Thoughts on Essay 2

Before this essay, I never really thought that much about what was considered "normal" in society. I mean, I had never really thought to myself, "there are only perfectly fit people in underwear ads", or that everyone in a toothpaste commercial has an unbelievable smile. Normalcy has such a varied meaning and it is always interesting to hear about different people's opinions of what is normal in society. I particularly pointed out in my essay how I personally am influenced by the current society's obsession with being viewed as normal. I exemplified this through my daily trips to the gym to try to develop a muscular and toned body. By viewing many of the current ads out there today, it is obvious that the most appealing male to the masses is that of a muscular man. I have tried to follow suit and hope that it can work out for me. Anyway, the whole idea of being normal truly has gotten out of hand. I wish people would just accept everyone for who they were and forget about being viewed as a "normal" human being.