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Airbrushed Pics May Get French Health Warning

Lawmakers look to require label on digitally altered photos

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 22, 2009 12:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Amid the uproar over fashion photos whose models are airbrushed to teeny-tiny perfection, French politicians are proposing a law that would require any such photos to include a health warning, Reuters reports. Digitally altered ads, press photos, campaign art, packaging, and art photography would have to include “Photograph retouched to modify the physical appearance of a person” or be subject to a fine.

“These images can make people believe in a reality that often does not exist,” says one politician, adding that unrealistic photos could lead to psychological problems such as eating disorders.

Sharon Stone poses on the cover of the December 2000 issue of Elle. It has been rumored that the pictures of the actress have been computer-altered to appear more flattering.
Sharon Stone poses on the cover of the December 2000 issue of Elle. It has been rumored that the pictures of the actress have been computer-altered to appear more flattering.   (Getty Images)
If Aniston's been tweaked, Vogue may have to admit it.
If Aniston's been tweaked, Vogue may have to admit it.   (AP Photo/Vogue)
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yummines
Sep 24, 2009 1:22 AM CDT
maybe instead of even editing the photos, they just keep it real? i find it funny that they put a disclaimer like that basically saying "real women don't really look like this, so don't get depressed about yourself." Sadly too many people really do need indicators like that, such as the surgeon general's warning that smoking is bad for you. Well you are basically putting toxic tar in your lungs, so i would assume its bad for you...
Snarfeh
Sep 23, 2009 5:49 AM CDT
What is ironic about the airbrushing and touch ups is that if one has HDTV and a large enough screen, one can actually see an actor's blackheads. It makes their pores almost look like craters. HDTV is undoing the myth created by touched up photos in magazines.
reasonator
Sep 22, 2009 7:53 AM CDT
Stupid idea. Do we really have to assume the general public is that stupid and hold their hand through everything? Yes, some are that stupid, but it's their own problem. Stop putting government labels and crap on everything.

 
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