tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post5024233882927792476..comments2023-11-25T01:12:34.326+00:00Comments on Benefit Scrounging Scum: Britain's Missing Top Model-Episode 2BenefitScroungingScumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-86763332788726602142008-07-14T12:14:00.000+01:002008-07-14T12:14:00.000+01:00GemmaK: As someone with a primarily invisible disa...GemmaK: As someone with a primarily invisible disability (as in you can't tell unless I'm walking/falling etc I feel the point needs to be made that the vast majority of disabilities are invisible and that doesn't make them less valid. <BR/>I do agree with the point that there should be not just models, but actors, presenters, etc in the media with visible disabilities, but overall I think I feel that this programme is a vital first step on a long road to that kind of equality. <BR/>I do think Sophie disregards the experience of anyone but herself as valid, I can do some degree understand that attitude of well I've managed to deal with all this and keep a smile on my face so what on earth are you whining about when you have it so easy comparitively. The problem being that that attitude can mean being blind to the difficulties encountered by others. As an example (and it's impossible to compare disabilities) whilst I would never want to lose a limb or be paralysed from the perspective of never knowing what will be wrong with your body I envy the 'luxury' of having a disability that doesn't change enough to make British weather look static. <BR/>And yes, Jennie is stunning, though in photos if not wearing a cast she won't appear disabled, but I suspect has one of the most disabling conditions of all the girls. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure I've done anything other than confuse the issue further, but that's the thing about disability for me anyway, it's different for everyone. <BR/><BR/>Cas: Couldn't agree more xBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-73466091994598870692008-07-11T12:33:00.000+01:002008-07-11T12:33:00.000+01:00I think its great that they are doing this program...I think its great that they are doing this programme (and about time too!) especialy as it is promoting debate.<BR/>My son as you know has an invisible disability (if he is quiet and standing still!) so it is good that these points are being raised just so people are aware.Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-63517989853072829952008-07-11T02:01:00.000+01:002008-07-11T02:01:00.000+01:00I too am confused by this programme and I agree wi...I too am confused by this programme and I agree with your observations. However, whilst I dislike Sophie's 'grumbling' I am beginning to wonder if she has a point. If the purpose of finding a model who has a disability is to highlight the many issues surrounding that, then if 'Joe Public' is unaware (as he maybe in the case of deafness)that there is a disability involved is the point not going to be missed in the main?<BR/><BR/>You said in comments earlier that train of thought, was itself missing the point, I think. Can you expand on that for me? I have been mulling it over all week and am still at a loss to come to a conclusion.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, the American girl who has ataxia is absolutely stunning, true model looks :o)gemmakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575349964533883253noreply@blogger.com