Anyone else here think Jillian Michaels is...

Swimgoddess
Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
edited September 30 in Chit-Chat
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...
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  • theprettyone1010
    theprettyone1010 Posts: 408 Member
    I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.
  • tigertown11
    tigertown11 Posts: 310
    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
    Namaste1983 Posts: 603 Member
    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
    CajunApril Posts: 60 Member
    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
    SenoraMacias Posts: 305 Member
    I have lots of her videos, but I gotta say the racsim element has never occurred to me...
  • scriehl
    scriehl Posts: 94 Member
    I will have to agree with The Pretty One! Lol...
  • kaaatielove
    kaaatielove Posts: 248 Member
    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
    kristiek7 Posts: 198
    You see what you want to see. I did the shred and ripped. I saw amazing physiques that inspired me to push myself.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    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
    Ginial1479 Posts: 45 Member
    This is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • futurekilousky
    futurekilousky Posts: 200
    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
    lindsyrox Posts: 257 Member
    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
    tinalatina Posts: 499 Member
    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
    spgabby86 Posts: 323 Member
    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
    shellgib Posts: 196 Member
    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
    JoBFit Posts: 81
    I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

    Agree!
  • Pammie1000
    Pammie1000 Posts: 365 Member
    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
    kappy_hollowell Posts: 399
    I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

    Amen sister!
  • AmberMagdalena
    AmberMagdalena Posts: 461 Member
    I think you're reading way too much into a workout dvd.

    Pretty much.
  • pnero007
    pnero007 Posts: 14
    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
    kappy_hollowell Posts: 399
    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
    spgabby86 Posts: 323 Member
    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
    Tdance5678 Posts: 23 Member
    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
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I think Jillian Michales is a man,but ive never thought she was racist:laugh:
  • Chryzznit79
    Chryzznit79 Posts: 12 Member
    LOL - "peanut...neither a pea or a nut....discuss"
  • kappy_hollowell
    kappy_hollowell Posts: 399
    I think Jillian Michales is a man,but ive never thought she was racist:laugh:


    Bhahahahah Drag Queen
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    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
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    (double post)
  • msblueyes5
    msblueyes5 Posts: 126 Member
    LOL - "peanut...neither a pea or a nut....discuss"

    Haha
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    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.........:wink:
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