July 31, 2005
Starved
Ok.... Just found out that eating disorders apparently now make for great comedy T.V. Starting Aug. 4, FX network has a new show called "Starved". From what I can tell, there are four main characters. Three guys, one girl. One guy tries to stick to a diet, but ends up binging later, the girl is anorexic, the other guy is bulimic and the other is a compulsive over eater. Story takes place around two main settings--- some sort of food addicts 12-step group, and a bar-- or something like that.
It's so nice to know that not only does everyone think anorexia is so 'trendy' these days, but now it apparently makes for great T.V. [I'm being highly sarcastic here]. I guess I can't judge the show before I've even seen the first episode, but I have my reservations. Maybe I'm just to connected to these issues to enjoy it as quality prime-time television. Am I just being crazy and overreacting? I dunno.
It's just a bit disturbing and I've been thinking about it for the last several days now.
I'm having an ok day. Not horrible, not outstanding. I should be working on one of my papers for class since it's due by 7:30 in the morning. But.... I got a bit sidetracked.
Anyhow, just had to get that off my head.
Posted by Wendy on July 31, 2005 10:10 PM
Comments
About that reality show that you were talking about with the eating disordered people; no, I don't think you are crazy. That sounds REALLY offensive and ignorant. I do not have an ED, but I do have body issues like the next female. I heard that ED's are not caused by a reaction to food, but by emotional problems. the food thing is just how it is expressed. By the way, stick with it (fighting anorexia and cutting). You deserve it. You seem like a really awesome, caring person to be so dedicated to your students (and I guess you would have to be, working with special needs). I did that for only one week and it was exhausting. You can get through this time in your life, with help.
Posted by: Laura at August 18, 2005 7:25 PM