Weight discrimination: it does exist. People tend to think more negatively of fat people then they do “regular” people.
Then there is the fashion industry – I have no idea who runs that, but they think that emaciated is the look women should have. I’ve seen my wife’s clothing catalogue, they do show women with a few pounds on them only because they combine “big” with “tall.” Regular catalogs tend to show only “beautiful people.”
Weight discrimination is a later part of the 20th century phenomenon for America. If you look at the pin-up girls from the 1940’s, them gals had “some meat on their bones.”
Also it’s cultural. My step-niece spent some time working with pygmies. They pitied her because she was too “ugly” to get a man to marry her. She’s white, she’s tall (even by western standards) and she’s too skinny (not that she thinks so).
“Earth Goddesses” from ancient cultures are depicted as being rather rotund.
The bottom line is, “Do you like yourself?” not “What do other people think of me?” Pay attention to health issues and see a doctor if you have to, but in my book, don’t worry about dress size. Be who you are. People like that are just more fun to be around.
And why wouldn’t you?!?…. You can always Count cheese fries and besides, it’s not your job to accede to societal standards for beauty. Your body is YOURS-
Gent over 4 years ago
Aaaaaaaarrrrrhhhh!! My eyes! My eyes!
allen@home over 4 years ago
Yes Aunty please go find a robe.
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
In a way, cheese fries have more to offer than some people!
1953Baby over 4 years ago
I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you: from what I’ve observed on beaches, 9 out of 10 people love cheese fries more than people. . .
dflak over 4 years ago
Weight discrimination: it does exist. People tend to think more negatively of fat people then they do “regular” people.
Then there is the fashion industry – I have no idea who runs that, but they think that emaciated is the look women should have. I’ve seen my wife’s clothing catalogue, they do show women with a few pounds on them only because they combine “big” with “tall.” Regular catalogs tend to show only “beautiful people.”
Weight discrimination is a later part of the 20th century phenomenon for America. If you look at the pin-up girls from the 1940’s, them gals had “some meat on their bones.”
Also it’s cultural. My step-niece spent some time working with pygmies. They pitied her because she was too “ugly” to get a man to marry her. She’s white, she’s tall (even by western standards) and she’s too skinny (not that she thinks so).
“Earth Goddesses” from ancient cultures are depicted as being rather rotund.
The bottom line is, “Do you like yourself?” not “What do other people think of me?” Pay attention to health issues and see a doctor if you have to, but in my book, don’t worry about dress size. Be who you are. People like that are just more fun to be around.
Jeffin Premium Member over 4 years ago
Cheese fries rarely disappoint.
pheets over 4 years ago
Oh to be Rubenesque… and still accepted. It’s all in how you feel about yourself, Aunty.
aedra6 over 4 years ago
Auntie, think of the science. Heat makes things expand therefore you are HOT.
ChessPirate over 4 years ago
That ain’t just cheese fries we’re lookin’ at, Aunty… ☺
Michael G. over 4 years ago
I’M BLIND! Cheese fries in the belly and cottage cheese … AAUUGGH!
paullp Premium Member over 4 years ago
Everyone at the beach has a hot body. That’s why we go in the water — to cool off.
sandflea over 4 years ago
Gravity sucks.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
Get thee to a nunnery, and cover up the body.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
Sometimes these comics should come with viewer warning, before the comic is shown. WARNING: If you’re eating right now, you may want to pass for now.
ocarol7 Premium Member over 4 years ago
And why wouldn’t you?!?…. You can always Count cheese fries and besides, it’s not your job to accede to societal standards for beauty. Your body is YOURS-
debra4life over 4 years ago
I wish they wouldn’t keep showing that picture of me.
fix-n-fly over 4 years ago
And here I thought only guys had “chest of drawers” (where your chest falls down to your drawers) problems :-)
bakana over 4 years ago
I resemble that remark.
amethyst52 Premium Member over 4 years ago
“I want to be cremated when I die, that will by my last chance to have a smokin’ hot body!” I don’t know who said that but I like it!