VS "Love Your Body" Commerical Rant

newmeann

you are being a bully.

This whole F'ing thread was started to bully others. How blind are you idiots?

No it wasn't , she was upset about VS. That is it. All she wanted was support from people. You are the only one continuing to be negative. You should really go occupy your time doing something else. Perhaps you can arrange MFP to make a special forum section for you labeled "Unsupported and Argumentative".

1SlimShaylee

I always liked the Hanes Her Way commercials because every one that I recall seeing featured shapely, athletic women.

wish there were guys like you out there!

rlmadrid

Can we burn our bras in front of Ryan Gosling?

Yes.

lornaloo3

Thread full of women upset that their exact body type isn't represented in every single commercial

You're speaking like someone with the body privilege of seeing her body in 'every single commercial.' There's no reason to be upset that other women want to see bodies like theirs highlighted too. It's an oversaturated market and there's room for us all.

gerripho

they haven't carried my size EVER! as a teen, my band size didn't come in my cup size there. as an adult, my cup size isn't sold there. i'm ok with this. i just don't shop there for anything. i can wear their panties in a medium, but why spend my hard earned money there if they refuse to carry my bra size? plus their "angels" or consultants or whatever are always rude to me.

I've never shopped at VS -- not even after receiving a gift certificate. Besides knowing they would have nothing that would fit me (this was when I was at my top weight and size 24 was getting snug), I have heard the sales people tend to be rude.

Even from the original post on this thread, where the complaint was that the clerk said, "Oh, honey, we don't YOUR SIZE. . ." with the emphasis on YOUR SIZE, missed part of it. When did it happen that retailers decided it was appropriate for their staff to call a customer Honey, or Dearie, or any other snook'em name? I'm not saying we need to return to the Sir or Ma'am era, but being addressed as Honey by someone young enough to be my granddaugher trips my trigger. I get over it with a smile by thinking of the line from the movie Airplane: "I am serious and don't call me Shirley." :ohwell:

newmeann

I'm more in to the Channing Tatum Magic Mike thing..

secretlobster

You're speaking like someone with the body privilege of seeing her body in 'every single commercial.' There's no reason to be upset that other women want to see bodies like theirs highlighted too. It's an oversaturated market and there's room for us all.

Nope, I have an AA chest. Also I used to be 50lbs heavier. I get it.

OP: I'm going to leave this thread now, and in closing, I want to say I admire you for losing 50lbs and wish you the best of luck and motivation in reaching your goal.

Erisad

Are you new to the internet? I mean that in the nicest way possible, I really do.... But it seems to me you do not comprehend the dynamic of an online forum. People are going to disagree with you... and people are sometimes going to say hurtful things. I have watched you on more than two occasions now get extremely upset that people are disagreeing with you, and your defense is that they think you are too fat, or too ugly or not good enough for whatever reason, and you know, as a long-time user of the webz, I don't get that vibe from the comments people make toward you at all. I really, truly and honestly think you are probably dealing with some personal issues in relation to your self worth and self esteem and you're projecting those things on to these conversations. You act like a martyr. Saying that you only get comments on negative threads and nobody comments on your victories is a martyrish thing to say... do you have a strong friend's list of people that will build you up and support you? Those are the people you need to look to for support - the main forums aren't so good at it. If you don't have that support system built yet, try friending people!! and really, again, as with all forums, the incendiary topics are going to get more comments (but I think you know that.....).


Good luck to you on your journey, I do hope you find everything you need and reach all of your goals.

No I'm not. I do have Asperger's so that does tend to get me in trouble in misinterpreting people and I'm overly emotional and have a hard time separating my self worth from what others say of me. I'm okay with people disagreeing with me but the way they were making me sound I didn't like so much. I'm not a horrible person, I promise. >.<

Raynne413

I think lululemon sizes are hilarious! I typically wear a size 6-8 in pants. There I happen to be a 4. They market feel-good, slimming wear.

This has gotten crazy now. It started out seeming to just be a rant looking for people to identify with. Now it's personal attacks and victimized whining.

I need to go there! I love vanity sizing. . . even when I KNOW it's vanity sizing! LOL :laugh:

odusgolp

It is now the hypocrisy thread.

Now everyone friggan get over it and move on. The whole topic is done and now everyone is being bullies.

And FFS...GIVE ME MORE RYAN GOSLING!


MEEP MEEP!

You betcha!!!

postrockandcats

I love my DVR

yoovie

I love VS. Their products fit me better than any other brand, and they do wonders for masking my body issues. They do what they do for people of my body type well, and I rather appreciate that they're not trying to make bras for every pair of boobs out there because it could lead to generic, doesn't-fit-anyone-perfectly items.

Find a brand that works for you. If it's not VS, appreciate that they help some of us love our bodies a little more.

KarmaxKitty

...I don't look like ANY of the women in either photo... That makes me laugh a little. Two different extremes, neither completely indicative of the majority. Just the perceived one. :laugh:

DelilahCat0212

Are you new to the internet? I mean that in the nicest way possible, I really do.... But it seems to me you do not comprehend the dynamic of an online forum. People are going to disagree with you... and people are sometimes going to say hurtful things. I have watched you on more than two occasions now get extremely upset that people are disagreeing with you, and your defense is that they think you are too fat, or too ugly or not good enough for whatever reason, and you know, as a long-time user of the webz, I don't get that vibe from the comments people make toward you at all. I really, truly and honestly think you are probably dealing with some personal issues in relation to your self worth and self esteem and you're projecting those things on to these conversations. You act like a martyr. Saying that you only get comments on negative threads and nobody comments on your victories is a martyrish thing to say... do you have a strong friend's list of people that will build you up and support you? Those are the people you need to look to for support - the main forums aren't so good at it. If you don't have that support system built yet, try friending people!! and really, again, as with all forums, the incendiary topics are going to get more comments (but I think you know that.....).


Good luck to you on your journey, I do hope you find everything you need and reach all of your goals.

No I'm not. I do have Asperger's so that does tend to get me in trouble in misinterpreting people and I'm overly emotional and have a hard time separating my self worth from what others say of me. I'm okay with people disagreeing with me but the way they were making me sound I didn't like so much. I'm not a horrible person, I promise. >.<

You don't need to explain yourself anymore, so stop. Not.worth.it.

sheila569

I love VS. Their products fit me better than any other brand, and they do wonders for masking my body issues. They do what they do for people of my body type well, and I rather appreciate that they're not trying to make bras for every pair of boobs out there because it could lead to generic, doesn't-fit-anyone-perfectly items.

Find a brand that works for you. If it's not VS, appreciate that they help some of us love our bodies a little more.

you rock honey :drinker:

infamousmk

Are you new to the internet? I mean that in the nicest way possible, I really do.... But it seems to me you do not comprehend the dynamic of an online forum. People are going to disagree with you... and people are sometimes going to say hurtful things. I have watched you on more than two occasions now get extremely upset that people are disagreeing with you, and your defense is that they think you are too fat, or too ugly or not good enough for whatever reason, and you know, as a long-time user of the webz, I don't get that vibe from the comments people make toward you at all. I really, truly and honestly think you are probably dealing with some personal issues in relation to your self worth and self esteem and you're projecting those things on to these conversations. You act like a martyr. Saying that you only get comments on negative threads and nobody comments on your victories is a martyrish thing to say... do you have a strong friend's list of people that will build you up and support you? Those are the people you need to look to for support - the main forums aren't so good at it. If you don't have that support system built yet, try friending people!! and really, again, as with all forums, the incendiary topics are going to get more comments (but I think you know that.....).


Good luck to you on your journey, I do hope you find everything you need and reach all of your goals.

No I'm not. I do have Asperger's so that does tend to get me in trouble in misinterpreting people and I'm overly emotional and have a hard time separating my self worth from what others say of me. I'm okay with people disagreeing with me but the way they were making me sound I didn't like so much. I'm not a horrible person, I promise. >.<

Nobody said you were a horrible person!!!!!! See?? That right there.. that's what makes people so upset with the things you say! Nowhere did I say anything about your worth as a person or your ability to be compassionate.....


Anyhow, I did not realize you had Asbergers, and that actually makes things much more clear to me (I have a daughter on the Autism spectrum). Chin up, gal. Weight loss and self esteem are hard things that really do go hand in hand. It may be a good idea to take a moment and think about the potential intention of a post before your reply, if I may offer some advice. Consider the words as though your mother or someone you love were saying them to you - we all have that one good friend or family member who 'tells it like it is' ... if you try to look at the comments in a constructive and positive light before assuming people are trying to hurt you with their words, it may really help.

rlmadrid

I think lululemon sizes are hilarious! I typically wear a size 6-8 in pants. There I happen to be a 4. They market feel-good, slimming wear.

This has gotten crazy now. It started out seeming to just be a rant looking for people to identify with. Now it's personal attacks and victimized whining.

I need to go there! I love vanity sizing. . . even when I KNOW it's vanity sizing! LOL :laugh:

Still feels good

paris458

for me their ads and magazine helped me lose weight. it was hard for me to eat unhealthy while watching it. It was more like inspiration for me. Plus I love their pink line. I own so much of it.

yoovie

I like your post!

THE FOLLOWING IS AIMED TOWARDS SOME PEOPLES RESPONSES:

If you don't like a post, then leave the post. If you don't have something nice to say, don't respond to the post! This site is meant to HELP each other. Some of the responses I have seen are not nice or supportive. Quite frankly, some things I have read are quite shallow and make them sound extremely uneducated. The only reason I could see someone saying some of these things is because they are completely lacking something in their lives.

The End.

There is no MFP rule that I am aware of that states all opinions and advice must be nice. Please quote it to me if I am wrong. I am entitled to share my opinion just the same as you, whether or not I think the OP's point was valid. If you can't handle someone disagreeing with you, the internet is not the place for you.

Nice and supportive do not teach or motivate me, neither do they help me learn more in a debate. What they do is make feel as though someone is coddling me or holding my hand instead of treating me like a grownup who can take real feedback.

I dont want the OMG YOURE SO AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE I want the - try this instead if you keep having this problem, cause youre doing this this and this wrong and its holding you back and probably going to cause you to injure yourself. youd know this if you took the time to do your homework and stopped just listening to people on the internet that dont know what they are talking about.

In debates and discussions there would be absolutely nothing to talk about if everyone showed up like they all had Thumper's Momma and agreed on EVERYTHING.

Seriously I get so fed up when someone decides that ONLY THIS KIND OF INTERACTION IS HELPFUL. No its not.

The Bambi lesson was made to keep school aged children using manners - not to impede adult communication and idea sharing by babyproofing your mouth.

yoovie

I like your post!

THE FOLLOWING IS AIMED TOWARDS SOME PEOPLES RESPONSES:

If you don't like a post, then leave the post. If you don't have something nice to say, don't respond to the post! This site is meant to HELP each other. Some of the responses I have seen are not nice or supportive. Quite frankly, some things I have read are quite shallow and make them sound extremely uneducated. The only reason I could see someone saying some of these things is because they are completely lacking something in their lives.

The End.

I know. I really need to stop posting on these forums. Almost every time I do, I get bashed and am left crying, regretting ever sharing my opinion in the first place. Apparently only pretty people are allowed to post their feelings on here. Once I made a joke about me being pretty and I was bashed for being "delusional", like there's no way someone would ever find me pretty. For a weight loss support site, there are so many snobs here. None of my positive posts get any notice (I posted a small NSV this morning that got like one reply) but as soon as it's slightly negative, everyone explodes at me for being whiny and annoying.

You are a martyr.

rollin in it right?