There was this cartoon…
That sparked these reactions…
“That’s body-shaming, racism, sexism, judgmental, prejudicial and a million other things in one tiny strip.”
“You’re all getting the wrong message from this. The girl was completely dependent on her body for confidence, like its the only asset she has. But when she found a book, gradually her world view changed. What she thought was her only power, didn’t matter anymore, because her world was enlarged.”
“And it is racist. The girl gets lighter skinned as she gets “smarter” and more clothed. As if whiter people are less promiscuous and self-respecting. This is gross.”
“No, that’s reality: when you’re smart you don’t waste your time (and money) in frivolous things like false appearance (makeup, brand clothes, jewels), plus you don’t serve your body for eye candy cause you know you worth more than a free slut.”
“Where you see racism I see a woman who is relying on her physical image to satisfy herself where she then finds self-confidence by finding a book and becoming successful through getting an education. The “dark to lighter” I interpreted as layers of spray tan being worn off to the woman’s genetic skin color over time as she did not worry so much about her physical appearance as time went on.”
“Only too a touchy inner judgmental little soul.. why not just see past your emotional reaction and see a message that intelligence can be just as sexy.”
“I’m trying to figure out how you came to the conclusion that she was dependent on her body, it the only asset she has. That’s a pretty profound thing to assume about a woman solely based on how she’s dressed, which you might have done without realizing.”
“So we turn white when we do good?”
“APPEARANCE HAS LITTLE TO NOTHING TO DO WITH INTELLECT”.
“You’re all wrong, it’s the line to Starbucks. How does anyone think this is the same girl 5x?”
My own thoughts, I will keep for myself.
How about you?
What do you think?
MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO 
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