August 21, 2008
| Food or Fame? |
MTV announced plans yesterday for their new reality show, Model Maker, which seems to be a celebration of self-destructive behavior in the name of high fashion. The show asks young, impressionable girls: What do you want more – food or a modeling career?
From the press release:
“Women come in all shapes and sizes, but models don't. The term model conjures an image of stick-thin, towering beauties oozing confidence, glamour, poise and sexuality from every pore. "Skinny," "no body fat," and "size zero" are the words and phrases associated with models. "Chubby," "well-fed," and "big- boned" are not ... With weekly eliminations looming, models must put their best foot forward at all times while staying focused on losing weight.”
The release makes me want to vom, so I guess I’m one step closer to becoming a model.
According to the MTV casting call, they’re looking for contestants who are five foot nine or six feet tall who weigh between 130 and 190 pounds. So if you’re the average weight for your height and you want to win a 100,000 bucks and a possible eating disorder, this show’s for you!
