Fat people

[blas87]

Not everyone who stinks is fat. Plenty of skinny or thin people take the "au natural" thing a little too far, not bathing or using deoderants or soaps.

[KnitShoni]

And for every 1 "fat" person I see in clothes that don't fit, I see 10-15 "skinny" people in clothes equally as ill fitting.

[Red Panda]

At least skinny people in ill fitting clothes aren't gross to look at.

[KnitShoni]

At least skinny people in ill fitting clothes aren't gross to look at.

Wow...you...seriously?

[Plaidman]

Wow...you...seriously?

No feeding trolls now. We wouldn't want the troll to become fat, would we?


Oh wait.

[blas87]

Anyone wearing ill fitting clothes doesn't look good. That goes for larger people wearing too small of clothes, and skinny people wearing clothes that are far too big, and everything in between.

I myself have a slight muffin top by my hips from some extra weight I've put on in recent times, but I've sort of warmed up to the latest trend of looser fitting shirts, so you don't even really see it. I'm with Admin on this one, I'm not going to buy a whole new set of jeans just because I put on a few pounds. I'm actively going to a gym and trying to get rid of it, but since they still fit, I just work around it, and it doesn't really look that bad. I like my jeans really tight, because I hate that "shit your pants" look when your jeans are looser fitting and your butt looks saggy.

[guywithashovel]

I cannot believe that clothing that fits is that hard to find.

I've never been significantly overweight, so I can't speak from experience about having to shop for big clothes. However, I do have small feet for a man. The pair I have on right now is size 7 1/2. That's small for an adult male. I frequently have a hard time finding shoes my size. Considering that, I don't think it's unheard of that an overweight person could have similar trouble.

[powerboy]

I am overweight, but I am happy. I have a fiance who loves me. I am losing weight, by eating healthy and excercising. Luckily for me, I can buy my clothes at Walmart, granted they have my size pants in.

[lupo pazzesco]

Um. wow.

Here, lemme put down my twinkie for a moment to weigh in on this subject, mk?

First of all, not all fat people smell, nor do they wear clothing too small for them. the gross overgeneralization in the OP tarnishes those of us plus sized people with the same reputation, and while it's not only unfair and reeking of stereotyping, it also comes off as hyper-prejudicial claims.

What's that? Why, yes, I AM fat. and? I'm currently trying to lose weight in the hopes of becoming healthy, but that's neither here nor there, this is to address the two main "arguments" in the OP. firstly: BO. Ok, I admit, there are times when I don't smell like roses. I use anti-perspirant and deoderant regularly, and I shower daily. (Yes, I even clean all my so-called "fat rolls", just to be perfectly clear). I echo the sentiments state earlier that not everyone who smells is automatically fat. I've met people who look emaciated and they smell like they've never heard of the word shower. Also, again, as stated before, sometimes there are medical conditions that cause a person to smell. Going off of the base assumption that smelly = fat...well, if p then q. I assume you sweat sometimes, yes? And when you do, you don't exactly give off the odor of fresh peaches, right? Oooh, oooh, following you're logic, then you, too, must be FAT in those moments!

I'm not saying that I excuse poor hygeine and excessive body odor. I can't stand it myself, but I also realize that sometimes it is choice and other times there are mitigating circumstances.

Moving on to the second claim:

I cannot believe that clothing that fits is that hard to find. I'm not talking about expensive designer clothing, I'm talking about something to cover a person's gut. Pants or outer layers on the top can be worn more then once a day, assuming you bath, and if you do laundry once a week all you really need are seven different outfits for everyday use.

really? Where were you on my epic quest for pants a few months ago? Mind you, I hit Walmart, Target, JC Penneys, Lane Bryant, Ross, AND Palais Royale, looking for a pair of pants that fit well. See, that's the key. Not all fat people are built the same. I'm pear shaped and plus sized, so certain pants either gap largely in the back if they fit around my thighs, showing large portions of skin, which you seem to consider a heinous offense to. Further, sizing is different. I can't really fit a good chunk of the plus sized clothing at Wally World because while in some places I'm considered a size 18-20, those sizes are too SMALL for me at Walmart. And the next size up is too big. So, no, it in fact is NOT as easy as you claim to just find something to cover my my gut and my butt. Don't even get me started on shirts, as that's already been explained as well. What covers my stomach, so as not to offend your precious sensibilities, may in fact leave my breasts bursting out like a bad porno. Soooo sorry that the fashion industry doesn't take into consideration the fact that people are built differently whether they're large, small, or somewhere in between.

Further, I'm relieved to know that apparently there are people in existence who can devote endless funds to buying clothing on a whim whenever they need to. Gods know I'm not in a situation where I can. The aforementioned pants? Had to save up for 2 months, but of course, why would someone even consider the fact that circumstances and situations may prevent people from doing something like buying a t-shirt from Walmart.

As for the argument about cost? Cost = quality, sugar. Sure, walmart has cheap t-shirts. But, if they fall apart after two washes, what's the use of having to continually buy them. If you're in a money crunch, you cut corners where you can. For me, I'll wear a slightly tight t-shirt if it means I can pay my electric bill this month.

People need to realize that the bare mininum standards are not that difficult to reach.

If I wasn't working I would have told that person from my original post that she smelled and her clothes were too small.

You know, I just have to point out the utter irony of these two statements being in the same post. Bare minimum of standards? You mean like...common courtesy, politeness, and the understanding that people are different and while YOUR morals/ethics/philosophies are offended, they may have an entirely different belief system that shapes and structures their actions? Hmmm...


And for the record: I fucking HATE twinkies...

[muses_nightmare]

epic quest for pants

Pants shopping is the worst thing ever. But I mean why would Red Panda know anything about the situation of the disgusting fatties. I'll be sure to throw away that box of twinkies that doesn't exist in my house for sure. Wow, common courtesy and politeness really must be dead.

[Ree]

All fat people are smelly and ugly.



Thin is the thing!



Yep...I believe you're on to something there, Red Panda.

[lupo pazzesco]

Ree....


I <3 you!

Pictures are worth a thousand words after all.

[Hobbs]

The bottom two are obviously manipulated. Not much win there.

Btw, my gf is plus-sized, but using those pics didn't really earn you any brownie points.

[RavenStarr]

The plus-sized woman? Beautiful. The two thin waifs. Absolutely gross.

I'm picturing Red Panda running around screaming MY EYES OMG MY EYES AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[Plaidman]

The plus-sized woman? Beautiful. The two thin waifs. Absolutely gross.

I'm picturing Red Panda running around screaming MY EYES OMG MY EYES AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I'm picturing Red Panda wearing heavy duty protection clothes, major goggles that block most vision, a giant freaking picture of her to admire all day long, and a oxygen tank of her own recycled air. The duty clothes protects her from any contact with the /lessers/, the goggles so she doesn't have to see the ugliness of the world, the breather to breath herself all day long, and of course the giant picture because she is just the vision of perfection with not a single flaw.

Seriously, we should all just be incredibly greatful that she even deems of worthy of her banter and jests. Lets give a nice big thanks.