Do Fat Stars Make Obesity Seem Normal?

re: Do Fat Stars Make Obesity Seem Normal?

Mamyoo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:31:38 GMT

I don't think it's so bad that there are a few obese celebrities. For years celebs have been emaciated but now we're beginning to see a glimpse of reality being portrayed in Hollywood. There are still ultra-thin stars, but we also have some who are healthy, lean, and fit....now throw in a few obese people and it just "rounds" out the population :)

re: Do Fat Stars Make Obesity Seem Normal?

FunRun — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:28:23 GMT

Humans tend toward moderation. When presented with options we naturally choose the middle ground.

To determine the middle we must define the extremes. Years ago we knew a few fat people and our largest acquaintance defined that upper limit in or mind.

Today we can watch television programs where we get to know people far larger than anyone we would every meet in person. This larger upper limit encourages many of us to triangulate to a larger self.

As the upper limit increases so goes the norm. As the norm increases we originally "normal" weight people become freaks.

re: Do Fat Stars Make Obesity Seem Normal?

Phantom O'Banjo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:07:37 GMT

In Hollyweird that which is abinormal is normal! it helps them with there narcissistic views. :)

re: Do Fat Stars Make Obesity Seem Normal?

ironmaiden — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:40:57 GMT

I think these so-called experts are just full of crap. Notice it always has to be someone's fault, a person or group of people in the public eye. The blame game is a lot easler than tackling the real problems. Utter tripe!

re: Do Fat Stars Make Obesity Seem Normal?

LucyL — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:01:30 GMT

I suppose they would prefer skinny stars? oops, those make people anorexic. Poppycock all around.