>> In an American History discussion group, the >>professor was trying to explain that >> society's ideal of beauty changes with time. >> >> "For example," noted the professor, "take the 1921 >>Miss America. She stood five >> feet one inch tall, weighed 108 pounds and had >>measurements of 30-25-32. How do >> you think she'd do in today's version of the >>contest?" >> >> The class fell silent for a moment. >> >> Then one student piped up, "Not very well." >> >> "Why is that?" asked the professor. >> >> "For one thing," the student pointed out, "she'd be >>way too old."
