tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615167884712379815.post6524845607560432486..comments2021-09-12T14:25:06.225-04:00Comments on Pennies in a Jar: Why *What Note to Wear* is Starting to Bug MeNels P. Highberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17998283755242261031noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615167884712379815.post-90082369966526913312008-11-23T02:01:00.000-05:002008-11-23T02:01:00.000-05:00Hetero-thin-femalenormativity.Hetero-thin-femalenormativity.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606116718529244220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615167884712379815.post-38909532936656047762008-11-20T18:56:00.000-05:002008-11-20T18:56:00.000-05:00I definitely see both sides of this one. It is, of...I definitely see both sides of this one. It is, of course, in the nature of reality tv to create these magical story arcs where everything gets resolved in mere days. And, of course, the heteronormativity that runs rampant through this program is problematic. Or, as the GF said in disgust, "Why they want everyone to wear skirts?!"susansinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902873240114986043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615167884712379815.post-41222618968323362262008-11-19T16:01:00.000-05:002008-11-19T16:01:00.000-05:00With all due respect,, I don't think that is the p...With all due respect,, I don't think that is the premise of the show. I do believe that for many women changing their clothing and appearance can be a confidence boost. That is not to say that Clinton and Stacey are fairy godmothers who wave a magic wand and people magically become a success. But I do believe it helps a little. <BR/><BR/>Besides, I have seen many women in my former profession as an attorney and my current profession as a professor need serious help in the wardrobe department. Sorry, but it's is true.Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615167884712379815.post-61363812393627961152008-11-19T13:42:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:42:00.000-05:00I have long disliked this show for the reasons you...I have long disliked this show for the reasons you mention. I understand the need to feel better about oneself, to get out of a rut, and to have a more positive outlook. However, the Eliza Doolittle quality of the show bugs me. "Yes, you too can be transformed into a real woman with the help of a haircut and a new wardrobe." And yes, Stacy's and Clinton's thinly-veiled contempt doesn't seem to me any different than that of Henry Higgins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615167884712379815.post-52761931581971967012008-11-19T10:33:00.000-05:002008-11-19T10:33:00.000-05:00I love WNTW. But, I understand how some might be a...I love WNTW. But, I understand how some might be a little pissed off about being ambushed. <BR/><BR/>I think much of the crying is part of the emotional process of letting go, not just of the clothes but of their comfort zone. For some people, they are comfortable being in a rut. Letting go is very hard. <BR/><BR/>But the clothing advice is greatSeeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.com