Although some say that calling uber thin Karolina Kurkova fat is enough to make your skin boil, I think it’s a fair accusation. The Victoria’s Secret model was said to have been attacked by Brazilian press for being ‘too fat’ during Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is odd to me that main stream society reveres models as the epitome of beauty and then turns around and reprimands those who call someone who is thinner than them fat. The same women that strive to keep up with the Jones’ in fashion and fitness have a problem with the stereotype that they support. Meanwhile Kurkova is showing “back fat, love handles and cellulite.” When I saw the picture of her in a bikini that is the first thing I saw. It greatly takes away from the display of the pieces she is wearing.
In my opinion, she isn’t doing her job. When you sign up for a job there are certain expectations to uphold. Just as I expect athletes to be in optimum physical shape and not out of breath on the field I expect to see models minus back fat, love handles, and cellulite. She is definitely not “over weight” by any means, her BMI (at 5′11″ and 130 lbs) is 18.1 which is considered to be underweight. I do, however, think she is “over fat.” She could definitely tone up a bit and shape up. I think any athlete that was lagging along on the field and was clearly out of shape would be equally criticized for poor performance at his or her job.
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23/07/2008 at 8:17 am Permalink
She’s “skinny fat” and could benefit from some pilates. I’m surprised that wouldn’t be regulated prior to the show!