EmmaWatsonTheWitch

A blog dissecting the hypocrisy of Emma Watson and her PR image

[i-was-today-years-old-when]

i learned that in August 2014 Women’s Voices for the Earth commissioned testing of four types of Always menstrual pads, manufactured by Procter & Gamble. The certified laboratory STAT Analysis Corporation analyzed the products for volatile organic compound.

“The results of the testing indicate that both scented and unscented Always pads emit toxic chemicals, including chemicals identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the State of California Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, and reproductive and developmental toxins. None of these chemicals are disclosed on the product by the manufacturer.” (x)

[moonimbued]

I switched to dye free fancy cotton pads, after years of having periods so fucking bad I would sometimes faint, and now i just get like. regular cramps occasionally, they’re not even that bad anymore.

[27ojos]

i switched back to these after using fancy organic cotton pads during my most recent period & they caused PROBLEMS out of the blue - 100% confirmed, these are not good to use

[toastbutteregg]

been using these reusable menstrual pads since november 2019 and im never going back to these commercial pads. commercial pads like these always gives me skin rashes which is so annoying. switch to reusable i swear you’ll not only be period-ready but also rashes-free!

psa they also have a starter pack in case you want to switch and you dont know what to get and an xl size for plus sized women!

[thestormalwayscalms]

EXPLAINS ALOT. WOULDVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW AWHILE AGO. COOOOOOL.

[bea-sayan]

Plus, there’s a study that showed that vagina are highly vascular so, basically, every chemical you put down there is absorbed by your body real fast and really well. In short, ditch tampon too.

[automaticdestinydelusion]

TAMPONS are dangerous frequently the direct cause of TSS  TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

[vidramon]

Yeah, reusable pads were one of my first major eco-friendly changes but my body has been way happier that way. They are infinitely more comfortable and effective, and I just throw them in my washing machine on the hand wash + extra rinse and hang dry. I can’t say being on your period is ever pleasant, but it’s way better than before - ESPECIALLY in situations where you can’t change as often - and I don’t feel like the harbinger of the end of the world when I look at my restroom trash can anymore :)

[chaos-and-cookies]

I always buy generic brands but wasnt “always” the ones who were sending fucked up pads to women in africa just a few years ago too???? Fuck always brand.

[moonlightmarathon]

PSA!!!

they now have a budget-friendly trial pack so you no longer have to worry which pad fits best for you. you can just buy the pack to get one pad of each size!!

[night-dragon937]

Could the fact that i use Always brand be the reason i get such bad cramps?? I must test this theory…

[abundantlyblessedchildofgod-dea]

Also, pads can take up to 800 years to decompose. Yikes.

[maybeitsfinallytime]

Cariona pads (link above) are AWESOME. Don’t knock it til you try it - I’ll never go back to always pads. My period is, like, manageable, for the first time in my life. It is no longer a struggle with excruciating cramps, heavy bleeding, leakage, and looooong periods, but like, mild to medium cramps, and I HAVE A CYCLE AGAIN for the first time in years. Try it. The upfront cost is daunting, I understand, because I was worried I wouldn’t like them, but I’m SO GLAD I got them. Just toss them in bottom of your shower when you take them off, shower as usual, and then squeeze them out. That basically rinses them for you, and then they’re all set for the washer and dryer. You’ll thank yourself later; give it a try.

[the-real-nekoma-kenma]

Why isn’t anyone talking about how cute the Cariona pads are? They look adorable tbh

[whomst-am-i]

Cariona pads are amazing and they are SO cute. Like @maybeitsfinallytime was saying, they’re really easy to rinse out, and I usually hang them over my shower rod to dry so I can reuse them during the cycle, then give them a proper wash in hot water with a little sanitizing detergent afterwards.

[irishsong]

Here’s to trying some. I even bought the animal crossing variety! Maybe I’ll never worry about running out of pads again? Who knows? I’ll update when I’ve tried them.

[madronasky]

For people who menstruate 🩸….

[xoperidottea]

UPDATE: I just ordered the trial pack. I personally have a lot of problems with excruciating cramps my cycle being consistent, especially in recent months after losing weight and medications and such. Hopefully these work well/help because I always feel guilty about the amount of waste normal pads create

[didsomebodysay-kat-aesthetic]

Due to when the reusable pads I ordered arrived I ended up switching literally in the middle of my last period and the difference was instant, I’ve gotten really bad cramps for as long as I can remember and still did the first half this time around but I didn’t cramp at all wearing the reusable pads. I highly recommend the switch.

[pinkbalrog]

I bought the cariona pads too and oh my gosh. The difference. I went from painful cramps and headaches to just mild cramps for like a day. They are so easy to use and so comfortable.

[angel-0ver-you]

Been saying this for years and people thought I was crazy, it definitely affects us women and we should have a say in how these things are manufactured.

[gandalfs-mommy-milkers]

hi these are the reusable pads i use and while they do slide around a little bit, i haven’t once gotten throbbing sensitive skin around my vulva or shooting pains down my legs since using them. i used to think that was a part of having my period but now i’m convinced it was from the pads and tampons i was using. not to mention i save tons of money on disposables.

[wallflower-bunbun]

I’m definately going to try and save up for some of the reusable pads. My cramps have been terrible all my life and all I’ve ever used is always pads so that could very well be the reason for my bad cramps :/

[zerogouki00]

I’ve been on reusable pads since I had my child four years ago and they have been a game-changer! No more rashes or irritation, no more sweaty grossness, way fewer UTIs, no “it’s stuck to my pubic hair again” moments… My girl down there can just breathe and do her thing. 1000% recommended.

[dankmemeuniversity]

Not just for women but for all people who have periods 💕

[diaryofadigitalloser]

Okay but like, this would be nice to know MUCH SOONER. I hate how ignorant we (people who menstrate) are unaware of crap like this.

[spaceace5834]

I’ve had cramps so painful I’ve been unable to go to work or school all because people can’t make pads without adding chemicals.  I’m buying reusable ones once my paycheck is in.

[lo9lmkjgfgg-deactivated20260203]

I bought em. They work well.

[ajarofpickledtears]

oh well, here goes nothing

[cyanide-latte]

Been using these Cariona reusable pads for about two years now and even if it’s an expensive start-up cost, it’s worth it. No more spending money on pads and tampons at the store, no more cramping, smell or rash/irritation, they’re easy to take care of and the designs are awesome! So much more comfortable and healthier. I genuinely cannot rec these enough, PLEASE at least give these a chance.

[musings-of-a-maladaptive-dream]

This isn’t an abortion or gun problem, this isn’t a left and right problem, this isn’t a difference of opinions problem.This is a government problem.

Our government in the USA is such an outdated and amended mess it needs thrown out completely and started over. Our government doesn’t care about the people. It care about the rich and corporations and to religious extremists.

With this post I’m asking all you for your help in creating a;

Declaration of Revolution and Reform

I hope to push you all into thinking about how the United States government no longer represents the interests of the majority of people and that the governmental systems we have in place now are outdated and no longer fit into our modern society and advancements. Not to mention that the constitution is no longer a gold standard for leading this country and is instead stagnating our advancements and isn’t recognizable to our modern society and values.

The constitution and its amendments are outdated relics and should no longer be used for our future. I believe we need a complete rewritten and redefined governmental documents that fit in with our modern standards and values. The constitution didn’t say anything about black or womens rights or child labor nor healthcare or any form of rights to privacy. I believe due to this it should no longer represent our country and that by keeping these outdated values and opinions for our government we are holding the American people back from moving forward.

Our government is using and abusing its power and its structures to harm the people instead of help them. This in turn no longer represents the values of the American people who believe in our democracy and ability to vote for our rights and all else. The government is allowing the Supreme Court to make decisions that directly affect the American people without the voices of the American people being given the chance to vote on it. Outdated laws that weren’t in effect until the supreme court’s decision triggering on the action of roe v wade is against the American values of democracy and allows for old laws that have long since been socially not accepted or outright unwanted be put into place effective immigration without allowing the voices of the people to choose. This does not represent our country as we see it and our government is allowing these governmental powers to make the decisions without the consent of the people. The constitution no longer represents this country’s values and ideals and it’s only place is as a historic relic and not as a form of governmental practice anymore.

No of this fits with the foundation of the United States and not to mention there are several other issues to be addressed. Electoral college is another highly outdated part of the government as well as how the house and senate work. These governmental systems do not accurately portray or represent the people as they once did as there are many flaws and the systems could use rehauling and review by the American people.

As a reminder as to why a declaration of revolution and reform would be a great opportunity for the entirety of the people of this country is a list of issues which I’m sure many of you could add to;

Housing crisis where corporations or the rich can own multiple homes and apartments and basically squeeze money from people instead of allowing the everyday people the ability to own a place to live, climate crisis and the future of natural disasters and resources which is in desperate need of immediate attention so that current and future generations can thrive, wage gaps and the fact the wealth gap being great than that of the French Revolution, and I could possibly go for days on issues than need urgent attention but because of lobbying and voting windows and all around government departments slowing the processes down or throwing them out for lining their own pockets or their own extremist agendas that do not represent the majority of the American people and just think of all the corruptions within our government and issues at hand.We are in desperate need of Revolution and Reform to make this country once again stand for the ideals of the majority of the American population and its health and safety of its citizens.

So I challenge you all to collaborate and spread this sentiment to other platforms and to anyone who will listen that we desperately need a change in this country that directly reflects our values and society as it is today not as it was years ago. Remember this isn’t about right or left or abortion and guns or anything like that this is about the integrity of this country and the wills and freedoms of the American people and our own future.

This isn’t just about you this for everyone.

[itsthesinbin]

ruby dixon said “im gonna play into your breeding kink AND your fantasy of a possessive doting partner that makes you the center of their world AND your fantasy of a giant monster treating you like the most precious thing in the universe” and slapped me in the face

[emma-what-son]

She’s no Dakota Fanning. Dakota nowadays is not as prominent although she still works consistently. Many people think her acting as an adult is not as great as when she was a kid (I think she’s fine. The ‘problem’ is more about her focusing on other aspects of life, like college, but when she gets a good script and director, she usually delivers, like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) but it’s very easy to quote examples of her good performances as a child actor. War of the Worlds, Charlotte’s Web etc. She got critical acclaim and was very in demand for a long time as a kid. 

Contrast this to EW. She was in a big franchise eight movies, playing the same character, consistently delivering terrible performances throughout, no improvement whatsoever. She gets more and more self conscious and her efforts post franchise are below average. She’s a bad kid actor and she is also a bad actor as an adult. I cannot believe how some of her fans do ridiculous mental gymnastics, twisting their brains like pretzels, trying to deny this. It’s incorrect to say that she 'undeniably did a good job in the first 2 HP films’. Have some standards. 

The industry is actually quite kind to young white women, especially the ones just fresh out of huge franchise. They want that fan base. All you need to do is show a tiny modicum of potential. I don’t think K-Stew is a great actress by any stretch, but before Twilight, she showed her potential, she was in many indies too, she paid her dues. And now she’s an AA nom. 

The problem with EW is she just has no acting talent. At all. She’s not pretty enough to coast on her looks alone ala Ana de Armas. She has absolutely no presence either. She is just super lucky and sometimes it’s very jarring to see how famous and wealthy she is despite being such a stale lifeless 'actress’. No wonder nobody in the biz takes her seriously. 

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^^^^

[perpetual-stories]

Story Structures for your Next WIP

hello, hello. this post will be mostly for my notes. this is something I need in to be reminded of for my business, but it can also be very useful and beneficial for you guys as well.

everything in life has structure and storytelling is no different, so let’s dive right in :)

First off let’s just review what a story structure is :

a story is the backbone of the story, the skeleton if you will. It hold the entire story together.

the structure in which you choose your story will effectively determine how you create drama and depending on the structure you choose it should help you align your story and sequence it with the conflict, climax, and resolution.

1. Freytag's Pyramid

this first story structure i will be talking about was named after 19th century German novelist and playwright.

it is a five point structure that is based off classical Greek tragedies such as Sophocles, Aeschylus and Euripedes.

Freytag's Pyramid structure consists of:

Introduction: the status quo has been established and an inciting incident occurs.

Rise or rising action: the protagonist will search and try to achieve their goal, heightening the stakes,

Climax: the protagonist can no longer go back, the point of no return if you will.

Return or fall: after the climax of the story, tension builds and the story inevitably heads towards...

Catastrophe: the main character has reached their lowest point and their greatest fears have come into fruition.

this structure is used less and less nowadays in modern storytelling mainly due to readers lack of appetite for tragic narratives.

2. The Hero's Journey

the hero's journey is a very well known and popular form of storytelling.

it is very popular in modern stories such as Star Wars, and movies in the MCU.

although the hero's journey was inspired by Joseph Campbell's concept, a Disney executive Christopher Vogler has created a simplified version:

The Ordinary World: The hero's everyday routine and life is established.

The Call of Adventure: the inciting incident.

Refusal of the Call: the hero / protagonist is hesitant or reluctant to take on the challenges.

Meeting the Mentor: the hero meets someone who will help them and prepare them for the dangers ahead.

Crossing the First Threshold: first steps out of the comfort zone are taken.

Tests, Allie, Enemies: new challenges occur, and maybe new friends or enemies.

Approach to the Inmost Cave: hero approaches goal.

The Ordeal: the hero faces their biggest challenge.

Reward (Seizing the Sword): the hero manages to get ahold of what they were after.

The Road Back: they realize that their goal was not the final hurdle, but may have actually caused a bigger problem than before.

Resurrection: a final challenge, testing them on everything they've learned.

Return with the Elixir: after succeeding they return to their old life.

the hero's journey can be applied to any genre of fiction.

3. Three Act Structure:

this structure splits the story into the 'beginning, middle and end' but with in-depth components for each act.

Act 1: Setup:

exposition: the status quo or the ordinary life is established.

inciting incident: an event sets the whole story into motion.

plot point one: the main character decided to take on the challenge head on and she crosses the threshold and the story is now progressing forward.

Act 2: Confrontation:

rising action: the stakes are clearer and the hero has started to become familiar with the new world and begins to encounter enemies, allies and tests.

midpoint: an event that derails the protagonists mission.

plot point two: the hero is tested and fails, and begins to doubt themselves.

Act 3: Resolution:

pre-climax: the hero must chose between acting or failing.

climax: they fights against the antagonist or danger one last time, but will they succeed?

Denouement: loose ends are tied up and the reader discovers the consequences of the climax, and return to ordinary life.

4. Dan Harmon's Story Circle

it surprised me to know the creator of Rick and Morty had their own variation of Campbell's hero's journey.

the benefit of Harmon's approach is that is focuses on the main character's arc.

it makes sense that he has such a successful structure, after all the show has multiple seasons, five or six seasons? i don't know not a fan of the show.

the character is in their comfort zone: also known as the status quo or ordinary life.

they want something: this is a longing and it can be brought forth by an inciting incident.

the character enters and unfamiliar situation: they must take action and do something new to pursue what they want.

adapt to it: of course there are challenges, there is struggle and begin to succeed.

they get what they want: often a false victory.

a heavy price is paid: a realization of what they wanted isn't what they needed.

back to the good old ways: they return to their familiar situation yet with a new truth.

having changed: was it for the better or worse?

i might actually make a operate post going more in depth about dan harmon's story circle.

5. Fichtean Curve:

the fichtean curve places the main character in a series of obstacles in order to achieve their goal.

this structure encourages writers to write a story packed with tension and mini-crises to keep the reader engaged.

The Rising Action

the story must start with an inciting indecent.

then a series of crisis arise.

there are often four crises.

2. The Climax:

3. Falling Action

this type of story telling structure goes very well with flash-back structured story as well as in theatre.

6. Save the Cat Beat Sheet:

this is another variation of a three act structure created by screenwriter Blake Snyder, and is praised widely by champion storytellers.

Structure for Save the Cat is as follows: (the numbers in the brackets are for the number of pages required, assuming you're writing a 110 page screenplay)

Opening Image [1]: The first shot of the film. If you’re starting a novel, this would be an opening paragraph or scene that sucks readers into the world of your story.

Set-up [1-10]. Establishing the ‘ordinary world’ of your protagonist. What does he want? What is he missing out on?

Theme Stated [5]. During the setup, hint at what your story is really about — the truth that your protagonist will discover by the end.

Catalyst [12]. The inciting incident!

Debate [12-25]. The hero refuses the call to adventure. He tries to avoid the conflict before they are forced into action.

Break into Two [25]. The protagonist makes an active choice and the journey begins in earnest.

B Story [30]. A subplot kicks in. Often romantic in nature, the protagonist’s subplot should serve to highlight the theme.

The Promise of the Premise [30-55]. Often called the ‘fun and games’ stage, this is usually a highly entertaining section where the writer delivers the goods. If you promised an exciting detective story, we’d see the detective in action. If you promised a goofy story of people falling in love, let’s go on some charmingly awkward dates.

Midpoint [55]. A plot twist occurs that ups the stakes and makes the hero’s goal harder to achieve — or makes them focus on a new, more important goal.

Bad Guys Close In [55-75]. The tension ratchets up. The hero’s obstacles become greater, his plan falls apart, and he is on the back foot.

All is Lost [75]. The hero hits rock bottom. He loses everything he’s gained so far, and things are looking bleak. The hero is overpowered by the villain; a mentor dies; our lovebirds have an argument and break up.

Dark Night of the Soul [75-85-ish]. Having just lost everything, the hero shambles around the city in a minor-key musical montage before discovering some “new information” that reveals exactly what he needs to do if he wants to take another crack at success. (This new information is often delivered through the B-Story)

Break into Three [85]. Armed with this new information, our protagonist decides to try once more!

Finale [85-110]. The hero confronts the antagonist or whatever the source of the primary conflict is. The truth that eluded him at the start of the story (established in step three and accentuated by the B Story) is now clear, allowing him to resolve their story.

Final Image [110]. A final moment or scene that crystallizes how the character has changed. It’s a reflection, in some way, of the opening image.

(all information regarding the save the cat beat sheet was copy and pasted directly from reedsy!)

7. Seven Point Story Structure:

this structure encourages writers to start with the at the end, with the resolution, and work their way back to the starting point.

this structure is about dramatic changes from beginning to end

The Hook. Draw readers in by explaining the protagonist’s current situation. Their state of being at the beginning of the novel should be in direct contrast to what it will be at the end of the novel.

Plot Point 1. Whether it’s a person, an idea, an inciting incident, or something else — there should be a "Call to Adventure" of sorts that sets the narrative and character development in motion.

Pinch Point 1. Things can’t be all sunshine and roses for your protagonist. Something should go wrong here that applies pressure to the main character, forcing them to step up and solve the problem.

Midpoint. A “Turning Point” wherein the main character changes from a passive force to an active force in the story. Whatever the narrative’s main conflict is, the protagonist decides to start meeting it head-on.

Pinch Point 2. The second pinch point involves another blow to the protagonist — things go even more awry than they did during the first pinch point. This might involve the passing of a mentor, the failure of a plan, the reveal of a traitor, etc.

Plot Point 2. After the calamity of Pinch Point 2, the protagonist learns that they’ve actually had the key to solving the conflict the whole time.

Resolution. The story’s primary conflict is resolved — and the character goes through the final bit of development necessary to transform them from who they were at the start of the novel.

(all information regarding the seven point story structure was copy and pasted directly from reedsy!)

i decided to fit all of them in one post instead of making it a two part post.

i hope you all enjoy this post and feel free to comment or reblog which structure you use the most, or if you have your own you prefer to use! please share with me!

if you find this useful feel free to reblog on instagram and tag me at perpetualstories

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[onyx-and-elm]

TW // sexual assault, suicide

today I was called a paedophile apologist on twitter for writing an explicit fic taking place in 6th year.

I was called a freak and told to kill myself because I created a type of fiction other creators create every day. for writing about consenting 16 year olds having consensual sex.

to anyone who might hold to these same views, I’d ask you to kindly check yourself if you’ve watched/read/enjoyed any of the following:

Euphoria

Romeo & Juliet

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Fault in Our Stars

Flowers in the Attic

It

Mean Girls

13 Reasons Why

Sex Education

Game of Thrones

Juno

Normal People

I could go on for days, but all of these contain NSFW content involving consenting minors and all of them are written/created by adults.

I do not lose my right to create fiction about an age I experienced myself simply because I am 23. I am not a freak or in anyway sexualizing children when I write about two characters who are older than I was when I was sexually assaulted. I cope by writing a better outcome than I experienced myself.

I am so disgusted and hurt by the discourse I witnessed today, and I can’t even fathom how this fic (in which the characters have not even had sexual intercourse yet) got targeted and I became some kind of villain.

this is the behavior that discourages and destroys fan artists. I have been told that my coping mechanism is some kind of filthy kink. I am being told to censor myself and what is/isn’t ok by the same people telling me to kill myself.

fuck this type of fan culture.

[thelastlynx]

It's this type of "discourse" -- the type that misunderstands, mischaracterises, and weaponises the problem at heart -- that's actually hurtful. Ultimately, this only works toward people perceiving such accusations (accusations, that deal with matters of consent or sexualised violence) as weaponised accusations, instead of viewing them as alarming and requiring the type of complex, meaningful interrogation we ought to be having around them!

[the-evil-clergyman]

Illustration from The Life and Death of Tamburlaine the Great by Robert Stewart Sherriffs (1930)

[itsniaeveryone]

3 days after Christmas, we found out our musical theatre writing program was terminated by the director of the Institute for American Musical Theatre; a 2-year agreement that lasted only 1 semester.

Though the Institute director canceled our program, we are continuing on. Our loving community of collaborators is currently looking for a new home.

I ask y'all to please like/reblog to help us get the word out. If you have leads to help us secure studio space for our classes and rehearsals, and/or funds to help us continue our program, please email Sam Carner at [email protected].

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @/mtwriterscollective for updates.

Thank you all!

#NoWriterNoShow #MTWritersCollective

[emmioneimage-deactivated2024041]

end of the day any practical benefit to the Palestinians was zero. - I actually disagree with this tbh. I'm Palestinian and even though it's just a social media post seeing someone as big as Emma sharing her platform for this topic is a pretty big deal. She's really helping normalize the conversation. I've also been following these blogs for a long time and I never thought we would be talking about this topic. It's pretty surreal. I just hope bad activist collective explained to her the backlash she will be getting because it seems to be all targeted at her.

I agree that celebrities can bring awareness to different causes. Perhaps more than someone who is in the battlegrounds so to speak (unfortunately). I wonder when that other social medium removed their post because she had to have gotten it while it was still up.

[emma-what-son]

yup just had to get one more pap walk in during 2021. i guess she is promoting the clothes or hat in the bag which is see through for some reason? lol

I'm guessing the clothes or the bag she's carrying? Because that bag just looks awkward to carry around. Let alone while traveling.

[massivepetspuppiesllama]

Is Emma W gonna put that fee in an offshore account for 'privacy'?

Wonder whether her ad is gonna get sales or not?

Boying new bags...not exactly ecofriendly

[a-state-of-bliss]

Vogue US May 1989 - Stephanie Seymour by Arthur Elgort

[onthecoverofamagazine]

Home Alone | W Magazine diciembre 1999

Stephanie Seymour ~ Foto: Juergen Teller

[robertocustodioart]

Stephanie Seymour by Patrick Demarchelier 1990

[the-original-supermodels]

Grazia Italia (1987) Stephanie Seymour by Marc Hispard

[the-evil-clergyman]

Illustration from Andrew Lang’s The Blue Fairy Book by Frank Godwin (1921)

[emma-what-son]

The Problem with Girl Power - Its Capitalist Agenda

Emma W is using feminism as a way to market herself and ultimately make more money…

What tangible good has she done for women?

All she’s done is repeat slogans and donate tax deductible sums to other people’s charities

She fails to address the wider systemic oppression of women, preferring instead to pander to very commercialised versions of feminism and already established feminists like Malala 

This video below is a great explanation of how feminism can be used as a marketing tool rather than a driver of real change: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6hUlUgicSE

I bet Emma W will use eco-activism in the same way

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This kind of feminism is a good way to introduce young kids to it, but it’s not enough when you’re older. Emma’s activism only goes a certain way. She says she supports it wholeheartedly and after a while you hear less about it. She doesn’t want to ruffle feathers and wants to be liked.

[emmioneimage-deactivated2024041]

Her whole activism is the complete opposite of her personal life. No issue with it if she were any other celeb but she painted herself as this savior of the planet and humanity. Other celebs have a little more credibility with their lives.

tbf she never painted herself as the savior of the planet, but having eco-friendly fashion be part of her image looks silly now with her endless vacationing around the globe during the pandemic. But you're right and she's always been "do as I say, but not as I do".