As a big fan of starting an article off with a zinger, try this one on for size: If you spend enough time around the very rich these days, it’s clear. People didn’t look like this before because people naturally can’t look like this. Later on in the same piece, there's another part I like: After all, the unspoken appeal of cosmetic work is that it’s not just about looking “better” or “fixing” something or trying to remain competitive in ageist workplaces. It’s about indulging in a particular kind of experiential self-care that is infinitely customizable and accessible to only a select group. It signifies extreme wealth and belonging to an elite, all-powerful clique that gets to operate under a different set of societal norms and rules. Those sinppets are from from this NYT piece titled Rich People Didn’t Look Like This Before and it discusses, among other things, how we are basically in Hunger Games territory. I'm burning a gift link to share it with you so do me proud and at least…
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