Fat people

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Virtue wrote on 2010-09-23 16:44

I've decided this thread isn't up to Virtue-thread-standards so PM'ing Phunkie to close it.
Magenera wrote on 2010-09-23 16:46

Because the truth hurts, why else.
EndlessDreams wrote on 2010-09-23 16:46

Because of social stigma on fat people.
Magenera wrote on 2010-09-23 16:54

Quote from EndlessDreams;163952:
Because of social stigma on fat people.

That too, but then again being a nerd/gamer/geek/goth/emo/smart/reader/stupid/slutty/jock, and normal, are all stigmas.
Athde wrote on 2010-09-23 16:57

you;d think they wouldn't be so hurt about seeing as how fat people are more common that not. Srsly.
Phunkie wrote on 2010-09-23 16:59

Because being fat in society is looked down upon.

It's like saying, you're a slut, when you sleep around a lot.
Or, what a nerd, if that other person enjoy good science books and math.

It's just negative connotation to things.

"Wow, you're tall" might be a compliment.

But, "Wow, you're fat" is definitely an insult, even if the person is overweight or not.
Athde wrote on 2010-09-23 17:00

Not if you say Phat.
Athde wrote on 2010-09-23 17:01

It's a compliment really. People are happy when you call them phat.
Virtue wrote on 2010-09-23 17:11

What do you guys think about fatties? Not a choice or lack of self-control?
Phunkie wrote on 2010-09-23 17:18

Quote from Virtue;163974:
What do you guys think about fatties? Not a choice or lack of self-control?

It depends on your economic situation as well. Low-class people can't really eat healthy.

But I want to say that it's a combination of many things.

Metabolisms, calorie intake, the foods they eat, how much exercise people get. It's not so much a lack of self-control.

I personally love to eat and my BMI would clearly state that I'm overweight. (10~15 lbs overweight.) I eat when I'm hungry, not all the time, but I don't always eat the healthiest things. Sometimes I do, however. So it's neither a choice, nor a lack of self-control.

As for really obese people, it's their choice not to exercise. But as for the slightly overweight people, it's just life, I guess. Sometimes people are too busy to hit the gym or whatnot. haha

That said, I wanna workout again.
Virtue wrote on 2010-09-23 17:30

I've decided this thread isn't up to Virtue-thread-standards so PM'ing Phunkie to close it.
Byte wrote on 2010-09-23 17:32

Could've asked me :P

*locked*