Media clips show negative body image from @sharellegrant

The creator poses a question about when girls learn to hate their bodies, then presents a montage of clips from popular TV shows and movies (Friends, Zoey 101, Mean Girls, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, America's Next Top Model) as evidence that media perpetuates negative body image and fat-shaming.

Creator: @sharellegrant on Instagram

Video format

Vlog

Video outline

  1. Pose profound question
  2. State clear thesis
  3. Present rapid-fire evidence
  4. Deliver final, powerful proof

Narrative framework

The Evidence Cascade

Narrative framework logic

To prove a central thesis by presenting a rapid succession of compelling, emotionally resonant examples (evidence) that build a cumulative, undeniable case for the viewer.

Topics: Mental Health, Pop Culture, Sociology, Women's Health

Concepts: Narrative Montage

Formats: Vlog

Elements: Text Overlay, Archival Footage, Montage Editing, Mood Music

Account types: Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

This is Monica. Hi. I'm I'm Ross's little sister. Okay. Oh, no. It's cool. You can stay here. My parents won't mind. No. It's not that. I just don't wanna be stuck here all night with your fat sister. I should not eat this chocolate cake. No you haven't. Oh, I'm trying to be good. Bola? Uh-uh. There's like a billion calories in that thing. You have this to the next size up. Sorry. We only carry sizes one, three, and five. You could try Sears. What are you eating? Are you snacking? So you think I'm fat? No. But I think you've worst just my pounds. You think that? Yeah. How do you feel about being, the only plus size model here? I'm sure of myself and, you know, that's who I am. So that's You know what? This picture is beautiful, but we had to retouch the heck out of your stomach. This made me swim. Wow.

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