Pill instead of positive

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The size zero ideal (clothing size 32) was at some point extended to include “body positivity”. The widespread social media plea to love your body, no matter how fat or thin, fit, soft or wavy around the edges, made it hard to admire the hunger of the artists. Suddenly, there was something retarded about it. It was so small, so not at all diverse, to absolutely set a certain silhouette.

Nike responded in 2019 with plus size mannequins, and Mattel three years earlier with Barbies that were less brash and more curvaceous: the chic lady was complemented by a sex bomb. And Kim Kardashian had a star who didn’t just have eyes with bones, but eyes with a huge ass, after all.

Not anymore. Anorexia is back in Hollywood, New York, Instagram and Tiktok. It probably never disappeared. But at least there was a short time when people loved each other for who they are, at least officially. Where there was hope that something could be done to counteract the rapid rise in eating disorders. Overcome self-loathing with self-love.

How difficult is it? Apparently very difficult. The body-positive suggestion to look for flaws not in oneself, but in false ideals of beauty is again unrestrainedly rejected. Because now there is Ozempic.

The tablet, originally developed for diabetics and prescribed since 2017, allows you to self-dissolve without the smell of sweat. This curbs the appetite and the pounds drop effortlessly.

In fashion art, fashion and film circles on the west and east coasts of America, Ozempic is more or less openly accepted by those who can afford it. You can join for about $1,000 per month.

You could read in the New York Magazine that Ozempic was the new status symbol. And concerns have been raised that the dietary drug could change the perception of what is considered thin. Size minus one? A minus-one body with a minus-one personality resting in powerfully projecting ribs? Everything will be fine.

Ursula von Arx gets upset every time she gets upset because her dress is a little too tight. Von Arx writes to Bleek every second Monday.

Source: Blick