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News Anchor's on Air Response to Fat Shaming

Unhealthy people tend to miss more work than healthy people.
Sick people, maybe. Not unhealthy people. Unhealthy people may never miss a day of work, but then drop dead of a cardiac at 40 because they didn't bother to take care of themselves.
Should they remove themselves from the public eye?
No, they should get healthy.
 
According to what she said, she knows it's an issue, and her doctor knows it's an issue. So assuming that she'd "doing nothing" may not be accurate. People struggle with their weight. If they didn't, Jenny Craig would be a pauper (assuming she's a real person).

Hey, you don't have to tell me it's hard. I lost like 100 pounds about 8 years ago. She can too.
 
It is okay to be obese. It's her life and her body. It's not hurting anyone else.

Should obese school teachers lose their jobs or be assigned governmental personal trainers so our kids don't emulate them?

It's okay to be obese when it only affects your life. When you have young impressionable minds looking up to you, it's your responsibility to show them how to live healthy lives.

I think if there is an obese teacher, they should be counseled on how their appearance influences children.
 
Sick people, maybe. Not unhealthy people. Unhealthy people may never miss a day of work, but then drop dead of a cardiac at 40 because they didn't bother to take care of themselves.

That's their choice. It's less of a burden on society than people living to be 90. ;)

No, they should get healthy.

And if they choose not to?
 
It's okay to be obese when it only affects your life. When you have young impressionable minds looking up to you, it's your responsibility to show them how to live healthy lives.

I think if there is an obese teacher, they should be counseled on how their appearance influences children.

Yes, because children's peers don't ever pick on obese people. :roll:
 
That's their choice. It's less of a burden on society than people living to be 90. ;)
I never suggested it wasn't their choice. And great point about societal burden. We should all probably do the responsible thing and binge drink, chain smoke, and swallow Big Macs by the dozen every day.
And if they choose not to?
Then they are rightfully subject to criticism by those who feel they are terrible and irresponsible role models for young people.
 
I never suggested it wasn't their choice. And great point about societal burden. We should all probably do the responsible thing and binge drink, chain smoke, and swallow Big Macs by the dozen every day.

No, we should all do as we choose individually.

Then they are rightfully subject to criticism by those who feel they are terrible and irresponsible role models for young people.

Vanity is overrated.

Would you vote for Obama over Chris Christie?
 
No, we should all do as we choose individually.
Absolutely. And those in the public eye should make their choices knowing that many people look up to them, and choose to live responsibly.
Vanity is overrated.

Would you vote for Obama over Chris Christie?
Who the hell said anything about vanity? We're discussing health.

And no, I wouldn't, because my vote wouldn't have anything to do with their health. I would certainly agree, though, that Christie would be a poor role model for kids, from a health standpoint. And I would also agree with anyone who suggested that he should get healthy to serve as a better example of what kids should be striving for.
 
She took that social capital and pissed it away with this cheap stunt. She should have done a "series" on this and changed to a healthier lifestyle while discussing the criticism suffered by those with obesity and other issues as well. She still can maybe she will.

She can damn well do as she pleases, jeepers. What gives you the right to be so freakin judgemental? No one should be shamed into doing anything. You have no idea how she lives her life.
 
It wasn't necessary as it was, since the e-mail she received was private. She was by no means forced to respond in any way. She CHOSE to respond since she saw an opportunity to use her position to marshal the troops in order to receive personal support.

Had she simply used her time to discuss the way unrealistic ideas of feminine beauty are destructive to girls self-esteem and used herself as an example of a successful larger woman, that would have been great. She didn't do that, though, as she made herself the focus of her piece in order to get support, she indulged in some intellectual dishonesty while doing so, and turned it into a spat with the person who sent her the e-mail, who DID have some valid points, albeit delivered in a not very nice way.
I think it was a reader comment, that's what it looked like anyway. Those are done via e-mail to the producer but shared on air. If that was the case it wouldn't be her call what aired and it was a call out.
 
Absolutely. And those in the public eye should make their choices knowing that many people look up to them, and choose to live responsibly.

Who the hell said anything about vanity? We're discussing health.

And no, I wouldn't, because my vote wouldn't have anything to do with their health. I would certainly agree, though, that Christie would be a poor role model for kids, from a health standpoint. And I would also agree with anyone who suggested that he should get healthy to serve as a better example of what kids should be striving for.

And prey tell, how do you know she is not healthy? :confused:
 
Would you vote for Obama over Chris Christie?

..eh.. I vote yes we should all have the partner of our choice...butt maybe Christie over Obama next time...:lol:
 
Absolutely. And those in the public eye should make their choices knowing that many people look up to them, and choose to live responsibly.

Obese people are irresponsible now?

Who the hell said anything about vanity? We're discussing health.

And no, I wouldn't, because my vote wouldn't have anything to do with their health. I would certainly agree, though, that Christie would be a poor role model for kids, from a health standpoint. And I would also agree with anyone who suggested that he should get healthy to serve as a better example of what kids should be striving for.

So health isn't important when electing the leader of the country, but it's very important when someone is on a local news show?
 
She can damn well do as she pleases, jeepers. What gives you the right to be so freakin judgemental? You have no idea how she lives her life.
I had a better build than most for the longest time but injuries piled up and I got a little "fat". I'm working on that now but the only time I ever spoke to people about weight issues is when they had a problem with it and wanted advice because I made my choices and never felt those were superior to anyone else's.

Besides, I've known people with thyroid problems and super slow metabolisms who could lap many skinny people and go for longer distances. Things aren't always as they seem, and even if they are people need to be left alone about their appearance. We have enough psychologically damaged people who were held to unfair beauty standards.
 
Because she is obese, and has been for years. Being obese is NEVER healthy.

She's fat. So what? You have no idea how she leads her life.

I remember watching a show a few years back that discussed obesity. They talked about a tri-athlete that looked like all he did was sit on the couch and eat Doritos. Yet he bikes and runs many kilometres a day. On the flipside, I know some rail thin people who never exercise.

What is the moral of the above?

Never judge a book by it's cover. I am sure you've heard it before and you'll hear it again... you simply cannot make judgements on people without any knowledge of them. You, like the letter writer, are needlessly judgemental.
 
She can damn well do as she pleases, jeepers. What gives you the right to be so freakin judgemental? You have no idea how she lives her life.


I am not the only one who is judgmental here so are you otherwise you would not be championing her cause...:roll:


What gives me the right? She made this issue public, I voiced my opinion. I would rather see someone like Al Roker handle this issue as he actually did something about his lifestyle which has improved his health and been an inspiration rather than create some publicity stunt out of what could be a phony email. This woman has absolutely no credibility. She could have done like "Pop star Lady Gaga recently turned comments about her weight gain into a “Body Revolution” campaign that draws attention to eating disorders." She chose to stand there and make a spectacle of this situation.

From someone in the field, "judging by some of the comments and emails I’ve received–accusing me of stupidity, fragility, sexism, not being able to find a husband (I’m married) and of having idiot children (we do not yet have children)—I’m not convinced this warranted four minutes of air time."~~Jenna Goudreau, Forbes Staff
 
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Ha... this reads a lot like my last post. Excellent observations, my friend.
 
Obese people are irresponsible now?
Yes. Particularly those who serve as role models to others. By not correcting their problem they perpetuate the notion that a literal epidemic we are facing is not really a problem.
So health isn't important when electing the leader of the country, but it's very important when someone is on a local news show?
Given the litany of crucial and imperative issues to consider when voting for the leader of the free world, their health is pretty far down the list provided they are in no imminent danger of croaking. A newscaster, on the other hand, just reads. They are literally just a body and a voice on TV for people to look up to.
 
Yes. Particularly those who serve as role models to others. By not correcting their problem they perpetuate the notion that a literal epidemic we are facing is not really a problem.

Given the litany of crucial and imperative issues to consider when voting for the leader of the free world, their health is pretty far down the list provided they are in no imminent danger of croaking. A newscaster, on the other hand, just reads. They are literally just a body and a voice on TV for people to look up to.

I don't even know kids that watch the news. :lol:

I don't use newscasters as role models.

Obesity is so unhealthy that you might croak at 40 but it's not that important when you are choosing the leader of the free world? Are you intentionally trying to make me laugh?
 
She's fat. So what? You have no idea how she leads her life.
That's not true. I have a very good idea of it.
I remember watching a show a few years back that discussed obesity. They talked about a tri-athlete that looked like all he did was sit on the couch and eat Doritos. Yet he bikes and runs many kilometres a day. On the flipside, I know some rail thin people who never exercise.
Do you know why they were discussing that person? Because he is an extremely rare exception to the rule. EXTREMELY. Pointing out scant exceptions does not change the rule. Weight issues are a simple formula of calories taken in, vs. calories burned. Period. NO ONE burns more than they eat and does not lose weight.
 
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I am not the only one who is judgmental here so are you otherwise you would not be championing her cause...:roll:


What gives me the right? She made this issue public, I voiced my opinion. I would rather see someone like Al Roker handle this issue as he actually did something about his lifestyle which has improved his health and been an inspiration rather than create some publicity stunt out of what could be a phony email. This woman has absolutely no credibility. She could have done like "Pop star Lady Gaga recently turned comments about her weight gain into a “Body Revolution” campaign that draws attention to eating disorders." She chose to stand there and make a spectacle of this situation.

From soomeone in the field, "judging by some of the comments and emails I’ve received–accusing me of stupidity, fragility, sexism, not being able to find a husband (I’m married) and of having idiot children (we do not yet have children)—I’m not convinced this warranted four minutes of air time."~~Jenna Goudreau, Forbes Staff

Yes, Al Roker is the perfect example of role model. Just get your stomach stapled, kids!

As for Lady Gaga, well she's now basically saying she's going back to dieting and not eating.

Connery, you picked some pretty ****ed up examples of "success." :lol: :roll: :doh
 
That's not true. I have a very good idea of it.

Do you know why they were discussing that person? Because he is an extremely rare exception to the rule. EXTREMELY. Pointing out scant exceptions does not change the rule. Weight issues are a simple formula of calories taken in, vs. calories burned. Period. NO ONE burns more than they eat and does not lose weight.
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Oh please share your great knowledge of Mrs Livingston!

I'm waiting... :popcorn2:
 
I don't even know kids that watch the news. :lol:

I don't use newscasters as role models.
That's great. Lots of people do though. Even if a person doesn't think they do, the people we see, and the attitudes we perceive consciously or subconsciously, effect us, and effect society in turn.
Obesity is so unhealthy that you might croak at 40 but it's not that important when you are choosing the leader of the free world? Are you intentionally trying to make me laugh?
You're not dumb. You know exactly what I'm saying. Their health is important, but COMPARED to the importance of so many other reasons I may vote for them or not, it is basically insignificant enough to be a non-issue.
 
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Oh please share your great knowledge of Mrs Livingston!

I'm waiting... :popcorn2:
Uh, I already said what I had to say, and it is just about as simple and common sense as science can possibly get. Go ahead, prove me wrong. Show me where people burn more calories than they eat, and still get fat. This should be fun.

And way to avoid responding to anything I said and go straight to sarcastic insults, by the way. You are just chock full of integrity, aren'tcha, tulip?
 
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