Michael Sam

Michael Sam

There’s so much talk going on about Michael Sam and him being openly gay. I don’t see why this is such a huge deal. Reading this article didn’t make me feel too easy about this whole situation.

The hottest selling rookie jersey in the NFL is Johnny Manziel’s. The second best-selling is Sam’s. It turns out NFL fans can’t wait to buy — and presumably wear — the jersey of a gay man. Who would have predicted that?

The jersey of a gay man…. Sam is human, you know. It’s not like something is drastically wrong with him. So what if people want to wear his jersey. I guess I am just happy that Sam is being open about his identity going on with his life, but what bothers me is how some people react to his situation or any other LGBTQ issues. I was also watching the news when I was on break not too long ago and they were talking about Sam being drafted and “The Kiss” (he kissed his partner and it’s on video). I am pretty sure if it was heterosexual couple showing any type of affection, then it would not be such a huge deal. I feel like social issues like these should be talked about considering that most people do not like talking about it and simply brush it off. It is part of our culture and our society. But I do have to admit that I am glad Michael Sam is being viewed as a positive and influential role model for those who struggle with “coming out” etc… What do you all think?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the thinnest one of all?

There is such an obsession over what the ideal woman body figure should look like. But why!? Either you are too skinny, too fat and if you’re in between then girl, you better tone it up. UNDER CONSTRUCTION. That is what the woman body is, I mean it can also be for men, but I’m focusing on women right now. Do you notice that most ads from the media are targeted at women? The media has a great way of delivering messages whether it is through ads, commercial, magazines and even in social media which leads to targeting a wide range of an audience. Those who are considered to be skinny also struggle because now they are being used as the stereotype and in reality, some of them are trying to gain weight. Trust me, I know some women who try to gain weight and I know some who are trying to lose weight; the struggle is practically the same. Now, have you heard of the thigh gap?

 

You would have to lose and EXCESSIVE amount of weight so that there would be an actual gap between your thighs. This is supposed to be “sexy”. Well, at least Beyoncé agrees that the thigh gap isn’t a problem…. but what if social media didn’t exist? How do you think things would be? Because I know that the media sure has a way of trying to put different ideals in our head and not just about weight; the list goes on. This is just an example and some thinking that I was doing earlier. I think where I am trying to get with this is that everyone is different shapes and sizes and it should be embraced. I hate hearing stories of women trying to lose weight or “be fit” and end up with some type of eating disorder. I personally have been struggling with weight and I try to be as positive as possible. I’ve had crazy thoughts run through my head at times, but I remember that patience is key. I just feel like there is this constant pressure with the way society has been built and delivering certain messages. Anywho, I am done ranting….for now.