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Jillian Michael comments about Lizzo
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neugebauer52 wrote: »...and J.M's. opinion is important because?.....
She was on TV?0 -
I feel like I’m elevated Lizzie status a bit like people who don’t know are looking her up and listening for the first time just cause. I mean it is the way Jillian talks period and feel like it was set to illicit a response from Jillian tbh1
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I'm conflicted, because I don't like Lizzo's music and I am not a fan of enabling unsafe health conditions - but I do like the fact that someone other than an emaciated barbie doll can make a living in the entertainment industry.7
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Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »I'm conflicted, because I don't like Lizzo's music and I am not a fan of enabling unsafe health conditions - but I do like the fact that someone other than an emaciated barbie doll can make a living in the entertainment industry.
Calling a thin woman an emaciated barbie doll seems just as bad to me as commenting on Lizzo's weight.9 -
Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »I'm conflicted, because I don't like Lizzo's music and I am not a fan of enabling unsafe health conditions - but I do like the fact that someone other than an emaciated barbie doll can make a living in the entertainment industry.
Calling a thin woman an emaciated barbie doll seems just as bad to me as commenting on Lizzo's weight.
I didn't identify any particular woman, so you have to try really, really hard to find offense and then white knight this.
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Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »I'm conflicted, because I don't like Lizzo's music and I am not a fan of enabling unsafe health conditions - but I do like the fact that someone other than an emaciated barbie doll can make a living in the entertainment industry.
Calling a thin woman an emaciated barbie doll seems just as bad to me as commenting on Lizzo's weight.
I didn't identify any particular woman, so you have to try really, really hard to find offense and then white knight this.
You didn't need to identify anyone specifically, your comment was still judging another person based on their appearance which is pretty *kitten* of you in my opinion. It would be like if I said that it was nice to see thin people eating at a buffet and not just disgusting fat people. Regardless of whether I singled anyone out individually doesn't make the statement less offensive, and it doesn't take a "white knight" to realize something as obvious as that.9 -
Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »I'm conflicted, because I don't like Lizzo's music and I am not a fan of enabling unsafe health conditions - but I do like the fact that someone other than an emaciated barbie doll can make a living in the entertainment industry.
Calling a thin woman an emaciated barbie doll seems just as bad to me as commenting on Lizzo's weight.
I didn't identify any particular woman, so you have to try really, really hard to find offense and then white knight this.
You didn't need to identify anyone specifically, your comment was still judging another person based on their appearance which is pretty *kitten* of you in my opinion. It would be like if I said that it was nice to see thin people eating at a buffet and not just disgusting fat people. Regardless of whether I singled anyone out individually doesn't make the statement less offensive, and it doesn't take a "white knight" to realize something as obvious as that.
Hollywood and the music industry should be the sources of your offense, they are the ones who created industries where you have to be a perfect 10 to compete. Why is Lizzo such a unique situation? Because there are barriers to entry based on appearance.
Here is a list of the world's top-grossing female singers:
Rihanna.
Katy Perry
Pink
Ariana Grande
Jennifer Lopez
Lady Gaga
Celine Dion.
Shakira.
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Here are the top-earning female actors from 2019:
Scarlett Johansson
Sofia Vergara
Reese Witherspoon
Nicole Kidman
Jennifer Aniston
Kaley Cuoco
Elisabeth Moss
Margot Robbie
Charlize Theron
Ellen Pompeo
See a pattern here? Are you telling me that only thin, gorgeous women have great voices or great acting skills? But hey, get offended by a silly characterization that wasn't directed at any particular person.6 -
@Bry_Fitness70 Um excuse me. I am not "an emaciated barbie doll" but I am still a 10. so there's that.0
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sammidelvecchio wrote: »@Bry_Fitness70 Um excuse me. I am not "an emaciated barbie doll" but I am still a 10. so there's that.
Are you a famous singer or actress? If not you are rebutting a (joking) statement that wasn't directed at you
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Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »I'm conflicted, because I don't like Lizzo's music and I am not a fan of enabling unsafe health conditions - but I do like the fact that someone other than an emaciated barbie doll can make a living in the entertainment industry.
Calling a thin woman an emaciated barbie doll seems just as bad to me as commenting on Lizzo's weight.
I didn't identify any particular woman, so you have to try really, really hard to find offense and then white knight this.
You didn't need to identify anyone specifically, your comment was still judging another person based on their appearance which is pretty *kitten* of you in my opinion. It would be like if I said that it was nice to see thin people eating at a buffet and not just disgusting fat people. Regardless of whether I singled anyone out individually doesn't make the statement less offensive, and it doesn't take a "white knight" to realize something as obvious as that.
Hollywood and the music industry should be the sources of your offense, they are the ones who created industries where you have to be a perfect 10 to compete. Why is Lizzo such a unique situation? Because there are barriers to entry based on appearance.
Here is a list of the world's top-grossing female singers:
Rihanna.
Katy Perry
Pink
Ariana Grande
Jennifer Lopez
Lady Gaga
Celine Dion.
Shakira.
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Here are the top-earning female actors from 2019:
Scarlett Johansson
Sofia Vergara
Reese Witherspoon
Nicole Kidman
Jennifer Aniston
Kaley Cuoco
Elisabeth Moss
Margot Robbie
Charlize Theron
Ellen Pompeo
See a pattern here? Are you telling me that only thin, gorgeous women have great voices or great acting skills? But hey, get offended by a silly characterization that wasn't directed at any particular person.
You didn't say "thin, gorgeous women." You said "emaciated barbie doll."
There's a huge difference between those two statements.10 -
I read your statement to say that only women you previously described as emaciated barbie dolls can make it to become one of the top actresses or singers in the world, and then also said you have to be a perfect 10 to do so as well.
So:
emaciated barbie dolls = perfect 10s = requirements to become a top actress or singer
Meaning that if someone isn't these things, they can't compete in those industries. But more importantly you called emaciated barbie dolls = a perfect 10.
I will also state that I don't see one name on your lists that I would consider emaciated or barbie-doll ish. They are definitely all on the slim/thin side, but definitely not emaciated.
Lastly, there are many people who have trouble keeping weight on them or gaining weight, and a lot of very sick people who are anorexic and using the term you're using is simply insensitive and the world would be a better place if phrases like that tied to judgement stopped being spoken.5 -
sammidelvecchio wrote: »I read your statement to say that only women you previously described as emaciated barbie dolls can make it to become one of the top actresses or singers in the world, and then also said you have to be a perfect 10 to do so as well.
So:
emaciated barbie dolls = perfect 10s = requirements to become a top actress or singer
Meaning that if someone isn't these things, they can't compete in those industries. But more importantly you called emaciated barbie dolls = a perfect 10.
I will also state that I don't see one name on your lists that I would consider emaciated or barbie-doll ish. They are definitely all on the slim/thin side, but definitely not emaciated.
Lastly, there are many people who have trouble keeping weight on them or gaining weight, and a lot of very sick people who are anorexic and using the term you're using is simply insensitive and the world would be a better place if phrases like that tied to judgement stopped being spoken.
I'm not super-familiar with the current physique of all of them, but I certainly think it's a stretch to describe Beyonce as "emaciated." And that's not snark, I think she looks amazing.4 -
You have a weird definition of "emaciated"
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If any of the 20 women I listed above are deeply offended, I sincerely apologize. (Especially Scarlett, I hope this doesn't jeopardize any future we may have had together). Otherwise, it was an exaggeration directed at people who are never, ever going to read this or be offended by it. If there is no victim you should ask yourself how many calories you should burn being offended by it.
And no one seems to be offended that only perfect people get the best jobs in entertainment...5 -
Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »If any of the 20 women I listed above are deeply offended, I sincerely apologize. (Especially Scarlett, I hope this doesn't jeopardize any future we may have had together). Otherwise, it was an exaggeration directed at people who are never, ever going to read this or be offended by it. If there is no victim you should ask yourself how many calories you should burn being offended by it.
And no one seems to be offended that only perfect people get the best jobs in entertainment...
It's not just the twenty women you listed above. You seem to be forgetting that some of the people reading this have bodies that may resemble those of the women listed above and that you're reinforcing the dynamic that a woman's value is dependent on how attractive onlookers find her body.
Nobody's offended, it's just annoying that you think it's okay to talk about individuals that way. You're talking about way more than twenty people when you're talking about the women whose bodies resemble Beyonce and Lady Gaga and Elisabeth Moss, you know?
I don't see why this had to be an insult-based thing, why it couldn't be "I love to see opportunities for all kinds of women in music, including those who aren't thin."9 -
Bry_Fitness70 wrote: »If any of the 20 women I listed above are deeply offended, I sincerely apologize. (Especially Scarlett, I hope this doesn't jeopardize any future we may have had together). Otherwise, it was an exaggeration directed at people who are never, ever going to read this or be offended by it. If there is no victim you should ask yourself how many calories you should burn being offended by it.
And no one seems to be offended that only perfect people get the best jobs in entertainment...
I notice you are the only one using the terms "offended" to describe other posters' reactions to your comment. I don't see anyone taking offence. You used an objectively obnoxious term and people called it out. It's the internet, people will do that, no need to get so defensive at them. Nobody is passing personal judgement on you, just pointing to something specific you did. Nobody is arguing with your sentiment that diversity and representation are lacking in the entertainment industry. What you meant may be fine but what you said is just not OK - by defending it you detract from your original point (lack if diversity) which I am sure many people agree with.
I apologize if this comes off as a rant. I felt it needed saying because I have seen many people just lately sabotage their success (at work or other things) by a desire to be right and inability to admit a simple mistake and move on.9 -
Adele and Melissa Mccarthy come to mind as exceptions, but they are rare. The entertainment industry does have a skin-deep shallowness problem. Until people stop buying it they'll keep selling it. I don't know Lizzo's music so can't comment.2
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I don't think anyone is debating whether the entertainment industry is shallow. It does seem to be a valid point to make, however I would love to hear why anyone on those top twenty lists Bry provided qualifies as an "emaciated barbie." Is it because they are fit and beautiful? So we have stooped to the level of insulting people for that now? Yes they are beautiful, but they are also talented, and they worked very hard to get where they are at. The argument that its ok to say whatever we want about someone because they aren't likely to read it is ridiculous and I can't believe he is even trying to defend that position. Am I offended by what was said? No, but I don't need to be personally offended by something to point out to someone that what they are saying may be offensive to others. Its literally no different than fat shaming Lizzo and saying its ok because she won't ever read it.6
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Jillian gave a smart answer. She didn’t speak her mind.
Of course there is nothing to celebrate about obesity.7 -
I don't think anyone is debating whether the entertainment industry is shallow. It does seem to be a valid point to make, however I would love to hear why anyone on those top twenty lists Bry provided qualifies as an "emaciated barbie." Is it because they are fit and beautiful? So we have stooped to the level of insulting people for that now? Yes they are beautiful, but they are also talented, and they worked very hard to get where they are at. The argument that its ok to say whatever we want about someone because they aren't likely to read it is ridiculous and I can't believe he is even trying to defend that position. Am I offended by what was said? No, but I don't need to be personally offended by something to point out to someone that what they are saying may be offensive to others. Its literally no different than fat shaming Lizzo and saying its ok because she won't ever read it.
There are tons of slender and very slender women, even beautiful ones, who try really hard and never make it in entertainment. Clearly something extra is needed, on some level people need to appreciate what you're doing (even if it is hard for non-fans to see the appeal).1
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