Friday, September 04, 2009

model or model?

What does it take to be a model these days? It is seemingly increasing that beauty is the most important factor that makes a model. I don't deny that as a fact. However, is everything in life all about the outer beauty of a person? What about the inner beauty of man? Or the literary beauty of the mind?

Check out the video, and you'll understand why I'm touching on this today.

I find it appalling that a model can have such a weak command of the English language, after being in this harsh education system for at least 12 years. Yes, many of us hail from Chinese educated families, or rather, families that generally speak Chinese dialects at home. However that doesn't give us the excuse to not produce people who can at least speak better, to represent the country, at such a prestigious event. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not the best speaker or writer in the world, however, I'm not here to represent my country in an even that is broadcast for the entire world to see.

That's not the only thing, how about this website? No doubt they're all out to make money, but seriously, "bored in bikinis"?! Do Singaporeans lack creativity to that extent? Some of them are models, appearing on national television, and getting into bitch fights with one another. The drama has really become a trauma for many others. Is being a model just about flaunting assets, if any for some, to woo a crowd? Shouldn't a model be a model for others to follow? A role model for everyone to watch and learn?

I'm not here to say that every single model is an airhead. If you're a model and choose to believe that's my true intentions of this entry, I think you've just proved a point. There are models out there that have bachelors or masters degrees, however what's the point if they are merely degree holders, and not graduates? I find it very sad that many of this is so obviously evident for all to see, yet everyone still patronises them, as if the way they behave is they way to go.

People who are taking part in beauty pageants are generally below the age of 23. Which I guess is far, if outer beauty is all the competition is looking for. However, have they seen enough of the world to be able to be a representative? I know I haven't seen enough of the world, but no one expects a 23 year old to have seen ALL the world. How many of them are actually well-read enough to be able to see the world, without having been all over the world? Yes looks are very important, however, is the brain the most beautiful organ that sets us humans apart from the other organisms that roam this earth? Without the brilliant and beautiful minds of the world, will they be able to stand there and tell the world about 'World Peace'?

No one is perfect, however to educate the people that will follow in our steps, we need to be the model, even if our profession is to model. It isn't the most difficult job on earth, to just pose and have your pictures taken, but it's a lot harder to pose, and let the mind capture the true essence of what's there. The media is so widespread today that even a young child of 7years old has access to every corner of the world, with a mere click of a button. It's not possible to stop every model from polluting the child's mind with rubbish that's not beneficial for growth. However as models, I believe that they can set the standard and be role models for the young, and old alike, to learn and do what's right.

If I had to pick a girl from two, a hot ditsy girl, or a intellectual plain Jane? There's really no guessing on that.

Posted by charles at 12:25 AM