone saying "this is attractive now" is gonna change what everyone finds attractive and that's not true.

Not everyone is now gonna suddenly find super skinny, underweight, anorexic looking ppl more attractive, ppl will still have their own personal preferences and will find whatever they find attractive attractive. Just like how ppl who preferred ppl with thin legs didn't suddenly find thick thighs attractive, ppl who preferred thick thighs aren't gonna magically find skinny legs more attractive, it's entirely preference and that persons own taste. So stop acting like everyone's preference changes to match what's 'in' at the moment

Point 2. It's dangerous

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are still a thing, and they were a thing even while ppl we're starting to be more body positive, and they're gonna be worse now that being skinny is more attractive (apparently). Like I'm starting to see ppl saying those models who always pass out on the runway and who aren't actually eating enough are the ideal body again, and that's just gonna make eds worse again. Most those models are eating like they have and Ed and a lot probably do, that's the only way to really get that skinny, so now ppl with eds are gonna get pushed more to get worse, becuz skinny is becoming a thing again and they're gonna be seeing less body positivity.

And ppl are all gonna start tryna diet and cut cals in dangerous amounts becuz they want that body type. Ppl who don't currently have eds are probably gonna be more likely to develope them if we move backwards and start normalizing that shit again. Those ppl aren't healthy, they're literally passing out for gods sake, saying looking like them is becoming the ideal again is dangerous and stupid.

Point 3. It's easier to make a trend now

Wtf is leggings legs too. It didn't exist like a few yrs ago it's just a new name for something that was heavily pressured onto women last time being skinny was popular, they're just using a different name to try and make it a trend. By giving it a easy name to call "thin legs with a thigh gap and no calf" they can make it a trend on the internet and make ppl post stuff about it, comparing their legs and talking about how they wish they had 'leggings legs'

Same with headphone waist, which is where u have to try and fit headphones around ur waist. These are just glamorized names for body checking. "See how skinny u are by doing this, if u don't have headphone waist then that sucks for u, u should try get it", its like how ppl with eds usually take pics in several poses to try and see if they're thin enough. It's like the shit ppl in China are doing, and that place has even stricter beauty standards so yk it's bad if we're copying them.

All these new names for things, names that are quick and easy to remember, like headphone waist (really skinny waist) , leggings leg (really skinny legs), double lip line (I genuinely have no clue what ppl are insecure about when they say this), good features bad facial harmony (u have the ideal features that are considered attractive, but u still need to be insecure of ur face and hate it anyway)

All these names for stuff just makes it easier to make a trend and then slyly promote it

[fromkenari]

I rather detest people pretending the word "skinny" isn't the most arbitrary term since "fat." There is no set definition. Neither one is better or more "attractive" than the other. Take, for example, Nicola Coughlan rightfully saying she isn't "brave" for doing a nude scene. Her boobs and body are fantastic. People (including the very show she was naked on) will rush to tell you that she's "fat and that's okay" like it's some kind of mantra when, in fact, is she fat? Multiple people have stated that she seems more like a size 8-10 or lower.

Do you know what word applies to people who are a single-digit size in the United States? Skinny. People even pride themselves when they reach a single-digit clothing size because this is "skinny" compared to, say, size 16, which is plus-size, the small end of plus-size, in fact, and the average size of an American Woman in the United States. Once again, people will rush to say that's "fat, and that's okay," but where does that leave "skinny?"

If you press one of these people who insist they're not fatphobic but that a woman who is 5'1" can't be "skinny" at a size 8, then you know, they bring up models who are typically at least 5'10" and are a size 3 or under. They insist that this is "skinny"; meanwhile, there are 6 other sizes that are single digit, and it would be considered rude if you called that person "fat." Also, if size 3 is the benchmark for "skinny," then what is your definition of "too thin" or "underweight?" These people will immediately again say models, who are size 3. But you know, you just told me they are ideal as "skinny," and now you're telling me it's not healthy to be that thin, and we should heap body shame on them, too.

This is actually very applicable when it comes to athletes. Olympic athletes are often body-shamed for being "too thin" and "too muscular" to be "attractive" when they are actually the same standard size, if not larger than those models you're waffling over. And this isn't just limited to women. In fact, the reason the BMI system of determining obesity falls apart is due mainly to men who are thick with muscle but "overweight" or "obese" or "fat" because of BMI, which never even intended to be used for determining obesity in humans yet the world, in general, is so obsessed with this harmful scale that you even have the medical community trying to make you adhere to what is "normal" on that scale. And again, someone like Nicola Coughlan is going to be ranked as "normal" or possibly "overweight" by that system when she isn't the latter at all.

Every human body is different and weight does not play as big of factor into health as the world wants you to believe. "Fat" people have been telling you this for decades. Yet, you still hold them to this BMI system, which is not even relevant in medicine, and the laziest of healthcare professionals will use it to ignore symptoms of chronic disease by saying it's because of your weight.

But remember, Nicola Coughlan is a size 8-10 and, therefore, a single digit and "skinny." People often use "skinny" as nomenclature for "healthy," even though they have been told how harmful this stereotype is. But Nicola Coughlan is short and a size 8, they say, and therefore, she is "fat" and ergo "not healthy" when we y'all know that she is, in fact, quite healthy, and even if she weren't healthy, it wouldn't depend on her size or weight.

This brings us to the final point of all this. Is Nicola Coughlan attractive? Absolutely. But is she "conventionally attractive?" Again, the answer is yes, and it should be yes. You should not limit "conventional attractiveness" to "skinny" or "fat" because we all know that is not what makes a person inherently attractive. You know that, yet you repeatedly insist without allowing for a single moment to believe that this woman is inherently and ergo conventionally attractive because she is "not skinny" when I've just spent several paragraphs unpacking how that's a highly arbitrary word and is not mutually inclusive to health or attractiveness, which are often linked.

Maybe, somehow, this rant will make some reconsider the words they're throwing around that should be meaningless until you try to commiserate with the people (who are in the wrong) lining up to call Nicola Coughlan "brave" for her nude scenes because you think they are doing "because she's plus-size" and "not skinny."

[cerisestore]

I've got a problem...

💌 I've had a crush on this guy for a while and he used to be an absolute sweetheart. He moved overseas for a looooong time and recently moved back. We met again for the first time last weekend and idk what to think anymore. Here are a few things he did/ said:

🌷 he called me underweight because apparently I am too skinny (I am not according to my doctor I am a healthy weight)

🌷 he said that I would never make friends if I stayed the "little goth girl" (he has no idea what he is talking about because my style is acubi and goth is not just an fashion style + I fail to see the issue with being goth)

🌷 he said that there is nothing worse than kpop and that asians are weird (he said it was a joke afterwards but no it's just sugarcoated racism)

🌷 he called a random guy out for riding a "girl bike" and when I asked him what he meant by "girl bike" he said that his bike was too feminine. When I said that nothing rly has a gender attributed to it he went all "feminine guys are weird this and that" (btw the "girl bike" was just a bike with a basked smh 💀)

🌷 he doesn't want the same type of love as mine because he kept repeating that he couldn't wait to become an adult to have fun with girls in clubs

🌷he seems to only value girls by their beauty (himself being very unattractive)

🌷 and he said someone so utterly disgusting and concerning that it hurts me to realize these words came out of the mouth of my once role model: "it sucks to grow up because then you can't make love to children anymore" sir- WHAT??!

🌀plus he couldn't shut up about mf car engines like ain't that a red flag?? 💀

He wasn't rly mean or anything but his cocky personality, the smug look on his face, and his morals are so damn annoying like what happened to my childhood love?? 😭

It really sucks because when I first fell in love it was because of his rare and intriguing personality. (everyone who knows him would understand pretty quickly that I wasn't after his looks 💀) I just can't believe that the guy that made me so uncomfortable last sunday is the very same guy who made my eleven year old heart go boom shakalaka for the first time ever with his sweet words and kind personality.

🤨💭should I cut him off for good or should I give it some time? (I feel like cutting him off but you know how it's like...)

Or should I just wait for a respectful and kind guy who will not just be straight up aggressive like that? 😭🫶🏼

[peak-avoidance]

Years ago, I saw some bullshit comic where a douchebag was insulting their fat "friend" (I hope that person found better friends) because she was lamenting not being able to lose weight and expressing frustration at an advertisement in the mall they were at featuring a sports model in sports underwear. The douchebag was all like "what do you mean nobody looks like that? What do you mean it's fake? It's clearly real, idiot, you just have to try harder. You're just a lazy piece of shit who doesn't want to put in the work so you take it out on the poor, gorgeous sports model."

At the time, I didn't have to courage or the vernacular to criticize the post, but I do now.

So, douchebag, wherever you are: She wasn't saying the model was fake as in like the model doesn't exist or was CGI. She was saying that the photo of the model was almost certainly edited and gussied up in ways that just aren't possible for the human body. It happens all the fucking time, and yes, that includes sports models. They make the face more symmetrical, make the model look taller, erase the fat rolls (yes, even on skinny models who barely have fat rolls to begin with), make the nose smaller, make the face smoother, edit out blemishes, retouch everything until they look flawless. Even before the editing, the model is probably posing in just such a way, they have makeup artists and hairstylists at the photo shoot, the photographer is probably using angles and lenses to get the most flattering shots of the model, and so on and so forth.

Like, have you really never seen this video?

Beyond even all that, pretty much all weight loss programs are scams, and the whole "exercise and eat healthy" thing is something that's much easier said than done. Eating healthy and exercising is obscenely difficult in a capitalistic society where we're all expected to always be productive. That's why fast food is so lucrative. It's cheap (or it used to be, anyway) and fast, you can get it on your way to or from work and eat it quickly in your car or at your desk so you can go back to working, because if you don't work you don't survive. Even if you're making meals yourself and not eating out, your options are going to be limited if you only have so much time to prepare. Cereals, buttered toast, eggs, and so on. Those meals are all pretty small, so you probably have to snack afterwards to actually feel full. Then, when you have free time (never enough of it), you don't want to cook or exercise because you're already fucking exhausted and you need to rest from being in survival mode all week. If you sacrificed your free time to make those lifestyle changes that would enable you to maybe (maybe! There's no guarantee!) lose weight, you'd lose the energy for it sooner or later, because you'd be even more exhausted than before.

And there's more! The standard of how thin people should be, especially when it comes to women, is horrendously unhealthy. To be Hollywood thin, you'd need a Hollywood budget. You'd need a personal chef and a personal trainer worth absurd amounts of money, and you'd probably be underweight. You'd need cosmetic surgeries and liposuction. And it still wouldn't be skinny enough for some people! I could lose a hundred pounds right now, still weigh more than some celebrities, and there would still be trash in magazines about those celebrities' "unsightly wardrobe malfunctions" exposing their "love handles" and calling them fat.

And that's not even touching on all the potential health reasons why someone might be unable to lose weight, like having a disability.

And the comic framed the fat friend as being one of those "raging feminist bitches with the colored hair" for thinking it's all bullshit, which it is. She was just some lazy fat bitch who can't lose weight because she chose not to. Clearly it's her fault, she's eating herself to death and deserves to miserable.

Today on reddit I saw some assholes making fatphobic comments about a child. "Oh he's clearly had enough pizza, don't give him anymore pizza, fat people should starve themselves until they're thin enough to deserve respect" was the gist of it. The child could not have been very much older than ten years old. I saw the shitty douchebag comic maybe thirteen years ago. We really haven't come very far, despite more than a decade having passed since I saw that comic. We've made a little progress. It's more common now to see a fat celebrity portrayed as not just normal but even desirable, but we still clearly have a long fucking way to go. And almost everyday I feel like I have less and less reason to believe in humanity's capacity for good.

[literallylink--who-tf-is-ravioli]

little rant maybe a year ago i was told"it goes agaisnt nature for a woman to fight,to command,to be anything but toys for men to fuck"(his exact fucking words(mind you i am a child) but it's called mother nature for a fucking reason,nature is a woman and that woman fights,commands,does not let man overpower her

"oh but science says-"shut the fuck up,science also says that men wouldn't be here if it weren't for the uterus that they formed in and even then,most of the "science" you oh so desperately seek proof in is written by sexist men,now don't get me wrong,theres science that is undoubtedly true but there is "science" thats just there for men to excuse FUCKING RAPE the amount of times i've found a man using "it's in a man's nature to breed"as a excuse for raping a little girl is sickening the amount of times i've cried myself to sleep because i'm not a man's definition of perfect is honestly ridiculous i had a man say that"if my girl isn't aphrodite level of beauty,i don't want her" but in multiple depictions,aphrodite has chub,acne,imperfections and they are fucking gorgeus,if the goddess of beauty isn't skin and bones with baby skin,then neither should models i'm not saying being overweight is good but being underweight isn't either,what i'm saying is your ideal girl shouldn't be impossible standards,it's okay to have ideal looks but you are not going to find a mentally well,young skinny white blonde blue eyed girl and expect her to date a man twice her fucking age and enjoy it,especially when she's barely fucking legal! i've seen this happen far too many times,i'm so fucking tired of it,i'm fucking tired of being told that all i'm good for is cooking,cleaning,and being a mother because i can do so much more,i will not allow myself or anyone else to be treated like a object,i am only a teenager sure but i won't allow myself to be silenced,i will fucking fight,i will wear what i fucking want,i will stand up for myself and if another grown ass man stares at me shamelessly in public,i will call out his ass

[fashionista-harper]

ORIGINAL CHARACTER         ⸻         WILLOW JADE HARPER !

 /   ❝   INTRODUCTION   ─    

NAME:         willow jade harper

⸻ WILLOW.         the name is of old english origin and means "willow tree". this name was picked cause her parents used to sit under a old willow tree on her father's farm as teenagers and talk about their future together. 

         • °. ─ PRONOUNCIATION /         wi-low

⸻ JADE.         the name is of english origin and means "precious stone". this name was picked because she was born in march. jade is the birthstone of march. 

        • °. ─ PRONOUNCIATION /         jayd

⸻ HARPER.         tthe name is of european origin and means "harp player. " this is her father's last name. 

        • °. ─ PRONOUNCIATION /         haa-puh

NICKNAMES:

⸻ WILLA.        a play off of her name. this is used by close friends and her love interest. 

⸻ WILLOW-TREE.        this nickname comes from her parents because of their love of the old willow tree they used to sit under talking about their future. 

DATE OF BIRTH:       march 30th ( twenty four )

STAR SIGN:       aires

GENDER:        female ( she / her ) 

SEXUALITY:         pansexual

BIRTHPLACE:         macon, georgia, united states of america

LANGUAGES:         english & italian

( while her parents are both american, she learned italian in school )

 /   ❝   PERSONA !   ─    

PERSONALITY:         

⸻ willow is a complex person that a lot of people struggle to understand. she has a gentle approach to life. she wants to be as kind and sweet as she can, someone that others can be comfortable around but she tends to be a bit too harsh about it at times. she is impatient, someone who has all these thoughts, wishes and ideals of how her life should go and when it doesn't happen, she freaks out. she's eager to get to the stage of her life where everything is perfect and hates that things like that take time. she has the mindset of "i need to get this done - and i dont care who i hurt to get there" which can come across as cold hearted. she gets easily bored, someone who leaves a hobby half done as she got bored. while she does that with her hobbies ( like knitting or painting ) the same cannot be said about her professional life. she is someone who is hardworking and will wear herself to the bone if it means getting what needs to be done, done. while she aims for a big city dream - she was raised in the country and so she's reluctant to not show her effort in things as she displays those good old southern values. she is very observant to the extent of noticing things that might end up being the reason she gets killed one day. 

MYERS BRIGGS:          isfj - the defender

⸻ STRENGTHS.        supportive, reliable, observant, enthusiastic, hardworking, good practical skills

⸻ WEAKNESSES.        overly humble, takes things personally, repressing their feelings, reluctant to change, too altruistic

LIKES:         fashion. horses. dancing. jewelry. flirting, pushing her limits, red flags in her men. 

DISLIKES:        therapy, when people order food for her, loud booming music, watching tv without the subtitles. 

HABITS:        biting the inside of her cheek when she's angry as a way to hold her tongue. fiddling with her jewelry. 

FEARS:        living a boring life. flying. 

ALLERGIES:        none

MENTAL HEALTH:        she suffers from an eating disorder that she's getting help to recover from. 

PHYSICAL HEALTH:        she is underweight. 

OCCUPATION/CAREER:        she works part time in a fashion boutique while majoring in fashion design. she hopes to one day be a designer and a model for her own personal clothing line - but she knows if all else fails she can just take over her daddy's farm. 

 /   ❝   VISAGE   ─    

APPEARANCE:         willow has medium brown hair that tends to fall down flat around her shoulders. she has green eyes that reflect off the sun beautifully. the woman has been blessed with a petite body and height that inspires her towards her dreams of being a designer and model one day. she just needs to work her way through college. she is considered very beautiful and she knows it. her skin is considered caucasian but she does tend to tan very easily. 

        • °. ─ FACECLAIM / taylor hill

        • °. ─ HEIGHT&WEIGHT / five foot eight inches & fifty-five kilos

MODE OF DRESS:         willow tends to stick to a rather sweet looking aesthetic going for the sweaters, jeans, sundresses, cut off shorts kind of look. she tends to look well put together. thought she does prefer sundresses over wearing jeans. 

BODY MODIFICATIONS:         she has her ears pierced but no tattoos. 

GENERAL SCENT:         willow tends to smell like roses, vanilla and honey.

/   ❝   RELATIONS   ─   

FAMILY:         

⸻ MICHAEL HARPER.        father; the relationship between willow and her father has always been a good one. while he was a bit disappointed that he never got a son to take over the farm when he passes, he always doted on willow and spoiled her with whatever she could want. she is a daddy's little princess, and this shows with how she's still spoiled. 

⸻ EDEN HARPER.        mother; the relationship between willow and her mother is good, her mother has always encouraged her to do whatever it was that she wanted to do in life. willow and her mother talk nearly every day even if it's just a quick phone call at the end of the night, she was very anxious about letting willow leave their hometown but trusts her to make the right choices. 

EXTENDED FAMILY:         

⸻ SARAH HARPER & ANDREW HARPER.     aunt & uncle; her uncle on her father's side and his wife. willow and her aunt got along amazingly though her uncle always thought she was a bit of a brat and constantly told his brother that he spoiled her far too much. 

⸻ SLOANE HARPER.     cousin; her oldest cousin and her dont really get along. 

⸻ AXEL HARPER.     cousin; axel and willow get along alright but dont go out of their way to hang out. 

⸻ COOPER HARPER.     cousin; cooper and willow are really close and constantly chat here and there. 

⸻ CALVIN HARPER.     cousin; the two of them were somewhat close, his death rocked her. 

⸻ SADIE HARPER.     cousin; sadie and willow have a complicated relationship cause they get along but they argue a lot as well. being the only two granddaughters, they always got compared to each other and it caused some issues. 

⸻ TALLULAH HARPER.     cousin; talulah and willow have never gotten along

⸻ MADISON & JAMES HARPER.     aunt & uncle; her uncle on her father's side and his wife. she doesn't really remember them all that much. 

PETS:         

⸻ DOTTIE.     lusitano ; dottie is willow's horse. they have a close bond and willow always makes sure to come home as often as she can to see her. 

 /   ❝   BIOGRAPHY   ─ trigger warnings : stalking, toxic relationships

HOW THEIR PARENTS MET AND THE LEAD UP TO THEIR BIRTH:         

⸻ michael and eden had met in middle school, just two country kids young and in love. the two of them married right out of high school and planned to head to college but before they could, eden fell pregnant with willow. nether of them planned to have a kid so quickly but they went with it. they hoped for a son and there was a bit of disappointment when she was a girl but they loved her anyway. 

THEIR LIFE SO FAR:         

⸻  willow was a only child as nether of her parents wanted more than one child. besides willow was always a bit of a handful to raise. which was partly their own fault as they spoiled her to a level where even her uncle disliked having her around. willow has always had a interest in makeup and fashion. though her parents were hoping that she might grow to love the farm and take it over one day, they always encouraged her to do whatever made her happy. when she was sixteen she would date a guy who was sweet at first but over time became more and more controlling. she would end up moving away as soon as she was eighteen in hopes of getting away from him for a fresh start but he would end up following her and stalking her. at first it scared her but she ended up enjoying the fact that someone wanted her so much that he was willing to go to such crazy lengths. though after awhile it did become too much and she moved around some more before settling down and focusing on her schooling. 

/   ❝   MISC   ─    

EXTRA INFORMATION:         

⸻ ONE.      she knows how to play the drums. 

⸻ TWO.       she is a stealer of hoodies. 

 ⸻ THREE.       she has modelled for some of her friends with their designs. 

PLAYLIST:         

⸻ "fly" by maddie and tae.  

 " running down her dreams in a dirty dress"

⸻ "maroon" by taylor swift.      

 " i wake with your memory over me, that's a real fucking lgacy" 

⸻ "she;s so mean" by matchbox twenty.     

 " every now and then she makes you just a little bit crazy"

[bryophytas]

gonna make my first real post a vent post.

my partner (not boyfriend- partners bc we're both bi and to us, "partner" signifies equality in the relationship) means well, i know he does, but it fucking frustrates me that he makes food in front of me and tries to get me to eat. he's one of the only two people i have EVER told i have an ED (the other being this trans guy i'll call T, who is coincidentally the only other person i've loved) and he's trying so so hard to help me recover and a part of me just dies inside because he's so earnest but like. i think i'm kinda a lost cause at this point? and this leads into problem #2

he doesn't think i'm that sick. he's partially right- i mean, i've never been healthy. even at my healthiest i had a BMI of around 18. i was still underweight. but because one of his exes (that he just started talking to again, btw!!) had a BMI of 14 he doesn't think i'm as serious. i don't want him to fix me. i don't even know if i want to fix myself.

all i ever wanted was to be beautiful. i'm the third generation in a modelling family, though my grandma eventually got too old for it and my mom ended up quitting to go to grad school. i modelled as a young child (~7 yrs) and while i know the industry is fucked, i miss it so much. i miss being a part of that world. i was really close to this former model last year, and the year before that i was dating one. i think i really let myself go because i lived in a big city where people really got scouted often. i may be on the shorter side, but my mom is my height and her mom was even shorter, and they both were pretty successful. guess i just didn't win the genetic lottery, but that's nothing that can't be fixed. this leads me to problem #4

he wants to fucking fix me. he fed me fajitas he cooked himself and made this face when i couldn't finish eating it because why the fuck would i want to do that, and i just wanted to die on the spot. i started shaking and he held me. i'm only 106lbs. i can be so much better than that.

i want to be good, but the only people i know in this city well enough are my best friend (recovered anorexic, which, good for her, but i can't exactly tell her about this stuff) and him. it's like i can't fucking breathe. everything is food food food, and i'm simultaneously too skinny for my partner to treat me as healthy, and too normal to be treated with the same concern he gave his ex. basically, until i lose more, i'm fucked.

does this motivate me? not exactly. but i do genuinely think i'm catching a cold a friend of a friend had, so that should give me an excuse not to eat tomorrow.

[risetomastery]

Embracing your body embracing health a new perspective

Introduction: The pressure to conform to ideal body weight Understanding insurance tables and their limitations The flaws in using BMI as a measure of health The importance of individualized health assessments A holistic approach to health beyond weight loss Debunking the myth of the "perfect" body weight The dangers of obsession with weight and body image Embracing body positivity and self-acceptance Promoting healthy habits and lifestyle choices Conclusion: Redefining health and focusing on overall well-being For years, people have been obsessed with the idea of the "ideal" body weight. Insurance companies use weight as a marker for health, but what if we told you that these tables are not an accurate reflection of individual health? The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health, and no perfect weight that will guarantee good health. In fact, focusing too much on weight can lead to unhealthy behaviors and even eating disorders. In this blog post, we will explore the myth of the ideal body weight and instead focus on individual health. We'll provide you with tips on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle regardless of your weight, and why it's important to embrace your unique body and its needs. So, let's debunk the myth of the ideal body weight and start focusing on the bigger picture: individual health and wellness.

Introduction: The pressure to conform to ideal body weight

In today's society, there is an overwhelming pressure to conform to the "ideal" body weight as defined by insurance tables and societal norms. We are bombarded with images of airbrushed models with slim figures, and we are constantly reminded of the health risks associated with being overweight or underweight. As a result, many individuals feel an immense pressure to achieve and maintain a specific number on the scale, often at the expense of their mental and physical well-being. But here's the truth: the concept of the "ideal" body weight is a myth. It is a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to take into account the vast individual differences in body composition, genetics, and overall health. Each person's body is unique, and what may be considered a healthy weight for one individual may not be the same for another. Furthermore, placing too much emphasis on achieving a specific number on the scale can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as restrictive dieting, over-exercising, and the development of disordered eating patterns. These behaviors can have long-lasting detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Instead of obsessing over the ideal body weight, we should shift our focus towards embracing individual health. This means adopting a holistic approach that takes into consideration factors such as overall body composition, muscle mass, bone density, and lifestyle habits. It means prioritizing nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods, engaging in regular physical activity that we enjoy, and cultivating a positive body image. It's time to debunk the myth of the ideal body weight and embrace the concept of individual health. Let go of the societal pressures and expectations, and instead, focus on nourishing and caring for your body in a way that feels right for you. Remember, you are more than just a number on the scale - you are a unique individual with inherent worth and value.

Understanding insurance tables and their limitations

Insurance tables have long been used as a way to determine an individual's ideal body weight based on their height and age. These tables have been widely accepted as a standard for assessing health and determining insurance premiums. However, it is important to understand that these tables have their limitations and may not accurately reflect an individual's true health or overall well-being. One of the main limitations of insurance tables is that they solely rely on the measurement of body weight without taking into account other factors that contribute to an individual's health. Health is a complex concept that involves various aspects such as body composition, muscle mass, bone density, and overall fitness level. Merely focusing on weight can be misleading and fail to provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's health status. Moreover, insurance tables often generalize the population into broad categories, disregarding the diverse nature of individuals. People come in different shapes and sizes, and what may be considered as an ideal body weight for one person may not necessarily be suitable or healthy for another. It is crucial to recognize and embrace the uniqueness of each individual's body and prioritize overall health rather than conforming to an arbitrary weight standard. Additionally, it is worth noting that these tables were developed based on outdated data and may not reflect current understanding of health and wellness. The medical field has evolved significantly, and the focus has shifted towards a more holistic approach that considers various health indicators and promotes overall well-being rather than solely relying on weight as a determinant of health. In conclusion, while insurance tables may provide a starting point for assessing health, it is important to understand their limitations and not solely rely on them as a measure of an individual's well-being. Embracing individual health means recognizing that health is multifaceted and cannot be reduced to a number on a scale. Instead, a comprehensive approach that considers various factors such as body composition, fitness level, and overall well-being should be embraced to promote a healthier and more inclusive understanding of what it means to be healthy.

The flaws in using BMI as a measure of health

Using BMI as a measure of health has long been the standard practice in insurance tables and healthcare settings. BMI, or Body Mass Index, is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. Based on this calculation, individuals are categorized into different weight ranges such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. However, relying solely on BMI to determine health can be misleading and flawed. One of the main issues with BMI is that it does not take into account factors such as muscle mass, bone density, and overall body composition. This means that individuals with a higher muscle mass, such as athletes or bodybuilders, may be classified as overweight or even obese according to BMI, despite having a low body fat percentage and being in excellent physical condition. Additionally, BMI fails to consider other important indicators of health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and overall fitness level. It is possible for someone with a "normal" BMI to have poor cardiovascular health or other underlying health issues. Furthermore, BMI does not account for the differences in body shapes and sizes among individuals. People come in all shapes and sizes, and what may be considered a healthy weight for one person may not be the same for another. It is essential to recognize that health is not solely determined by a number on a scale or a calculation based on height and weight. Instead of solely relying on BMI, it is crucial to shift our focus towards a more holistic approach to health. This includes considering factors such as overall fitness, body composition, and individual health markers. Embracing individual health means recognizing that each person's journey towards optimal well-being is unique and cannot be solely determined by a one-size-fits-all approach. In conclusion, the use of BMI as a measure of health has its flaws and limitations. It is important to debunk the myth of the ideal body weight and instead embrace a more comprehensive understanding of individual health. By shifting our focus towards holistic well-being and considering various factors beyond BMI, we can promote a more inclusive and accurate approach to assessing health.

The importance of individualized health assessments

When it comes to assessing health, there is a common misconception that the ideal body weight is a one-size-fits-all number. Many insurance companies and healthcare providers rely on standardized tables and formulas to determine what a person's weight should be based on their height. However, this approach fails to take into account the unique factors that contribute to an individual's overall health. Individualized health assessments are crucial in debunking the myth of the ideal body weight. These assessments consider various factors such as body composition, muscle mass, bone density, and overall physical fitness. They look beyond the number on the scale and focus on the holistic well-being of the individual. It is important to recognize that health is not solely determined by weight. A person may fall within the "ideal" weight range according to insurance tables, but still have poor cardiovascular health, low muscle mass, or other underlying health issues. Similarly, someone who may be considered "overweight" or "obese" by these standards could have excellent cardiovascular fitness and overall health. By embracing individualized health assessments, we shift the focus from a narrow definition of weight to a more comprehensive understanding of what it means to be healthy. These assessments allow healthcare professionals to tailor recommendations and interventions to each individual's unique needs, promoting overall well-being and reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases. Furthermore, individualized health assessments empower individuals to take ownership of their own health. Instead of striving to fit into a predetermined weight category, they can work towards achieving their personal health goals and improving their overall quality of life. This approach fosters a positive and inclusive mindset, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance. In conclusion, the importance of individualized health assessments cannot be overstated. By debunking the myth of the ideal body weight and embracing a holistic approach to health, we can shift towards a more inclusive and empowering perspective. Let us prioritize individual well-being over arbitrary standards, and promote a society that values and supports the diverse ways in which people can be healthy.

A holistic approach to health beyond weight loss

When it comes to assessing health, it's crucial to move beyond the traditional focus on weight alone. While weight can be an indicator of health, it is not the sole determining factor. A holistic approach to health takes into account various aspects of well-being, including mental, emotional, and physical factors. In recent years, there has been a growing understanding that health is not solely determined by the number on the scale. People come in all shapes and sizes, and what is considered "ideal" for one person may not be the same for another. Body diversity is something to be celebrated, as it reflects the uniqueness of each individual. Focusing solely on weight can lead to a narrow perspective on health and may contribute to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating patterns. It is important to shift the narrative towards promoting overall well-being and self-acceptance, irrespective of one's body size. A holistic approach to health involves looking at various factors, such as nutrition, physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, sleep patterns, and stress management. By considering these elements, we can develop a more comprehensive understanding of what it means to be healthy. Embracing individual health means recognizing that each person has different needs, preferences, and abilities. It encourages us to listen to our bodies and prioritize self-care practices that work for us personally. It's about finding a balance that promotes overall well-being and allows us to thrive in our own unique way. By shifting our focus from weight-centric measurements to a more holistic approach, we can empower individuals to make informed choices that support their well-being. Let's debunk the myth of the ideal body weight and embrace a more inclusive and compassionate understanding of health.

Debunking the myth of the "perfect" body weight

In today's society, there seems to be an obsession with achieving the so-called "perfect" body weight. We are bombarded with images of models and celebrities who appear to have the ideal figure, leading many of us to believe that there is a one-size-fits-all standard for what constitutes a healthy body weight. However, the truth is that the concept of an ideal body weight is a myth. It is a construct created by insurance companies and popular culture that fails to take into account the complexities of individual health. The idea that there is a specific number on a scale that everyone should strive for is not only unrealistic, but it can also be harmful to our mental and physical well-being. Insurance tables, which often dictate what is considered a healthy weight, are based on outdated and generalized data. They fail to consider factors such as muscle mass, bone density, and overall body composition. Additionally, these tables do not take into account variations in genetics, metabolism, and lifestyle factors that can greatly influence a person's weight. Embracing the concept of individual health means shifting our focus away from arbitrary numbers on a scale and instead focusing on overall well-being. It means recognizing that health is not solely determined by body weight, but rather by factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and overall physical fitness. Instead of striving for an unattainable ideal, we should focus on adopting healthy habits that promote overall wellness. This includes engaging in regular physical activity, eating a balanced and nutritious diet, managing stress levels, and getting enough sleep. By prioritizing these aspects of our health, we can achieve a state of well-being that is unique to our individual bodies and needs. It is time to debunk the myth of the "perfect" body weight and embrace the concept of individual health. Let us shift our focus away from societal expectations and instead prioritize our own well-being. Remember, you are more than just a number on a scale – you are a complex and unique individual deserving of love, acceptance, and self-care.

The dangers of obsession with weight and body image

In a society where the media bombards us with images of what the "perfect" body should look like, it's no wonder that many individuals develop an unhealthy obsession with weight and body image. We are constantly reminded of the so-called ideal body weight through insurance tables, which categorize individuals based solely on their height and weight. However, it's important to debunk this myth and shift our focus towards embracing individual health instead. The dangers of obsessing over weight and body image are numerous and can have detrimental effects on both our physical and mental well-being. Constantly striving to achieve an unrealistic body weight can lead to extreme dieting, disordered eating patterns, and even eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. These conditions not only pose serious health risks but also take a toll on our self-esteem and overall happiness. Moreover, the concept of the ideal body weight fails to take into account the diversity of body types and genetic variations that exist among individuals. Each person is unique, with different bone structures, muscle mass, and body compositions. Therefore, relying solely on weight as a measure of health is flawed and can lead to misdiagnosis or an inaccurate assessment of one's overall well-being. Instead of fixating on a number on the scale, it's crucial to shift our focus towards adopting healthy habits and embracing a holistic approach to wellness. This means nourishing our bodies with nutritious foods, engaging in regular physical activity that we enjoy, and prioritizing self-care and mental well-being. True health should not be determined by a number but rather by how we feel in our bodies and the overall balance we achieve in our lives. Let's break free from the societal pressures and myths surrounding the ideal body weight. Let's celebrate our bodies for their strength, resilience, and uniqueness. By embracing individual health and prioritizing self-love and acceptance, we can create a positive and empowering relationship with our bodies that transcends societal norms and fosters a healthier and happier life.

Embracing body positivity and self-acceptance

In a world that constantly bombards us with images of the "ideal" body, it's important to take a step back and embrace body positivity and self-acceptance. The notion of an "ideal" body weight has long been perpetuated by insurance tables and societal norms, but it's time to debunk this myth and focus on individual health instead. Body positivity is about celebrating and accepting all body types, shapes, and sizes. It's about recognizing that every body is unique and beautiful in its own way. When we embrace body positivity, we let go of the unrealistic expectations and judgments that society places on us. We no longer strive for a specific number on the scale or a particular clothing size. Instead, we focus on nourishing our bodies, taking care of our overall well-being, and embracing the strength and beauty that comes with being ourselves. Self-acceptance is an essential aspect of body positivity. It involves acknowledging and loving our bodies as they are, regardless of societal standards or external influences. It's about embracing our flaws and imperfections, understanding that they do not define our worth or beauty. When we practice self-acceptance, we cultivate a positive relationship with our bodies, which can lead to improved mental and emotional well-being. Read the full article

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I would like to add that if you are "super model thin", as you put it, fatphobia can still find ways to harm you. I have a) social anxiety which for a long time made it difficult to eat when I was around people (because of nausea as an anxiety symptom), b) a cluster of things that may or may not be ADHD, relevantly including forgetfulness, unreliable hunger cues, low appetite and executive dysfunction. Due to this, it was a real struggle to feed myself for a long time. And people were jealous that I didn't have to restrict my food to stay thin.

(I now have some structures in place that help me remember to eat, have a more enjoyable relationship with food, I've gained a few kilograms, feel much healthier, and also got therapy for the anxiety, btw, so don't worry, but the following got a bit vent-y, feel free to stop reading here if you don't want to know about my struggles with food and doctors)

I was inadvertently skipping meals multiple times a week because I didn't feel hungry and just forgot about breakfast. Or dinner. Or because I couldn't make myself get up and cook. As a result, I was pretty unhealthy - I had severe vitamin deficiencies at one point, low blood pressure, I was constantly cold, I had joint problems that still aren't completely gone... and only once, after more than 10 years, did a doctor ever mention that I should maybe eat more.

I know the BMI is a horribly flawed measure, but doctors use it, right? So if a patient comes in several kilograms "underweight" that should raise a red flag, right? Wrong, apparently! Even when I brought up my struggles with eating and my worry about my low weight, it was dismissed with "oh, just be glad you're not overweight!" I'd mention that I felt like I was having to force my food down and still not eating enough and all I got was "trust me, having to diet is worse".

My mental health was stopping me from eating enough to maintain my health and doctors just went "oh well, at least you're not fat".

Fatphobia Harms Thin People Too

This might be something of an unpopular opinion, but I believe that fatphobia harms thin people to a very large degree. Yes, thin people evade many of the judgments and disadvantages fat people face in a fatphobic society, but when you stop to think about it, the strict standards of beauty and thinness we all struggle under affects thin people in some very significant ways. 

Take me for example. I started dating my first real boyfriend when I was 18 or 19, and fell madly in love with him. Looking back at photos of me from that time, I was a thin person. I am almost 5′7, and back then, probably weighed 160lbs? What I remember distinctly though is believing that I was too fat. I remember my boyfriend at the time saying “Don’t worry about being overweight. I’ll tie a chain around your waist and tie the other end to my car and take you jogging.” OK, I promise you, he wasn’t a total asshole. He was actually a pretty cool guy, but that was a horrible comment, and said to someone who was for all intents and purposes FUCKING THIN. Here’s a photo of me from around that time. Please excuse the imaginative face-blocking spray paint.

what exactly was he talking about? Why did I consider myself a “fat girl” or an “overweight girl” when I so clearly was not? It’s because fatphobia, diet culture and insane body standards made me, someone who looked like the girl in that photo, believe she was “too fat.” WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK? 

With the exception of the time I dieted myself down to a very thin size, I remember always thinking of myself as fat. Even when I wasn’t, and this is why terms like “overweight” have lost all meaning. OVER WHAT WEIGHT EXACTLY? Thin women and men who gain five pounds are overweight. People who weigh 450lbs are overweight. So are people who weigh 130. It is meaningless. 

I believe that most thin people live in fear of someday becoming fat. They see the way fat people are looked at, talked about and perceived in the world around them and in the media. They’ve probably received a lot of praise for having the body they do, and are aware that if they eat “too much” (also totally subjective and highly individual) they might become one of those unforgivable, unwanted, unhealthy fat people. 

Thinness is so extremely subjective. And the standard of thinness we hold in western and first world countries is INSANE. I know many, many very thin people that cannot stop talking obsessively about the number of calories they eat in a day, or how they need to “lose a little weight” because their stomachs pooch out like 1/1300000th of an inch. It’s insanity, and really no one is free from it. If you grew up with a television in your household and you went to school, and watched movies and had friends who enjoyed popular culture, you were probably spoon fed fatphobic, diet culture bullshit from your earliest memory. 

So you see, thin people are anything but exempt from diet culture. They can only rest easily if they remain very very slender. Otherwise they risk many of the judgments and fatphobic rhetoric experienced by a wide range of people, including people like that clearly thin girl in the photo above. It isn’t just “obviously” fat people who deal with paranoia, anxiety and insulting comments about weight. It’s virtually anyone who isn’t super model thin. 

[stillfruit]

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[caffeinated-chaos-bean]

So, we're heading back to the 90s. The good ol' days where we didn't seem to care how we dressed so long as it was comfortable, donning styles that truly depicted our personalities.

Her close up makes it seem like she's cosplaying as Matt from Death Note and that was totally unintentional, lol.

The  90s Aesthetic theme is what took the lead in my recent poll, so here we are! Now, the theme wasn't going to be 90s anime style. It's 90s fashion. Specifically the casual but still stylish fashion I saw growing up. I was born in '98, but I grew up dressing like this. I stayed in 90s fashion up until probably 2010, really. The nice baggy jeans (any jeans were baggy, I was underweight), the shirts with sewn-in long sleeves, the chunky sneakers... I really miss those days lmao.

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[csnews]

Museum exhibit showcases wonder, challenges facing orcas

Darron Kloster - March 28, 2021

He was known as Ruffles and numbered J1. The big male orca, named for his tall jagged dorsal fin, was one of the first southern resident killer whales identified by scientists in J-Pod in the 1970s. The nine-metre J1 lived a full life, fathering at least 16 calves in all three southern resident pods — J, K and L. Twelve of them are still alive and his legacy continues with 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Ruffles was estimated to be 60 when he disappeared in 2010 and was presumed dead. But the mighty orca lives on. He’s one of three life-size replicas going on display at the Royal British Columbia Museum’s feature exhibition Orcas: Our Shared Future, which opens April 16 and runs to January 2022.

The event was cancelled last year due to pandemic restrictions, but is back on track during a critical time for the beloved but struggling marine mammals. Southern resident orcas now number 75 after three births over the past six months, but their struggle for food, chiefly chinook salmon, continues.

Gavin Hanke, curator for vertebrate zoology at the Royal B.C. Museum and one of the chief scientists behind the exhibit, said people have developed a kinship with the resident orcas, as the various family groups navigate an increasingly complex world of food supply, pollution, toxins and marine traffic that interfere with communication in their traditional areas.

“People love wolves and grizzly bears, too, and the Biggs [transient] orcas, but they are not coded, named and recognized as individuals,” Hanke said. “The residents are like people. They have names, families, history and that’s what’s so great to see. These are highly intelligent animals and we should appreciate them.”

The three replica orcas also include Slick, or J16, at 49 the oldest female in J-Pod who is still swimming the Salish Sea, and her daughter, Scarlett, or J-50. Scarlett, who died in 2018, made international headlines when the three-year-old was discovered severely underweight. Scientists from Canada and the U.S. tried to feed her salmon and administered antibiotic darts, attempting a capture to provide medical assistance.

Hanke said the replica models were created using years of photographs and measurements taken from drone video. The exhibit also contains the skeletal remains of J-32, or Rhapsody, an 18-year-old pregnant juvenile found dead near Comox in 2014.

Necropsy results indicated Rhapsody died from an infection linked to her near-term fetus. Her body was filled with toxic contaminants often found stored in orcas’ and whales’ blubber, said Hanke.

“The organs, blubber and muscle had to be disposed of in the landfill, in the toxic-waste section, because of the contaminants in her body,” said Hanke.

Rhapsody’s story and skeletal remains — as well as those of her fetus — will be a centrepiece of the museum’s display and bring attention to the plight of the southern residents, said Hanke.

“Her story personally changed me,” said Hanke. “She was eating salmon for 18 years with toxic waste. I gave up fishing, try to grow most of my own food. We drive an electric car now.”

Fewer boats on the water during the pandemic have likely helped the orcas, improving echolocation techniques in finding food. For orcas, heavy boat and freighter traffic is like “being in a pub that’s super noisy. You almost have to yell to be heard,” said Hanke.

He said many whale-watching companies are being responsible and keeping their distance. There are also boaters who are converting to electric motors, and whale-watching land observation posts are being developed.

“A partner in the exhibition, Eagle Wing Tours, often takes people out to view the transient orcas, as opposed to the southern residents,” said Hanke.

The museum’s exhibition is taking a deep dive into the stories and science that surround the apex predator of the oceans. Visitors can explore ecological activism, popular culture and Indigenous beliefs to gain a deeper understanding of how orcas and humans are inextricably connected.

“This is a timely and challenging story — and one that we are uniquely qualified to tell,” said museum board chair and acting CEO Dr. Daniel Muzyka in a statement. “Our unique collections, curatorial expertise, and physical and emotional proximity to orcas and oceans combine in an edifying and ultimately hopeful experience that affirms we are all part of nature — not apart from nature.”

Among the artifacts on display are rare cultural objects by Indigenous artists, including an articulated dance mask by Richard Hunt (Kwaguilth), an intricately carved gold killer whale box by Bill Reid (Haida), and a commissioned painting by Haida manga artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas.

The exhibition includes a companion publication that brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists and storytellers. Spirits of the Coast: Orcas in Science, Art and History is edited by Hanke, Martha Black and Lorne Hammond and available at local bookshops, the Royal Museum Shop and online at rbcm.ca/books.

The exhibition has been designed to travel to other museums during the UNESCO Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The museum is following pandemic safety protocols. To purchase timed tickets, visit rbcm.ca/orcas.

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I just scrolled past a video uploaded to youtube from some girl talking about how being (borderline underweight) skinny and the "vintage 2000s" are coming back. my ex girlfriend used to record me and got upset when I wouldn't participate in tiktoks. people don't ask for my phone number or to hang out anymore, they ask for my tiktok so they can follow me. the film industry is including tiktok in movies and new shows to try to connect with viewers, when in actuality the quality of their work and the value behind their production is what they should be connecting to. innocent babies are having the newest iphone shoved in their face so "mommy can make a tiktok about her first birth experiences as a mom". 11 year old boys have been raised behind a screen so they can one day be billionaires for the sake of their parents having new content every week. because of tiktok. little kids are growing up thinking they have to be beautiful models with "glass skin" or the newest trending clothes and they have to fit into a societal norm that your entire worth is determined by a 60 second video you put on the internet. because of tiktok. is this not terrifying to you

i think we need to blow up tiktok completely. and all of its users.