Study: Chasing Western Standards Of Beauty Found To Increase Lifespan
According to a new study from local researchers, Singaporeans who dedicate a majority of their life pursuing the ideal standards of beauty perpetuated in the Western media are more likely to live a longer and more fulfilled life than those who do not.
"For years, Western media have been criticised for portraying unrealistic and unhealthy body ideals,” said lead researcher Dr. Martin Lim. “This is completely untrue and our research is the first step in the right direction to dispelling this superficial critique.”
“If you’re hitting the gym numerous times a week in order to achieve that toned physique or simply starving yourself with one-and-a-half meals a day to maintain that slim waistline, you’re doing it right. Just don’t forget to keep your facial complexion completely spotless and free of any acne, scars or blemishes like you see in adverts. It's really not that difficult."
Dr. Martin also pointed out that wearing contact lenses for long hours on end to bring out a larger-than-life set of blue eyes or putting braces to straighten that one crooked tooth were also scientifically proven to extend a person's lifespan.
“Youths should feel a responsibility from young to look exactly like celebrities and models shown in the mass media,” Dr. Martin continued. “It’s a lot more productive than idling their early years away with superficial pursuits like reading books or dabbling in the arts.”
Local H&M salesgirl Denise Chan, who spends her life obsessing over her naturally blunt nose, told Durian Daily reporters that correcting the facial defect through plastic surgery was right at the top of her life’s goals, next to removing a little mole that was visibly present behind her right ear.
“When I have enough money, I confirm go Korea to fix my nose so I can look chio like Miranda Kerr,” Denise exclaimed, adding that nothing was more important for Singaporean youths to set realistic goals in life and work toward achieving them.
