This is a bit of a mixed message from Joan Jett. There's no mistaking what she means by the hand gestures, but there's a twinkle in her eye that suggests she doesn't really mean it. Perhaps she just wasn't in the mood to have her picture taken - something we can all sympathize with!
Looking every bit the rock star rebel in leather, in a dirty backstage room at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, Jett was still finding herself with the Runaways when this photo was taken somewhere towards the late 70s.It would be a couple of years later, with the formation of the Blackhearts, that she would truly become the punk rock princess that a generation would fall in love with - a million miles away from the seemingly shy girl in the photo.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.