I admit I'm overweight but I am working on it. Why are we so cruel to people? For some of it is choice, yes, but for others it's medical conditions (thyroid), of others it's triggered by mental health issues (depression, anxiety, OCD). Why do overweight peole tolerate this? Why do non-overweight people contribute/perpetuate it?
I will warn you if you hit answer this question and spew a mess of cruel fat jokes I will not hesitate to report you because you will be in violation of community guidelines.
2007-06-11 02:23:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Some good answers so far.
Tim: I'm with you buddy:)
Eric: Thanks for the encouragement:)
Sybil: Be proud of yourself. You're sitting where I hope to be next year. (100 pounds lighter). Consider yourself a roll model :)
2007-06-11 02:45:45 · update #1
Siksika: Thanks for sharing :)
2007-06-11 03:36:52 · update #2
Because we are shallow and inconsiderate. Why is Paris Hilton news worthy? Things like pollution, child abuse and homeless would make more sense to focus media attention towards. Americans are vain!
As long as you are doing something about your weight then you should feel proud! Do not let others discourage you from accomplishing your goals. Keep up the hard work!
I am proud of you!
2007-06-11 02:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most people think being overweight is a choice people have made with their lifestyle.
Thyroid is treatable, and it is very difficult to lose weight once you gained it, But people still have a choice to work hard and lose weight.
Most people only notice overweight people when they wear something deemed inappropriate for their size or they reach morbid obesity.
Most Americans are overweight, so to be honest not many people make fun of them. Here you can be overweight and average at the same time.
Overweight people tolerate this because it is easier to change yourself than the world.
Do I think cruel remarks, sometimes. I never say them to the overweight people, maybe the person I am with.
I had my thyroid removed and have put on weight since. I am overweight, yet the norm here in America. Right now I have a goal to lose 35 lbs.
2007-06-12 10:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too am considered overweight, I am 5' 2" and I wear a size 14. I am my size because I am happy with my appearance, health and confidence at this size. I am also a recovering anorexic (10 years), so I have to be very careful not to drop weight or I go too far.
To answer your question. I don't tolerate peoples ignorance about size. I rebut their ignorance, if my husband and I are out an hear someone talking badly about a large person we will start talking about how beautiful they are or throw a wolf call at them. My husband is a muscular very fit man and I have been just about every size from 0 to 22w and both of us have come to the conclusion that those thin people that act so rude and ignorant toward large people seem to be fearful over their own flaws and apparently this makes them feel better about their own insecurities. Misery loves company.
If you are trying to get healthy, more power to you and good luck, but love your curves along the way. You are beautiful and never allow anyone to convince you otherwise.
2007-06-11 10:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of those medical conditions are caused by poor diet in the first place (i.e. lack of vitamins, antioxidants, too many toxins and poisons from bad foods) You are right that it is wrong to judge and be harsh to people about their problem, but people with a problem such as this need to take some responsiblity as well. You cannot always blame problems on uncontrollable causes. There are hormones to take to boost your thyroid. There are definitely some people who have more trouble than others, but it is not an excuse to give up and be bitter towards people who try to take better care of themselves.
2007-06-11 09:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by keithsfca84kg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's rampant for the same reason racism,ageism, sexism etc are rampant, people do not like what is different. I agree that it is wrong and completely unnecessary because as you stated, there are those who have medical conditions where it is near impossible to lose weight. Tolerating any sort of abuse just allows it to continue. When anyone is discriminated against instead of tolerating it, they should stand up for themselves and let it be known that it is NOT okay.
2007-06-11 09:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people are just innately use cruelty as a means of feeling "better about" themselves by making fun of others.
People who have not struggled with their weight have no idea what it is like to suffer the torment of not being within the acceptable range of what is considered "attractive". This country perpetrates the idea of unrealistic beauty by using models who are anorexic as an "ideal", while most advertising is geared towards the mass consumption of calorie laden, unhealthy food. It's a sick world.
2007-06-11 09:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by count scratchula 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was fat no one ever said anything to me about it. People were kind. Now that I am thin, having lost 100 pounds, fat people make remarks. One accused me of having AIDS. I went on a diet and exercised and lost the weight.
2007-06-11 09:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is "size-ism" because overweight people know their condition isn't right and know they can improve, therefore any cruelty is somewhat deserved in their minds. I'm trying to lose weight too.
2007-06-11 09:29:45 · answer #8 · answered by One Voice In The Day Rings True 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cuz all of american peoples head r screwed up! they watch too much tv and think that looks matter when they should really just care about themselves!
2007-06-11 09:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋