The following text message exchanges about men or women who have agreed to go on a first date should make one group of people very happy: Those who are in stable marriages! Be thankful you never need to experience anything like what is relayed in the conversations below… 1. Autocorrect Can Ruin Even the Best First Impressions Hilarious case in point. 2. I Didn’t Actually Barf But nothing interesting came out of his mouth, either. 3. Eating Dinner on a Date? What a foreign concept… to at least one person, apparently. 4. Hey, This Story Did Take Place Due to a Blind Date And it’s hilarious. So we’re counting it! 5. A Case of Mistaken Identity Why do we feel like this date actually went well, though? 6. After One Date? How Sweet! Oh, oops. We meant: how scary! View Slideshow
Demi Lovato has become a body-positivity “champion” in recent years, and for good reason. The 24-year-old is a strong role model. Since announcing her struggles with eating disorders and mental health issues, she’s been renowned for her candor and message. So what’s the issue? Lovato is a spokeswoman for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), and as a noted ED survivor herself, she fits the bill. Fans were shocked, however, after the singer posted a photo promoting “detox tea” and a vexing message on her vaunted Instagram. “This year is all about #selflove truly taking care of myself and exercising has changed everything for me,” she captioned the picture. “@teamiblends has #sponsored my 30 day detox challenge to help get rid of toxins and my bloating for summer,” adds Demi. “I’m on Day 7 right now and it’s so easy!” “I just drink their tea every single day in my favorite purple tumbler. I love taking it to shoots and the studio with me.” “If you are ready to be your best YOU this summer, use my Code: DEMI for 20% off your detox program when you check out!” “I want all of you to do the challenge!” The issue, if it wasn’t abundantly clear, is that “detox teas” are 1. fairly unhealthy and 2. usually touted as weight-loss products. In fairness, Lovato didn’t outright promote the tea for weight loss purposes, but the implication is such that fans were unhappy. Many believe that even such teas can be triggers for people with eating disorders, as they are often misused as laxatives or purgers. Moreover, the health community is divided on such drinks in general as it is believed that they can cause a myriad of problems. Needless to say, Lovato was quickly taken to task for irresponsible promotion by many of her 57 million Instagram followers. “How has detox tea something to do with self love and eating disorerrecovery?” @heidirecovering wrote in the comments. “Self love is about accepting oneself, not detoxing. I used to look up to you, but this is the lowest point ever.” Fans called her out for pushing such a thing on people who view her as a role model thanks to her own struggles with bulimia. @thebalanced.babe wrote, “I love you Demi, but please.” “Ask yourself why would you advertise something so damaging to people struggling with EDs, disordered eating, and more.” “Impressionable young people to look up to you.” Others were less harsh, but still un-enthralled. “Please take this post down Demi, a laxative will NOT make me the best me,” urged another Lovatic, @selenamyqueef. The guise of “self-love” was what really left her army of followers steamed, and @chooselifewarrior, for one, took her to TASK on Snapchat: Look, obviously Demi is a very well-meaning girl. She’s built up a lot of credibility at this point, being open and honest about her body image issues and self-esteem struggles for years. Those Demi Lovato swimsuit pics she’s been flaunting lately are jaw-dropping, as is the incredible confidence level she’s shown. There isn’t anything wrong with wanting to change one’s body, or sharing your experiences with others who follow you on social media. Using questionable products to do so, however? Especially products potentially harmful for people with eating disorders – many of whom look up to Demi for exactly that reason? View Slideshow: Demi Lovato Instagram Pics Are the Hottest Thing in Human History The star and NEDA have yet to comment, but we expect some kind of response soon, given the current backlash against this plug.
Earlier today, we reported that former Bachelor star Chris Soules was arrested after fleeing the scene of a fatal car accident. Soules was immediately taken into custody after being chased down and apprehended by local police in his Iowa hometown. He appeared before a judge in Buchanan County Court this morning and was released on $10,000 bond pending trial. It may be some time before we find out what the legal system has in store for Soules, though officials say he was not under the influence. But whatever the outcome in court, Soules will undoubtedly carry the burden of his actions for the rest of his days. According to sources close to the case, Soules drove his Chevy pickup truck into the back of a tractor being driven by 66-year-old Kenneth Mosher. Now, a relative of Mosher’s named Richard Roepke reveals for the first time that Soules was well acquainted with the victim and his family . “Everyone around here is in shock,” Richard Roepke told Radar moments ago. “He knew them, they’re neighbors.” “We’re feeling very sad, everyone knows Chris’ family.” Roepke added that while he feels sympathy for the Soules family, he believes Chris should be punished for his involvement in Mosher’s death. “Chris has created his own problems,” Roepke told Radar . “This is life changing for him. He has to deal with it himself. “This isn’t the direction his family wanted him to go in.” Roepke went on to state that he believes Soules’ “mistake” is the result of a generational inability to accept responsibility. “It’s Chris’ age and generation, it’s not right,” Roepke said. “It was huge mistake. That will haunt him for the rest of his life.” One of the questions that Roepke would like to see answered during Soules’ trial is what many of his fans are asking as well: Did the former reality star – dubbed ” Prince Farming ” during his time on The Bachelor – know that Mosher was dead when he left the scene of the accident? “We’re trying to figure out why he left the scene,” Roepke said. “This is something he has to share and the rest of us can only speculate. He may have known Kenny was already gone at that point.” “What was going through his head? It is a bad day.” That’s putting it mildly. Following Soules’ arraignment this morning, his attorney issued a statement saying that the 35-year-old “was devastated to learn that Kenneth Mosher passed away.” “His thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Mosher’s family.” We’ll have further updates on this story as more information becomes available.
