super editing

I know that we have all ready discussed altering your face and your body in editing class but I think that this particular alteration deserves special attention.

philippines-superman

A fellow in the Phillipines is so in love with the image of Superman that he is altering everything about himself to look like his hero.

I don't even know what to say about this or where to begin - this goes soooo beyond changing your nose because you think it's too big or tucking your tummy 'cause you got a lil muffin top.

OK - Deep breath - Here we go

First of all let's talk about skin whitening. Imagine how much more empowering this entire exercise would be if he wanted to look like Superman but kept his own skin colour. Then he would at least be showing people that you can be super in any colour skin. The fallacy that white skin is superior (or super) to any other colour is a common misconception in the east. When I lived in Korea I couldn't count the number of advertisements I saw for skin whitening or skin bleaching. Every makeup store had bleaches and powders and creams and masks which guaranteed lighter skin for its clients. White is best according to every commercial you see. Girls that have fairer skin are automatically considered to be more beautiful than girls with darker skin. I think this whole turning yourself into Superman thing is crazy on the crazy juice but if he was going to do it I sure wish he had kept his beautiful brown skin.

He says that he is making these changes because Superman has always been his hero, but what is really important is the good deeds you do every day. He thinks that anyone can be super in their day to day lives.

Oh really?

If he really thought that then I don't see why he would even consider abdomen surgery to give him a six pack. He also plans to have metal inserts placed in his legs so that he can be as tall as Superman. I imagine that is an incredibly expensive and painful surgical operation.

I hate to go all judgey on the dude but I am afraid he is quite unwell. Instead of media exposure he should seek professional medical help and learn to really see the Superman that lives inside him instead of turning himself into an action figure.

Poor dude. I feel super sad for him.