News Anchor Responds to Viewer Email Calling Her Fat

[Sam I Am]

This has gone viral (shadup Reality), I'm guessing most of you have seen it already. If not.

[Phoenix]

I had not seen it, thanks for posting it.

[TheDallasDon]

I wonder if she tells smokers that its bad for them and they should stop

[Faerluna]

Originally Posted by TheDallasDon

I wonder if she tells smokers that its bad for them and they should stop

That's not really the point of the video.

[BlindFaith]

Originally Posted by Faerluna

That's not really the point of the video.

It kind of is.

Would it be acceptable for a news person to be on air smoking a cigarette? No.

How about sitting up there drinking a margarita?

Obesity seems to be a taboo topic. But it is the leading cause of preventable death in America. We can judge everyone else and what they do, just don't ever try to tell an overweight person that they are unhealthy and they are setting a bad example.

I personally don't think the email that was sent was harsh or in any way bullying. The viewer expressed an opinion, since when did that become being a bully?

Do I think she has a right to be on air? Absolutely. Do I think she is living a healthy life style...no.

[KLJ]

1. that email was not that bad. obesity is a major problem and i think he brought up his concerns in as nice a way as possible.

2. she talks about setting an example but what kind of example is she setting for her kids by being obese? i'm willing to bet her kids are chubby already.

[Lodeus]

Originally Posted by BlindFaith

It kind of is.

Would it be acceptable for a news person to be on air smoking a cigarette? No.

How about sitting up there drinking a margarita?

Obesity seems to be a taboo topic. But it is the leading cause of preventable death in America. We can judge everyone else and what they do, just don't ever try to tell an overweight person that they are unhealthy and they are setting a bad example.

I personally don't think the email that was sent was harsh or in any way bullying. The viewer expressed an opinion, since when did that become being a bully?

Do I think she has a right to be on air? Absolutely. Do I think she is living a healthy life style...no.

This is a good post.

[Phoenix]

The email was a load of crap. I don't think it was "bullying" either, but it certainly was not necessary. It is no business of his what she looks like, and presumptive of him to think she is there to "set an example".

Seems to me the "opinion" he is expressing is his own intolerance. HOW DARE that news show employ a female who doesn't look like a model!

Sigh.

[TheDallasDon]

Originally Posted by BlindFaith

It kind of is.

Would it be acceptable for a news person to be on air smoking a cigarette? No.

How about sitting up there drinking a margarita?

Obesity seems to be a taboo topic. But it is the leading cause of preventable death in America. We can judge everyone else and what they do, just don't ever try to tell an overweight person that they are unhealthy and they are setting a bad example.

I personally don't think the email that was sent was harsh or in any way bullying. The viewer expressed an opinion, since when did that become being a bully?

Do I think she has a right to be on air? Absolutely. Do I think she is living a healthy life style...no.

My point exactly

[KLJ]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Seems to me the "opinion" he is expressing is his own intolerance. HOW DARE that news show employ a female who doesn't look like a model!

yea, i didn't see it that way at all.

[BlindFaith]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

The email was a load of crap. I don't think it was "bullying" either, but it certainly was not necessary. It is no business of his what she looks like, and presumptive of him to think she is there to "set an example".

Seems to me the "opinion" he is expressing is his own intolerance. HOW DARE that news show employ a female who doesn't look like a model!

Sigh.

So expressing your point of view is no longer necessary? Why are there interventions for alcholics and drug users? Because people can be self destructive. Obesity is no different. And it typically results in the children of obese people having an unhealthy view on diet as well.

[JBond]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

The email was a load of crap. I don't think it was "bullying" either, but it certainly was not necessary. It is no business of his what she looks like, and presumptive of him to think she is there to "set an example".

Seems to me the "opinion" he is expressing is his own intolerance. HOW DARE that news show employ a female who doesn't look like a model!

Sigh.

Fat people are a giant issue. They are costing us billions every year. It has nothing to do with tolerance. It has to do with them eating away our limited resources through their bad behavior. Medical costs and food costs are dramatically effected by fat people. Heck, dragging their fat Jabba the Hut bodies around town in a car uses more fuel.

[BlindFaith]

Originally Posted by JBond

Fat people are a giant issue. They are costing us billions every year. It has nothing to do with tolerance. It has to do with them eating away our limited resources through their bad behavior. Medical costs and food costs are dramatically effected by fat people. Heck, dragging their fat Jabba the Hut bodies around town in a car uses more fuel.

Now that would be cruel and bullying, even though the point being made is mostly true.

[a_minimalist]

I'm sorry but I don't feel bad for her, at all. She says she knows she's fat but does nothing about it.

Apparently, it's become very cool to play the victim and have people feel sorry for you in this country.

[JBond]

Originally Posted by BlindFaith

Now that would be cruel and bullying, even though the point being made is mostly true.

Alright....maybe I should have left out the Jabba part. I have to admit, it is getting a bit old to see shopping carts filled to the brim with crap food at the supermarket being pushed by the kid because the mom is so big she requires a motorized scooter to make it to the cookie isle.