The Concept.

The time has come for us to pick a topic for our game. It took me a while to brainstorm, because (believe it or not) I hadn't crossed my mind yet. Celia did one on animal cruelty, while JC did his on anti-smoking. Both great topics that fit the personality of the people creating them. So I sat and I thought, what would match my vibe, and send a good message out? I even asked Mrs.Halsey what she thought. And, of course, the theme "fashion" came to us both. So I ellaborated. And this is what I came up with in the end:

I realized "oh, yeah. the negative effect of models' body images on our society!" Well...okay. so it wasn't that immediate and movie scene epiphany-like. It kind of took a bit longer to come to me, but it was about the same, I suppose. haha; Anywho. My message to deliver is that the perfect 5'7" and 108 lb. body structure of a super model isn't necessarily perfect for everyone. We are all unique, and that means our bodies are, too. While the ideal weight for someone may be 100 lbs., for someone else it may be 135 lbs. Also, the faces and makeup of these models is NOT as perfect as it seems! Not only do the models have access to highly trained makeup and lighting artists, who can make the face seem as if it's contours are flawless, the videos and pictures go through many photoshop processes to make them seem the way they do. They are FAKE, No one should feel pressured to look like those models, and no one should look at those models as the beholders of a perfect body.

This pressure is what I believe to be a major factor in causing eating disorders and depression. Girls (and boys alike!) feel they are 'ugly' or 'imperfect' when they compare themselves to these models. They then feel they must strive for that body image. In doing so, they develop eating disorders, because it seems the only way for them to loose that weight. Why is it the only way? Because it is unnatural for their body to look like that. Not everyone is supposed to look the same! Then they get into the habit of not feeling good, skinny, or beautiul enough. This is where the depression comes in.

So! To the overall meaning of this post, my flash game. It will relay the message that we are all beautiful in our own way, and that we should not conform to the body images of the models of the fashion world. They're not there for us to become droned duplicates of. They are canvases for the art of fashion, and that art is for us to admire and become inspired by. NOT to mass produce it. Just like a beautiful painting. Let it inspire your mind, don't copy it.

In other news, no one has yet to buy me the Rocky Horror Picture Show. *sigh* I see how it is. Also! ODST is now among us. I'm sure many, many boys and girls out there are enjoying the violence. I know I would be, if I hadn't spent all of my money on Left 4 Dead 2 for my boyfriend...*sigh*x2. I'll stick to Halo 3 for now, until I can get a hold on someone's copy. ^_-

Love, Peace, and Golden Geese.

Madii Out.