An interim government was set up in Afghanistan. It included two women, one of whom was Minister of Women's Affairs. Man, who'd she have to show here ankles to to get that job?
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Now every girl is expected to have: Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obama, and doll tits. The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sabotage our athletes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by society on women.
Tina Fey's quote satirically highlights the absurdity of modern beauty ideals that women are often pressured to conform to. By listing an exaggerated set of features that embody these standards, she underscores how unattainable and diverse these expectations are, while also nodding to the superficiality behind them. Through humor, Fey encourages a reflection on the implications of these societal pressures and the impact they have on women's self-image and identity.
Themes
Beauty StandardsSocietySatireUnrealisticIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about body positivity in a women's empowerment workshop.
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