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And just like the young boy in the Emperorâs New Clothes, Elly and Connie attempt to send a message to the young ladies wearing 1988 swimsuits that they are naked. Unlike the Emperor, I expect that not only did they not care, but they were pretty happy to have the kind of bodies where they did not feel embarrassed showing them off. If this were published today, I expect Lynn Johnston would get a few comments about body shaming. The idea of women being ashamed to show off their bodies is no longer fashionable.
@howtheduck: I disagree with that interpretation. I think the message shows the ease by which one can be convinced that something is good for him/her. A play on oneâs own personal desire to project a more youthful and lively image, and a display that says, âThis is YOU.â We ignore the image in the mirror that says, âNo. This is you. Get used to it.â
The strip also reminds me of a certain recent national election, the actual effects of which are likely to be as disappointing as when Ellie sees herself in the mirror in that swimsuit.
Thankfully, Iâve never been good at being a puppet. If it is comfortable, clean, and modest, I donât care if itâs âin fashionâ or not. I still wear dresses I got 15 years agoâŠand still get favorable comments on them!
âIf youâve got it, flaunt it. And if you donât got it? Flaunt it. âCause what are we even doing here if weâre not flaunting it?â â Mindy Kaling
I went from store to store trying to find something that was both youthful and attractive. It wasnât an easy task. The choice was âfogeyâ or âfatale.â
howtheduck almost 8 years ago
And just like the young boy in the Emperorâs New Clothes, Elly and Connie attempt to send a message to the young ladies wearing 1988 swimsuits that they are naked. Unlike the Emperor, I expect that not only did they not care, but they were pretty happy to have the kind of bodies where they did not feel embarrassed showing them off. If this were published today, I expect Lynn Johnston would get a few comments about body shaming. The idea of women being ashamed to show off their bodies is no longer fashionable.
sandpiper almost 8 years ago
@howtheduck: I disagree with that interpretation. I think the message shows the ease by which one can be convinced that something is good for him/her. A play on oneâs own personal desire to project a more youthful and lively image, and a display that says, âThis is YOU.â We ignore the image in the mirror that says, âNo. This is you. Get used to it.â
sandpiper almost 8 years ago
The strip also reminds me of a certain recent national election, the actual effects of which are likely to be as disappointing as when Ellie sees herself in the mirror in that swimsuit.
JPuzzleWhiz almost 8 years ago
And thatâs the naked truth, Ellie!
Wren Fahel almost 8 years ago
Thankfully, Iâve never been good at being a puppet. If it is comfortable, clean, and modest, I donât care if itâs âin fashionâ or not. I still wear dresses I got 15 years agoâŠand still get favorable comments on them!
Tyge almost 8 years ago
âIf youâve got it, flaunt it. And if you donât got it? Flaunt it. âCause what are we even doing here if weâre not flaunting it?â â Mindy Kaling
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 8 years ago
I have little interest in whatever the fashion of the month is. I have my own fashion. But not being rich, I canât indulge in it.
Linguist almost 8 years ago
Dressed for comfort, not for speed !
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 8 years ago
Lynnâs Notes:
I went from store to store trying to find something that was both youthful and attractive. It wasnât an easy task. The choice was âfogeyâ or âfatale.â
tuslog1964 almost 8 years ago
There was a cartoon of a shapely young lady walking by in a bikini.
On the park bench were two women in their 80s "When we had it they wouldnât let us flaunt it!!