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Fatphobia and the fear of fat bodies on social media
33:44 - 42:05 (08:21)
The fear of seeing fat bodies on social media is largely based on the belief that these images will promote people to become fat and that they are not actively trying to lose weight. This belief can lead to fatphobia and discomfort with seeing fat bodies on social media.
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The speaker reflects on the experience of becoming aware of public scrutiny when posting on social media, and discusses how they have been criticized for "glorifying obesity" throughout their life.
33:44 - 36:06 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the experience of becoming aware of public scrutiny when posting on social media, and discusses how they have been criticized for "glorifying obesity" throughout their life.
ChapterFatphobia and the fear of fat bodies on social media
Episode“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Piers Morgan had a meltdown over a music video featuring a plus-size model and went on to grill her about how she's "destroying society," but the discomfort towards fat people is rooted in the fear that people who see images of fat people not actively trying to lose weight or suffering in the world will think it's okay to get fat.
36:06 - 42:05 (05:58)
Summary
Piers Morgan had a meltdown over a music video featuring a plus-size model and went on to grill her about how she's "destroying society," but the discomfort towards fat people is rooted in the fear that people who see images of fat people not actively trying to lose weight or suffering in the world will think it's okay to get fat.