Aired: My Big Fat Revenge

mandeenicoleb

I wanted to make sure I wasn't posting an already ongoing topic, and I see that there was one....but 2 weeks ago in anticipation of the show.

So.....anyone catch it last night?

mommabenefield

I wanted to make sure I wasn't posting an already ongoing topic, and I see that there was one....but 2 weeks ago in anticipation of the show.

So.....anyone catch it last night?

I started watching it, but had to step out, so i recorded it.... hopefully husband didnt delete it! Will post my review later lol

mandeenicoleb

I wanted to make sure I wasn't posting an already ongoing topic, and I see that there was one....but 2 weeks ago in anticipation of the show.

So.....anyone catch it last night?

I started watching it, but had to step out, so i recorded it.... hopefully husband didnt delete it! Will post my review later lol

It was very interesting. I don't want to spoil anything! I just reallllly didn't like the first girl's ex.

TheGymGypsy

The idea of this show makes my blood boil. It's insulting.

mandeenicoleb

The idea of this show makes my blood boil. It's insulting.

I'd love to hear more!

RunWinterGarden

What is this show about?

LassoOfTruth

The idea of this show makes my blood boil. It's insulting.

Agreed. Every time the commercial comes on, I have to refrain from throwing the remote. :explode:

LassoOfTruth

What is this show about?

It is basically a bunch of girls trying to lose weight so they can get revenge on exes/friends/etc. that called them fat.

bcf7683

I saw the one with the girl who wanted "revenge" on her mother... That lady made me sick. She could've benefitted from a few parenting classes along the way.

sillygoosie

What is this show about?

It is basically a bunch of girls trying to lose weight so they can get revenge on exes/friends/etc. that called them fat.

How sad. I'm happy I don't have cable.

Jerrypeoples

while whatever motivates you to lose the weight is a good thing, doing it to prove someone wrong or to get back at them is about 1st grade mentality if i have ever seen it. and i laugh CONSTANTLY at fart jokes

themommie

I will have to eatch it thanks

bcattoes

What is this show about?

It is basically a bunch of girls trying to lose weight so they can get revenge on exes/friends/etc. that called them fat.

Oh, that's kind of sad. Still letting them control their lives. The best revenge is to move on and be happy.

verymissk

Everything about this show is what is wrong with the world.

BrainyBurro

Everything about this show is what is wrong with the world.

this is true and can be extended to almost everything on TV these days.

it was known as the idiot box once upon a time... and for a good reason.

TheGymGypsy

The logic behind this show is so wrong... These people were humiliated for their weight, so clearly the only way to really snub the offenders is to give in change to meet their approval. Ugh it just frustrates me beyond belief. Losing weight is no a revenge tactic. I guarantee you each and every one of them will put the weight back on because their motivation is wrong anyway.

mandeenicoleb

The logic behind this show is so wrong... These people were humiliated for their weight, so clearly the only way to really snub the offenders is to give in change to meet their approval. Ugh it just frustrates me beyond belief. Losing weight is no a revenge tactic. I guarantee you each and every one of them will put the weight back on because their motivation is wrong anyway.

I get that. It shouldn't be the reason. I figured some people who get on the show really DO want to lose the weight and might look for someone to maybe get revenge on. You figure if you apply for the show you get a free trainer and nutritionist and the kinds of resources they may "feel" they "need."


That being said, I do tend to watch a lot of horrible reality shows.

MiloBloom83

So i'm watching my free hd over the air channels the other night and shut it off after i determined there was nothing worth watching on it. I thought, i should break down and get cable. But then i realized there would still be nothing on worth watching and i'd be pissing away $1200 a year. The idea of this show is offensive. Lose weight for you and no one else.

mommabenefield

So I decided I will play devil's advocate here....

While all the comments about the reasons for losing weight on this show are true, you should never want to do it for any one other than yourself,

It IS true and a reality that a lot of people lose weight to "get back at" people who they feel have wronged them. Its not necessarily right but it is true.

I think deep down that mentality is in everyone who is trying to get in shape, somewhere deep down they want to prove some one wrong

1princesswarrior

I think I'd rather go out and exercise than watch a show like that.

Jerrypeoples

That being said, I do tend to watch a lot of horrible reality shows.

NikkiSixGuns

I think deep down that mentality is in everyone who is trying to get in shape, somewhere deep down they want to prove some one wrong

Yeah. ME.

bcattoes

I think deep down that mentality is in everyone who is trying to get in shape, somewhere deep down they want to prove some one wrong

No. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has no one to prove wrong.

EmilyEmpowered

I thought all of these things about the show, too, and really didnt like it that much. However, once I actually WATCHED the show, the revenge part wasn't them losing weight, it was a setup they had planned to show the person who made them feel so badly about themselves, how it feels to be in their shoes.

For example, the first girl set up a blind date for her exboyfriend, and the actress playing his "date" kept acting embarassed to be seen with him and making comments that made him feel insecure-- since that is what he did for his 9 month relationship with his ex. It let him get a taste of how it felt.

The other girl, put on a play where her mother got to see an actress saying and yelling all the hurtful things she had always called her daughter, like tire belly and tub of lard.

The intention of course is that they will see how bad their actions are and apologize and change their ways. However, it didnt work and I dont think it would-- because someone who is that horrible to another person, on a consistant basis, has little incentive to change and wont do so. And all you did was prove them right and admit that you DID need to lose the weight.

So, yes its a flop, but I was glad to see that the weight loss itself wasnt really the "revenge" mentioned in the title.

ldrosophila

I just saw a brief commercial for it. I dont like the premise. Losing weight for revenge is never a good idea. You lose weight for yourself your health and your life. F' the rest. The best revenge is long term success and happiness.

Just another show that teaches a woman is only worth her physical appearance apparently she cant seek revenge heavy, but is only deemed worthy when she loses weight.

Stupid...the more I think about it the angrier i get.

PS-I also hate the biggest loser, but oddly enough love shows on the BBC like Secret Eaters and super size vs. Super skinny. Maybe because the American shows just focus on some end result were the UK shows focus on the process and the psychology. I dont know. Sorry off on a tangent...yeah looks like an idiotic show.

EmilyEmpowered

PS-I also hate the biggest loser, but oddly enough love shows on the BBC like Secret Eaters and super size vs. Super skinny. Maybe because the American shows just focus on some end result were the UK shows focus on the process and the psychology. I dont know. Sorry off on a tangent...yeah looks like an idiotic show.

100% agree, at least when BBC does weight loss shows they go into so much more, and I learn more from them. i have NEVER liked the Biggest Loser either, and from my understand many of those contestants gain the weight back. The first thing I said when Big Fat Revenge was over was "I bet all of these girls end up gaining this weight back"

sybrix

PS-I also hate the biggest loser, but oddly enough love shows on the BBC like Secret Eaters and super size vs. Super skinny. Maybe because the American shows just focus on some end result were the UK shows focus on the process and the psychology. I dont know. Sorry off on a tangent...yeah looks like an idiotic show.

I LOVE the BBC weight loss shows like Secret Eater, SS vs SS, and Food Hospital. At the core they are meant to be educational and send a message about food and health in an interesting way. The focus seems to be on rehabilitation of the underlying issue.

I do agree American weight loss shows are about end results, drastic lightning fast weight loss, and drama. It seems the reality trend here is to create a soap opera. I also think it plays into the worst side of us - it's almost like these shows want to illicit a negative reaction or give us something to hate. For example, the "rich person" shows where we sit and watch rich people in their giant homes being drama queens and throwing extravagant parties. We love to hate these people, and that's why we watch - to silently bash them as we watch. I don't like it but I do fall into that trap.

I'm interested to see the show just to get a taste of what it's about. I can't think of anyone I ever wanted to get back at by losing weight.

ostrichagain

I think deep down that mentality is in everyone who is trying to get in shape, somewhere deep down they want to prove some one wrong

No. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has no one to prove wrong.

Me neither. Maybe I'm super-lucky no one has been rude to me about it. If they have, I don't know or care.

Cindyinpg

Aghhh. Watching it right now. :sick: One of the girls lost 68lbs in 3 months. At one point about during the first month, she complained how sick she was of exercising. :huh: There is not even the lamest attempt to teach these 'contestants?' or the viewers anything about a healthy/sustainable method of weight loss.

anemoneprose

Gross. So, they've already been humiliated by their exes, and now the producers of this show get to give it to them good. Awesome.

Breakups are a great opportunity to shift gears, even if anger fuels part of that, but... ugh.

SilverLotusGirl

The idea of this show makes my blood boil. It's insulting.

I agree with this. I think losing weight just to get back at someone from your past is dumb. It should be something you do for yourself and the people in your life who actually care about you and deserve your consideration-but that won't get so many ratings, sadly. I wonder how long the weight will stay off for these people who are only doing it to get back at exes or mean girls of the past. If someone wronged you and used your weight as a justification just move on and stop giving them space in your head.