Tyra Banks giving someone an unnecessary makeover
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I recently read an article about how fantastic Tyra Banks is and how she is doing so much good for women through her actions and words of "wisdom." The author of the article emphasized how Tyra has helped benefit the self-esteem of women all over America and has finally made them realize that they do not need to be perfect to feel good about themselves. She mentioned how Tyra's "So What" campaign is so wonderful because it teaches women that as long as you are taking care of yourself and living a healthy lifestyle, then you should be proud of yourself and not worry so much about your physical appearance and what others think of you.
While this makes sense and I truly agree with the positive message of this campaign, I have a very large issue with this message coming from Tyra Banks. So Tyra claims to be an advocate of accepting yourself for who you are right? She says, "So what if I am overweight as long as I am happy! So what if I have pimples! So what if I have cellulite! So what if don't wear makeup or the latest fashion trends!" Tyra supports this 100% right? Wrong, very wrong!
Let's take a look at a statement taken directly from the Tyra Banks Show website. "So, if you're ready to say, "SO WHAT", grab your video camera and tape yourself shouting from the rooftops, " MY THIGHS RUB TOGETHER, SO WHAT". If you've been avoiding wearing a bathing suit, grab your bikini out of the back of the closet, put it on and say, "I MAY NOT HAVE THE PERFECT BIKINI BODY BUT, SO WHAT!" Have you ever not left your house because your terrible acne embarrasses you? If so, grab a video camera, take yourself to a public place and say, "I MAY HAVE BAD ACNE BUT, SO WHAT! I'M A GREAT PERSON!" Has Tyra helped you find the courage to do something that you haven't done in years? Are you finally ready to stand up to someone who's been teasing you about your weight? If so, tell us about your "SO WHAT" moment and get your "SO WHAT" on videotape."
While this makes sense and I truly agree with the positive message of this campaign, I have a very large issue with this message coming from Tyra Banks. So Tyra claims to be an advocate of accepting yourself for who you are right? She says, "So what if I am overweight as long as I am happy! So what if I have pimples! So what if I have cellulite! So what if don't wear makeup or the latest fashion trends!" Tyra supports this 100% right? Wrong, very wrong!
Let's take a look at a statement taken directly from the Tyra Banks Show website. "So, if you're ready to say, "SO WHAT", grab your video camera and tape yourself shouting from the rooftops, " MY THIGHS RUB TOGETHER, SO WHAT". If you've been avoiding wearing a bathing suit, grab your bikini out of the back of the closet, put it on and say, "I MAY NOT HAVE THE PERFECT BIKINI BODY BUT, SO WHAT!" Have you ever not left your house because your terrible acne embarrasses you? If so, grab a video camera, take yourself to a public place and say, "I MAY HAVE BAD ACNE BUT, SO WHAT! I'M A GREAT PERSON!" Has Tyra helped you find the courage to do something that you haven't done in years? Are you finally ready to stand up to someone who's been teasing you about your weight? If so, tell us about your "SO WHAT" moment and get your "SO WHAT" on videotape."
- Tyra Banks is a hypocrite
- She claims to be an advocate of accepting your true self
- She airs shows about how to fix and hide your imperfections
Comments
Murph
(Guest)
(Guest)
05/06/2009
She is the worst of hypocrites on tv right now. She has a talk show where she encourages teen girls to all feel like they are beautiful, no matter what they look like, and at the same time, is the creator and host of a modeling show, that makes young girls distress about the issues that she says she tries to help. Dont we say these days, that it is the infatuation between teen girls and models, that have sparked so many disorders and false realties? thats just one thing....
How about the sex shows? Anyone who comes on the show with a normal to above normal sex drive, she insists that "something must have happened when they were young" every time. And she does many shows on sex,yet, an actual quote from this woman is, "after seven minutes, im like, get off!".
wow, you really must be the person to tell others how to run their sex life, yeah, right. I hope people can see the smugness thats seems to ooze out of this woman. TYRA BANKS GET OFF THE AIR!
My problem with Tyra is actually more to do with the more moralistic episodes she has (she features people on her show that she disagrees with and you can tell that she's judgmental, especially in later episodes if she comments about them), as well as her preaching. She has also run scams that made people feel bad about whatever (how does she know someone doesn't want to be a nude model?) it is, yet she claims that everyone else is running a scam? You raised a good point, though. I like this article.
kitty
(Guest)
(Guest)
09/29/2007
Tyra didn't get that "SO WHAT" attitude until pictures of her were plastered all over the front pages of tabloids and magazines focusing in on her weight gain. That is really my only problem with her. I don't think it was really an issue until it affected her.
TARA
(Guest)
(Guest)
08/31/2007
I WONDER HOW CAN YOU BE A MODEL THAT CAN EAT
sheruns
(Guest)
(Guest)
08/24/2007
I think no matter what Tyra does some woman sitting at home unhappy with herself and blaming it on women like Tyra (beauty icons, or supermodels) will always have something negative to say. I think maybe if Tyra were overweight by about 100 pounds or so then maybe you wouldn't be so critical of what she is trying to do. I think she is saying here are some tips to hide some things you may not like about yourself for those who may be into that, but for those that are proud of who you are and don't care what others have say here is the "So what campaign". She is trying to appeal to everyone and make everyone happy with themselves, because being a supermodel she know how mean and cruel people can be, the modeling industry is vicious. She is not a goddess, she is human and she is trying to do something good-- give the woman a break.
I wrote an article about Tyra's hypocrisy that was ironically published like 2 days after yours. I really like watching her show but she is a huge hypocrite at times, my article focused on how she's always bringing women who're in the adult industry on her show because it gives her show good ratings but then she talks down to them the whole time. It's like Tyra shut up, you made your career off of exposing your boobs and butt, so don't get on a high horse. here's the link if you wanted to read it. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/210970/the_emmy_nominated_tyra_banks_show.html
The point of my article is to prove that Tyra chooses to portray two completely opposite points of view all the time. Even if she does not write the show, the words come out of her mouth, and she takes the credit for it. She will most likely continue to do so, but I think it is very foolish, and I don't understand why so many people love her and haven't caught onto how phony she is yet.
Its still kinda ridiculous. That is like an anorexic talking to kids about proper diet. The concept is great but the person just isn't believable especially in the department of acting genuine. Not matter how you slice it, it just doesn't seem realistic/ believable. You do not have to watch the show to understand this article. WOuld you take driving lessons from a blind man? I think not!
I think your opinion is wrong about Tyra. But you are entitled to it just as I am my own. Although I do not have time to watch her show - one must remember that she doesn't put the entire show on herself. There are writers, producers, directors, etc. She is a hostess. Whats wrong with maintaining an well rounded base and not alienating everyone? If she has reached one girl or woman with low esteem issues, etc. then her message has worked.
We don't get Tyra's show so I'm not qualified to talk about it but your article makes some interesting points for sure.
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