When Elliot Costello and a group of other people visited Cambodia, he had an encounter with a young girl named Thea.
Little did Elliot know that this encounter would have an impact so profound on him that it would help start a movement whose goal is to end sexual abuse against children.
Namely, Thea always had nail polish on her tiny nails. One day, as she and Elliot chatted, she asked to paint one of his nails. He agreed and was happy to speak to the chatty girl, but he then learned that she was once a victim of sexual abuse.
“As she painted one of my nails, I assured her I would always keep it that way to remember her, and by extension, her suffering,” Elliot said.
This motivated Elliot to try and make positive change among men so that less and less children fall victims of sexual abuse.
That is when he came up with the movement called #PolishedMan where men put nail polish on one of their nails. That one nail represents the one in five children who will be victims of sexual violence.
Polished Man works towards ending sexual violence against children. According to the organization, “being a Polished Man means challenging violent behavior and language, both locally and globally.”
Elliot believes that since men are responsible for 96% of this type of violence against children globally, they should be catalyst for change if we are ever to see an end to the abuse of innocent children.
The goal with the painted nail isn’t just to remind people of the number of children who are abused every single day, but to serve as a conversation starter about this reality, leading to new ideas about prevention. He also hopes that people will start donating to “support educational programs and resources for child survivors of abuse,” as per APlus.
We hope that more men, including celebrities would be willing to join this movement.
Тhis Нistоriс Рhоtо Оf “I Drеаm оf Jеаnniе” Is Nоt Еditеd – Lооk Сlоsеly
“I Dream of Jeannie” is a popular TV show that aired from 1965 to 1970. It’s a comedy series about an astronaut, Major Tony Nelson, who finds a magical bottle while on a mission. Inside the bottle is a genie named Jeannie, who can grant wishes. The show is full of funny moments as Tony tries to keep Jeannie’s powers a secret.
Jeannie – Barbara Eden.Barbara Eden played the role of Jeannie, the genie. She brought a lot of charm and humor to the character. Before “I Dream of Jeannie,” Eden appeared in many movies and TV shows. She became very famous because of this role
Major Tony Nelson – Larry Hagman.Larry Hagman played Major Tony Nelson, the astronaut who becomes Jeannie’s master. Hagman was very good at showing Tony’s struggle to hide Jeannie’s magic. After “I Dream of Jeannie,” Hagman became even more famous for his role in the TV show “Dallas.”
Major Roger Healey – Bill Daily. Bill Daily played Major Roger Healey, Tony’s best friend and fellow astronaut. Roger is one of the few people who know about Jeannie. Daily added a lot of humor to the show with his funny and silly personality. He also appeared in other TV shows likе “The Bob Newhart Show.”
“I Dream of Jeannie” was a big hit and is still loved by many people today. The show’s mix of magic and comedy made it unique. The bottle, Jeannie’s costume, and the funny situations Tony gets into are still remembered by fans. The actors’ performances helped make the show special and fun to watch.
Even though the show ended in 1970, it continues to be popular through reruns and streaming. Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, in particular, are still remembered for their roles. The show also inspired a reunion movie and has been referenced in many other TV shows and movies. This photo is from Season 5 Episode 8 called ” See You in C-U-B-A! “. You can watch it online by purchasing it on Amazon Prime or other streaming platform, here’s a link for you if you ever feel watching this episode or any episode of the famous “I Dream of Jeannie”.
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