Other - Society & Culture - 5 December 2006

I've seen a lot of insensitivity to people asking questions about being fat or obese. What's the deal? Don't you/they realize that this is the kind of treatment that contributes to body image insecurity?

What real justification is there for telling someone they should lose weight to "look better"? I'm not talk about health reasons. Just image.

And yes, go ahead and say, "You must be fat." You're damn right I am. And I choose to be this way. I know exactly what I have to do to lose weight, but I'm happy with who I am.

/rant

2006-12-05 16:10:22 · 20 answers · asked by BinderClip 1

2006-12-05 16:09:26 · 16 answers · asked by agent635 2

spades to open and run right now?????? besides joining an international Y-spades room how many are in yahoo spades playing? what room are you in ? how did you get past the white page with the red X on it...lots of people cant get in so what type of windows do you use...and are you on firefox,...or IE??? or something else...i cant get in and neither can anyone on my yahoo messanger ....

2006-12-05 15:38:57 · 1 answers · asked by B J 1

2006-12-05 15:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 15:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by Drzomg 1

This guy sends me an email out of the blue and said I offend everyone by wishing people Merry Christmas on my profile.So I told him he wasnt everyone and doesnt speak for everyone and he should get a life or get a gun and end it.Then I wished him Merry Christmas again and in his language its Feliz Navidad.


http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile?show=2f747d8e3d153ce0e976284ea0d283a0aa

2006-12-05 15:28:04 · 12 answers · asked by halfbright 5

i think so. i have heard "non-blacks" use the word(in an endearing way of course!) and it really does not bother me. i am not oblivious to the history of the word(who isn't?) but I don't really care. i think that using it in the way that it is being used can weaken it. I hate when people say abolish the word. that won't help!?! It's not like the word will never exist anymore!

Also. whoever is using the word to defend Micheal Richards on the basis of the casual way that n*gga is used is stupid. He clearly said n*gger not n*gga. Run, Fun, Bun, and Sun all have one letter differences and nobody debates trying to say that they are the same. Why n*gga and n*gger. And plus obviously the "hanging from the tree part" obviously flew over their heads cause that was the part that got me angry. Sheesh. By the way he siad n*gger he definatly didn't mean buddy.

What do you think??

2006-12-05 15:26:51 · 12 answers · asked by Koko Butta Kream 4

Why do I take his porn-viewing habits personally? What can I do to stop being angry/sad/frustrated about him looking at porn? How can I be supportive? How can I stop taking it so personally?
We've fought over and over about porn. I don't like it. It hurts me so much. I've come to the point where I've pretty much accepted the fact that he's going to look at it. I've convinced him to stop hiding it. Now how do I get over it?

2006-12-05 15:26:34 · 11 answers · asked by Jill H 1

There should be an end to the War creators because every developing country needs breathing time to build up its economy ! what do you think !

2006-12-05 15:17:08 · 12 answers · asked by mazhar sayeed 1

2006-12-05 15:16:52 · 2 answers · asked by ..::miriam::.. 2

And this isn't a political thing. There have been bad R & D judges.
What is up with this and what can we do????
I have three young children, and this is sickening to me!

2006-12-05 15:16:09 · 5 answers · asked by Lily P 3

I'm trying to be positive instead of negative since I've sort of been negative lately....hehe.......be creative if you must.....can be about anything, just as long as it's a part of this World.......

2006-12-05 15:15:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i mean u know when ur wearing a miniskirt or whatever and u go to town n people jus luk at u, like ur an alien o somethin ... do you worry about what they say about u?

2006-12-05 15:05:05 · 8 answers · asked by MickeyW 1

I understand that there's a time and a place for everything, and there's times that it's inappropriate. Does anyone enjoy sarcasm?

2006-12-05 14:51:24 · 15 answers · asked by curiosity 3

I'm interested in world peace, but I can't find a way around it with all the jews around.

2006-12-05 14:50:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 14:40:31 · 4 answers · asked by Kimmy 1

" What an amazing thing you just did! Wow. I'm SO impressed!"

2006-12-05 14:23:07 · 6 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6

You know........the anti-smoking, pro gay/lesbian, etc., etc........before the "politically correct" jump all over me on this, understand this much.........I know smoking isn't good for you, but outlawed in NJ bars/clubs??....that's like going to the beach and the lifeguards telling you that you can't swim in the ocean. I do enjoy tobacco products with a beer as do many if not most people I've seen in bars/clubs. In addition, the 2nd hand smoke reports are grossly exxagerated.....you're more likely to be affected by car fumes and hair spray.
As for gay/lesbian.....I haven't a problem with anyone personally as I've worked with a few gay/lesbians and gotten along quite well; I treat them as anyone else, but I'm talking about the politically correct that get pissed off because I don't agree with it......calm down..........I just don't think it's natural and don't agree with it. I'm not going to throw you off a cliff, so long as you don't attempt to throw me off a cliff...metaphor.

2006-12-05 14:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 14:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by REPENT B4 ITS 2 LATE 1

2006-12-05 14:17:28 · 9 answers · asked by Little anionyx 3

will you please go to http://explorationpodcast.com/finalists.php?c=a&d=2 and vote for the first one... its called "Happiness is the Key" it will help me win a laptop, you dont have to enter your name or e-mail just click vote and its sponsered by NASA so no little pop ups or viruses

2006-12-05 14:15:44 · 1 answers · asked by ellomotto 5

Especially when she dresses modestly?

2006-12-05 14:13:32 · 24 answers · asked by i_ship_jolie_pitt_aniston_2getha 1

ok so i want to help some one (PAY IT FORWARD) im 13 and i cant get out a lot like how can i help some one by just being in school or home?.....what can i do????

2006-12-05 14:12:12 · 3 answers · asked by Me 6

My daughter's class is putting a shoebox of stuff together, then will raffle it off. Maybe it will inspire others to do the same, given the recent stranded folks. Hoping the Dad is found soon. Anyway, can you think of any other items that may be included or did we cover it? Thanks!
Auto Survival Kit

1)4 Water bottles
2)Water proof matches, lighter, flashlight with extra batteries, candles
3)Small tool kit, utility knife or pocket knife
4)Rope and twine
5)Thermal blanket
6)4-6 energy bars, high calorie, crackers, granola bars, hard candy
7)Whistle
8)Compass
9)Flares
10)First aid kit
11)Container for water collection
12)Aspirin
13)Electrical tape
14)Ponchos/umbrella
15)Scissors
16)SOS sign
17)Heavy Work gloves
18)Extra socks
19)TP or tissues
20)Trash bags
21)Lip balm

2006-12-05 14:02:16 · 10 answers · asked by Lily P 3

i moved here from jersey and also resided in new york L.A. but here in miami fl, its the worst. i just want to know if anyone agrees or has an experience similar when they live in different places.

2006-12-05 13:53:22 · 3 answers · asked by elfeoakamacho 1

Why do people not have nerve to view there racist comments in public?
Where is that people like to come on here and show there true colours in relation to there racist veiws and such like. But will then go about there daily life's mingleing with different cultures and even calling these people that have totally coated off there friends.

Then jump in there cars listen to music sang by the people that they hate and even eat there food. IT'S NUTZ AND 2 FACED

2006-12-05 13:49:46 · 18 answers · asked by deb_star_82 3

I distinctly remember one winter, very close to Christmas my dad reading the newspaper online ('El Heraldo' from Colombia. Only way we can read it) and he came across the saddest story...

There was this girl my age at the time (10) and she wrote to the mayor of Cali. She asked if he could please just give her the one thing she wanted for Christmas, just for THAT NIGHT... electricity in her house.

She said that her dad walked out on them a long time ago, and that she, her mom, little sister, and little brother could barely manage with only the mom working.

She cleaned up in her school cafeteria after all the other kids left for extra cash. She took any leftover food to her family, even the smallest thing, too.

She actually considered suicide... a TEN YEAR OLD! Why? So her mom would have to care for 1 less child.

Turns out, her mom did, too.

On that letter, she put her phone number. So my mom grabbed the international calling cards and dialed.

2006-12-05 13:49:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 13:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by leisei 1

When do you use the word "somebody" rather than "someone?"
and does this sentence make sense?
I agree that running away ultimately solves nothing because running away from problems leaves the problems for after.
or.....
I agree that running away ultimately solves nothing as to running away from problems leaves the problems for after.

2006-12-05 13:47:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing an English Exam on the topic 'Decisions.' I plan to create an overly-emotional piece agonizing an issue...which in the end turns out to be extremely simple; ie. whether or not to eat the last cupcake! Other ideas, plz?

2006-12-05 13:41:44 · 4 answers · asked by C M 1