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So, happened across this TV show following "What Not to Wear." Six contestants vying for a modeling contract. Half way through the show, they admirably have a nutritionist on, who tells one contestant at 20 BMI she's "perfect"; another contestant that at 15.5 BMI she's the "lowest he's ever seen." And guess who does well with the judges, and who is in danger -- 20 BMI is not appropriate for fashion and needs to "tone" -- the judges say she really wants this, so will "do what is necessary" (i.e., starve, I guess -- and by the way, she's gorgeous!); 15.5 looks great in lingerie and has a "unique" look -- she's a winner on the show tonight. Some message. For a show on network television, disgusting -- supposedly the fashion industry is so concerned about anorexia in models, but THIS is STILL the criteria -- the thinnest, sickest model wins? Take a look!
