For this assignment, I chose the picture of Katie Couric taken on her first night as an anchor for CBS news. I chose this picture because it is an example of how the media can take an image of a celebrity and change it to make them look perfect, when in actuality they are just normal human beings. The not-doctored picture of Katie originated by CBS and released in May of her first year, but the slimmed-down picture appeared in the September issue of Watch Magazine, a publication owned by CBS. The picture was manipulated to make Katie's figure more slim, her dress darker and more flattering, and her skin tone was given a more pink hue. I think the picture was manipulated to make Katie appear more "attractive". This manipulation is completely harmful because its a lie to the viewers and makes people think that what they normally look like is not okay. It gives the perception that famous people have no flaws, but it is not true.
I definately agree with your statement! These manipulations can definately be harmful for young girls that try to be like famous people.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with this post.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement because I also think this picture is a very harmful manipulation. Also, you did a great job inserting the picture and analyzing it!
ReplyDeleteTotes magotes. I agree with everything you said. Interesting.
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