Anyone else here think Jillian Michaels is...

Swimgoddess

racist?!?!?!

Hmmm. Ever notice in JM DVDs, the "easy" example is always a blonde "Barbie" type and the "hard" example is always a ripped "woman of color"? I think Jillian is racist!

At least that's the case in 30DS & 6W6P.

Discuss...

theprettyone1010

I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

tigertown11

I don't think that screams racism. I think that women of color usually have a more athletic build and can handle the harder portion of the video. Think about the top runners of the world usually come from Jamaica. They must genetically have more endurance.

Namaste1983

I'm sorry but when you said discuss all i heard was coffee talk from snl...
"Rhode Island, neither a road or an island.. Discuss"
i'm veclempt.... talk amongst ya selves lmao

As for the workout videos, I haven't seen them

CajunApril

no, i think its absurd to come to that conclusion based on an excercise video. Jillian clearly states in the video that the blonds abs are incredible and she wish she had those abs .. I think this is a contraversal topic that really diminishes the positive aspect of these boards personally.

SenoraMacias

I have lots of her videos, but I gotta say the racsim element has never occurred to me...

scriehl

I will have to agree with The Pretty One! Lol...

kaaatielove

I don't think that screams racism. I think that women of color usually have a more athletic build and can handle the harder portion of the video. Think about the top runners of the world usually come from Jamaica. They must genetically have more endurance.

i agree..

kristiek7

You see what you want to see. I did the shred and ripped. I saw amazing physiques that inspired me to push myself.

keeponkickin

racist?!?!?!

Hmmm. Ever notice in JM DVDs, the "easy" example is always a blonde "Barbie" type and the "hard" example is always a ripped "woman of color"? I think Jillian is racist!

At least that's the case in 30DS & 6W6P.

Discuss...

Haven't seen them, but really? What does this have to do with weight loss support? I see stirring up trouble.

Ginial1479

This is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

futurekilousky

I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

I agree! I am sure that's just how it worked out, I seriously doubt she puts that much thought into it

lindsyrox

Not sure i'd agree with racist but she seems like a complete lesbian! Which is fine but when I'm trying to work out I don't care to hear her flirting with the girls.

tinalatina

how does that make her a racist?? Both of those girls are her friends and one is black and one is white....If she was racist she'd have only one color. Lets not jump to conclusion and make it what it isnt.....I never got that impression.

spgabby86

Not sure if I agree...I do a Jillian workout just about everyday, and never felt like she was been racist...

SORRY! :noway:

Hope you keep with the workouts...she's really good at working the WHOLE body.

shellgib

wow....what's that say about your own feelings? because I always thought the black girls doing the advanced versions were being shown as true athletic bad-*kitten*! If anything, I always thought she was treating the little white barbie types as wimpy, not giving them a break! Just sayin'

JoBFit

I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

Agree!

Pammie1000

Hadn't thought of that, I think I've called her every thing except a racist ! ...... well, I guess there is a new name i can add :laugh:

kappy_hollowell

I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

Amen sister!

AmberMagdalena

I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

Pretty much.

pnero007

R U KIDDING ME???...if you think her racist then don't use her DVDs. I find it a bit disturbing that you take the time to read that much into a workout video. smh

kappy_hollowell

I'm sorry but when you said discuss all i heard was coffee talk from snl...
"Rhode Island, neither a road or an island.. Discuss"
i'm veclempt.... talk amongst ya selves lmao

As for the workout videos, I haven't seen them

BHA hahahahah

spgabby86

I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

Hey how did you get those icons - those look great I'd like to do something like that...for the SHORT women on MFP...and the walking ticker I'd like to have one of those too...plan to increase my walking this week...

Thanks...(Gabby) :flowerforyou:

Tdance5678

I also have to agree with Theprettyone. I've never noticed. They both have killer bodies - I'm sure either of them could do either part.

FearAnLoathing

I think Jillian Michales is a man,but ive never thought she was racist:laugh:

Chryzznit79

LOL - "peanut...neither a pea or a nut....discuss"

kappy_hollowell

I think Jillian Michales is a man,but ive never thought she was racist:laugh:

Bhahahahah Drag Queen

Swimgoddess

Ok, for the record, this was a lighthearted observation! I don't think she's actually racist; I've never seen unequal treatment of the BL contestants by color...

If you're looking at it seriously, the most I'm saying she may be guilty of is stereotyping/type-casting. Please put up the pitchforks, torches and spades, lol!

Swimgoddess

(double post)

msblueyes5

LOL - "peanut...neither a pea or a nut....discuss"

Haha

FearAnLoathing

Ok, for the record, this was a lighthearted observation! I don't think she's actually racist; I've never seen unequal treatment of the BL contestants by color...

If you're looking at it seriously, the most I'm saying she may be guilty of is stereotyping/type-casting. Please put up the pitchforks, torches and spades, lol!

awwww I was just getting the tar and feathers ready.........