The Mind Lounge

You Want A Famous Face ?

Couple of days ago , as I was browsing through the idiot box , I stumbled upon this show on MTV called "I Want A Famous Face" . Basically its about american kids wanting to look like their favourite artist/actor , physically . This dude wanted to look like Ricky Martin ! I was like wtf ?! theres no way anyone can make him look like bloody Ricky Martin . I said to myself "Gila la , this I gotta see .." . The dude went to the plastic surgeon and showed a picture of Ricky Martin to him . The surgeon gave that assuring nod like its not a problem ..mo man tai ... And so the process started .

Ears being cut with precision to match Ricky's ear .. nose being altered , to give it a more latino look . Even the eyebrows were modified . All of this was monitored by the dude's mother . I just don't understand how parents in america condones such unnatural act . Fast forward a couple of months after the surgery and the end result : Not much difference . The dude still looked the same and not even the slightest tint of Ricky Martin was evident on his face . I'm pretty sure a lot money have been spent for that . Oh by the way , the reason why he wanted the 'transformation' was not only bcoz hes a Ricky Martin fan , but because he wanted to confess his love for this girl he has a crush on in school . Pathethic !

Even his siblings were against it . They didnt like the new him , except for the mom . Oh at the end , the girl he had a crush on didnt react when he confessed to her . All the effort , down the drain . Money , down the drain . The surgeon , laughing his ass off on his way to the bank .

The question is , does everything have to be at face value ? Can't we just stop trying to look perfect or someone who looks perfect , looks-wise ? Personally , I don't deny girls with looks do get my attention ..but what I've learned , is that it shouldn't stop there . Based on experience , the pretty ones aren't always nice when you start talking to them . They're usually too worried bout their reputation and too self-concious . What's the use of going out with a drop dead gorgeous chick when she can't even string a couple of words? looking snobbish and all . That's boring . Instead , the ok-looking ones are much more fun to be with . I pity the dude on the show . He really thought that by looking perfect , he could get the girl . I guess he learned it the harsh way .

Hey , looks does play a part . But many do not realise that personality creates a longer-lasting impression . Many hot girls nowadays that I've seen , seem to forget how to have a good personality . They focus too much on how they look . Many like to wrap themselves in drama , listen to suicidal music like the world hates them & bla bla ... just chill !

But I guess thats the way it is in america , land of the free . People would change how they look , just to conform the superficial ideal of a good-looking person . When you're badly scarred from a freak accident , thats a different story , coz youre face is disfigured . But when you have a decent face , thats when its not right . Don't believe everything you see on TV . People don't look like that in real-life . Those who are familiar with Photoshop should know what I'm talking about . Being dark - skinned doesn't mean you're ugly ... like how these whitening ads are preaching us to look fairer . Bullshit! If you're ugly but have a lot of money , you'll still look like Ricky Martin to the eyes of materialistic women . But thats another story .

Have a good weekend . Sayonara .