Fatphobia

[violachic]

I'm sorry, but guys, instead of saying crap like "I like a woman who takes care of her body", why can't you just be honest and straightforward and say "no fat chicks"? I mean, come on already. By using stupid euphemisms, you end up annoying me on two levels: first, the one where I think you're an idiot for assuming you can't be attracted to fat chicks, and second, the one where you insult my and everyone else's intelligence by thinking you can get away with masking what you're really trying to say with a supposedly-benign turn of phrase. I'm getting really tired of people- especially men- trying to tell me that I don't take care of myself just because I wear a larger size clothing than other women.



Fatphobia: unbelieveably enough, still a socially accepted predjudice.



So just in case you aren't aware, I'll make an announcement: I'm a fat chick- actually, I'm a Fat Chick- and I'm damn sexy.

Comments

[themiddlestates.livejournal.com]

Bob Dylan seems captivated by the large woman's behind in the picture I just posted. :) (here's the link)

being fat and sexy is all about confidence, though. you have it, and it's awesome. there's a guy in our linux user group who has it, too. some people just seem to be unhappy about the skin they're in. i have a gay friend who thinks that if he has big muscles, that the guys he dates won't leave him. another thinks that guys won't like him unless he's super skinny. :( boo on that.

i'm glad you're happy with your body, violachic. it shows!

[violachic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've heard appearances can be rough for gay men. I totally relate. Plus, we've got to stand up to the men who do believe that its okay to leave their partner if their partner's muscles aren't big enough or aren't skinny. Its very true that they're the ones who lose out the most.

[bibliofile.livejournal.com]

I always think it's interesting that the people who have the most body image issues tend to be the ones who are trying to attract the attentions of men. You're right in that confidence is everything.

Oh, and don't forget those people who want "height and weight proprotionate" people only. (My eye-rolling muscles are sure getting a good workout tonight.) If my height and weight were disproportionate, it'd be because I'd be wearing a monkey suit or standing on the moon!

You go, V!