A debate about "makeup" and "no makeup".
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Athletes, do you think that as long as you do your best to compete on the field, everything will be fine? Oh no, it's not that simple now! Take a small "makeup door" of Miss Wu Yanni recently.
The sports star participated in an important competition, but when she appeared in heavy makeup, there was an uproar on the Internet! Some netizens shouted, "How can you participate in the competition and wear makeup? It's too unprofessional, right?" Miss Wu didn't expect a small makeup to cause such a big storm, she quickly explained: "Makeup is to respect yourself, and there is no other meaning." ＂
But who knows, this explanation not only did not quell the controversy, but instead became the target of "putting on makeup for not respecting the game"! Netizens criticized her for "saying the wrong thing", "making excuses", "finding reasons", and so on. Miss Wu couldn't cry or laugh, why did she "get into trouble" like this?
2. Pros and cons
In this battle between "makeup" and "no makeup", many netizens also supported Miss Wu. They think, "It's everyone's freedom to love beauty, as long as it doesn't affect the game, what's not to do with makeup?"
Another group of people insists that "sports competitions should show a simple and healthy image, and it is indeed unsportsmanlike to dress up with heavy makeup." "The two sides are fighting with each other, you come and go, and there is no dispute.
The controversy gradually escalated from a simple "makeup or no makeup" to a big discussion about "sportsmanship". Some people bitterly say that "today's young people only care about their personal style and have no traditional sports ethics at all", while others retort that "the times are progressing, and traditional concepts should also keep pace with the times".
3. Dispute over Rules
In this battle between "makeup" and "no makeup", a new question has also been raised: have the existing sports rules been injured?
Some experts believe that the rules of sports and the times are complementary to each other, and if the rules are too rigid and old-fashioned, they will be thrown away by real life. "For example, female athletes were not allowed to wear pants in the past, but now it seems so old! ＂
There are also those who insist that rules are rules and should not be swayed by personal preferences. "If makeup is allowed today, tomorrow there may be people who ask for high heels to participate, isn't that a dangerous precedent?"
The two views are-for-tat, and neither can convince anyone. One thing is certain, though, that this "make-up fight" has escalated into a big discussion about the rules, and it could push the sports world to revisit existing rules.
4. Divergent values
Behind this whole incident, we can also see a deeper divide: the collision of traditional values and modern aesthetics.
Most of the people who support Wu Yanni believe that the mainstream values of modern society are the characteristics of showing off one's personality and showing one's own style. "Stereotypes are outdated, and we should be tolerant of different ways of living. ＂
Opponents argue that a simple and healthy sports image is the core of sportsmanship and should not be overwhelmed by an exaggerated personal style. "Sports competitions are all about simplicity, and it goes against this tradition to be too personal in style. ＂
The two perspectives represent the value orientations of different generations, and it can be said that it is a conceptual dispute between "parents" and "young people". This generational divide has existed for a long time in modern society, and this incident has undoubtedly exposed it even more obviously.
5. Influence
Although Wu Yanni's "makeup door" is just a small incident, its impact is far more than that.
This incident is directly related to the image of sport. As a popular sport, should sports competitions be completely open to personal style, and if so, what limits should be set?
This incident also reflects the divergence of values between different groups in modern society. For young people, individuality and freedom may be more important, while for the older generation, tradition and rules are more important. How to find a balance between the two is an urgent problem to be solved.
The incident will also lead to the revision of the relevant rules. Whether makeup is allowed or prohibited, the world of sports needs to have clear new rules in place to adapt to the changing times.
6. The future
Should sports competitions be open to makeup in the future? Personally, I think that a moderate amount of openness can be considered without affecting the fairness of the competition.
In modern society, individuality and diversity are all about individuality, and rigid rules can limit athletes' self-expression. At the same time, it is necessary to set reasonable limits and avoid going to the other extreme.
Sport should keep pace with the times, embracing new ways of life while adhering to the spirit of tradition. Only in this way can it truly represent the values of contemporary society and attract more young people to join it.
Although this big debate about "makeup" and "no makeup" was triggered by a small incident, the problems it reflected touched on the essence of sports. There is reason to believe that through this debate, the sports community will have a deeper reflection on itself, and then formulate new rules that are more inclusive and more up-to-date. Let's wait and see!