Think TV is sick now? Give it time.

[Xelebes]

It's a circus obviously, though quite geek indeed.

(Chickens amiss.)

 

[Belegon]

Question

When physical modification becomes inexpensive enough to really become common (and it is well on it's way) will it cause a paradigm shift in what we consider to be attractive?

I think some of this is already calcifying when it comes to breast implants, as there is a bit of a backlash among some of the men I know. The ones I am thinking of may have certain dimensions they consider most attractive but all have an obvious distaste for, shall we say, surgical enhancement.

The optomist in me treasures the thought of a day in which a persons natural features are considered a form of art and to "touch them up" would be looked upon with the same horror as someone making a Picasso "look more realistic".

The other direction is also possible, where a deliberate effort is made to put together an outlandish or unique look thru modification.

Personally, I have always enjoyed manipulating body parts more than modifying them....

 

[NoJo]

It's a circus obviously, though quite geek indeed.

(Chickens amiss.)

That gets my vote for the most incomprehensible post this year on the AH. Excellent stuff.

 

[oggbashan]

Imagination

When I see a woman in the street, I can imagine her as she would look after a traditional makeover - hairstylist, make up, good dress, better posture etc. or even as she was ten, twenty, thirty etc years ago.

I can see a young harassed mother with baby sick down her back and a screaming toddler and imagine her gliding down a catwalk with camera flashes.

All the ugly ducklings I see ARE swans.

Og

 

[McKenna]

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[raphy]

Re: Re: Question

That would be a real-life horror show. I wonder if society isn't leaning a little more this way than the other?

*sigh*

I rather think we'll see a little of both. One thing that won't change is the old adage - it takes all sorts to make a world.. And it does, y'know.

The one thing you can always count on from humans is diversity.

 

[McKenna]

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[ABSTRUSE]

Now that sounds interesting.

 

[Boxlicker101]

Re: Question

The other direction is also possible, where a deliberate effort is made to put together an outlandish or unique look thru modification.

Actually, this has already happened, to some extent. The hippies of the sixties did this although in their case it was more through attire than physical modification. Punk rockers from the seventies and eighties came up with some truly bizarre physical changes, although these weren't really permanent either. Even now, tattoos and piercings represent individuals' idea of what they should look like. Somehow, though, I don't think we will ever get to the point where people are undergoing plastic surgery in order to have features that are now considered to be ugly.

Can you imagine plastic surgery to have big noses or floppy ears or wrinkles?

 

[fifty5]

This woman was consistently voted the sexiest woman in England, Year after year, not too long ago:

Come on, Joe - if that isn't the least flattering 'photo of Felicity Kendal I've seen, it's pretty close. FK really was sexy. Ask any 'Good Life' fan...

f5

 

[raphy]

Re: Re: Question

Actually, this has already happened, to some extent. The hippies of the sixties did this although in their case it was more through attire than physical modification. Punk rockers from the seventies and eighties came up with some truly bizarre physical changes, although these weren't really permanent either. Even now, tattoos and piercings represent individuals' idea of what they should look like. Somehow, though, I don't think we will ever get to the point where people are undergoing plastic surgery in order to have features that are now considered to be ugly.

Can you imagine plastic surgery to have big noses or floppy ears or wrinkles?

In William Gibson's Johnny Mnemonic he has a gang of people who use sci-fi cosmetic modifications to alter their looks, such as implanted foot-long canine teeth.

If the medical technology is there to do it, you can be sure someone will want it, sooner or later.

 

[Guest]

Come on, Joe - if that isn't the least flattering 'photo of Felicity Kendal I've seen, it's pretty close. FK really was sexy. Ask any 'Good Life' fan...

I thought she looked familiar. She played Viola in the BBC production of Twelfth Night. I have it on tape, am studying the play again to help someone out with a project, so guess I'll watch this version again.

Perdita

 

[fifty5]

I thought she looked familiar. She played Viola in the BBC production of Twelfth Night. I have it on tape, am studying the play again to help someone out with a project, so guess I'll watch this version again.

Perdita

Yeah, she definitely was sexy, but she could act as well. Have you read her autobiography, Perdita? It's awesome.

f5

 

[Guest]

Yeah, she definitely was sexy, but she could act as well. Have you read her autobiography, Perdita? It's awesome.

F, I haven't, but will look it up. I like reading actor bios, the intelligent ones. Just got Judy Dench's.

thanks, Perdita

 

[McKenna]

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[whispering_surrender]

Re: There may be hope yet!

Now here's a reality show I could get into:

PBS is releasing a new reality show called "Colonial House" on May 17-25. Twenty six men, women and children will try their hand at 17th century living and build a village using Colonial-era tools. As I understand it, they'll be doing without all 21st century conveniences (toilet, shower, etc.) as well.

Sounds like a entertainment!

Colonial House on PBS

I've actually seen that, and it's really good. Part of the basis of the show is getting assessed come fall whether they would make it through the winter based on stocked up supplies for people and animals, building construction, etc. Quite interesting.

Whisp

 

[lucky-E-leven]

I've seen it too, and while some of it defeats the truth of reality, it is the closest thing I've seen on broadcast television yet. The kids get snake-bitten, attacked or chased by wild animals, dad gets hurt behind the plow...everything that happens somehow affects the survival/prosperity of the family.

It's really entertaining, as most of us don't have any idea what it's like to need to keep your cow healthy so your children can have milk. But with only one cow, when she gets sick...well it's not good.

I wasn't planning on watching it, but got hooked after five minutes of one episode. Glad it's running again. The website says that it's airing May 17/18 and 24/25 on PBS from 8-10 p.m.

~lucky

 

[ABSTRUSE]

No phone, no lights, no indoor plumbing? Not for Ms. A. That would be worse than hell, it would be like Ozark family reunion.

 

[sweetnpetite]

Re: Re: Question

Can you imagine plastic surgery to have big noses or floppy ears or wrinkles?

There is actually a guy who has tatooed and surgeried himself to look like a lizard. He even got his toung forked.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

I think he calls himself Enigma. Got puzzle pieces tattooed all over his body in varying blue and flesh tones. Has surgically implanted horns in his head, forked tongue and does really weird circus freak stuff.

Sideshow Bob on serious steroids.

~lucky

 

[Svenskaflicka]

I saw the documentary about him and his girlfriend. I personally liked the Cat Guy. He was cute.