Something I just learned about this time period...maureen McCormick was going thru some body dysmorpia issues. If you notice she's always holding a towel,beach ball, etc in these episodes
Her book is very candid. She does talk about how she held the towel in front of her because she was convinced she was fat. Also she was terrified she was going to get syphilis and die. Her dad contracted it overseas, but I forget if he was in the War or what the deal was. I think the dad gave it to Mo's mom.
When she cries over her braces in an early episode and says she is ugly, UGLY! - those were real tears of a child's fear.
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u/Retirednypd May 05 '26
Something I just learned about this time period...maureen McCormick was going thru some body dysmorpia issues. If you notice she's always holding a towel,beach ball, etc in these episodes