I came across this video, "Thin Is In," on myspace. With "Pressure" by Paramore blasting alongside photos of emaciated celebrities and models, we get a glimpse at the feelings of young women who have been affected by the media's portrayal of beauty as thinness.
Comments beneath the video read, "Thank you for this," and, "This is a great video." The fact that the creator of the video, Carie McComas, is receiving support from other myspace users indicates that this is not the problem of one individual. Other people feel the pressure, too.
Please take a look at the video. It is not a rant about eating disorders; it is the best video I can find thus far conveying the intense emotions associated with societal pressures, the media, celebrities, body image, and eating disorders. The statistics at the end are pretty startling, too.
If Michael Steele were watching this, would he be surprised to see many Us Weekly covers featured?
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