First, of all can we just talk about how pointless it is to run stories about weight? What is even more interesting to this particular story is the fact that most of the intro video focuses on stating that the issue is not weight gain but rather Ramirez's failure to show up on-time and her desire to bring her boyfriend to events. Although these issues don't matter either, I find it intriguing that the segement focuses mostly on weight gain even though "it isn't the issue".
Fast Forward to the interview portion where Today Show's very own Lester Holt continues with the weight issue by reminding Ramirez that "beauty is part of the deal" and asks her to respond to that. Now, we are focusing on her weight gain (which according to Ramierz is the same as it was when she was crowned) by saying that beauty equals being thin.
When asked why Ramirez is fighting back against the pageant company's allegations, she basically says that this issue isn't really about her because it's "beyond her, and beyond pageants".
I couldn't agree more. You are right, it isn't about you. It's about your mysterious weight gain that you claim never happened. More importantly, it's about a topic that has no value at all. Talking about public figures and their weight has never seemed newsworthy to me. The Today Show had the perfect opportunity to take the focus off of the weight gain and highlight another part of Ramirez's reign (perhaps charity or something) but they didn't. I blame it on the fact that the focusing on weight issues is too common to pass up. I also blame it on the fact that Matt Lauer wasn't in that day.
When asked why Ramirez is fighting back against the pageant company's allegations, she basically says that this issue isn't really about her because it's "beyond her, and beyond pageants".
I couldn't agree more. You are right, it isn't about you. It's about your mysterious weight gain that you claim never happened. More importantly, it's about a topic that has no value at all. Talking about public figures and their weight has never seemed newsworthy to me. The Today Show had the perfect opportunity to take the focus off of the weight gain and highlight another part of Ramirez's reign (perhaps charity or something) but they didn't. I blame it on the fact that the focusing on weight issues is too common to pass up. I also blame it on the fact that Matt Lauer wasn't in that day.
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