What would you give to be perfect on the outside? Even if we fight for the recognition of all kinds of beauty, it’s hard to deny some standards are considered in different social interactions. And those who don’t mirror these standards might have trouble fitting in.
The Lonely Life of an Outcast “The Outside” begins by showing us how Stacey leads a lonely life. Despite the Christmas decorations, Stacey doesn’t have anyone to share her festive joys but her husband, Keith , a police officer. And when Keith is not home, Stacey just spends hours in front of the television, watching all the ads that constantly make her feel inadequate about how she looks.
Things take a turn for the worse once Stacey offers the stuffed duck to Gina, a blatantly badly-received gift. The most painful moment in the night, however, comes when Stacey tries to copy all her colleagues and put some Alo Glo on her face, only to find out she’s the only woman allergic to the product. Instead of moisturizing her skin, Alo Glo leaves a nasty rash behind, red, itchy, and painful.