There are these extra pounds that just cling to my frame, but recently I've heard of this great new way to lose weight. I'll just do a few lines of cocaine.
Never mind the side effects, which may include early death, at least I will look good going out. That's right, no expensive new pill, no acupuncture or herbal remedy. Just some pure, unbridled white snow and that extra luggage disappears.
If the cocaine and I don't mesh I can develop an eating disorder, or go for some plastic surgery, but unfortunately they, too, have dangerous consequences.
After all, what we see is what's important in our society. Celebrities go to incredible lengths to lose weight and to ultimately change their physical appearance. People like Nicole Richie grace the front pages of newspapers and magazines. Her small, fragile body seems to be in a continuous state of waste, which might ultimately lead to her demise. Trailing on Miss Richie's coattails, but not too far behind, are beauties such as Kiera Knightley and "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo. This group of stars shows you how to be gorgeous, and is speculated that they might in fact have eating disorders or use drugs.
Unfortunately their perfect 10 physiques have shaped the views of our youths hopefully unintentionally.
It strikes me as odd that these are the people that shape the way our country looks. No one seems to care whether or not these celebrities have an intellect of any sort, or any discernable talents at all.
The reality is all this is depressing. We are setting the example that true happiness is to look good, and looking good is judged by pop culture. It tells us what's in and what's not.
I carry around a few extra pounds and from time to time they do bother me. That's why I get out and run or lift a few weights. I think the real problem is not just that we are obsessed with physical beauty, but that we want the easiest way to get it.
Even if that means risking our lives.
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