funny fat people??!!

So while working at the art gallery i googled "pictures of foxes" for a sketch i wanted to do. one of the search boxes that popped up was "pictures of fat people" which means someone must have searched that topic.

I was curious so I looked at it. There were quite a few sites with pictures of very obese people. some of them were in costumes and obviously clowning around for the camera but some of them were not. some pictures were even titled ugly fat people and some sites had comments making fun of these fat people.

I didn't look at all that many of them because it made me both angry and sad. I had no idea there were sites on the internet making fun of the obese. We all have had experiences of being mistreated because of our weight and have noticed that in some cases people treat us differently now - even close friends and family.

I really don't have a point to make except that I feel so bad for those who have not discovered the option that we have. I saw a very obese man at costco yesterday buying t shirts and commenting that there were none in his size and i just wanted to go up and tell him my husband used to be his size and what he did about it. but of course i didn't.

anyway, just a reminder to be kind to obese people and help them with this if you can.

diane

I agree with you Diane. It is sad! I have definitely noticed that amongst kids, some are so cruel towards others who are overweight, but I didn't realize that there were sites like the ones you described here.  They should be moderated and banned!

It sucks that we are distinguished by our differences. I wish our differences were more celebrated and less a topic of gossip.

Obesity just doesn't have to empathy/sympathy of other self-inflicted addictions/issues (not everyone considers themselves addicted to food). The stigma with obesity makes it easy for us to be judged and laughed at.

Meth addicts are pitied. Carb, or food addicts are looked at with exasperation.

I know how you feel Diane.  I saw a man today that was at least 400 pounds.  I wanted to run up to him and give him a huge hug and tell him all about how I conquered this horrible disease (still workin' on that...).  But you can't do that, and the fact that you can't, I think, is what makes me sad.  I want to tell them that there is a way out, but that would be rude.  I know in my heart that they are not happy like that...been there, done that...but how do you approach a total stranger and say "you know, I want to help"...some people aren't ready yet and it might hurt their feelings.

No point to my reply either except that I too, feel bad for anyone who is struggling and doesn't know how to beat it...

Deb