As some of you may know, I have been called "fat" all of my life. I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. I'm used to being called "fat". After being called that for years, I am used to it. But everyone's definition of "fat" is different.
It really disgusts me with the use of the word "fat" in the media. They make a big deal about people being overweight in the media, its absolutely ridiculous. There are celebrities who are being called "fat" everyday. To name a few, Adele, Beyonce, and even Kim Kardashian. Or even if celebrities look like they've gone up a few pounds, the entire media freaks out about it. Apparently if you gain weight, and the media sees this, they think something is wrong with you. My point is, who cares? A celebrity is allowed to gain weight. All celebrities don't need to be a size 0. And I will point out that some of the celebrities that the media calls "fat" are sexy. In conclusion, I feel that the media needs to stop this "fat" nonsense and let all of the celebrities look however they want to. But sadly, that's how our society is.
The sad part is, people can't embrace their self-image. There are problems with people's views on what is normal and what is not. There is no set weight for a person to be normal, and the media does a fantastic job of blowing things out of proportion. Obviously most of the time in the entertainment business those that are "not fat" will appeal to those trying to market their talents because they can sell being "beautiful" and gives companies an opportunity to make more money. Those that see these people will look up to their inspirations and try to be as beautiful as them, and not worrying about how well they look already.
ReplyDeleteIt's all honestly a fad. In the 1940's, print ads ran about "if only she was a little heavier, she'd be perfect". In ancient Rome, women were considered ugly if they were too skinny. Our idea of what is appealing has shifted with our culture, and we are now locked in the "skinny is perfect" fad which has honestly been perpetuated primarily by industries who profit from the notion (fashion, fitness, diet, etc...). It's kind of incredible to think of how capitalism truly has effected the way in which our culture has developed.
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