Target recently ran Photoshopped images of overtly skinny
models wearing their bathing suits on their website. From a distance, it just
looks like your typical size 2, skinny model. If you take a closer look, you
can actually see the Photoshop errors of the image. The images received a massive
amount of criticism from the media nationwide and the photos went viral on the Internet.
Target was quickly apologetic on the matter “This was an
unfortunate error on our part and we apologize” They thus removed the images
from their website following their statement. When asked how the mistake
occurred, a company spokesman said, “It was the result of a photo editing error
on our part.” Well, DUH!
Target went too far when it came to editing the gap that
exists between our thighs. The error on the image is so extreme that it looks
like part of the model’s pelvis is missing. The error also occurred on the same
model in the space between her arm and body, wearing a midkini.
So why is this scandal such a big deal? Doesn’t everyone
know that marketing images are edited before being advertised? The only thing
worse than photoshopping adult models is photoshopping juniors, who
specifically market to young girls and promote a certain body image. This
scandal should make consumers more aware that not everything they see is real,
and that you are beautiful no matter your size.
Watch the following video and
you can see the power of Photoshop.
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