Hey Fatty!

Babsie777
Babsie777 Posts: 203
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Check out what one facebook user had to say to an overweight runner they saw on the track. Share your opinions. Do you think this is rude?

http://www.closeronline.co.uk/2014/03/to-the-fatty-running-on-the-track-this-afternoon-facebook-user-pens-surprising-message-to-overweight-runner
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  • Headingforhealthier
    Headingforhealthier Posts: 85
    I think it's cool. As that fatty runner, I know that's exactly what I'm thinking when I see fit people near me. Lack of self-esteem is a huge problem.
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  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    It's almost like a back-handed compliment. Not sure. I guess, in the end it's positive. Did the poster have to use "Fatty"? Probably not.

    I agree with you.
  • KrazyDaizy
    KrazyDaizy Posts: 815 Member
    Oh, HAI !!!!!





    I thought you were talking to me and I didn't want to be rude. :wink:
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    I think it's awesome..


    *shrugs*
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Check out what one facebook user had to say to an overweight runner they saw on the track. Share your opinions. Do you think this is rude?

    http://www.closeronline.co.uk/2014/03/to-the-fatty-running-on-the-track-this-afternoon-facebook-user-pens-surprising-message-to-overweight-runner

    I like the part where they referenced "her journey".
  • ImpishVanity
    ImpishVanity Posts: 224 Member
    I call myself a fatty a lot. That person probably has or had (or even WAS) an overweight friend who used that term a lot. I don't think they meant it mean, but as a way of reaching out to that person. "You think you're a fatty, and you think that *I* think you're a fatty, but here's what I REALLY think" sort of thing. That's what I took away from it though.
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.

    No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about!
  • TheFisherKing
    TheFisherKing Posts: 935
    Unnecessary!
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    oh HAAAAAY!

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  • skidzarela
    skidzarela Posts: 5
    Could it be they used "hey fatty" as a nod to the usual kinds of comments fat people expect to get from fit people just to get their attention? I'm fat and I know it. It's not a secret. It is out there for everyone to see. Were the person speaking out loud at the track, and not used the "fatty" moniker, that fat person could mistake the "YOU ROCK" for a comment to someone else. By saying "hey fatty" it directs the attention and leaves no question as to just who that person is praising. Words have power only if you give them power.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.

    No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about!

    You're Canadian, I wouldn't expect you to understand.
  • AshleyMeggg
    AshleyMeggg Posts: 148 Member
    I think if someone were to say that exact same thing to me IRL I'd be insulted, but I read that and feel inspired. It's definitely awesome to think that the amazing runners you see out there are able to respect the newbies, even those of us who have more than a few pounds to lose before we even vaguely look like a runner.
  • kdsp2911
    kdsp2911 Posts: 170 Member
    Aside from the language ( yeah I'm one of those "prudes") I think it's great. It leads in to the typical "this is what small people think of big people" but does a complete 180. The fact that they acknowledge and understand the person's struggle is wonderful.
  • sandy_gee
    sandy_gee Posts: 372 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ellepribro/view/hey-fat-girl-542105
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.

    No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about! Sorry!

    Fixed it for him.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.

    No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about! Sorry!

    Fixed it for him.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :heart:
  • brandiegirl16
    brandiegirl16 Posts: 372 Member
    did you see the follow up from the "fatty"... http://theantijared.com/.../man-judged-westview-track.html
  • TheApocalypse
    TheApocalypse Posts: 319 Member
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  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Any person who's found the willpower and the motivation to get up and move deserves the respect for such an effort. Being called "fatty" is in no way included under "respect" in my dictionary and/or thesaurus.
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    did you see the follow up from the "fatty"... http://theantijared.com/2014/03/man-judged-westview-track.html

    Fixed.

    & man he sure does have a stick up his *kitten*.
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.

    No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about! Sorry!

    Fixed it for him.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :heart:

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  • LVCeltGirl
    LVCeltGirl Posts: 473
    It's almost like a back-handed compliment. Not sure. I guess, in the end it's positive. Did the poster have to use "Fatty"? Probably not.

    It really isn't because we don't know the person who wrote it. Perhaps they were the "fatty" several years ago. I think they used "Fatty" to get the attention of many of us who needed the motivation to read it. I know I read it because of the derogatory "Hey Fatty" and I was ready to rip it apart. Instead I'm inspired to pay more attention to those who may be watching me. My only wish is to know if the writer took the chance and told the new runner how good he/she was doing as well as writing what they did.

    It's the words of encouragement I get at the gym that keeps me trying to lift more so that I'm lifting to exhaustion. If the regulars didn't see me as a regular and basically say "You Go Girl!" or "You can do it, just one more set", then I really wouldn't have a guide on how I'm progressing. And these are guys and gals who I can look up to, they are at a fitness level I wish to be.
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    It's almost like a back-handed compliment. Not sure. I guess, in the end it's positive. Did the poster have to use "Fatty"? Probably not.

    It really isn't because we don't know the person who wrote it. Perhaps they were the "fatty" several years ago. I think they used "Fatty" to get the attention of many of us who needed the motivation to read it. I know I read it because of the derogatory "Hey Fatty" and I was ready to rip it apart. Instead I'm inspired to pay more attention to those who may be watching me. My only wish is to know if the writer took the chance and told the new runner how good he/she was doing as well as writing what they did.

    It's the words of encouragement I get at the gym that keeps me trying to lift more so that I'm lifting to exhaustion. If the regulars didn't see me as a regular and basically say "You Go Girl!" or "You can do it, just one more set", then I really wouldn't have a guide on how I'm progressing. And these are guys and gals who I can look up to, they are at a fitness level I wish to be.


    /thread
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    this reeks of "praise me because look how nice I am being to that pathetic little fatty , look at me pat the fatties head in approval of their existence. LOOK AT ME IM KINDA OKAY WITH FAT PEOPLE EXISTING BUT ONLY IF THEY RUN "

    gross
  • Kreepie11
    Kreepie11 Posts: 76
    I never liked this. It's like when someone starts off with "No offense..." and they almost always offend you.

    No offense but you have no idea what you're talking about!

    You're Canadian, I wouldn't expect you to understand.

    Oi! As Canadians, we fully understand the "No offense..." insult thing. The difference is, we do it better, because you don't usually get that we're insulting you, and we apologize. (^_^) ....that said, what is written above was (I assume) for pure cheekiness, and should not actually be counted as anything else.

    Just sayin'. :tongue:

    Also, although it's kinda sorta rude, the ending made me cry. So.... meh. Win/lose.
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  • kducky22
    kducky22 Posts: 276 Member
    this reeks of "praise me because look how nice I am being to that pathetic little fatty , look at me pat the fatties head in approval of their existence. LOOK AT ME IM KINDA OKAY WITH FAT PEOPLE EXISTING BUT ONLY IF THEY RUN "

    gross

    I agree.. I don't really care about the use of the word fatty, it more just comes off as desperate for attention/praise by the original poster
  • 1PatientBear
    1PatientBear Posts: 2,089 Member
    this reeks of "praise me because look how nice I am being to that pathetic little fatty , look at me pat the fatties head in approval of their existence. LOOK AT ME IM KINDA OKAY WITH FAT PEOPLE EXISTING BUT ONLY IF THEY RUN "

    gross

    Wow. Trying real hard to be offended, aren't you?

    Believe it or not, some people actually think it's very inspiring when someone is just starting to exercise. That person who is finally getting off the couch deserves our respect and our encouragement. If someone was mean to you when you were heavy, then that sucks. But that mean person doesn't give you the right to try and take away from someone who is trying to say something nice.

    Not everyone is a bully. They may not deliver their message the way you would but that doesn't make it any less poignant or effective. Quit working so hard at finding something to get upset about.

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