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19 April 2009

Too Much TV




So I watch a lot of TV and one of favorite shows is Keeping Up with the Kardashians.  One of the more recent episodes Khloe was asked to pose for PETA, nude of course, as a part of their anti-fur campaign.  The episode was a little sad but also eye opening because poor Khloe isn't 5'3", 120 lbs on a heavy day like her sisters.  Instead I think she's about 5'7" weight unknown but fly nonetheless.  I was proud of her for eventually standing up and posing for the campaign because it really showed that she cared about the issue and she finally gained enough courage to show off her body.  I posted a link to the picture above.  Don't worry, it's know graphic.  

What pissed me off though was the way her step-father Bruce suggested that she lose a few pounds!!  Ugh!  When you see the pictures you can see that the girl doesn't need to lose anything...I mean really Bruce?  Ugh makes me sick.

2 comments:

  1. I am no professional but I also watch Keeping up with the Kardashians as well as the Apprentice which Khloe was a contestant on and I definitely think PETA did quite a bit of airbrushing. Khloe is not the typical celebrity body and I think by airbrushing and not using her real body kinda sucks. She just had herself airbrushed to look the way that everyone thinks she should.

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  2. I love the Kardashians. I did not watch this particular show but they are always nagging Khole about her weight. I think she is a beautiful women and I am proud that she stood up for what she believed in.

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