A2TP Ep 60 - #BBL

Sarah Baartman was a 19th century side show attraction. Her physical anomaly became an eyesore to some and the source of entertainment and unsolicited sexual pleasure for others. Yup! That’s a part of history that isn’t shared. Well, as Black History Month just ended and we’re now in the midst of Women’s History Month, this is a perfect time than any to really tell it like it is. But we’re not here for a history lesson. However, how ironic that 200+ years after Ms. Baartman’s death, the very thing that became her downfall in life, due to no fault of her own, is a highly sought after “asset” amongst many in today’s female population? We all know trends aren’t anything new. Whether it’s the hottest sneakers, flyest handbag, or sexiest swimsuits, women have flocked to fashion trends since there’s been fashion. However, who would ever imagine that surgically enhancing your body would become so “trendy”? But here we are. #BBLs are taking over the world. Ok. Maybe not the world. But it’s happening at higher rates than ever. Again, cosmetic surgery is also nothing new. Whether to Miami, Beverly Hills, Rio de Janeiro, or the Dominican Public, for years women have travelled across and out of the country for years in search of a bigger butt. But there has been a huge incline in the number of surgeries being performed within recent years. Is this BBL trend a result of social media influencers? Are the “it girls” creating a wave that drives women’s desires to copy/paste the same cheeks over and over again? But what happens when you paste and it’s not quite what you hoped for when you hit copy? We all know surgery, like shoes, is not one size fit all. So what happens when you look in the mirror and realize something isn’t right? At the end of the day, the only person’s opinion that matters is the one under the knife or needle. No matter who agrees or disagrees, the most important thing is that you love who you see in the mirror. Self love is the best love after God’s love. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have an opinion. We may not always agree. But we do agree no matter what your decision, please be safe and ensure your health is priority.