What not to wear

[2503]

Or as my brother calls it, "What not to watch"

I was watching the tv with the wife last night and she really wanted to watch the show, i have heard of it before and although i wasnt interested i thought i would see what it was about.

For those that havent seen the show it is about these two women that choose volunteers to re-style into how they 'should' look.

It didnt take long for me to feel disgusted with what was happening. I was explaining to the wife that they are telling people that it is important that you look 'good' and how others percieve you. Also at the end of the show they go to a party with all their family and friends and they celebrate the "new" them. What the hell, who cares about a new dress and a bit of makeup they are already beautifull and should celebrate that fact every day.

My wifes argument was that they always felt better themselves afterwards. I explained the reason they felt down in the first place is the media and 'celebrities' make people feel ugly and that a new pant suit is the answer to their problems, which it is not.

The show also encourages people to go out and spend thousands (that most do not have) on clothes so you will be accepted.

How about a show that teaches people they are unique, that they are infinitly beautiful, to let go of all the propoganda, their ego and negativity and become free.

[tiswas]

very positive thought, but this era is drenched by this Celeb culture.

[ninja17]

as a man dont wear thongs thats fucked srry i mean how can you feel comfortable in that shit?!like 4 real:Di think its a fetish.

[kashmirz]

you know , its funny looking back on that show... and i watched it very on in the peice when it came out here in aus ... i havent watched tv since i was like ... 9 years old, but i remember passing my mother watching that one day and i was like ... why do those women talk like robots ....

dont you love it when things fall into place?


i go back to when i was 6 and i was watching starwars religiously , had read all the books by the time i was 12 etc etc haha, and then i realized that the first peice of actual music i ever listened to EVER of my own accord was the first system of a down demo i got from a friend... who funny enough looking back ... geez

joining the dots scares the fuck out of me sometimes :P just how accurately those dots line up

aint it grand!

yeah fuck those bitches though

What not to wear = Peer Pressure through fear of inadequacy

[scarlett]

I dont think it can ever be a 'new' them. How can it be truly you, if someone else has told you what to wear and how to act? Doesn't make any sense! These people have been forced into someone else's style, and made to think it is theirs alone. Total bullshit.

[nickatnoon61]

Or as my brother calls it, "What not to watch"

I was watching the tv with the wife last night and she really wanted to watch the show, i have heard of it before and although i wasnt interested i thought i would see what it was about.

For those that havent seen the show it is about these two women that choose volunteers to re-style into how they 'should' look.

It didnt take long for me to feel disgusted with what was happening. I was explaining to the wife that they are telling people that it is important that you look 'good' and how others percieve you. Also at the end of the show they go to a party with all their family and friends and they celebrate the "new" them. What the hell, who cares about a new dress and a bit of makeup they are already beautifull and should celebrate that fact every day.

My wifes argument was that they always felt better themselves afterwards. I explained the reason they felt down in the first place is the media and 'celebrities' make people feel ugly and that a new pant suit is the answer to their problems, which it is not.

The show also encourages people to go out and spend thousands (that most do not have) on clothes so you will be accepted.

How about a show that teaches people they are unique, that they are infinitly beautiful, to let go of all the propoganda, their ego and negativity and become free.

great point 2503, but i disagree with yer avvie!!!! :D

[garth]

as a man dont wear thongs thats fucked srry i mean how can you feel comfortable in that shit?!like 4 real:Di think its a fetish.

how can a pair of good old "double pluggers" be uncomfortable??
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Thongs.jpg/800px-Thongs.jpg
fetish??, maybe a feetish:D

[spacegurl]

How about a show that teaches people they are unique, that they are infinitly beautiful, to let go of all the propoganda, their ego and negativity and become free.

There's too many of these programmes on TV. They encourge their targets to worry about what other people think of them. People are made to venture into these horrible fashion high street stores and try on clothes that every other person buys. It's all about getting people to dress like everyone else. None of these programmes encourage people to sort themselves out and look deep within to feel better. It goes to prove that society is more interested in appearance than anything else about someone.

[quelyn]

how can a pair of good old "double pluggers" be uncomfortable??
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Thongs.jpg/800px-Thongs.jpg
fetish??, maybe a feetish:D
Here I thought he was talking about underwear.....men's thong or G string. NOT sandals! That shows where my mind goes LOL
So, which is it? tighty whitey thong or black sandals??????????

[father ted]

Tank tops, vests, and those fucking bowling shirts that stand up comedians used to wear in the late 90's/early millenium, and anything with buttons on them.

[tinmenace]

It's a crappy boring show just like most things on Discovery/TLC nowadays. When did Discovery turn into a decorate/tidy-up/dress-up/make-up channel?

Utter rubbish.

[nickatnoon61]

Or as my brother calls it, "What not to watch"

I was watching the tv with the wife last night and she really wanted to watch the show, i have heard of it before and although i wasnt interested i thought i would see what it was about.

For those that havent seen the show it is about these two women that choose volunteers to re-style into how they 'should' look.

It didnt take long for me to feel disgusted with what was happening. I was explaining to the wife that they are telling people that it is important that you look 'good' and how others percieve you. Also at the end of the show they go to a party with all their family and friends and they celebrate the "new" them. What the hell, who cares about a new dress and a bit of makeup they are already beautifull and should celebrate that fact every day.

My wifes argument was that they always felt better themselves afterwards. I explained the reason they felt down in the first place is the media and 'celebrities' make people feel ugly and that a new pant suit is the answer to their problems, which it is not.

The show also encourages people to go out and spend thousands (that most do not have) on clothes so you will be accepted.

How about a show that teaches people they are unique, that they are infinitly beautiful, to let go of all the propoganda, their ego and negativity and become free. 2503....You Limeys are too proper! Up here in the Great White North, if the Ol' Lady lips off, we just back hand them across the room! Argument over!!!! :eek: :D

[shane]

What Not To Wear?

I'll wear what the fuck I like thanks.... I practically live in a black shirt and jeans, that'll do for me