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The conversation spotlights how societal standards are shifting towards extremes—either hypersexualized and heavily altered, or natural to the point of being undervalued. There’s frustration with the way social media fosters a “race to the bottom” in appearance and behavior, where superficial shock or unattainable beauty standards garner clicks, attention, and sometimes, fame.
There’s also critique of the systemic issues in Hollywood and celebrity culture, where women often face harsh scrutiny for pregnancy or “aging out,” leading them to undergo dangerous procedures or hide their pregnancies altogether. The influence of popular influencers and stars distorts perceptions of normalcy, pushing many to pursue surgeries that are both risky and cosmetically damaging.