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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Um, but aren’t they, like, undead?
OK, I’ve gotten lots of goofy entertainment-related press releases and story pitches over the years, but this one from a PR company in NYC that will remain unnamed goes thusly:
Are Vampires Leading Young Girls to a Poor Body Image?
Popular shows like “Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood” and movies like “Twilight” are sweeping the nation and young girls today are infatuated with these vampire teen idols. From the hair styles, to the pale makeup and even the skinny frames, these young girls are all about mimicking these celebs and it’s not always for the best.
In a time when it is so easy for young girls to be persuaded by the media, are vampires the wrong image to achieve? I work with several clinical psychologists and behavioral health experts who can discuss the negative impact these shows have on body image. Some of the additional topics these experts can discuss are: Are these shows forcing girls into eating disorders? Forcing them to use diet pills? How can these girls embrace their body and have positive body image? How can parents help to combat these stereotypes that young girls are faced with?
All I can say is, now I’ve heard everything.
Hey, wait … you think Paris Hilton might be a vampire?
