Last week’s New Girl introduced a plus size character – Elizabeth – and they did it in exactly the right way. She wasn’t on for long, but it seems like we will be seeing more of her. I can’t say in advance that they will always handle her character as well as they are now, … Continue reading
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HIMYM: Why The Fake Barney & Patrice Relationship Was Insulting To Fans
You all know that I love How I Met Your Mother. I have my issues with the show, though, and my main annoyance continues to be the metric ton of fat jokes that they’ve put out over the seasons. I covered this in my first in-depth HIMYM post, titled “How I Met Your Mother (And … Continue reading
@JimmyFallon: Fat Jokes Don’t Sell Ice Cream
You guys know I love Jimmy Fallon a whole lot. I think he’s incredibly talented and funny, his show is one of my faves, and his monologues usually hit it out of the park…except for the whole tendency to tell fat jokes that aren’t even very funny. They’re usually aimed at people I don’t like very … Continue reading
Madeline Jones Responds, Radar.com Article Misleading
I posted an update on my article “I Do Not Feel Betrayed When A Plus Size Model Loses Weight” which had some pretty scathing comments aimed at PLUS Model Magazine Editor-in-Chief Madeline Jones. In my original post, I wondered whether this was some sort of joke, because it was hard for me to fathom that an … Continue reading
I Do Not Feel Betrayed When A Plus Size Model Loses Weight
UPDATE: Madeline Jones comments, explains that Radar.com misquoted her. See my new post (“Madeline Jones Responds, Radar.com Article Misleading“) for further info! Here’s her comment: Hi Corina, Radar Online absolutely misquoted me in this piece. When I was asked what types of comments we have received from our readers about Crystal Renn’s weight loss, I … Continue reading
Tim Gunn’s Comments On Plus Size Fashions – Helping Or Hurting?
Tim Gunn is one of those celebs that I really want to hang out with on a regular basis. I mean, I want him to revamp my wardrobe and give me a makeover, but mostly I just want to hang out with him and laugh and chit-chat. Anyway, there’s a bit of controversy going on … Continue reading
Is Your Body Mass Somehow Tied Into Your Self Worth?
Oh, I’m sorry. Did I insult you? Is your body mass somehow tied into your self worth? –Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory – season 1 episode 4 “The Luminous Fish Effect”
TLC’s Big Sexy Delivers Big Smiles, Big Stress
I did enjoy TLC’s new show, Big Sexy, quite a bit. But, it also bothered me at times. I give the show’s premiere episode an A minus! The ladies of Big Sexy remember the first time anyone called them fat. That insult sticks with you, and implies that your most distinctive characteristic is the size and … Continue reading
Big Sexy on TLC – Will You Watch It?
Tonight is the premier of the new TLC show Big Sexy. It is about big, sexy ladies, living in NYC. I think that’s what it’s about at least, I’m still a little confused. They seem to be aiming for a plus size Sex and the City kinda deal, but reality, so who knows. It sounds like … Continue reading
More (But Not Too Much!) Than Just A Pretty Face
Marie Claire urges its readers to be “more than just a pretty face”, but the magazine’s recent editorial decisions indicate that there is a limit on just how much “more” a woman should be. Maura Kelly’s article, “Should Fatties Get A Room? (Even on TV?)”, for MarieClaire.com revealed the author’s personal prejudices, and in turn … Continue reading