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Most people did not consider Julia’s heroic motivations, simply being horrified at her perceived lack of hygiene and self-respect. Julia would keep her head held high in response, responding by saying that hygiene is the last thing on her mind with this mission, even though she cleans her dress daily. She compared herself to someone who wears a uniform, who is not judged as being unhygienic. But there was one final mind-expanding purpose of Julia’s Instagram challenge.
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“Do we really need so many new outfits? Are we just perpetuating a culture that defines us based on what we’re wearing rather than what we’re doing? What if we spent our energy trying to BE good, interesting humans instead of trying to LOOK good and interesting?” Julia’s rousing speech was enough to finally gain her some supporters, and not just locally. Individuals internationally were showing their agreement and empathy with her values and challenge.
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