The Rotund points out a recent Reuters article about how clinically obese women are less likely to be screened for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer. And of course, researchers and journalists just can’t imagine why. It’s not certain why obese women are less likely to get these screening tests, as few studies have been designed … Continue reading »
Posted in March 2008 …
Massachusetts Hearing Round-Up
A few links to coverage of yesterday’s hearing, for your reading pleasure… Susan Stinson’s description of events and her testimony Marina Wolf Ahmad in comments Boston Now, including video of some testimony A pessimistic but otherwise pretty good article from the Attleboro Sun Chronicle Boston Herald Salem News, including this gem of a quote from … Continue reading »
Quick hit: Feminists hate women slightly less than nonfeminists do
Okay, so that’s not exactly what this NYT article says, but it may as well be: Perceptions: Feminists More Open-Minded on Weight. Surprise me cunt! (This post has been brought to you by the “Sweet Machine reads the NYT during spring break instead of studying for her oral exams” series. Hat tip to Feministing.)
Thinking tall
Shapelings might be interested in this NYT piece called “Life as a Tall Girl,” about having a female body that is considered unacceptably big on the vertical axis. It’s written by a college student, and some of it, I imagine, will sound familiar to many of us: Everywhere I go people stare at me. At … Continue reading »
Gayest Looks for Leno
So, last week, Jay Leno asked Ryan Phillippe–who, a verrrrry long time ago, played the first out gay teen character on daytime TV–to give him his “gayest look” on camera. ‘Cause, you know, teh gay is teh funny. Liss blogged it, for those who want more background than “Jay Leno = giant jackass.” Today, playwright … Continue reading »
Hearing on Massachusetts Height/Weight Discrimination Bill Today
Susan Stinson will be there. Anyone else who’s going, please report back on how it went. And everybody keep your fingers crossed!
Free for Chubbies
On a lighter note, please enjoy this Vintage ad for Lane Bryant’s kids’ (?) line.
Scottish Social Services Set to Take Fat Children from Parents
So I wake up this morning to an e-mail from long-time Shapeling Buffpuff, with a link to this story. Scottish Social Services have threatened to remove six children, ages 21 months to 12, from their parents’ home, unless the kids lose weight within three months. To “safeguard their welfare.” ‘Cause, you know, nothing says “safeguarding … Continue reading »
Ask Aunt Fattie: What if I never stop gaining weight?
Dear Aunt Fattie, I am deeply afraid I will never stop gaining weight. I am 25 years old and 250 pounds. When I was 15 I was 150 pounds. Throughout my life I’ve averaged a gain of 10 pounds per year. Sometimes that has slowed down or sped up, but it always averages out. I … Continue reading »
Addenda
Building on Fillyjonk’s post below, I want to announce two new changes to the comments policy, probably making it the longest goddamn comments policy on the internet. Tenth Rule: If you are tempted to begin an argument against something we’ve said here with, “God, stop being so PC!” just stop right there. We are proudly … Continue reading »
