protest of the ugly
i found something i wrote 4 xfresh not too long ago...its still quite true...happy i found it coz i didnt save the draft...something that i realise i should have done...thanks mr raymer...:)
All in the name of beauty
by anucia
Uploaded 25th Apr 2003
Some lippie? Here's the latest breakthrough in the cosmetics world; a foundation that works as a concealer and prebase all in one, cream to powder system or would you just fancy a facelift? Or Skin lightening package? Or a shampoo that miraculously can straighten your mop? There, Chitosan can work wonders for your flabby physique.
Sounds familiar? You bet. That's the voice of the ever so persistent and condescending promoter, oops, I think we have to add some glamour to that. Think sales executive. No, I am not belittling them, but there are times when I've felt that they deserve smug customers.
Ever felt so small in front of them? I have, but not to the point of buying whatever they say, thankfully. The things we do nowadays for the sake of appearing beautiful physically baffles me and I'm not denying that I haven't been swept by an overwhelming desire to turn heads.
Damn those who say that beauty is skin deep, skin surface is more like it. In my latest attempt to tip the weighing scale to the left, I sometimes wonder if it's worth the effort.
It's so unfair that the wealthy can just opt for liposuction, while I skip away and lift weights. Does physical appearance matter? Can't we just be pleasant-looking (i.e neat and clean) and have a wonderful personality? Apparently we can't. First impressions don't count? Think again. Then why is it that the better-looking airhead always seem to get the job?
Why is it that the cosmetics and fragrance promoters always choose to chat up the prettier, posh-looking brat instead of me? Am I not worthy of using a labeled scent? Am I doomed to the Petaling Street perfume vendors? Ha? Am I? Guys, you may not want to believe me, but do you know how much time my species put into the mere purpose of looking good for YOU? So that YOU can show us off proudly to YOUR friends?
So that YOU can feel proud that YOU attained a prized possession that may draw attention away from your personality flaws? What a bunch of losers my species are. Girls, I implore you to prove the opposite of the women-exploiting schemes behind certain commercials (think along the lines of the Sunsilk ad). We need girls who find the need to appreciate and look good for THEMSELVES and not for reasons that make them worthy of praises from others. I recently decided to hit the malls bare-faced, only armed with defense counter-lines to attack those who even dare look at me criticizingly and, I must say, it felt darn good. A cosmetic promoter on the lookout for customers who need 'serious help' decided to corner me saying, "We have something that can even out the uneven skin tone of yours, would you like to take a look at it? And we also have something for those spots and scars on your face, we can do a free demo for you upon request"
My answer? "My request is that you promote your stuff when I ASK for it or when I show any ounce of interest; other than that, my face is MY face and not your painting canvas. I'm happy it being able to breathe and not caked up like yours" and with that I turned to walk away. I know she would have bitched about me to the other promoters, but so what? She deserved what she got, that rude thing.
Not too long ago, I watched a documentary where a lady (who was a FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, and should know better) underwent a facelift surgery whereby the doctor inserted a 'hook-like' apparatus to both sides of her head above her ears and pulled her sagging cheek muscles with some sorta wire and attached the said wire to the 'hooks '. The result? Not an obvious one compared to her 'before' picture. A pure waste of time, money and resources I'd say. Why would a completely healthy person undergo such pain to defy nature is what I don't undestand. Sometimes I wonder at the purpose of The Almighty creating such fools.
Since I'm an Indian and am not exactly the fairest of the fairest, I have been subjected to efforts by various behalves, be it friends, family and even strangers to consider using products like the Pond's Whitening Formulae and the Fair and Lovely Cream/Lotion
But poor them, nothing can sway my belief that our skin isn't meant to be messed with like that. Anyway, why is white beautiful? I love my tanned colour, and I don't find the need to change it, I can't comprehend why some people would spend thousands to bleach and what not. Why is straight hair beautiful?
I love my locks, it adds life to my crown and automatically rubs off on me. Hard to manage, but definitely worth it. And why oh why is thin beautiful? It's sad seeing 'man-made' malnourished twigs prancing around. A tad bit of flabbiness is absolutely huggable and the way to go. I'm not recommending a weight gain or weight loss program but what I'm trying to say is, forget what the world may think, but if doing something makes you feel good and you aren't doing that something for the good of others, then, you go, gurl. This world is a pretentious one, the least we can do is be original. Here's where we don't go with the flow.
All in the name of beauty
by anucia
Uploaded 25th Apr 2003
Some lippie? Here's the latest breakthrough in the cosmetics world; a foundation that works as a concealer and prebase all in one, cream to powder system or would you just fancy a facelift? Or Skin lightening package? Or a shampoo that miraculously can straighten your mop? There, Chitosan can work wonders for your flabby physique.
Sounds familiar? You bet. That's the voice of the ever so persistent and condescending promoter, oops, I think we have to add some glamour to that. Think sales executive. No, I am not belittling them, but there are times when I've felt that they deserve smug customers.
Ever felt so small in front of them? I have, but not to the point of buying whatever they say, thankfully. The things we do nowadays for the sake of appearing beautiful physically baffles me and I'm not denying that I haven't been swept by an overwhelming desire to turn heads.
Damn those who say that beauty is skin deep, skin surface is more like it. In my latest attempt to tip the weighing scale to the left, I sometimes wonder if it's worth the effort.
It's so unfair that the wealthy can just opt for liposuction, while I skip away and lift weights. Does physical appearance matter? Can't we just be pleasant-looking (i.e neat and clean) and have a wonderful personality? Apparently we can't. First impressions don't count? Think again. Then why is it that the better-looking airhead always seem to get the job?
Why is it that the cosmetics and fragrance promoters always choose to chat up the prettier, posh-looking brat instead of me? Am I not worthy of using a labeled scent? Am I doomed to the Petaling Street perfume vendors? Ha? Am I? Guys, you may not want to believe me, but do you know how much time my species put into the mere purpose of looking good for YOU? So that YOU can show us off proudly to YOUR friends?
So that YOU can feel proud that YOU attained a prized possession that may draw attention away from your personality flaws? What a bunch of losers my species are. Girls, I implore you to prove the opposite of the women-exploiting schemes behind certain commercials (think along the lines of the Sunsilk ad). We need girls who find the need to appreciate and look good for THEMSELVES and not for reasons that make them worthy of praises from others. I recently decided to hit the malls bare-faced, only armed with defense counter-lines to attack those who even dare look at me criticizingly and, I must say, it felt darn good. A cosmetic promoter on the lookout for customers who need 'serious help' decided to corner me saying, "We have something that can even out the uneven skin tone of yours, would you like to take a look at it? And we also have something for those spots and scars on your face, we can do a free demo for you upon request"
My answer? "My request is that you promote your stuff when I ASK for it or when I show any ounce of interest; other than that, my face is MY face and not your painting canvas. I'm happy it being able to breathe and not caked up like yours" and with that I turned to walk away. I know she would have bitched about me to the other promoters, but so what? She deserved what she got, that rude thing.
Not too long ago, I watched a documentary where a lady (who was a FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, and should know better) underwent a facelift surgery whereby the doctor inserted a 'hook-like' apparatus to both sides of her head above her ears and pulled her sagging cheek muscles with some sorta wire and attached the said wire to the 'hooks '. The result? Not an obvious one compared to her 'before' picture. A pure waste of time, money and resources I'd say. Why would a completely healthy person undergo such pain to defy nature is what I don't undestand. Sometimes I wonder at the purpose of The Almighty creating such fools.
Since I'm an Indian and am not exactly the fairest of the fairest, I have been subjected to efforts by various behalves, be it friends, family and even strangers to consider using products like the Pond's Whitening Formulae and the Fair and Lovely Cream/Lotion
But poor them, nothing can sway my belief that our skin isn't meant to be messed with like that. Anyway, why is white beautiful? I love my tanned colour, and I don't find the need to change it, I can't comprehend why some people would spend thousands to bleach and what not. Why is straight hair beautiful?
I love my locks, it adds life to my crown and automatically rubs off on me. Hard to manage, but definitely worth it. And why oh why is thin beautiful? It's sad seeing 'man-made' malnourished twigs prancing around. A tad bit of flabbiness is absolutely huggable and the way to go. I'm not recommending a weight gain or weight loss program but what I'm trying to say is, forget what the world may think, but if doing something makes you feel good and you aren't doing that something for the good of others, then, you go, gurl. This world is a pretentious one, the least we can do is be original. Here's where we don't go with the flow.
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