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I SO agree with that. Thankyou for saying that, I'm glad its not just me that thinks the same. Too many obsessions with thin-ness are going around, in my opinion, too.
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You're very welcome.  ;)

Someone had to say it, IMO. What are they thinking? ? ?

That's one of the reasons I have a degree of respect for Drew Barrymore. She's never let herself fall into that all-too-popular trend of becoming part of the "stick" people. She's healthy and looks healthy. And she's still considered one of the world's most beautiful people... Helll-O!!! She definitely deserves credit for that.  :)  ;)

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Well, let me just say that when one can count the ribs in a woman's or man's ribcage, that's sick. These women look sickly, not healthy at all.
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Well I have to agree that skinniest taken to the extremes it has been lately is both unhealthy and unattractive, I do have to argue that, in some cases, it isn't the person's fault.

I spent a lot of my life at 5'11" and 126lbs, and you could count my ribs easily.  I also ate about twice as much as other people, drank weight gainer mixes, lifted weights, and got lots of exercise but I still couldn't gain weight.  I never had any weight related mental illnesses (anorexia or bulemia).  There's just something to say about metabolism...

Kryllith  

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Well I have to agree that skinniest taken to the extremes it has been lately is both unhealthy and unattractive, I do have to argue that, in some cases, it isn't the person's fault.

I spent a lot of my life at 5'11" and 126lbs, and you could count my ribs easily.  I also ate about twice as much as other people, drank weight gainer mixes, lifted weights, and got lots of exercise but I still couldn't gain weight.  I never had any weight related mental illnesses (anorexia or bulemia).  There's just something to say about metabolism...

Kryllith  
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Understood. Mine was a very generalized statement.
I'll modify to exclude those who can't help it due to metabolism. Though I will express just as strongly that in Hollywood it's an intentional trend, IMHO.

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Understood. Mine was a very generalized statement.
I'll modify to exclude those who can't help it due to metabolism. Though I will express just as strongly that in Hollywood it's an intentional trend, IMHO.
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And, yet, I don't see anyone complaining about obese people. They are as disgusting, if not, even more than thin people - and there's far more of them too! Lazy, undisciplined, and judgmental (of us, fitter and better looking fellows). There's something to be said for the flapping flab when fat people jostle and wave or do anything physical (and it isn't good).

Tarzan Boy

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And, yet, I don't see anyone complaining about obese people. They are as disgusting, if not, even more than thin people - and there's far more of them too! Lazy, undisciplined, and judgmental (of us, fitter and better looking fellows). There's something to be said for the flapping flab when fat people jostle and wave or do anything physical (and it isn't good).

Tarzan Boy
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Heeeeeeeeeyyy!!!!!!!! That's for another thread!  >:(

JUST KIDDING!!!  ;)

Listen, I also do not think obesity is a good thing or healthy either. I don't think anyone does, for that matter. People who are obese know they have a problem and they either are able to do something about it or are not able to do anything about it. They live with that either way. The ones who are not able to do anything about it for genetic or medical reasons hopefully learn to love themselves just the way they are.

Now, thinness on the other hand, is thought of as a good thing by a good percentage of people. That's the issue here. The percenatge of them who are in control of it, dilute themselves into thinking it's absolutely fabulous to look like a bean pole. And most never love themselves. They can't be thin enough. Think Karen Carpenter.

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And, yet, I don't see anyone complaining about obese people. They are as disgusting, if not, even more than thin people - and there's far more of them too! Lazy, undisciplined, and judgmental (of us, fitter and better looking fellows). There's something to be said for the flapping flab when fat people jostle and wave or do anything physical (and it isn't good).

Tarzan Boy
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Don't hold back, tell us what you really think!  ::)  I think it's fairly hilarious that you say obese people are judgmental of fitter, better looking fellows (like yourself, of course!).  Your modesty is overwhelming!  Just because you are in better shape physically by no means makes you any better looking.  If anything, an attitude like that takes away from your attractiveness.  People are people, not pounds.  Of course, this is just my opinion, and since I already know you don't agree, we'll just leave it at that, OK? :-X

EDIT:  I just wanna say, before the bashing begins, :p  Y'all know you'd like to have the cajones to say that.   ;D

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Don't hold back, tell us what you really think!  ::)  I think it's fairly hilarious that you say obese people are judgmental of fitter, better looking fellows (like yourself, of course!).  Your modesty is overwhelming!  Just because you are in better shape physically by no means makes you any better looking.  If anything, an attitude like that takes away from your attractiveness.  People are people, not pounds.  Of course, this is just my opinion, and since I already know you don't agree, we'll just leave it at that, OK? :-X
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TB,

I hate tell you this, but she's got a point. Not only that, but you just judged obese people. So, doesn't that make you judgmental? I don't want to upset you in any way, so please take this opinion of mine as a little bit of constructive criticism, not an insult.

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Don't hold back, tell us what you really think!  ::)  I think it's fairly hilarious that you say obese people are judgmental of fitter, better looking fellows (like yourself, of course!).  Your modesty is overwhelming!  Just because you are in better shape physically by no means makes you any better looking.  If anything, an attitude like that takes away from your attractiveness.  People are people, not pounds.  Of course, this is just my opinion, and since I already know you don't agree, we'll just leave it at that, OK? :-X

EDIT:  I just wanna say, before the bashing begins, :p  Y'all know you'd like to have the cajones to say that.   ;D
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What she said! LOL  

I like Hairsprays statement....Now, thinness on the other hand, is thought of as a good thing...

A woman's body shoud be appreciated.  :-* for the guys here who do!  

The media shows unhealthy images of woman that affect girls who, by no means outside of vomiting, get that thin!  

TB does not get it because he is a boy and woman are not that sallow about men. If we were, you guys would all have an abundance of calluses on your hands! ;) LOL

All people a built different and if someone has a problem with how someone else looks, they need to turn their highly inappropriate, opinionated, shallow, waste of breath,ass away and try to improve what little bit of class they may have left! :)  

**the above statement has to do with NO ONE here**

hey, I have PMS this week and I needed to vent.--hehe  :D

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Actually, people who think in terms of weight (whether one is lambasting the fat or the thin) have bigger problems than weight (and THIS is not meant to be a sarcastic statement...). Why should one look up to entertainers and television for role-models anyway? Make one out yourself. Oh, but I forgot - as everyone is supposed to know. it is much harder to pass judgment upon yourself.

Tarzan Boy
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Good point, TB.  I prefer to look up to the "real heroes" as role models, anyway.

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You guys are funny. I mean, what if I had added a bunch of little smiley faces and other icons? Then, you could really get the gist of my post. Gee-zus!

Actually, people who think in terms of weight (whether one is lambasting the fat or the thin) have bigger problems than weight (and THIS is not meant to be a sarcastic statement...). Why should one look up to entertainers and television for role-models anyway? Make one out yourself. Oh, but I forgot - as everyone is supposed to know. it is much harder to pass judgment upon yourself.

Tarzan Boy
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I like you TB. However, I must reply-


"You guys are funny. I mean, what if I had added a bunch of little smiley faces and other icons? Then, you could really get the gist of my post. Gee-zus!"

Sarcasm doesn't become you. It seems here that you became upset to some degree. This thread was not meant to affect you personally. I'm sure your lack of tact in your original reply prompted strong feelings in some and you're responding to that.

"Actually, people who think in terms of weight (whether one is lambasting the fat or the thin) have bigger problems than weight (and THIS is not meant to be a sarcastic statement...)."

I don't think in terms of weight and I have no problems. I simply chose to express an observation and my opinion in reference to it.

"Why should one look up to entertainers and television for role-models anyway?"

We "shouldn't" look up to entertainers and television for role-models. True. But that's not the point. The point is that it is a fact; whether we like it or not, whether we should or shouldn't, that people and especially teens do look up to entertainers and television for role-models. Therefore, what there should be is a healthy standard out there in the entertainment world. That's what I think.

"Make one out yourself."

That's easier said than done, especially for teens. Look at the millions of teens who flock out to see Britney Spears or NSYNC.

'Nuff said.