I’m Skinny. Deal With It.
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Why is it that it’s not acceptable to make fun of overweight people, but it’s just a-okay to comment on a thin person’s weight? If you call someone a tub of lard you’re an asshole, but call another person a skinny-minnie, toothpick, or anorexic, you’re witty. Sorry folks, it doesn’t work that way.
I don’t enjoy people asking me if I buy my clothing in the childrens department. I don’t like people asking me if I have to run around in the shower to get wet. How old is that joke, anyway? No, I don’t fall through the grates in the sewers, and a slight breeze isn’t going to knock me on my ass. And yes, I do eat. I eat quite a bit, as a matter of fact.
Skinny people are skinny for a multitude of different reasons. Some are born with a high metabolism. Some work out and take care of their bodies, and avoid eating crap. Not all of us are starving ourselves to fit some kind of mass-market commercialism that is putting pressure on us to look good. And who says that being skinny is looking good anyway? You can be thin and butt-ugly, or heavy and gorgeous - or anywhere in between.
Until people accept that human beings come in ALL shapes and sizes, and that one isn’t inherently aesthetically better than another, then only the very vocal folks are going to get any sympathy for what they perceive as prejudice. Think twice before commenting on someone’s weight, no matter how well you know (or don’t know) that person.
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February 20th, 2006 at 3:55 pm
Rants are good and have a reason to be. Were you teased? Humans do come in all shapes and sizes
what I have learned, and please don’t take offense to this, I have learned that people that get offended tend to do so because of a “reason”. The “reason” is up to that individual and no one can assume to know what that reason is. But trust me on this….people will put their two cents in given the opportunity to do so, and you have done just that (not a bad thing). I remember the early “80s…I was into body building and looking buff, not crab buff, but sexy buff. I ended up with a really bad case of anorexia, on a psychological level, that lasted up to just a few years ago. I also remember the comments I would get from those that didn’t know me, and from my family…they were the same. They also enlisted the same type of angry response, rant, that you have now. Better too look into ones self, reflect…and if you know you are healthy, no one can harm you with a comment…when you know in your heart, they might be right..well then comes the rant no? or no….namaste…:)
February 21st, 2006 at 3:28 pm
As a fatty I just never considered any thin person having their feelings hurt because some one asked if they fell through the sewer grates, or had to jump around in the tub to get wet. I’m really stunned that something like that would make a thin person want to kill themselves because they can’t take such severe name calling like skinny-minnie, wow I know that’s got to hurt a helluva lot more than being called a big fat tub of lard.
Suffice it to say, we’ve all got our crosses to bear, and it’s how we carry them that makes up the difference between us. Most fat people are so ostracized by others that it’s a critical mental health problem. Whereas, skinny, anorexia type people are their own worse enemy. IMO They are the ones that compare themselves to the models and die of starvation because they are disappointed to the max in themselves. Fat people just has to battle with the simple minded, cruel, and hatefulness of all sex’s, nationalities, creeds, and color.
I think a thin person who suffers with a high metabolism, or has the blessing’s of good sense eating should just feel really good about themselves no matter what some ding-dong had to say about their skinniness. Stupid crap like that can’t hurt feelings unless that person has a bad opinion of themselves and allows it to be hurtful.
February 23rd, 2006 at 8:44 pm
Wow. Okay, I never said I wanted to kill myself or that I’m not happy with the way I look. I’m fine with it, and I don’t starve myself or compare myself to models. This was simply a rant. I get fed up (no pun intended!) with people who think they have any right to comment on someone else’s weight. I don’t care if you weigh 100 pounds or 400 pounds - it’s not my business to say something about it.
So if I’m in the grocery store, I don’t expect someone to tell me that I need to head over to the bakery pronto. Know what I mean? I would be just as angry if someone told a heavy person to pick up a head of lettuce. I’m just amazed that anyone would butt in and comment on something that clearly isn’t their business.
February 26th, 2006 at 11:37 am
OK. First thing, I’ve been all ranges of weights, from overweight, to way too thin, to
What I am right now, somewhere in between. And I have been the brunt of snide comments
and remarks, as well. And yes, it’s irritating. However, I don’t think we should try
to change these idiots who feel better about themselves by commenting on other’s weights.
On the contrary, I think this whole world is too afraid of stepping on toes, too afraid
of offending people. If somebody says something about your weight…Who cares? Grow
up and take it. If you were really comfortable about your weight you wouldn’t care
what anyone else says anyway.
February 28th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
You’re absolutely right, both of you. As a fat person I’ve come to the conclusion that brain dead people just need a wake up call. So I rudely point out their rudeness, tell them shame on them and ask what kind of an example are they setting for the children? Most are stunned and apologize or at least back off. The really severe brain dead yell, defend their position, and hurl more insults. Between gales of laughter I welcome them to the 21st century and tell them they are definitely one of God’s children. Not being a big fan of God’s children I’m insulting them and they think….well I really don’t know what they think, nor do I care.
January 6th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Just get the biggest weapon(notice non lethal you don’t want to go to jail) you can find and the next time they call you skinny minny wack them over the head with it.