The rise in plastic surgery, particularly minimally invasive procedures like fillers and Botox, has sparked discussions about the definitions of "good" versus "bad" work. Good work is characterized by subtlety and adherence to Hollywood standards, while bad work is seen as confrontational. The moral implications of beauty are significant, as society often ties a person's character to their appearance, questioning whether good deeds guarantee beauty or successful aging. This creates a complicated conversation around beauty standards and individual choices regarding cosmetic procedures.
JOAN SUMMERS: I think that "good" work is work that is subtle, invisible, and conforms to the aesthetic standard that Hollywood puts on people. I think that "bad" work gets deemed confrontational or sort of demands you look at it. And to want to be beautiful is bad, to be naturally beautiful is good. It's like we can see that they have attempted beauty and failed at it in our eyes, which makes it bad.
JESSICA DEFINO: What I would add to that is I think this construct of "good" work versus "bad" work really highlights the moral implications of beauty. I mean, [a] prominent pop culture example recently has been, [some people] praising Anne Hathaway and saying, "This is how you age when you're unproblematic," as if being a good person guarantees you aging well.
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