Moving on to Fake tanning, which in doing a quick Google search basically describes Jersey Shore...
Once again, I live in Oregon. Enough stated we get sun MAYBE 2 months a year, and the rest of the time its raining or at least cloudy... So right off the bat, if you live here and are tan, its probably fake... moving along, with obvious known risks to skin cancer from UV rays, and membership costs (which I can only assume run fairly expensive guessing $40-$120 monthly?) you would think at least some of these damn orange peels would reconsider this "investment". I know that the sun also emits harmful UV rays, and I love being out in it in the summer, but I wear SPF "thehighestIcanfind" so I can block as many as possible, I personally don't particularly want skin cancer at my ripe young age, why you subject yourself to the threat it willingly and regularly (several times a week if not every day) even get burned at the tanning salon sometimes is far beyond me. I myself couldn't give to craps in hell about your damn skin tone, I am whiter than a piece of paper! Now then come the excuses "I want to be darker, I want to look hotter for my significant other". If you have a significant other, are they REALLY judging you on skin tone? or is it actually your selfishness and self consciousness that is eating away at you? take a quick tip from a nerdy, overweight, pale ass nobody: "Nobody that matters to you will judge you on your goddamn skin tone!!!!" and I say "that matters to you" because if you know someone who actually thinks less of you because you are not tan, they really deserve to trip into a ditch or at least be hit by a speeding truck. If you are self concious about how you look, ok, so exercise, work out whatever, but skin tone cannot make that big of a difference on how you view yourself, if it does, come to my house, I will gladly spray paint you darker... less UV!
While I completely agree with your analysis of Jersey Shore, I can't say the same for your comments on "Fake Tanning".
ReplyDeleteRegarding your somewhat ignorant thoughts on sunlight causing cancer, there are many information sources that provide a plethora of facts against this. tanningtruth.com states, "While melanoma has captured a great deal of public attention in the past 15 years, much of the discussion has been oversimplified in stating that melanoma is caused by overexposure to sunlight. In fact, the exact nature of the relationship between melanoma and ultraviolet light remains unclear, and the mechanism by which the two are related is still unknown – which is why some independent dermatology researchers even question whether the two are related at all."
And regarding your flippant disbelief in the benefits of indoor tanning when it comes to looking and feeling better, I say this:
Firstly, acquiring a base tan is the body's natural way of protecting your skin cells from being burnt or effected by harsh UV rays. Since indoor tanning starts in low amounts and gradually increases, it gives your skin a chance to thicken, as well as build up Melanin pigment, which enshrouds your skin cells and prevents damage. It is literally natural sunscreen, without all the chemicals that can actually do damage to sensitive skin.
Secondly, indoor tanning is used and recommended by dermatologists to treat many cosmetic skin conditions, as well as psychological conditions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Thirdly, 77% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Living in Oregon, we are even more prone to this deficiency. Vitamin D is a hormone which is naturally produced when the skin comes into contact with UVB rays emitted by sunlight and 90% of indoor tanning beds. The benefits of being sufficient in Vitamin D are numerous and undeniable.
While there is much to be said in both arguments for and against indoor tanning, there is also something to be said for the argument that moderation is key. Of course indoor tanning can become harmful with over-use. Of course it shouldn’t matter to you if those around you think you need to be tan. I’m simply stating that tanning does have some positive effects, especially when it comes to how a person feels about his or herself. Feeling good about how you look and getting a boost in confidence is never a bad thing! I certainly don’t feel like it should be labeled as selfish. As for the costs of tanning, sometimes the benefits outweigh the financial burden. I for one, don’t feel that I am qualified to judge others for how they spend their money. A cheap membership can give the same results for $30 per month depending on where you go.
While I enjoyed reading your post, and I do agree with some of your points, I also feel that you could benefit from researching both sides of your argument, that way you can build a better and more factual argument for your side. On the other hand, blogging is a hobby and I realize that. If you’re going for humor, great job! And keep going! You are very witty and outspoken :)
^^^^^ she is soooooo TAN
DeleteAs I did enjoy your novel, I had a quick comment to your "thickening the skin" statement, Give it a few years with moderation that "Thickened skin" will feel like 4 year old jerky that has been sitting at a rest stop in the sun. I cannot think of anyone who would find that attractive or usefull or hell, even comfortable, it has to be uncomfortable walking around with Rhino skin... comments? Also, I do quite enjoy being outspoken :)
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