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Fat jibes often made by obese



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Published Date: 13 October 2008
FAT jibes are "endemic" among Britons with nine out of 10 people who are overweight bullied because of their size, a survey has found.
However, 33 per cent of obese respondents to the study, which also measured body mass index of those involved, were name-callers.

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  • Last Updated: 12 October 2008 9:35 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Obesity
 
1

Charles Linskaill,

Edinburgh 13/10/2008 01:28:02

Shame on the Britons!, this would not happen in the USA for example.

Yes!, I know some, more the Men! That are obsessed, when seeing a Woman, with a slightly fat tummy, calling them a,..'FAT-B*TCH'

How SAD these People ARE!, when they don't even know them and their personal circumstances!

THE IGNORANT, ONLY SEEING PERFECTION!!

Beauty, IS the Person underneath!

Some may have Medical Problems, that put on weight, and get "FAT jibes", that to me, is just sick!

The ones with the problem, is the ones making,..

"FAT jibes" remarks!

They should realise, how cruel they are being, but not much hope of that,,

GOD Help them, when they don't look the way they think we should all be looking, when on their,..

...'Death-Bed'!
2

GregoryF,

Atlanta 13/10/2008 03:00:55
Perhaps, Charles should actually think before he writes. We, in America, frequently make fat jokes.

His ascertion, "Shame on the Britons!, this would not happen in the USA for example.", is just blatently un-factual. He must be living under a rock and have never communicated with an American.
3

Dragonhead,

Dalian,China 13/10/2008 03:18:46
Obese is Obese, short is short, skinny is skinny,so what? PC and touchy feely individuals want us all to feel empathy for everyone.Laudable but totally against human nature!The grossly overweight are not only a terrible sight to behold.They are usually unhealthy, contribute less to society,and devour more of the planets resources.RUBBISH I hear you scream.If they did not gorge themselves, there just might be more to go around for the starving of the world.Plump is fine,nothing wrong with that,but gross obesity is a blight on society. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder indeed. Like the Mexican Senor Uribe who just died at over 500kg's! Does anyone really believe that is acceptable? Oh! forgot, normal in UK.
4

Guga II,

Rockall 13/10/2008 06:35:51
#3 Druginhead.

You really do have a total and obsessive hatred of your own country. I seriously think you should seek medical help.
5

TimW1234,

Ottawa, Canada 13/10/2008 11:39:18
4 Guga II

Draghead in China sought professional psychiatric help but they concluded he was in incurable psychotic.

Also, he is a hypocrite in criticising his own country. Perhaps he is also schizophrenic?

WHO CARES? He is a WASTE OF SPACE!

Good morning, Charles, and your DYW.

You seem to have gotten a proper lambasting from Gregory in Atlanta.

Ignore him and his unfortunate name-calling and have a wonderful day with your DYW and friends.
6

Charles Linskaill,

On the mobile 13/10/2008 14:56:58

Tim ~5,

'Sticks and Stones', 'Sticks and Stones', dear Tim, but words will never hurt me.

Gregory can have his views, as we all do, some like I dont mock other posters, unless its Boy Wonder however, :)
BTW, thanks for being a 'well manored' gentleman and wishing my DYW and I a good day as usual, you to, have a 'good day', but dont fat too much to be called,........
...... 'FATTY'!

 

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