How much do looks matter?

I remember once reading an article in a fashion magazine where this photographer was being envied by many for his frequent contacts with models. But he claimed that it was a much tougher job than what many others thought cos the photos in the magazines have been heavily edited. The fact, most of the models aren't as perfect as they appear to be, and they do have little tummies, fats, or cellulite on their legs.



Then on Monday night, I was watching the Victoria Secrets fashion show(s) on TV and my god, those models looked gorgeous.







Not all of them were pretty, but all of them had fantastic bodies. These models are different from those that you see on magazines. To be able to walk down a runway, you must have that perfect body; that is, no inch of fat (except those on your chest) can exist on your body.

Then I was thinking, "Am I really ever gonna never look like that, not even once, in my life?"

I know, I know. Looks are only secondary and it's your personality that matters ... blah blah blah ... but i admit im vain, ok. And I want to look good, just like every other woman out there.

Now, I know what these models have to go through. They exercise like everyday, and eat only carrots and celery (and sometimes do drugs). And I also know, even if I run everyday, and survive on minimal food, i won't be able to look like that. Cos the fact is, I'm normal, and I can't just eat only carrots and tomatoes or spend my entire day in the gym.

Anyway, I have digressed and the whole point of this post is actually on the emphasis that people have placed on looks. We know that in the entire globe, there are only like 10% of people who look like those in the pictures up there and most of us are blessed with the luxury of eating pizzas, cookies and cream ice-cream, char kway teow, chocolate pudding, etc. But these models have became the benchmark of beauty and unfortunately, you're gorgeous only if you look like that.

Some time ago, I was watching some TV show with some friends, and one of the guys commented this when he saw a gorgeous model.

"哇! 如果我有一个这样女朋友, 我一定会好好做人."

Translation: "Wow! If I have a girlfriend who looks like that, I'll definitely be a good man."

Now that is ridiculous. So you'll learn to be a better man only if you have a girlfriend who looks like a model? And if your girlfriend is ordinary-looking just like everyone else, you'll be a jerk or an asshole and treats her like shit?

Shouldn't it be the case of 情人眼里出西施? (Translation: Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder)

While I still bear the secret fantasy of having a body like those on the runway, I like to think that im beautiful enough for those who love me to appreciate me. Despite us women always finding fault with our bodies, we love compliments from you. Heh.

So men, if you really love her, remember to kiss her on her forehead tonight and tell her she is beautiful. And mean it.