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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
Now that's a damn good question SJ. It's obviously meant to be hurtful, and has no place in civil discourse. But I wouldn't be near as insulted. Probably because of the historical baggage AND the societal pressures. There are plenty of bald male celebrities that are seen as "sexy". When called "baldy" there isn't any further connotations. But when called "fat" there are connotations there. Those connotations don't follow "plus sized". But fat carries with it "lazy, disgusting sloth". You may not say those words but we hear it.
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I don't agree with this at all.
I think it's subjective to the person hearing it. Part of being human is to learn to accept what/who you are. For some people that are "fat" and whether or not that is by choice they have to find a way to accept that. Part of accepting oneself also means accepting there's people out there that are mean/cruel and would say things to people with connotations and others that might be saying them without. There’s a fine line to walk between being sensitive to others and being just down right sensitive. If you want to change who you are you should do it because you believe that change is the right thing for you. Screw changing because YOU think people think less of you.
Generally people are their own worst enemies. It’s your choice how you react to what someone says. My feelings are generally my own responsibility and how I deal with those feelings is also my responsibility. I wondered about posting the article at all because of the “connotations” of it, but then figured what the heck, I don’t have any issues with the size of people and I’m not posting this to laugh at “fat” people. If someone interprets it that way, so be it, not really my problem.
If I say I'm fat I'm not suggesting I'm a lazy disgusting sloth. And sloths are cute, not disgusting so lets leave them out of this!