Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Then...

Get used to the staring and comments and someone saying "She chose poorly!"

From Huffington Post:  I'm a fat girl who wears revealing clothing - get used to it!"

FG listed 5 things we need to know and what we should do.  I'll tell her, in return, what I will do:

Here are five things you need to know about interacting with fat fatshionistas:

1. You Need to Get Over It.

Actually no I don't - sounds like you need to get over it.  You can certainly walk around dressed however you want - it is part of the new society and culture.  I, on the other hand, can walk around making comments about how you and anyone dress and take obvious pleasure in finding it more than a little bizarre.  You cannot escape accountability for your choices.

2. Don't Stare. I'm a Person, Not Eye Candy.

Oh, I don't think anyone is mistaking you for eye-candy.  Think of it this way:  People like to stare at unusual things - whether it is unusual beauty, like the Grand Canyon, or the unusually grotesque, like car wrecks.  How many millions have viewed the video of a recent beheading? (I have not).  But you do know why we all slow down to peer at car wrecks, don't you?  If you are dressed like you want and people stare - well I suggest you get over it.  Part of having a right is living with the consequences of our choices.

3. Keep (Most, But Especially Negative) Comments To Yourself

Nope - can't do it.  You like to dress like you do and I like to make comments about everyone I see - mostly out loud.  Again - get used to it!  Although you may have been born into or grown up in an era where the rule seems to be "I can do what I want and no one can say anything about it" you be wrong!  You have a right to dress as you wish and I have a right to be rude, if I wish.  In essence, your right to befuddle me with your bad choices does not trump my right to express my befuddlement.

4. Never, EVER, Fat Shame Me

Damn, you sure think you are in charge.  Is that where the phrase "Large and in charge" came from?  And if I decide to, what are you going to do?  Sit on me?  Probably get used to it, I imagine!  Maybe you will hold your breath until you are red in the face.  What the hell do you care what anyone else thinks?

5. Let Me Know I'm Doing Some Good

I am sorry that I do not know what good you are doing.  Is it good that you are standing up for people who want to do what they want and not have anyone else notice or comment on it?  Look like you want, but you not only sound like a study in victimhood but you are obnoxious about it.

And, wow - where the hell does Huffpost come up with this stuff?  Is this Arianna land in Mika world?

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