The E-V-O-l-u-t-I-O-N Spectrum

After viewing The Evolution of Beauty the message of media and self-esteem comes to mind. when watching The Evolution of the Slob, the same message is conveyed except it is taken to an extreme. Both videos on the Evolution differ in the manner that one talks about perception, while the other speaks on the effect of negative influence.

In the Evolution Of Beauty, the model goes into makeup for a photoshoot, covering up any visible blemishes or marks. after the photo shoot, her image is photoshopped and cropped to the editors liking for promotion. the message behind the video is of how the media wants us to be portrayed. editors of magazines that deal in fashion and beauty want their readers to use the models as templates for what the ideal person should look like in society. this can cause readers to take extremes towards what they feel the are the standards for obtaining "the look". the message dove wanted to convey here is that models should be who they are in the media, because they are just like the people who read about them, and the readers shouldnt have to subject themselves to bodily harm just to be considered acceptable by media standards.

...Then there's its parody, The Evolution of The Slob. this video kind of reverses the direction of its predecessor, but another message nonetheless is apparent. while we want to be ourselves, many harm themselves with alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy eating habits. as an end result, the model here falls victim to health problems in the future. some may not care about their looks. however those in the middle (the magazine readers) if not in that state, would frown upon that level.

Both videos show the double edged sword of perception of beauty and self esteem. while some of society wants to delve into the media's perception of beauty, they also greatly reject the look of the slobs of society. both extremes denounce the other and leave the man/woman in the middle conflicted between meeting standards and being who you are. The thing is, how do you know to accept yourself without endangering your health and well being?