Did you see this: Marie Claire magazine posts "Should fatties get a room?" article.

[Dr.Girlfriend]

This has set the internet ablaze. And Marie Claire doesn't really seem to care and thinks their writer wrote a "heartfelt" apology.

My ***.

Should Fatties Get A Room?

Her lame apology is at the very bottom of the article.

But Marie Claire is standing by this woman's article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/27/marie-claire-stands-by-sh_n_774727.html

Marie Claire's response...apparently the writer is excited by all of the controversy: http://http://fashionista.com/2010/10/exclusive-marie-claire-eic-joanna-coles-responds-to-controversial-fatist-blog-post/

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Just love the part about "having" to watch it. No one is forcing anyone to watch the show. It is a choice! Dh didn't think he would like the show, but it really is kind of cute.

 

[NMAmy]

I guess I didn't see the writer's apology as "lame." As a recovering anorexic, I'm sure that she really does have her own issues that colored her opinion. The outcry from the article seems to have made her realize that she probably wasn't being rational or understanding of someone else with a different kind of weight issue.

 

[Magpie]

Her original article asked, "Am I being an insensitive jerk?"

And the simple answer is, "Yes!"

Everyone deserves a chance at love, not just skinny people. Everyone!

I deliberately showed my kids the documentary "Murderball" a couple years ago, even though there was an explicit sex scene, because I thought it would be useful for them to know that even adults without arms or legs or who've been paralyzed from the neck down actually have complete lives (including sex lives).

I would NOT have tolerated any comments from them about it being "gross". Luckily, they just enjoyed the movie for what it was - informative and entertaining. And it was a warning to my daughter that just because a guy is in a wheelchair and giving her some sob story, doesn't mean he's not also a horndog.

 

[Dr.Girlfriend]

I guess I didn't see the writer's apology as "lame." As a recovering anorexic, I'm sure that she really does have her own issues that colored her opinion. The outcry from the article seems to have made her realize that she probably wasn't being rational or understanding of someone else with a different kind of weight issue.

I honestly think that she's just throwing out the "oh, I had anorexia" card to gain sympathy from people. Come on, if she's suffering from it, why would she write such an insensitive article like that? It grosses her out to even see an obese person to cross a room?

 

[onelilspark]

I think the biggest thing in her "apology" is that she apparently doesn't understand the difference between supporting healthy weights & attitudes and being cruel to others.

Is obesity a problem in this country? Yes.

Does that mean that we should make "fat" people feel like they are lesser citizens? Absolutely not.

I don't condemn her for her thoughts-that accomplishes nothing. But I do question the intelligence of Marie Claire & Maura Kelly for publishing such an article--even if it's a blog.


ETA: Here's the "response" from Marie Clarie's Editor in Chief: http://fashionista.com/2010/10/excl...s-responds-to-controversial-fatist-blog-post/

Note: they've never actually seen the show. I have, I think it's hysterical. I don't think they make fun of fat people, but do think it addresses the insecurities in all of us.

 

[GoodFairies]

Which is worse? A magazine that apparently "tells it like it is" (well, according to the magazine anyway) or a magazine that promotes "loving yourself" and "every body size and shape is beautiful" while no one over 100 lbs or shorter than 5'9" graces its pages?

 

[RitaE]

The article is downright offensive and should have never made it to print. Just one of the many completely unacceptable points made

So anyway, yes, I think I'd be grossed out if I had to watch two characters with rolls and rolls of fat kissing each other ... because I'd be grossed out if I had to watch them doing anything.

Which pretty much translates to "I hate that obese people exist. You are physically imperfect and don't belong in my world. Remove yourself from my presence."

Her apology is probably just that, an apology. I couldn't tell you whether or not it is heartfelt or simply spin control. The fact that any media organization would allow such a hate filled viewpoint to make it all the way through editing and onto their pages speaks loads about their moral standards. This is not just some off the cuff comment made without thinking by a news anchor. It is a clear cut, thought over and planned assault against dignity and acceptance of a segment of the human population.

 

[FireDancer]

Eh, she is entitled to her opinion whether or not you agree with it or not. I hate when people claim that because they don't agree with an article, statement, interview, or whatever they are owed some kind of an apology. The author didn't want watch fat people make out, so what? Just as she was free to not watch the fatties make out on TV everyone is free to not read the article she wrote about it.

I don't want to watch the obese make out either, should I apologize for that too? I imagine more people don't want to watch it than do. Not wanting to watch them make out doesn't equate to not wanting them to find love, exist, or anything else. It just means you don't want to watch them sucking face.

Some people are a bit too sensitive if they allow what one person they don't know says about other people they don't know bother them.

 

[TinklednPants]

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[NMAmy]

I honestly think that she's just throwing out the "oh, I had anorexia" card to gain sympathy from people. Come on, if she's suffering from it, why would she write such an insensitive article like that? It grosses her out to even see an obese person to cross a room?

Being grossed out by seeing an obese person across the room would be fairly normal for an anorexic, I'd think.

Listen, I'm not defending her but her views do seem to jibe with her being an anorexic. An obese person is the anorexic's biggest fear made manifest. As such, I'd take her review of a show featuring two overweight characters with an enormous grain of salt but I'd consider the source, kwim?

 

[RitaE]

Eh, she is entitled to her opinion whether or not you agree with it or not. I hate when people claim that because they don't agree with an article, statement, interview, or whatever they are owed some kind of an apology. The author didn't want watch fat people make out, so what? Just as she was free to not watch the fatties make out on TV everyone is free to not read the article she wrote about it.

I don't want to watch the obese make out either, should I apologize for that too? I imagine more people don't want to watch it than do. Not wanting to watch them make out doesn't equate to not wanting them to find love, exist, or anything else. It just means you don't want to watch them sucking face.

Some people are a bit too sensitive if they allow what one person they don't know says about other people they don't know bother them.

Oh she is entitled to her opinion. But she then takes it so far as to question the validity of a show which "promotes obesity."

And the thing about expressing your opinion in such a blatant public manner, you then get the privilege of experiencing everybody else's opinion of your your thoughts. Ie - if you want your right to talk, then be prepared for the consequences.

 

[LuvLDM]

Some people are a bit too sensitive if they allow what one person they don't know says about other people they don't know bother them.

 

[FireDancer]

Oh she is entitled to her opinion. But she then takes it so far as to question the validity of a show which "promotes obesity."

And the thing about expressing your opinion in such a blatant public manner, you then get the privilege of experiencing everybody else's opinion of your your thoughts. Ie - if you want your right to talk, then be prepared for the consequences.

There is a difference between not agreeing with someone on a given topic and wanting an apology because you don't agree.

I read things I don't agree with every day but have never thought once that anyone owed me an apology for having a different opinion than I do.

 

[tlbwriter]

Being grossed out by seeing an obese person across the room would be fairly normal for an anorexic, I'd think.

Listen, I'm not defending her but her views do seem to jibe with her being an anorexic. An obese person is the anorexic's biggest fear made manifest. As such, I'd take her review of a show featuring two overweight characters with an enormous grain of salt but I'd consider the source, kwim?

I've seen ads for a new show featuring a very attractive African American couple. I wonder if Marie Claire would publish a review of this show by an admitted bigot saying it grosses her out to watch them be physically affectionate.

 

[hentob]

Her original article asked, "Am I being an insensitive jerk?"

And the simple answer is, "Yes!"

Everyone deserves a chance at love, not just skinny people. Everyone!

I deliberately showed my kids the documentary "Murderball" a couple years ago, even though there was an explicit sex scene, because I thought it would be useful for them to know that even adults without arms or legs or who've been paralyzed from the neck down actually have complete lives (including sex lives).

I would NOT have tolerated any comments from them about it being "gross". Luckily, they just enjoyed the movie for what it was - informative and entertaining. And it was a warning to my daughter that just because a guy is in a wheelchair and giving her some sob story, doesn't mean he's not also a horndog.

Murderball was a great documentary. Although I must say, some of those men were the rudest most ignorant jerks. I didn't even notice the wheelchairs. I just kept thinking what a jerk

 

[ENSOCK]

WOW! I will now never purchase a Marie Claire mag. That trash just made me want to weep. Why does anyone think it is acceptable to attack any person who does not fit the Barbie image?

I kinda like the Mike and MOlly show. Not because they are overweight but because it is a TV show that does not show everyone a size 2.

 

[Rora]

She is, of course, entitled to her opinion and to write about it. She certainly doesn't owe anyone an apology and people shouldn't expect anything from her.

However, she came across as an incredibly cruel, high school-like "Mean Girl".

I also have to add that I struggle with anorexia and I believe because of that I am very sensitive to the body/weight issues of other people. Her "I'm anorexic" excuse is slightly pathetic.

 

[Mermaid02]

Beauty is skin deep but ugly is to the bone- and she is one ugly person. BTW this has nothing to do with her looks.

Whatever, she showed her true colors to the world.

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Personally, I just loved sad2 her diet advice! I think she should stop writing about things she knows nothing about!