tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post6506886688328059550..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: The Plastical Approach To Miss America Empty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-22640531069235638052013-01-22T00:59:21.992-08:002013-01-22T00:59:21.992-08:00Glad that we're in complete agreement Michelle...Glad that we're in complete agreement Michelle!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-17873707160785309152013-01-21T23:19:12.352-08:002013-01-21T23:19:12.352-08:00I haven't watched a beauty pageant in ages... ...I haven't watched a beauty pageant in ages... I don't think I'm missing anything... <br />I'm trying to understand how any parts of a 20-odd year old anatomy can bag, sag or drag?! Really... it's downright ridiculous! <br />Plastic surgery is no different from athletes taking steroids!<br />michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/small-things-1/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-12762504090739919072013-01-21T22:29:37.755-08:002013-01-21T22:29:37.755-08:00Sad but true Tammy.Sad but true Tammy.Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-56442919357711215792013-01-21T21:46:19.850-08:002013-01-21T21:46:19.850-08:00i'm totally cringing...ouch. so sad what beaut...i'm totally cringing...ouch. so sad what beauty means these daysTammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-34336790139846912702013-01-21T17:43:00.668-08:002013-01-21T17:43:00.668-08:00haha thanks julie :)haha thanks julie :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-10194203866149942892013-01-21T09:26:54.716-08:002013-01-21T09:26:54.716-08:00Stephen - I couldn't agree with you more about...Stephen - I couldn't agree with you more about young women. Though I do believe that it's okay to have help in aging gracefully.<br /><br />Lynn - You look great Lynn, but it's an entirely different story when people our age have work done. It's true that there is always a risk of complications with any surgery. <br /><br />Julie <br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-8389310350766827232013-01-21T07:07:19.345-08:002013-01-21T07:07:19.345-08:00oh yeah very mixed emotions on this one julie---on...oh yeah very mixed emotions on this one julie---on the one hand, if all of those girls and people with money weren't able to fix everything they had, then people like me, might not feel so bad about their aging and imperfect parts---on the other hand, if i had the resources and an assurance, i would have no complications, i would fix everything :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-37121622780847901262013-01-21T05:21:24.330-08:002013-01-21T05:21:24.330-08:00Its sad our society has impressed upon our female ...Its sad our society has impressed upon our female youth the need for plastic surgery at such a young age. This can become an obsession that only gets worse. People need to accept it is okay to age gracefully. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-60548557370153996692013-01-21T01:01:21.990-08:002013-01-21T01:01:21.990-08:00Penny - You've always been a "pawsitive&...Penny - You've always been a "pawsitive" role model; make no bones about it!<br /><br />Robyn - The rule about marriage was probably implemented back in the 1920's simply because it was Miss not Mrs America. There's enough hypocrisy in these pageants to make anyone's blood boil, but it would be easier to change the channel.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-5031545918379831192013-01-20T19:55:18.103-08:002013-01-20T19:55:18.103-08:00You make a very good point, Julie. Being allowed u...You make a very good point, Julie. Being allowed unlimited plastic surgery is analogous to the cyclists doping up. And the contestants must not have been married? Why? Because divorce is sinful? Grr, my blood is boiling. I can't stand beauty pageants.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-54035580800519157092013-01-20T17:56:10.047-08:002013-01-20T17:56:10.047-08:00In this increasingly enhanced superficial world, i...In this increasingly enhanced superficial world, it does seem that esteem issues can be the reasons behind the enhancement. It's a shame that somebody cannot be happy with who they are. However, if it impacts ones life so adversely, I can somewhat understand.<br /><br />I used to be a 'model', now I'm life-sized.<br /><br />From the next 'Paw Minister' of Britain, Penny the Jack Russell dog! :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-8723865856918229212013-01-20T13:23:56.084-08:002013-01-20T13:23:56.084-08:00Jill - It's good to get an early start! Thanks...Jill - It's good to get an early start! Thanks Jill!<br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-81845663414096548402013-01-20T08:46:22.089-08:002013-01-20T08:46:22.089-08:00Good Heavens. Much to think on. I think I shall h...Good Heavens. Much to think on. I think I shall have my eleven year old read this post. <br /><br />Liked the ending there, Joylene.<br />~Just JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264782489713599426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-48921825254490795522013-01-19T23:34:10.355-08:002013-01-19T23:34:10.355-08:00Yvonne - I had braces at a young age, and was one ...Yvonne - I had braces at a young age, and was one of the last girls to wear make-up. I simply said goodbye to my buck teeth, and moved on. But I seldom stop at one potato chip.<br /><br />Susan - The difference is that he went to great lengths to cover up his illegal activities, and the Miss America contestants are almost encouraged to undergo enhancement procedures. All competitors should achieve their goals through hard work, and perseverance without doing anything chemically or surgically to increase their chances period. Who knows how this will end, but something tragic will probably have to happen for any real changes to take place in the pageants. Thanks for the great points Susan!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-56839385501328997292013-01-19T14:27:13.015-08:002013-01-19T14:27:13.015-08:00This is a timely post. Lance Armstrong had enhanc...This is a timely post. Lance Armstrong had enhancements and is disgraced. A young woman completely rebuilds herself and hopes to get rewarded. Where will it end?Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-58553507016332362312013-01-19T07:23:20.599-08:002013-01-19T07:23:20.599-08:00I watched the Miss America Pageant because I could...I watched the Miss America Pageant because I couldn't find anything else that wasn't a crime show. I always thought Miss America was about natural beauty. It just goes to show that setting standards of good looks changes the way people treat their bodies. <br /><br />It is very sad that the advertising by Dove that is supposed to teach girls to like themselves is so far in the background. But, I keep thinking about braces and tooth straightening and what a difference it makes for anyone to be able to change a cross bite or crowded teeth. If one does that much for health reasons it might be seriously tempting to just keep doing more and more. Yvonne Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604335434167862809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-80224034921423199372013-01-18T23:05:22.989-08:002013-01-18T23:05:22.989-08:00Gina - I'm glad that you realize how wrong thi...Gina - I'm glad that you realize how wrong this is, and have enough self respect to eat healthy and exercise without taking drastic measures. Sadly, many of these young women will always be striving for unattainable perfection. You are a beautiful person Gina, and your writing also reflects this.<br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-19386254347315020082013-01-18T19:49:06.732-08:002013-01-18T19:49:06.732-08:00You've raised many good points in this post. I...You've raised many good points in this post. I agree that modern society seems to encourage people to do plastic surgery in search for the "perfect" person.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-47738758292232872242013-01-18T17:07:28.015-08:002013-01-18T17:07:28.015-08:00Empty Nester - Your post on the magazine sounds gr...Empty Nester - Your post on the magazine sounds great, and I'll look for it. It is amazing how they say one thing, and do another to attract ad revenues. Thank you!<br /><br />Mary - I went back and referenced some of the best quotes from the show online, so it's available if you're interested Mary.<br /><br />Carol - I did a double take when I saw the Skinnygirl Cocktails commercial, but I'm sure that it will appeal to women of all ages. That deserves it's very own post. Thanks Carol!<br /><br />Julie Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-52616189170445632832013-01-18T12:29:24.812-08:002013-01-18T12:29:24.812-08:00Excellent, Julie. It's not just in beauty page...Excellent, Julie. It's not just in beauty pageants either. Every day in magazines and on television we're pummeled with ads for this cream, that diet, this bra, that makeup. Now there are even Skinnygirl Cocktails. Will it never end? Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-37840724891711452072013-01-18T10:29:52.002-08:002013-01-18T10:29:52.002-08:00I didn't see the 20/20 episode, but wish I had...I didn't see the 20/20 episode, but wish I had. I've always felt they put too much emphasis on looks only. I agree with your thoughts exactly. Too many girls lacking self-esteem these days - all based on the theory that everyone should be the perfect measurements, perfect height, perfect everything.Mariodacatsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040681324029176934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-36280799318087975882013-01-18T09:45:58.222-08:002013-01-18T09:45:58.222-08:00I never watch beauty pageants of any kind but I do...I never watch beauty pageants of any kind but I do think you make excellent points regarding the comparison to athletes and the mixed messages. I made that point in a post about skirt! magazine. They profess to a feminist publication and concern with women's issues including (but certainly not limited to) health and fitness. YET, all of their adds are related to places that are in existence to play off of our insecurities about our looks- plastic surgeons, dermatologists (who are only advertising how much better we could look with their help NOT serious skin issues) and dentists who advertise that no one is going to love us if our smiles aren't as white as they can be. No wonder young girls are confused. Good post!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-85110563373942942042013-01-18T08:39:10.865-08:002013-01-18T08:39:10.865-08:00Julie - I never realized what these young women we...Julie - I never realized what these young women were putting themselves through until I saw the 20/20 episode. It's definitely worth seeing. I'm excited for next week. Thanks Julie!<br /><br />Jody - I also haven't seen the pageants in many years. It was interesting to learn about "butt glue" for bikini bottoms.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-16845379068754815202013-01-18T07:18:09.786-08:002013-01-18T07:18:09.786-08:00Delores, I agree with Susan and Alex. Good compar...Delores, I agree with Susan and Alex. Good comparison with athletes. I haven,'t watched Miss America in decades so I was totally caught off guard with the bikiniJody Worshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265796303516276553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-53781562883245959652013-01-18T05:55:16.840-08:002013-01-18T05:55:16.840-08:00I never thought about the connection to athletes t...I never thought about the connection to athletes taking steroids but that's such a good point. It's so disturbing to think of young women having plastic surgery for something like this. I have to agree with Melissa on pageants, they are just heinous. <br />Great write-up, Julie. I would be interested in watching this special too. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com