Venus Palermo

So the other day I was browsing through some articles online, and I came across one that both shocked and intrigued me. Venus Palermo, a young girl who is only 15, is dressing and acting like a doll from a Japanese anime comic. I can't quite decide if I find her creepy or cute...

Anyway, apparently on YouTube she has inspired many other young girls to do the same, and to act, speak and dress just like a doll. This usually wouldn't be my cup of tea newswise, and I don't really consider it to be big news, but nevertheless the fact that she is influencing other young girls to make themselves into plastic dolls is quite incredible.

In my opinion, it is quite an unhealthy habit for girls to want to become 'dolls', as aspiring for perfection and beauty often leads to a downward spiral of depression and anxiety. I'm not sure of an 'innocent habit' (as many of her fans have described her of having) is so good for a little girl's wellbeing in the long run.

Anyway, just thought it was interesting.

Full story: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/blogs/singapore-showbiz/meet-venus-15-old-living-doll-083519178.html