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<b><a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/012210.html">What Passes for Altruism in New York City</a></b><br/> <!-- ID = 63608 -->Skinny girl: We should volunteer at an eating disorder clinic.<br/>Friend: Yeah, that would be fun. And we'd be, like, helping people.<br/>Skinny girl: But wait -- if we volunteer there, what if we get influenced and change our beliefs about food and think that not being skinny is sexy?<br/>Friend: No, that wouldn't happen... It would be motivation, because you would think, 'Wow, she's skinner than me.'<br/><br/>--NYU Silver Center<br/>via <a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/">Overheard in New York</a>, Oct 27, 2007
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