Inspired by Eugenia’s Weekly Prompt – Unison &
Reena’s Exploration Challenge – Everything about her was a lie….
Everything about her was a lie. It’s plain to see plastic surgery had modified every inch of her body to resemble something that didn’t seem human anymore. She was more like a life-size plastic person now.
She claims to like herself. But does she really or only now because of the result? Would the average person who likes themself do all this altering if they did?
The gawkers on the beach walking past the photoshoot yelled in unison, “Hey, Barbie!” Laughing profusely, they continued on their way.
She looked as if she wasn’t sure whether to feel pride or shame.
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Thanks! 🙂
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I was a good father. I wanted my daughter to be like Ronny Rousey. I taught them to defend themselves. Looking nice is necessary, both woman and men. Good afternoon dear Susi.
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Just to make sure I’m clear, you instilled self-worth then, John?
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I did dear Susi. My three daughters did well. Now I have a baby girl name Mia. One year old and a wild-cat already.
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Excellent! Oh wow! Wonderful. 🙂
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If only we truly and utterly believed that beauty is how one feels inside but then we have ourselves to blame for all the beauty standards that we set! Sigh!
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In some cases, it’s hard to believe you are beautiful when you’ve been told from early on that you are not. But I’m not sure where body dysmorphia comes from. It may be a chemical imbalance in the brain.
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That is so very true. Here in India there are fairness products that “promise” to make sure you get a job of your dreams, a man of your dreams, lest you are just a loser!! So beauty is equated with success and that is a thought so deep ingrained in our systems.
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Hardly seems “fair” that they lie! But yes, I feel the marketing here too gears towards beauty equating to success.
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She really looks like a Barbie doll, though I would prefer my mother’s handmade doll any day. Excellent words to go with the image. Great take on the prompt.
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Thank you, Indira! Yes, she does! I do wonder if eventually she will tire of the attention?
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
The prettiest picture …..by Susi Bocks
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Maintaining it must be a huge challenge. But on the other side, I think beauty has become accessible to those who can afford it.
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Inorite?!?! All the plastic surgery was probably a fortune! Yes, I think you’re right. It always has been.
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Oh this is absolutely on the spot Susi. Great take.
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Thanks, Sadje! 🙂
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You’re welcome
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I love your approach to both prompts, Susi! I can’t imagine someone having extensive plastic surgery to look like someone or something else but it happens. This reminds me of a quote – “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” – Judy Garland. Thanks for joining in, Susi! ❤️
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Thanks, Eugenia! I can’t either, financially or even the desire to do it but yes, it happens. But who decides what that “version” looks like? It’s probably not for you or me but maybe others chose a different path? Thanks for having me! ❤
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You’re welcome, Susi!
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Hmmm ..the aliens have landed …
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Possibly? 🙂
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I’ve never understood the desire to alter appearances….
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Same, and I’ve got scars and lots of other improvements to make. 🙂
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The truth is out there. She looks like a doll.
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She does!
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So sad 😭
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I thought she was pretty without all the modifications.
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