Pimples—those painful, embarrassing little spots—can be surprisingly educational. Much like pain and suffering, they play a vital role in our lives, sending us critical messages about our well-being. But why do we get them? Let’s take Josie, our fictional heroine, who loves her fried chicken.
Josie indulges in five pieces of fried chicken every day without fail. Her body, unable to communicate via WhatsApp or WeChat, sends her a message through pimples—a signal to take better care of her health and ease up on the fried food.