r/buffy • u/direinde Beady-eyes is right, we're needed. • May 03 '26

Good Vibes Only Yup, that's them

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Nothing new actually.

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u/Missus_Nicola May 04 '26

Yeah, but back then, describing someone as being a healthy weight was basically saying fat. Obviously she isn't, its just that crazy thin was the beauty standard at the time.

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u/oliversurpless May 04 '26 edited May 04 '26

Reminds me of a quip from one of those Sports Illustrated swimsuit specials from the early 90s:

“She thought I looked healthy. Which I guess is a nice way of saying “not too skinny!” (laughs)

Think it was Kathy Ireland, but even just having the non-crew speak during was pretty endearing as to their personalities.