Attitude to fat people

[howdy-doody]

Finally got you out your pit then !!!

Been too busy to post but not busy enough to read

 

[debz32]

Cant hate you for that Shazza xxxx

me neither Shaz....don't beat yourself up

Debz x

 

[fattothin]

I agree but " at least Im not ginger" is in tone with the latter surley, or maybe im just been awkward?? Yep I probably am

 

[2hourglass]

what is it about ginger ffs if I was ginger that would be equal to saying at least im not chinese or black or disabled or even fat. Im not having a dig but it seems some slagging off is acceptable.
Maybe im just a miserable old, single, greying, short ex-fat ba5tard.

Gaz, not sure I understand what you mean - are you saying it's ok to 'call' someone to their face in jest ??-

 

[howdy-doody]

I agree but " at least Im not ginger" is in tone with the latter surley maybe im just been awkward?? Yep I probably am

repeat after me Gaz.

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I thank you

 

[debz32]

I agree but " at least Im not ginger" is in tone with the latter surley, or maybe im just been awkward?? Yep I probably am

repeat after me Gaz.

Tongue
(Tongue)

Firmly
(Firmly)

In
(In)

Cheek
(Cheek)

I thank you

think you two have lost the point of this thread......

 

[2hourglass]

repeat after me Gaz.

Tongue
(Tongue)

Firmly
(Firmly)

In
(In)

Cheek
(Cheek)

I thank you

Ok ok - fatty what's your problem

 

[howdy-doody]

The ironic part about me posting that is that I actually turned ginger (well.... I like to call it 'auburn') after a daft bored bank holiday monday a few years ago when I tried to dye my own hair - doh !

 

[debz32]

Ok...just playing devil's advocate here...but isn't it possible that, having been through what we went through with weight on, and having gone through losing it too, we may find it difficult to respect people who haven't lost it yet?? I'm bringing this up cos I'm scared I'll turn I'll turn into a right cow.

s'pose we're all different but can't imagine that I'd ever feel like that about someone just cos they're carrying too much weight......

D x

 

[howdy-doody]

Ok ok - fatty what's your problem

I've got loads

For a start my bloomin new car roof has gone missing with DHL & the blighters can't find it... grrr

 

[howdy-doody]

Aaaaaaaand to come full circle & get back on topic...

I have never judged anyone on weight but know that I have been judged myself... when thin I would hope that I continue to do so, as Shaz has mentioned some people don't help themselves though...

 

[rainbow brite]

I'd be extremely disappointed with myself if I started looking down on others who are overweight once I reach my target. Can't say there's no way I'd ever do it though because people change and I don't know who'll I'll be in a few years. I'd hope it was still someone who has compassion and remembers what it was like being teased about being overweight.

 

[2hourglass]

think you two have lost the point of this thread......

It;s all connected really to ists and whether it's ok to be fatist (as it seems to be) people see fat first and the person second - see my example. One is definately treated differently when one is slim compared to fat, I know this from experience - it's not good, but i'm afraid to say I think it's human nature.

 

[debz32]

It;s all connected really to ists and whether it's ok to be fatist (as it seems to be) people see fat first and the person second - see my example. One is definately treated differently when one is slim compared to fat, I know this from experience - it's not good, but i'm afraid to say I think it's human nature.

hadn't thought bout it like that....

D x

 

[debz32]

Aaaaaaaand to come full circle & get back on topic...

....... as Shaz has mentioned some people don't help themselves though...

totally agree.....but maybe the time's not right for them......

D x

 

[shell]

i have been told that i will have a job offer deferred because of my bmi.....thats what has really forced me into this....im a union rep and ive looked into this and apparently being obese is actually a disability , and im gonna sue the arse off them for discrimination!!!!!!!

 

[debz32]

i have been told that i will have a job offer deferred because of my bmi.....thats what has really forced me into this....im a union rep and ive looked into this and apparently being obese is actually a disability , and im gonna sue the arse off them for discrimination!!!!!!!

can't believe that !!!

hope you get a positive result !

Debz xx

 

[Daisybank]

I'm going to make a confession and I'm sure you are all going to hate me for it.

Could never do that Shaz xx

 

[howdy-doody]

i have been told that i will have a job offer deferred because of my bmi.....thats what has really forced me into this....im a union rep and ive looked into this and apparently being obese is actually a disability , and im gonna sue the arse off them for discrimination!!!!!!!

Shocking... hope you get it sorted....but I guess it depends on the job ?

Airline stewardesses for example need to be a certain size to work on the plane ? It's not being discriminatory in that case.... just practical...

 

[2hourglass]

i have been told that i will have a job offer deferred because of my bmi.....thats what has really forced me into this....im a union rep and ive looked into this and apparently being obese is actually a disability , and im gonna sue the arse off them for discrimination!!!!!!!

Cheeky buggers - like I said , they can no longer ask if you have kids, are married, gay, hobbies etc etc etc but it's ok not to offer you the job just yet 'cause you must be lazy, slow, stupid, ignorant, ill, etc cause you're carrying a few pounds - if that's not fatist !!!- ooo makes me mad and I don't get mad often