The infamous thigh-gap (referring to thighs that are so slim that they don’t in fact meet – hence creating a gap) is a feature most often found (by nature or Photoshop) on catwalk models and scrawny celebrities.
But this week the internet is virtually buzzing over claims that well-known nappy manufacturer Huggies did in fact photoshop a thigh gap on a toddler in one of their ads. Can it be true? Did they really do that?
The thigh-gap-toddler-gate debacle started after Reddit user Spittingpigeon posted a screenshot of her phone with an e-mail ad from Huggies, writing: “Is it just me or did this Huggies ad photoshop thigh gap on a toddler?”
It didn’t take long before commenters were passionately talking and sharing theories about the pic:
“I think they shopped the diaper on, which created the weirdness.”
“Lots of skinny babies out there, but with this photo the legs look fatter further down. It definitely looks anatomically odd to me.”
“My toddler (22 months) has a “thigh gap.” He’s small and also has incredibly thin little “chicken legs” and would probably look like this if he put his knees together.”
“Either those knees are up incredibly high, the diaper is incredibly low, or that poor child has been photoshopped.”
Huggies themselves have come back to try shut rumors down. A representative for the brand issued the following statement: “We always use real-life customers and users of our products, and do not airbrush the bodies of the babies in our advertising and photography. All babies are different. We look to celebrate those differences and everyday real-life tests and messes in our photography and communication.”
We are torn, guys. What do YOU think? Photoshopping to slim down a toddler or just lanky baby holding his knees together?! Join in the conversation with us on Twitter at @HerFamilydotie
