Portrayal of women: (split) - Page 4

slinky · 03-11-2006, 00:38

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

I've been reading this thread and talking in the chatroom and reading a magazine as well. Women are multitaskers you know we have to be - before anyone starts. Anyway i've just typed this in the chatroom and was told to put it in here as well. It's from That's Life magazine on the letters page and its the Star letter as well.

A Thin Time of It

I'm 38 and i've always been a size 6-8. For as long as I can remember, people have made hurtful remarks about my size. Once, at a meal with my husband's workmates, one leant over to me and said "You'd better eat all that up. You look like you need it!". Word's can't describe how embarrassed I felt. Would someone go up to a large person and say something as rude and personal?
I'm not just a 'skinny' person, i'm a hard working mum. People should think before making thoughtless comments. Who knows what effect they may have?
E. Haigh, Midlothian.

Thankyou soooooo much Jen!!!!! that has hit the nail on the head mate.

garinda · 03-11-2006, 00:39

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Originally Posted by slinky

Yes I understand that chick. This started in another thread about a fashion show that stated by 2 members that " normal women were welcome not just STICK THIN women"

Thanks for your in-put though.

Two members?

Are you drunk, or need glasses?

Gayle never mentioned anything other than they need models, no mention of size.

Tinkerbelle · 03-11-2006, 00:40

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Originally Posted by garinda

Thank you Lolly at least can see the point.

Everyone can see your point rindy, no-one is disputing what you've said. It's just your inability to see Slinks point of view as far as labelling people. To call someone skinny is acceptable but to call someone fat (even if it's true) is unacceptable because it is derogitive. It doesn't matter how you dress it up and try to hide it under pictures of anorexic women to try to validate your point, both comments are as hurtful as each other

garinda · 03-11-2006, 00:42

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Originally Posted by slinky

Thankyou soooooo much Jen!!!!! that has hit the nail on the head mate.

Calling people names is wrong and hurtful, whether skinny or fat.

I didn't do that, you are hyper sensitive and that's sad.

If I was going to insult you I would be much more creative and cutting.

Tinkerbelle · 03-11-2006, 00:43

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Originally Posted by garinda

Calling people names is wrong and hurtful, whether skinny or fat.

I didn't do that, you are hyper sensitive and that's sad.

If I was going to insult you I would be much more creative and cutting.

Now that is just a cop out! I'm surprised at you!

slinky · 03-11-2006, 00:45

(gayle)by real, I mean, not skinny like Milan or Paris fashion shows, but real shapes and sizes like the good people of Hyndburn.(gayle)

REAL shapes and sizes.......so paris and milan isn't a real shape??

Who say's what is a size and what isn't??

I come from Hyndburn and I am the size of Paris........so am I not a counted member of Hyndburn??

garinda · 03-11-2006, 00:45

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

Everyone can see your point rindy, no-one is disputing what you've said. It's just your inability to see Slinks point of view as far as labelling people. To call someone skinny is acceptable but to call someone fat (even if it's true) is unacceptable because it is derogitive. It doesn't matter how you dress it up and try to hide it under pictures of anorexic women to try to validate your point, both comments are as hurtful as each other

I do see her point. She took offence when I said 'not just stick thin anorexics' are welcome (as are seen on every usual catwalk.)

I never mentioned her as being skinny, or anyone else.

In truth I think she looks a bit doughy and needs to do facial exercises to tighten her jowls.