why do people care that someone is fat?

Fitstephy
Fitstephy Posts: 66
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In all seriousness though..especially for women. Society REALLY cares about our weight. To the point it actually makes people angry when someone is fat. Why is this? why do they care so much..? it no way affects their life really...
FROM A BULLYING STANDPOINT
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  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    it no way affects their life really...

    that is open for debate IMO. Whether "their" means the overweight person or the person doing the complaining.
  • BellaFe
    BellaFe Posts: 323
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    People not only check out each other's look but noticed how they also check out each other's wallets? What car you got, how much money you make, where you took your vacation, where you put your vote, what your house looks like.. anything is subject to constant criticism. It's how people are.
  • RotterdamNL
    RotterdamNL Posts: 509 Member
    Its not just the weight its about how someone look in general. People spend way too much energie on judging people by looks. That is weight, tattoos,piercings, different nose or other features etc.

    It sickens me sometimes, especialy the bullying going on at schools. Too bad im not at school anymore, i liked to beat up the bullies.
  • 00sarah
    00sarah Posts: 621 Member
    I really don't want to lose my diabetic, obese brother (whom I love dearly) any sooner than I have to. That's my answer anyway...
  • Fitstephy
    Fitstephy Posts: 66
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.

    those people can leave.
  • _KATzMeow
    _KATzMeow Posts: 336 Member
    I don't care
  • Fitstephy
    Fitstephy Posts: 66
    I really don't want to lose my diabetic, obese brother (whom I love dearly) any sooner than I have to. That's my answer anyway...

    thats fine. I'm talking more from a bullying standpoint though.
  • 00sarah
    00sarah Posts: 621 Member
    Oh, I see. I'm not a bully, but have been bullied, so that's not me!
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.

    those people can leave.

    But you asked.
  • amili045
    amili045 Posts: 99
    Well unfortunately (although this is completely not my opinion) society has a specific image of what beauty is and its unfortunately not overweight most of the time. People revere health and being overweight can be a source of health problems. Some get upset about the drain on health care systems but honestly a lot of things contribute to that. People who work hard to maintain themselves often don't understand those that don't. Loved ones get frustrated with friends/family that don't take care of themselves. You are right though, it really does get confusing when people get sooo upset.
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    Have you ever been on a propeller plane and had somebody lie about their weight? That's why.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I find that people have the same reaction to bushy eyebrows, so it really isn't about healthcare.

    People also it personally offensive that I choose to keep my skin clean, instead of smearing it with minerals and chemicals as soon as I wash it.

    Basically, to some people, I am as offensive as the loud mouthed dude hollering profanities in the playground.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    Have you ever been on a propeller plane and had somebody lie about their weight? That's why.

    b53b6321-b1dd-4205-9549-a40fc2d1ecba.jpg
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
    I care in a sympathetic way.
  • 00sarah
    00sarah Posts: 621 Member
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.

    those people can leave.

    But you asked.

    Very true. See My ORIGINAL reply
  • amili045
    amili045 Posts: 99
    Its not just the weight its about how someone look in general. People spend way too much energie on judging people by looks. That is weight, tattoos,piercings, different nose or other features etc.

    It sickens me sometimes, especialy the bullying going on at schools. Too bad im not at school anymore, i liked to beat up the bullies.

    agreed
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    It only bothers me if its somebody's child.....

    Other than that live and let live. Just don't complain about it.
    Oh while your at it, a lot of people have anger against thin people as well.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.

    those people can leave.

    LOL. Intolerance at it's finest. I have a question but you can only answer it with the answer I want. THUMBS UP, OP, BRAVO!
  • whitneyps7
    whitneyps7 Posts: 409 Member
    Its not just the weight its about how someone look in general. People spend way too much energie on judging people by looks. That is weight, tattoos,piercings, different nose or other features etc.

    It sickens me sometimes, especialy the bullying going on at schools. Too bad im not at school anymore, i liked to beat up the bullies.
    got judged alot growing up cause i got alot of piercings young and tatoos and just didnt look very nice. then when ppl would get to know me they were like holy **** your the compleate opposite of what i thought. dont judge a book by its cover..
  • 00sarah
    00sarah Posts: 621 Member
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.

    those people can leave.

    LOL. Intolerance at it's finest. I have a question but you can only answer it with the answer I want. THUMBS UP, OP, BRAVO!

    THIS. My answer wasn't suitable either
  • Fitstephy
    Fitstephy Posts: 66
    I should edit my topic that this is directed towards a BULLYING standpoint. besides I already know everyones answer. FAT PEOPLE RUIN MY HEALTHCARE WAAH WAAH WAAH.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I should edit my topic that this is directed towards a BULLYING standpoint. besides I already know everyones answer. FAT PEOPLE RUIN MY HEALTHCARE WAAH WAAH WAAH.
    Wow chill out with the tude and good luck with the rest of this thread.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I should edit my topic that this is directed towards a BULLYING standpoint. besides I already know everyones answer. FAT PEOPLE RUIN MY HEALTHCARE WAAH WAAH WAAH.

    You seem very open to discussion. I'm glad you posted this topic!
  • Fitstephy
    Fitstephy Posts: 66
    A lot of people are going to bring up health care.

    those people can leave.

    LOL. Intolerance at it's finest. I have a question but you can only answer it with the answer I want. THUMBS UP, OP, BRAVO!

    THIS. My answer wasn't suitable either

    I also nicely told you I meant more from a bullying standpoint and it was ok for you to feel that way in your situation. thanks a lot though.
  • rosesigil
    rosesigil Posts: 105 Member
    Not sure. But one time someone told me that thin women don't like fat women because the thin ones work real hard to be thin and are wishing that they could eat more too, and they don't like it even more if the fat woman is happy and has a loving man in her life even though she doesn't give up all food to keep him. Not sure why men don't like fat women---maybe because the media and hollywood keeps telling them that only thin women are pretty? Some men are real offended when a fat woman likes them or asks them out--it's like they think less of themselves cause a fat woman actually thought she had a chance with them.--I don't know! But I wish people would not be so judgemental----I personally like a chunkier man. The women in my family are all fat---(well except for my Mom who was like this tiny little thing!) and I think we all pretty!
  • RotterdamNL
    RotterdamNL Posts: 509 Member
    Its not just the weight its about how someone look in general. People spend way too much energie on judging people by looks. That is weight, tattoos,piercings, different nose or other features etc.

    It sickens me sometimes, especialy the bullying going on at schools. Too bad im not at school anymore, i liked to beat up the bullies.
    got judged alot growing up cause i got alot of piercings young and tatoos and just didnt look very nice. then when ppl would get to know me they were like holy **** your the compleate opposite of what i thought. dont judge a book by its cover..
    Im covered in tats and piercings and heared many many time, you totally different than the way you look ^_^
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    *rolls eyes* If you didn't want to hear people mention health care you should have thought out your topic before posting it... by the way it is a VERY valid reason, as is national security (as many service men and women are being discharged for being overweight)...

    However from a bullying standpoint... there is no valid reason... bullies always have and always will "pick on" people they view weaker and inferior... the why is irrelevant.
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    Have you ever been on a propeller plane and had somebody lie about their weight? That's why.

    b53b6321-b1dd-4205-9549-a40fc2d1ecba.jpg

    You want to lie to your significant other about your weight, that's fine. But don't bulls**t the pilot, he's counting on your honesty.
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    Being obese denotes weakness, and bullies go after the weak, easy targets.
    Check this out...
    Victim Fights Back
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isfn4OxCPQs

    This was the final time this boy was bullied by that kid.

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