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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?
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By irishguy
November 12, 2009 6:16 PM | Link to this
These are the same boobs that say, on one hand, violence and sex in tv/movies don’t influence behavior, but vampires do. TV and movies either do or don’t influence people. you can’t really pick and chose.
By Kerri
November 10, 2009 2:36 PM | Link to this
Seriously? laughs Oh yes, it’s TWILIGHT that’s going to cause girls to suddenly have eating disorders. I mean, geeze, there haven’t been ANY girls with eating disorders before the Vampire Craze came along. /sarcasm Honestly, I’m all for the vampire thing - maybe it will get the girls (and guys) to stop going to tanning beds and getting skin cancer…
By flipper
November 10, 2009 2:14 PM | Link to this
Naw. Paris is not a vampire. She’s just brain dead.