A few days ago a picture came out of Kylie Jenner posing on the front cover of Interview Magazine in a wheelchair.
Then I started seeing people saying that it was disrespectful of people that are actually wheelchair bound because she isn’t disabled herself and it pokes fun at disabled people. When I read that I was really confused. I do not understand how it is hurtful at all, and I am disabled as well. From what I know of the research I have done, she referenced a British artist named Allen Jones. Also, speaking from the artistic/entertainment industry side of things, this is normal. People like Kylie will go outside of the box to get publicity (and lets be honest, the Kardashian/Jenner crew has been known to do that for years now).
I also saw a post saying if they had tried to recreate this picture it would not look as glamorous as Kylie’s picture. Now this is understandable, but let me get you in on a little secret, neither did Kylie when they took the picture. Please take a look at the cover and realize how photoshopped it is. She doesn’t even look real.
When it comes down to it, I say we move on from this situation and focus more on more important issues like the mass shooting in San Bernardino where developmentally disabled people go to get help, and focus on ways in which we can help the people who were affected by this horrible tragedy.
Thanks SO much for this. I hadn’t thought of the photo-shopped angle. Ah, a little perspective with my monday coffee. Love it. 🙂
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You are welcome. Yeah, it was honestly the first thing I thought of, but then again being in the business will do that hahaha
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Great points! Thanks so much!
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No prob! 😊
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Keeping the news real , KatyO ! After all there is “news” and news . Bright smile for a bright girl, carry on !
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So much more to think about in this world, Katy – you’re right! Even the everyday struggle, right in front of us. What can we do to make our space its best?
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I just think it comes to the point of not giving it the energy it deserves. Once we do that our space (and the world for that matter) would be on better terms
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We seem to seek this sort of thing out sometimes – as a distraction?
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Yeah that’s possible. And maybe for the thrill
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It probably has something to do with psychosomatics, Katy.
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I believe any sort of debate would create more publicity. You are right.
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So true- gosh the time people spend on things that don’t matter at the end of day- while ignoring issues that truly do💗 you’re so insightful- I’ve missed your writings. Didn’t realize you’d been posting- so happy :))
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I had missed writing lol
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It missed you too! :))
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