Comments on: Glittery henna crown on child cancer patient in chemotherapy (photo) http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 25 May 2013 16:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: princessalex http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517764 princessalex Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:24:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517764  THAT's what you chose to reply with?  Obviously, the little girl loves her designs, as many other admirers do, too.  If you don't, you're welcome to keep that opinion to yourself.   THAT’s what you chose to reply with?  Obviously, the little girl loves her designs, as many other admirers do, too.  If you don’t, you’re welcome to keep that opinion to yourself. 

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517713 Antinous / Moderator Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:16:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517713 Let's say that some school bully (who shall remain nameless) had his friends hold you down while he shaved your head.  Without having personally experienced it, I imagine that's pretty much what it feels like for a little girl to lose her hair to a disease that she can barely understand.  She needs to find coping mechanisms, and this head-painting helps to compensate for the loss of her hair, her self-image, her identity and her trust. Let’s say that some school bully (who shall remain nameless) had his friends hold you down while he shaved your head.  Without having personally experienced it, I imagine that’s pretty much what it feels like for a little girl to lose her hair to a disease that she can barely understand.  She needs to find coping mechanisms, and this head-painting helps to compensate for the loss of her hair, her self-image, her identity and her trust.

]]> By: chgoliz http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517702 chgoliz Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:03:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517702 Her comment was entirely about herself.  Not about how the child might feel, for example, or the individuals and organizations who have teamed up to provide a supportive service to children battling for their lives. I have a couple of close relatives like this.  You mention that you're in pain from the surgery you just had that day, and they immediately tell you all about how they're finally rested from their jet lag.  (Real example from this week, in fact.) Her comment was entirely about herself.  Not about how the child might feel, for example, or the individuals and organizations who have teamed up to provide a supportive service to children battling for their lives.

I have a couple of close relatives like this.  You mention that you’re in pain from the surgery you just had that day, and they immediately tell you all about how they’re finally rested from their jet lag.  (Real example from this week, in fact.)

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517650 Antinous / Moderator Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:21:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517650 That's one of the reasons that people who have had cancer often tell people who get cancer not to pay too much attention to other people's advice. That’s one of the reasons that people who have had cancer often tell people who get cancer not to pay too much attention to other people’s advice.

]]> By: cjporkchop http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517605 cjporkchop Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:36:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517605  sarahnocal didn't say "I don't get this, so stop liking it this instant!" She said that *she* doesn't understand it.  sarahnocal didn’t say “I don’t get this, so stop liking it this instant!” She said that *she* doesn’t understand it.

]]> By: Ben Gruagach http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517473 Ben Gruagach Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:49:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517473  I'm glad that this specific group knows the difference -- what worries me is others who might think they are doing something to help by going out and buying over-the-counter henna kits that aren't necessarily safe, or going to henna artists who aren't scrupulous about using safe products.  I’m glad that this specific group knows the difference — what worries me is others who might think they are doing something to help by going out and buying over-the-counter henna kits that aren’t necessarily safe, or going to henna artists who aren’t scrupulous about using safe products.

]]> By: brillow http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517464 brillow Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:41:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517464 Cute idea bit kinda ugly.  When I saw the pic for the article I though "What kinda disease gives you dark squiggly veins on your scalp? Cute idea bit kinda ugly.  When I saw the pic for the article I though “What kinda disease gives you dark squiggly veins on your scalp?

]]> By: Hillary Taylor http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517448 Hillary Taylor Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:29:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517448 It's right there on their website.  http://hennaheals.ca/what-is-henna/ It’s right there on their website.  http://hennaheals.ca/what-is-henna/

]]> By: Ben Gruagach http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517436 Ben Gruagach Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:21:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517436 I really hope they didn't use anything toxic like "black henna" - it's pretty nasty stuff and should be avoided.  There's info on dangerous fake-henna products at http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/index.html I really hope they didn’t use anything toxic like “black henna” – it’s pretty nasty stuff and should be avoided.  There’s info on dangerous fake-henna products at http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/index.html

]]> By: Megan Etzel http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517429 Megan Etzel Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:15:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517429 She can see it.  When she catches a glimpse of herself in a reflection (and that happens a LOT), this might help her to feel beautiful and unique. Facepaint and other bodily adornments bring easy fun and decoration into the world, and you can carry it around with you all day. Plus, I know I smiled when I saw these photos.  It must feel good to have people smile at you so much after constant looks of concern and/or pity. She can see it.  When she catches a glimpse of herself in a reflection (and that happens a LOT), this might help her to feel beautiful and unique.

Facepaint and other bodily adornments bring easy fun and decoration into the world, and you can carry it around with you all day.

Plus, I know I smiled when I saw these photos.  It must feel good to have people smile at you so much after constant looks of concern and/or pity.

]]> By: Chentzilla http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517362 Chentzilla Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517362 Most unfortunate usage of the word "radiating". Most unfortunate usage of the word “radiating”.

]]> By: chgoliz http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517317 chgoliz Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:58:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517317 There has to be one in every crowd. We get it: YOU don't like something, so no one else is allowed to appreciate it. There has to be one in every crowd.

We get it: YOU don’t like something, so no one else is allowed to appreciate it.

]]> By: Jan_Willem http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517288 Jan_Willem Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:43:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517288 Really sweet and heart-warming. I have no doubt that that being fussed over and receiving positive attention will be soothing and uplifting for patients. Really sweet and heart-warming. I have no doubt that that being fussed over and receiving positive attention will be soothing and uplifting for patients.

]]> By: Mike Maroney http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517271 Mike Maroney Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:35:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517271 Beautiful. Right when I was ready to write off the human race, I read a story like this. SamSam is 100% correct, this needs to be a charity, of which I would more than happily donate time and money to.  Where do I sign up? Beautiful. Right when I was ready to write off the human race, I read a story like this. SamSam is 100% correct, this needs to be a charity, of which I would more than happily donate time and money to.  Where do I sign up?

]]> By: sarahnocal http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517251 sarahnocal Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:23:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517251 Her happy smile is wonderful but I have to say that I will never understand make up. I mean, she can't even SEE it! Who is it really for? That goes for face painting, too. I just don't get it. Yes, I realize that apparently everyone else gets it, it makes no sense to me. Plus I can't stand having goop on my skin like that, most especially on my face. Her happy smile is wonderful but I have to say that I will never understand make up. I mean, she can’t even SEE it! Who is it really for?
That goes for face painting, too. I just don’t get it. Yes, I realize that apparently everyone else gets it, it makes no sense to me.
Plus I can’t stand having goop on my skin like that, most especially on my face.

]]> By: SamSam http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517207 SamSam Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517207 That's beautiful. If she -- or you -- set up a system I would happily donate to see her and others get paid for taking the time to make children like Maryam happier. That’s beautiful. If she — or you — set up a system I would happily donate to see her and others get paid for taking the time to make children like Maryam happier.

]]> By: Sekino http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517110 Sekino Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:18:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517110 What a great idea, and what a sweet little girl.  A lot of effort is spent trying to hide bald heads, but adorning them is much nicer: Hey, more skin to decorate! What a great idea, and what a sweet little girl.  A lot of effort is spent trying to hide bald heads, but adorning them is much nicer: Hey, more skin to decorate!

]]> By: Boundegar http://boingboing.net/2012/08/24/glittery-henna-crown-on-child.html#comment-1517098 Boundegar Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:13:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=178022#comment-1517098 Wonderful.  When my dad had chemo, I urged him to shave his head and be badass.  Instead he got a wig.  It made me sad. Wonderful.  When my dad had chemo, I urged him to shave his head and be badass.  Instead he got a wig.  It made me sad.

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