Lady to give out "you're too fat for candy" letters?
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Kind of makes me wonder why they let their children out to beg anything at all from strangers then.
If you think it through to possible outcomes.
As I said, I don't really get the Hallowe'en thing, so may not be the most sympathetic.
Do you pass out candy? If you don't, try it. That may help you get it. It's so much fun and makes the kids so happy. It's not just the candy, it's the whole experience.
Nope, doesn't really happen round my way.0 -
You posted this several hours ago and many people actually said that they disagree with you and would LITERALLY punch this woman if that happened.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Now, I agree with you that there are a lot of "Internet tough guys" out there but, the fact that there are some who would even THINK about doing this tells me that many are not fit to even be parents.0 -
Understand all the "defend the kids" responses.
That said, It took someone telling me point blank that I was fat before I realized it. Yeah, yeah, I'd had to buy new pants that fit.....but that didn't make me aware. Yeah, yeah........my wetsuit made it hard for me to breathe (had a friend die of heart attack due to a tight wet suit), but that didn't make me aware.
It took someone telling me to my face, that I was fat, before I realized the truth ... the reality....that I had so stealthily kept from my own conscience, despite the warning signs.
I'm glad my wife told me I was fat. Nobody else had.
The difference is, you were an adult.
And it was your wife, not a stranger.0 -
Kind of makes me wonder why they let their children out to beg anything at all from strangers then.
If you think it through to possible outcomes.
As I said, I don't really get the Hallowe'en thing, so may not be the most sympathetic.
I'm a Brit living in the states. I didn't get Halloween either, until I moved to the States and had kids. It's fun. The kids are excited, and the adults play along and get enjoyment from the theater of it. Many adults even dress up themselves. Everyone knows everyone else where I live, and it's cool to see how the kids dress up.
It's not as much fun in the UK because people just don't get into the spirit of it. In my neighborhood growing up we'd have kids not in costume basically knock on the door and hold out their hands for sweets. That just turns it into door to door begging, and it's no wonder people get irritated.
That's where I'm going! Should have read your post before my previous.0 -
So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Wow! I never considered that 4-5 year old kids would understand that the irate, hateful words of the adults was just hyperbole.0 -
You posted this several hours ago and many people actually said that they disagree with you and would LITERALLY punch this woman if that happened.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Now, I agree with you that there are a lot of "Internet tough guys" out there but, the fact that there are some who would even THINK about doing this tells me that many are not fit to even be parents.
Funny, I just looked through the thread, and I don't see a single person quoting me and saying "no, seriously, I'd totally do this, no exaggeration, in fact I throat punched someone just the other day for looking at my kid funny". Just because you say it, doesn't make it true. If I missed direct response, I'll be happy to retract.
Sure, plenty of people posted after me with violent sentiments, but I'm guessing they either didn't read the whole thread or just didn't give two damns about my opinion. People just love extreme responses to stuff like this.0 -
So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Wow! I never considered that 4-5 year old kids would understand that the irate, hateful words of the adults was just hyperbole.
Given that at the moment we aren't in front of said 4-5 year old kids, that's not an issue, now, is it?
Let people make their ridiculous claims of bravado all they want. People enjoy it. It blows off steam and is a graphic way of expressing displeasure. If they actually do it then by all means report them for assault - I'll be right next to you with the cell phone.0 -
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1127250-lady-to-give-out-you-re-too-fat-for-candy-letters?page=8
You posted this several hours ago and many people actually said that they disagree with you and would LITERALLY punch this woman if that happened.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Now, I agree with you that there are a lot of "Internet tough guys" out there but, the fact that there are some who would even THINK about doing this tells me that many are not fit to even be parents.
Funny, I just looked through the thread, and I don't see a single person quoting me and saying "no, seriously, I'd totally do this, no exaggeration, in fact I throat punched someone just the other day for looking at my kid funny". Just because you say it, doesn't make it true. If I missed direct response, I'll be happy to retract.
Sure, plenty of people posted after me with violent sentiments, but I'm guessing they either didn't read the whole thread or just didn't give two damns about my opinion. People just love extreme responses to stuff like this.
fourth post down.
No, you are not quoted but, you are referenced.0 -
That is mean!
I saw some really large kids yesterday at the shop getting candy & they had driven there from their high school (800mtrs) but I didn't turn around & call them names or say they shouldn't be getting candy. Did I think it, yes I did..0 -
Next she'll be telling them there is no Santa...
Well, um there isn't-- and they may be too fat for candy.
However-- neither is her place to tell them.
She has already gotten what she wanted through this all-- her 15 minutes of fame...and then some. I suspect things will be a little rough for her as this continues to hit the fan, and her neighbors respond.0 -
I see your point. Threats of assault are ok. Actual assault is not. And we all know that irate, hateful words don't lead to physical violence all the time. So let's teach our kids to be irate and hateful, but not actually break the law. Got it.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Wow! I never considered that 4-5 year old kids would understand that the irate, hateful words of the adults was just hyperbole.
Given that at the moment we aren't in front of said 4-5 year old kids, that's not an issue, now, is it?
Let people make their ridiculous claims of bravado all they want. People enjoy it. It blows off steam and is a graphic way of expressing displeasure. If they actually do it then by all means report them for assault - I'll be right next to you with the cell phone.0 -
hahaha0
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Somebody landed a house on her sister.0
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Not sure where this witch gets off judging peoples kids that way. I bet she's going to wind up getting more than the usual amount of "tricks" this year because of her bad behavior.
A few years back, my son was 5 years old and battling Leukemia. He was on steroids that made him retain water weight, eat voraciously, and sweat... a lot. He appeared to most people to just be some fat kid and there were stares and rude comments from a lot of people. The worst one was when we went to a restaurant for a special occasion and told him that he could get whatever he wanted. The dish he wanted wasn't on the kids menu so he asked the waiter for the dish on the adult menu. The jerk waiter looked him up and down, smirked and said, "Yeah, I'll bet you eat all of it too." We left. My son was only 5, but he knew the man was being cruel. His heart broken, he didn't want to eat anything for the rest of the afternoon. My son is now 10, cancer free, slim and strong (only 10 year old I know with a 6 pack!) and is phobic about getting fat. He remembers how horrible people were to him, even though it wasn't his fault.
Anyway, my point is, the woman in the story is making the same kind of flawed snap judgments, based off of zero information, that happened to my son. If I lived near her, I'd TP every inch of her house and probably throw a few eggs to boot.0 -
I see your point. Threats of assault are ok. Actual assault is not. And we all know that irate, hateful words don't lead to physical violence all the time. So let's teach our kids to be irate and hateful, but not actually break the law. Got it.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Wow! I never considered that 4-5 year old kids would understand that the irate, hateful words of the adults was just hyperbole.
Given that at the moment we aren't in front of said 4-5 year old kids, that's not an issue, now, is it?
Let people make their ridiculous claims of bravado all they want. People enjoy it. It blows off steam and is a graphic way of expressing displeasure. If they actually do it then by all means report them for assault - I'll be right next to you with the cell phone.
Who's teaching kids anything? I don't see any kids around here. My kids certainly aren't on MFP. No way I'd let my kids see anything posted by some of the miscreants here.0 -
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1127250-lady-to-give-out-you-re-too-fat-for-candy-letters?page=8
You posted this several hours ago and many people actually said that they disagree with you and would LITERALLY punch this woman if that happened.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Now, I agree with you that there are a lot of "Internet tough guys" out there but, the fact that there are some who would even THINK about doing this tells me that many are not fit to even be parents.
Funny, I just looked through the thread, and I don't see a single person quoting me and saying "no, seriously, I'd totally do this, no exaggeration, in fact I throat punched someone just the other day for looking at my kid funny". Just because you say it, doesn't make it true. If I missed direct response, I'll be happy to retract.
Sure, plenty of people posted after me with violent sentiments, but I'm guessing they either didn't read the whole thread or just didn't give two damns about my opinion. People just love extreme responses to stuff like this.
fourth post down.
No, you are not quoted but, you are referenced.
Fair enough. Totally out of order. Anyone that actually would commit assault over something like this has issues, and I'd absolute report it if I saw it happen.0 -
There is a HUGE difference between blowing off steam and physically assaulting someone.
No one should resort to violence.
I am being an *kitten*?So.. a letter explaining that your child is a little overweight
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getting your *kitten* kicked
Getting your tires slashed
getting your house egg'd
getting thretened to the point of needing to move.
And we wonder whats wrong with society today....
Don't be dense. It's not a letter "explaining that your child is a little overweight." It's an insulting, demeaning, humiliating slap in the face of a child. A child who may already be feeling crappy about being obese and is just out having some fun with his/her friends. Really. Don't be an *kitten*.
People are saying that they would resort to physical violence for getting this note.
And I am the *kitten*?
I am not saying that this lady is right however; assuming that the kids are right there, punching this lady in the face is really the wrong message to pass to the kids.
What is going to happen when she decides to stand her ground and defend herself from the physical assauly with deadly force?
Won't that be a wonderful lesson for little Timmy?
"Look, Daddy got his heart blown out because he decided to punch a housewife."
But, yeah, if people blowing off steam after hearing about this horrible woman's plan gets your more rankled than the actual horrible thing she's going to do, then you are being an *kitten*.
Unless we have an entire thread full of liars, the majority feels justified to punching this woman, kicking this woman, or burning down her house.
Awsome role models for the kids.
You're definitely trying to pick a fight. Blowing off steam is, by definition, just talk. No one is physically assaulting anyone, and no one who said they're going to TP her house or punch her is a liar. You're going way overboard with this silly argument. Enough already.0 -
There is a HUGE difference between blowing off steam and physically assaulting someone.
No one should resort to violence.
I am being an *kitten*?So.. a letter explaining that your child is a little overweight
=
getting your *kitten* kicked
Getting your tires slashed
getting your house egg'd
getting thretened to the point of needing to move.
And we wonder whats wrong with society today....
Don't be dense. It's not a letter "explaining that your child is a little overweight." It's an insulting, demeaning, humiliating slap in the face of a child. A child who may already be feeling crappy about being obese and is just out having some fun with his/her friends. Really. Don't be an *kitten*.
People are saying that they would resort to physical violence for getting this note.
And I am the *kitten*?
I am not saying that this lady is right however; assuming that the kids are right there, punching this lady in the face is really the wrong message to pass to the kids.
What is going to happen when she decides to stand her ground and defend herself from the physical assauly with deadly force?
Won't that be a wonderful lesson for little Timmy?
"Look, Daddy got his heart blown out because he decided to punch a housewife."
But, yeah, if people blowing off steam after hearing about this horrible woman's plan gets your more rankled than the actual horrible thing she's going to do, then you are being an *kitten*.
Unless we have an entire thread full of liars, the majority feels justified to punching this woman, kicking this woman, or burning down her house.
Awsome role models for the kids.
You're definitely trying to pick a fight. Blowing off steam is, by definition, just talk. No one is physically assaulting anyone, and no one who said they're going to TP her house or punch her is a liar. You're going way overboard with this silly argument. Enough already.
This to the 10th power. There are no kids on here so the poster *****ing about kids needs to quit using them as an excuse for their over black and white thinking. Just because I say something ridiculous to blow off steam, does not mean I'm teaching my kids to do the same nor am I actually doing said action. Please, people, use your left and right hemisphere to figure it out.0 -
This woman oughta be slapped. She's not doing anyone any favors by bullying in shaming, but like others have said, she's only creating more problems.
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Just pelt her house with eggs and corn. Duh.0
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I see your point. Threats of assault are ok. Actual assault is not. And we all know that irate, hateful words don't lead to physical violence all the time. So let's teach our kids to be irate and hateful, but not actually break the law. Got it.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Wow! I never considered that 4-5 year old kids would understand that the irate, hateful words of the adults was just hyperbole.
Given that at the moment we aren't in front of said 4-5 year old kids, that's not an issue, now, is it?
Let people make their ridiculous claims of bravado all they want. People enjoy it. It blows off steam and is a graphic way of expressing displeasure. If they actually do it then by all means report them for assault - I'll be right next to you with the cell phone.
If children are reading these posts, please let me know. I'll be sure to post fart jokes. Kids think that stuff is hilarious!!!0 -
I see your point. Threats of assault are ok. Actual assault is not. And we all know that irate, hateful words don't lead to physical violence all the time. So let's teach our kids to be irate and hateful, but not actually break the law. Got it.So GREAT! Lot's of folks have responded with threats of violence.
Is there a lesson for the children, as they watch parents become irate and hateful over this person's stepping out of bounds (most would agree the parents should do the parenting, most).
Yep....lets lead by example. Look back at what you've written and imagine impressionable minds (young kids) learning how you handle the problem (the worst I saw was threat of a shotgun!). So.......saying something in a mean way justifies murdering that person?
Nice lesson to teach the kids!
I'm all for protecting the kids. They are the most important thing the prior generation does. I'm not for teaching kids to solve all their problems with violence!
Again, look up hyperbole. Wait, I'll save you the trouble -
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hyperbole
People say stupid crap like this on the internet all the time. I guarantee that presented with the situation 99% of people would not follow through. 90% probably wouldn't even confront them verbally.
Wow! I never considered that 4-5 year old kids would understand that the irate, hateful words of the adults was just hyperbole.
Given that at the moment we aren't in front of said 4-5 year old kids, that's not an issue, now, is it?
Let people make their ridiculous claims of bravado all they want. People enjoy it. It blows off steam and is a graphic way of expressing displeasure. If they actually do it then by all means report them for assault - I'll be right next to you with the cell phone.
Oh look, it's THAT guy. Ugh.0 -
I really hope her address gets out and her house just gets vandalized to all hell. You have to be invited into "the village" b**ch!0
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I'm so tempted to say that I hope she becomes "too fat for candy" someday.
Oops, I just did.0 -
Stupid woman should have used this sign:
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I'm willing to bet she's no Miss America.
Kids have a tough enough time trying to overcome peer pressure and trying to fit in, and who'se to say the kid isn't on medication to cause this or that the child HAS been working on it?
I'd like to know if she's going to shame the kids, why not show her face to the world so she can get a healthy dose of what she's giviing out to the kids. Is she a coward? I can't wait to see if her pic ever hits the news.0 -
This story turned out to be a hoax that the local radio station made up. ****ty, right?0
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This story turned out to be a hoax that the local radio station made up. ****ty, right?
This. I heard that this was a hoax as well.0 -
If it okay on any level for this lady to give out this type of letter...then it is okay for anyone to criticize anyone else for any "thing" they deem as offensive to them.
Shaming NEVER leads to positive change. When are we, as a society, EVER going to figure that out! People have been criticized/discriminated against for every reason under the sun--obesity just seems to be the latest "trend".
Let me tell you--discrimination never stopped women from wanting to have a voice and not be known as chattel (which was supposed to be the downfall of the "family), discrimination/shaming never stopped people of different skin color or heritage to becoming finally recognized for just who they are--people of the human race!, it never stopped people who have different sexual preferences for "normal" (whatever that is...)--it didn't change them to hetero--nor should it.
If we can love and accept people and allow them to love and accept themselves then great changes happens for the better for the WHOLE WORLD!!!
now im stepping off my soapbox...0 -
I would love to see what her house looks like tomorrow if anyone has pictures.
she chose to remain anonymous on the internet but rest assured parents will OUT her after they see these letters if she doesn't chicken out.
Seriously what a Biotch ~ I have given out pencils, gravestone erasers, little toys and stickers in the past, there is no reason she has to be mean about it.0
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