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Ariana Grande Is Getting Thinner. Why Is Nobody Allowed To Say It?
Is it really off-limits to talk about someone's body when they appear visibly undernourished and serve as a role model for an entire generation of young girls?
By Meredith Evans4 min read
Everyone is concerned for Ariana Grande. More precisely, over her weight. Social media has been talking about her visible rib cage and sharp shoulders; meanwhile, her defenders are saying we shouldn’t comment on another person's body at all. Yet should we really remain silent while someone grows visibly thinner in front of millions of young fans? At what point does concern become appropriate – when it’s too late? Lastly, what message are we sending when we pretend that obvious signs of undernourishment are normal, healthy, and aspirational?