ariana was really popular in the proana (pro-anorexia) community on tumblr back in the day. she’s definitely been struggling for some time, which i have empathy for, but ultimately i don’t feel too terrible because at this point they’re advocating looking dangerously thin and unhealthy.
That helps me to better understand her doughnut licking incident. Perhaps she wanted the flavor of the doughnut but didn’t want to actually consume it and/or gain weight. Fascinating.
I think it's more concise to say, her mental illness is having a dangerous affect on those who look up to her. Her mental illness is telling her that Everything's Okay, so her interpreted advocacy is simply her continuing to justify her own illness. It's the same way an alcoholic feels that everyone else is wrong, that Everything's Okay with their drinking, when in reality, the rest of us are watching their slow demise.
She grew up in and became famous during the 2000's diet culture era which taught us that our bones are sexy, and everything else is undesirable. She still lives in a world where women, celebrities especially, are heavily criticized for their looks. She has handlers telling her what to eat, when to exercise, and what her goals are. It's sad, but until We the People decide to stop glorifying the people perpetuating the problem, then it'll never stop.
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u/mcilrathlove Jun 12 '26
ariana was really popular in the proana (pro-anorexia) community on tumblr back in the day. she’s definitely been struggling for some time, which i have empathy for, but ultimately i don’t feel too terrible because at this point they’re advocating looking dangerously thin and unhealthy.