Should “Fatties” Get a Room? (Even on TV?)

First of all, I have empathy for anyone with a health problem, whether it be obesity, anorexia, or whatever the case may be. People are cognizant of their complications and are often are a bit testy when presented with any form of ridicule.

But I just couldn’t help but almost fall out of my seat, when I noticed the trending topic on twitter, and the article on marie claire entitled: Should “Fatties” Get a Room? (Even on TV?)

Number one, I’m surprised this was even published on a blog. Grant you, I don’t subscribe to the magazine nor am I a reader of the blog, but one would’ve thought that the blogger would expect some feedback. Hey, maybe it was a publicity stunt, who knows.

Number two, I think it’s entertaining that such an item is a trending topic on twitter. But I digress, twitter is known for such colloquy that proliferates on a daily basis. This one’s a bit over-the-top I must say so.

But it’s the tweets that really tickled my fancy. For instance:
1. smh at that Marie Claire article
2. So Marie Claire insulted overweight people, I can see why people are annoyed but the show Mike & Molly seems to be insulting too…
3. wow…just saw the marie claire article you blogged…im speechless!!!
4. Lol. That Marie Claire writer has an offensive face. At least most of us fatties can lose weight. She’ll still be hideous :).
5. Appalled by the Marie Claire article. Find it hard to be accepted in fashion industry as someone who is plus size without articles like that
6. I too was offended by the Marie Claire article. Not for it’s subject, but for it’s appalling writing.
7. I just sent an email to Maura Kelly, the “reporter” who works for Marie Claire. I really hope she reads it.
8. : “I think I’d be grossed out if I had to watch two characters with rolls and rolls of fat kissing each other…” Marie Claire
9. So – first Marie Claire attacks fit bloggers, now fat people? Seriously?
10. Fat-Hating Marie Claire Blogger Struggled With Eating Disorder http://ow.ly/19EnWd

But hey, that’s what the first amendment is all about. Seriously, the insults hurled back at the blog were too much… For those wondering about number ten, you may find this link and this link interesting.