The text appears to be a monologue discussing the unrealistic body transformations seen in Hollywood and the potential use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) by actors. The speaker begins by explaining the three acts of a magic trick: the pledge, the turn, and the prestige. The pledge is the initial act where the magician shows something ordinary, the turn is when the magician makes the ordinary something extraordinary, and the prestige is the part with the twists and turns where the secret is revealed.
The speaker then discusses the popular dream jobs of children, which often involve fame, fortune, and the ability to help others. However, as children grow older, they learn that these dreams may not be achievable in reality. The speaker then discusses the physique of celebrities and the mathematical proportions known as the golden ratio physique. The speaker mentions that achieving this physique would take most people a decade, but many celebrities are getting close in less than a year. The speaker also talks about the brutal nature of the training routines of these celebrities, who often claim to train three hours per day, six days per week, while only eating chicken, broccoli, and rice.
The speaker then discusses the potential use of performance-enhancing drugs by these celebrities. The speaker mentions that these drugs are not used exclusively by bodybuilders but can be used to boost strength, recovery, and speed. The speaker also mentions that performance-enhancing drugs are becoming more prevalent in society, with as many as one in six people in the gym potentially using them. The speaker also discusses the rise in the use of performance and hunting drugs, which are becoming more readily available to purchase over the internet.
The speaker then discusses the red flags to look out for when suspecting the use of performance-enhancing drugs. These include gyno hair loss, overdeveloped shoulders and traps, acne, abnormal vascularity, gaining abnormal amounts of muscle in a short time period, and gaining muscle unusually quickly at an older age. The speaker also mentions that many of these red flags are probably natural, but it's highly unlikely that every single actor has outright refused some assistance.
The speaker then discusses the negative consequences of these unrealistic body transformations. The speaker mentions that when fans realize they'll never look like their favorite stars, many of them end up developing eating disorders. The speaker also mentions that the use of performance-enhancing drugs is probably extremely common in Hollywood, and there's zero transparency about this. The speaker also mentions that the issues arise when magazines and supplement companies use these unrealistic body transformations to sell a useless product or dream to the general public.
The speaker concludes by saying that the only thing that matters in Hollywood is entertainment, no matter the cost. The speaker also mentions that as with all magic, you want to be fooled sometimes, and it's best not to look behind the curtains.
1. The text describes a magic trick consisting of three acts: the pledge, the turn, and the prestige.
2. The first act, the pledge, involves the magician showing an ordinary object.
3. The second act, the turn, is when the magician makes the ordinary object extraordinary.
4. The third act, the prestige, is where the twists and turns happen, and the audience sees something shocking they've never seen before.
5. The text also discusses the popular dream jobs of children, which often involve fame, fortune, and the ability to help others.
6. The text mentions that many celebrities have a "golden ratio" physique, which requires specific measurements for someone who is 5 foot 10.
7. The text discusses the diet and exercise routines of celebrities, which often involve eating chicken and broccoli and working out two to three times a day.
8. The text mentions that many celebrities have been working out their entire lives and that muscle memory plays a role in their transformations.
9. The text discusses the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Hollywood, stating that they are becoming more prevalent and are used to gain a more natural-looking physique.
10. The text mentions that one in six people in a gym are on or have tried anabolic steroids, and that these compounds are becoming readily available to easily purchase over the internet.
11. The text discusses the negative consequences of unrealistic body transformations in Hollywood, including the rise in eating disorders and the glorification of secretive PED use, unsustainable diets, and overtraining.
12. The text suggests that the only thing that matters in Hollywood is entertainment, regardless of the cost.
13. The text concludes with a statement that sometimes it's best not to look behind the curtains, as with all magic, you want to be fooled.