I am working my way through On the Bright Side by S. R. Johannes. While I am enjoying the story, there is one little detail that is driving me insane.
Gabby's size.
I know. It's silly.
See, I'm 5'9", have been since the 8th grade. Depending on the day I wear a size 10 or 12. Not bad, I'm fine with that. No one makes fat jokes about me. No one picks on my size. Would I like to drop a few pounds and fit in a size 6 again someday. Of course I would. Who doesn't want to look like a senior in high school again?
What does this have to do with Gabby?
At one point it is noted that she is 5'9", weighs 140 pounds, and wears a size 10. Several times she makes comments about her size and people poke fun at her weight.
Um, no.
My dream weight is 140. At 5'9" weighing that I would easily be a size 6 or smaller. Not a size 10. Not someone who gets picked on or called fat.
Like I said, I am enjoying the book. I am really interested to see how it all wraps up (hopefully tonight if I find the time). I am just having a really hard time getting past this detail. I wonder, if it stands out to me, will it stand out to young girls who read it and are worried about their weight? I hope that they don't fixate on this detail like I have.
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