Josh, it's really interesting that you bring up those particular episodes of "The Golden Girls." Being a fan of the show, I've seen both of them and found them equally thought-provoking. I especially liked the episode when the three women pose for the artist and he creates a sculpture based on features from each woman. I really liked the message about beauty and the female body that this put forth. It's not often that you hear about a nude model being a senior citizen or an artist being so taken aback by the beauty of an older woman. It gave its audience a great, positive message about the timelessness of beauty and how every woman is beautiful in her own way. The episode's storyline is so similar to the story of Aphrodite, and I have no doubt that it served as some inspiration for the writers of the show.
I think it's important to keep in mind that even though media has been consistently criticized for putting forth negative ideas about beauty, perfection, and normalcy, there are shows out there like "The Golden Girls" that give us some positive reinforcement. They remind us that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages, and these are the kinds of messages that we need to surround ourselves and our loved ones with.
Sarah Bradley
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