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“And, what's more, this 'precious' body, the very same that is hooted and honked at, demeaned both in daily life as well as in ever existing form of media, harrassed, molested, raped, and, if all that wasn't enough, is forever poked and prodded and weighed and constantly wrong for eating too much…” quote by Emilie Autumn
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““And, what's more, this 'precious' body, the very same that is hooted and honked at, demeaned both in daily life as well as in ever existing form of media, harrassed, molested, raped, and, if all that wasn't enough, is forever poked and prodded and weighed and constantly wrong for eating too much, eating too little, a million details which all point to the solitary girl, to EVERY solitary girl, and say: Destroy yourself Oh, and I certainly don't suffer from schizophrenia. I quite enjoy it. And so do I What's the big fucking deal? Lots of amazing people have committed suicide, and they turned out alright He cried when I left, which I find to be standard male behavior I do not have OCD OCD OCD "Simply put, if you are a Wayward Victorian Girl, I'll find you" "We had people fainting during the last tour, but I'm aiming for people to actually drop dead at this one." Hey, look at me! Look at me! Look at me! And...look at me. Will he think I'm sexy enough? Will he find me wholesome enough? Am I fuckable?””

Emilie Autumn

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote expresses intense self‑criticism, societal pressure on women’s bodies, and a chaotic mix of mental health references, highlighting how external judgment can fuel self‑destructive thoughts.

In simple terms: Society’s harsh standards can drive self‑harm.

Key Takeaway

Challenge harmful narratives about bodies.

Themes

self‑image mental health societal pressure identity body image

Mood

distressed angry defiant

Type

personal provocative critical

When to use this quote

  • personal struggle
  • online harassment
  • body shaming
  • mental health crises

Key Concepts

self‑destruction media influence gender expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do societal standards affect your self‑worth?
  • What steps can you take to seek help?
A Different Perspective

It overlooks the need for supportive interventions and may glorify suffering.

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