Awesome. What you've done there is pick an extreme form of fat and applied it to everyone considered fat (i.e. obesity as opposed to just being overweight). I could go the opposite way and post health risks for those suffering from anorexia...
In your eyes, would a smoker, who attends the gym 3 times a week, didn't drink, played football, good diet, etc. be unhealthier than someone who didn't smoke, didn't exercise, ate junk food, etc.?
Obesity really isn't an extreme form of fat in the UK anymore, with nearly a quarter of the population falling into the category. Anorexia is only a slight fraction of that . Super morbidly obese would be a fairer comparison.
...which would make you thick but, that wouldn't be very nice of me to say about you or to you.
And that is the very same reason why we shouldn't call people fat.
Do you get it yet?
But why?
"You're skinny" = okay
"You're fat" = not okay
Surely this is wrong? Surely, the context and intent of what is being said should be taken into consideration before jumping into the "I'm offended" stance?
I don't see any NHS warnings to slim people. Do you?
No and they are wrong on many other things too, diabetes advice is wrong for many of us and their diet advice made me fatter so don't believe everything they tell you.
Not really. You're obviously not willing to face the fact that fat people are a) less attractive and b) less healthy due to the fact that they are fat.
You can argue until the cows come home but it won't change reality. I suspect you even know this but some sort of pride is getting in the way.
Surely this is wrong? Surely, the context and intent of what is being said should be taken into consideration before jumping into the "I'm offended" stance?
Anyone who tells someone to their face that they're skinny OR fat, is just being very rude, in my opinion.
No and they are wrong on many other things too, diabetes advice is wrong for many of us and their diet advice made me fatter so don't believe everything they tell you.
Is your assertion that being fat is as healthy as being within a healthy weight range?
Obesity really isn't an extreme form of fat in the UK anymore, with nearly a quarter of the population falling into the category. Anorexia is only a slight fraction of that . Super morbidly obese would be a fairer comparison.
Well, obesity describes those who're considered "very overweight". FrightfulBoar seems to be implying that all fat people are obese.
I'll ask again - where is there any PERSONAL attack in me telling you you're talking absolute nonsense? Maybe I'll add that you're a frightful 'boar' too.
I'll ask again - where is there any PERSONAL attack in me telling you you're talking absolute nonsense? Maybe I'll add that you're a frightful 'boar' too.
That pun is implicit in my username, but thanks for pointing it out. Although I think you mean "bore"
Not really. You're obviously not willing to face the fact that fat people are a) less attractive and b) less healthy due to the fact that they are fat.
You can argue until the cows come home but it won't change reality. I suspect you even know this but some sort of pride is getting in the way.
You have no evidence to support your claim....well, other than posting a link to the risks associated with obesity.
Your carte blanche approach to calling all fat people unattractive and unhealthy is not reality.
Why would you need to inform someone that they are either fat or thin? I'm sure they are well aware of it, without your opinion.
In a conversation about weight/health.
What words would you use then? Why does it automatically have to be offensive to use the words "fat" and "skinny"? Why can't context, tone and intent be considered?
What words would you use then? Why does it automatically have to be offensive to use the words "fat" and "skinny"? Why can't context, tone and intent be considered?
How about 'overweight' and 'underweight', for a start?
Is your assertion that being fat is as healthy as being within a healthy weight range?
It's not a black and white thing is what I am saying some larger people are very fit and attractive, some thinner people are very fit and attractive. And some thinner or fatter people are unfit and or unattractive.
Personally I find people who find they need to call anyone fat or thin or any other label fairly unattractive, that inner beauty people who don't judge people gets seems missing in them.
Because it's rude and disrespectful. You might hurt someone's feelings or the person might react violently and you could end up with a black eye. Honestly, this is stuff we all learned as a child. At least those with a decent upbringing did.
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...which would make you thick but, that wouldn't be very nice of me to say about you or to you.
And that is the very same reason why we shouldn't call people fat.
Do you get it yet?
They're both the same weight.
Any response to the rest of my post?
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I recall the time I "ruined" a dinner party when I sang "hey fatty boom boom" when a guest arrived.
Some people are waaaaaay too sensitive:cool:
Where is there a 'personal' attack?
Obesity really isn't an extreme form of fat in the UK anymore, with nearly a quarter of the population falling into the category. Anorexia is only a slight fraction of that . Super morbidly obese would be a fairer comparison.
But why?
"You're skinny" = okay
"You're fat" = not okay
Surely this is wrong? Surely, the context and intent of what is being said should be taken into consideration before jumping into the "I'm offended" stance?
No and they are wrong on many other things too, diabetes advice is wrong for many of us and their diet advice made me fatter so don't believe everything they tell you.
Not really. You're obviously not willing to face the fact that fat people are a) less attractive and b) less healthy due to the fact that they are fat.
You can argue until the cows come home but it won't change reality. I suspect you even know this but some sort of pride is getting in the way.
Anyone who tells someone to their face that they're skinny OR fat, is just being very rude, in my opinion.
Is your assertion that being fat is as healthy as being within a healthy weight range?
Well, obesity describes those who're considered "very overweight". FrightfulBoar seems to be implying that all fat people are obese.
Why? What words should they use then?
I'll ask again - where is there any PERSONAL attack in me telling you you're talking absolute nonsense? Maybe I'll add that you're a frightful 'boar' too.
Why would you need to inform someone that they are either fat or thin? I'm sure they are well aware of it, without your opinion.
Silence is golden!
Nobody can "seem" to imply anything, that makes no sense.
What I am saying outright is that fat people are a) less attractive and b) less healthy that their average weight counterparts.
That pun is implicit in my username, but thanks for pointing it out. Although I think you mean "bore"
You have no evidence to support your claim....well, other than posting a link to the risks associated with obesity.
Your carte blanche approach to calling all fat people unattractive and unhealthy is not reality.
In a conversation about weight/health.
What words would you use then? Why does it automatically have to be offensive to use the words "fat" and "skinny"? Why can't context, tone and intent be considered?
I know what I meant.
Gilbertoo. Please stick to the facts. I've said they are "less" attractive and "less" healthy. Not unattractive and unhealthy.
And it's not a claim, it's reality.
Do you honestly believe fat people are as attractive and healthy as people within a healthy weight range?
How about 'overweight' and 'underweight', for a start?
It's not a black and white thing is what I am saying some larger people are very fit and attractive, some thinner people are very fit and attractive. And some thinner or fatter people are unfit and or unattractive.
Personally I find people who find they need to call anyone fat or thin or any other label fairly unattractive, that inner beauty people who don't judge people gets seems missing in them.
When you feel the need to start critiquing the grammatical structure of an FMs post, you're probably losing the argument.