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Why does this exist and why are people taking it seriously? Am I honestly expected to believe that being obese is alright? Is Alcoholism Acceptance going to be the next big movement?
Idk. I think people are in denial of the obesity epidemic going on. Instead of doing something to reduce obesity, they're only making the problem worse by accepting an unhealthy lifestyle.
I think the goal of the 'movement' is to try and get people to not be *******s towards the fat. Generally speaking it's OK to make jokes about Southerners, Republicans, fat people and substance abusers but anything else is off-limits
While obesity can lead to serious health risks and this cannot be ignored, I cannot say that there is not a lot of unfair discrimination against the obese.
I understand a very tiny minority of people who suffer from obesity and overweight have almost no control over it- it's either genetics or a disorder that they can't do much about. But, that's a very tiny minority. I think of it this way- if I ever got overweight or obese, I sure wouldn't want people telling me, "It's ok....you look great!" I wouldn't feel good with myself, much less want everyone else to tell me that. Being that weight is not ok.
I think the goal of the 'movement' is to try and get people to not be *******s towards the fat. Generally speaking it's OK to make jokes about Southerners, Republicans, fat people and substance abusers but anything else is off-limits
This.
It's obvious fat people are discriminated against even with respect to employment. Many studies have documented this. Hell, I try my damndest not to discriminate against fat people myself, but I'm sure I do it too.
I'm not an alcoholic, but I certainly could be if I made a bit more effort.
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