I might have felt empowered watchingAshley Grahams thighs flex and jiggle as she strutted around in a lacy leotard.

Honestly, I was bored to tears.

In fact, I thought the show was so bad that it wound up healing something within me.

Ashley Graham walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15 2024 in New York City.

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But in the year of our Lord 2024, the blatanttokenism of plus-size womenit delivered felt downright outdated.

Because how did I ever watch something like this and think it was cool back in the day?

And theres the real kicker: men.

Tyra Banks walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 15 2024 in…

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Why would I ever let them dictate to me what is beautiful?

Youve seen what their bedrooms look like when they decorate without supervision.

Inclusivity efforts aside, that hasnt changed a bit.

Candice Swanepoel walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 15…

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Can you believe?)

Devyn Garcia walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 15 2024 in…

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Bella Hadid walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 at Duggal Greenhouse on October 15 2024 in…

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