Fat Shaming the Last Acceptable Bigotry - Girls (2012) Discussion

[–] PussyCrusher_Principal 8 years ago

She's the one trolling all these idiots who piss and moan that LD's naked body is shown - "How dare she take her clothes off without first obsessing over, then slaving for her body, for the privilege of being on my tv". ALL people seem to believe that the sole purpose in life is to titillate the opposite sex.

I haven't loved every moment of Girls but I do like what LD does, challenging the status quo.

And I agree, fat-shaming is the last acceptable bigotry. It's depressing how nasty people are regarding it. They're nearly always hiding behind a keyboard though. Funny thing is, I don't see her as unattractive at all.

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

I haven't "loved every moment" either. I do think her character is kind of clueless and awkward but endearing nonetheless and I think that is the point.

I love that she just puts it out there to say "hey yeah, not perfect" still have sex don't mind showing my body...so say whatever you want!!!

There is far too much pain in this world stemming from women who feel unless they live up to some ridiculous unattainable ideal standard that only a tiny percentage of the population falls into (men AND women) that they are somehow not worthy.

Those who don't want to see her body don't have to watch. I don't think it's good OR bad. it's just a woman who has sex.

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

I haven't "loved every moment" either. I do think her character is kind of clueless and awkward but endearing nonetheless and I think that is the point.

I love that she just puts it out there to say "hey yeah, not perfect" still have sex don't mind showing my body...so say whatever you want!!!

There is far too much pain in this world stemming from women who feel unless they live up to some ridiculous unattainable ideal standard that only a tiny percentage of the population falls into (men AND women) that they are somehow not worthy.

Those who don't want to see her body don't have to watch. I don't think it's good OR bad. it's just a woman who has sex.

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[–] Melancholy11 8 years ago

When I have genital warts, I will be sure to put it out there because it's so brave to show people digusting images.

Take a poll, do people want to see Hannah nude or Jessa nude?

Neither are thin. Everyone will say Jessa because she is attractive. Not skinny, yet attractive.

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

She's not showing "genital warts". She's showing her body.

You don't need a poll. She doesn't have to be beautiful OR thin to be nude on tv.

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[–] Melancholy11 8 years ago

Her body is as disgusting as genital warts.

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[–] JoWilli (21627) 6 years ago

ew

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

She's not showing "genital warts". She's showing her body.

You don't need a poll. She doesn't have to be beautiful OR thin to be nude on tv.

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[–] Pumpyjones 8 years ago

I think the second half of your post is why she gets trolled so much. Hannah is sloppy and crude. If she were classier, people wouldn't Down her as much, but I agree people fat shame for no reason.

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

you're prob right and I agree.

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[–] marco-47826 8 years ago

I don't mind her being fat. What I mind, is her having no class. She just asks for these kinds of remarks.

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

Marco I actually agree. While I really do applaud her bravery knowing that she will most certainly expose herself to criticism if she's ok with that it seems the vulgarity is an attention grab in part so she can say "see how people are so critical of women's bodies" whereas the real thing people are put off by is getting stinking drunk, puking, pouring booze all over yourself and just acting like it's your first week in college.

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[–] marco-47826 8 years ago

I agree, she can do whatever the hell she wants. While still being aware that she might not get people's validation. Personally, I don't like girls like her. Those who act as if they have a great body, or something. It maybe therapeutic to them, in a way, it helps them cope with their complex (because they are full of it, and acting like that, is just a shield against the world. Not a sign of bravery). But to people outside their brains and logic. It's just sad and pathetic. Wishful thinking at its worst...

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[–] Melissaslist 8 years ago

Marco I actually agree. While I really do applaud her bravery knowing that she will most certainly expose herself to criticism if she's ok with that it seems the vulgarity is an attention grab in part so she can say "see how people are so critical of women's bodies" whereas the real thing people are put off by is getting stinking drunk, puking, pouring booze all over yourself and just acting like it's your first week in college.

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[–] fede_4488 8 years ago

Who gives a *beep* is she's classy or not? This isn't Downton Abbey.
I prefer people who don't care about other people's perception on then than those who worry about being "classy"

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[–] marco-47826 8 years ago

Then you're just self absorbed.

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[–] Pumpyjones 8 years ago

That's fine, but they you can't complain when people find you disgusting. If she doesn't care, then more power to her. I'm only saying Hannah (not Lena, I don't know anything about her private life) is fully gross and when there's a character acting like that, don't be surprised when people call them out on it. As for her body, I mean, that's a stupid reason to make fun of her.

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[–] R_Kane (15828) 3 years ago

This topic is bullshit. Obesity is an epidemic in the US and it kills people. Did you know that every pound of adipose (fat) tissue you have makes your heart pump blood through another MILE in your circulatory system. One fucking mile more. Stop being a sloth. Get off your ass.

Fat shaming can save lives.

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[–] R_Kane (15828) 3 years ago

“For no reason?!” For every pound of adipose tissue (“fat” to you) that you have, your body needs to pump ONE MILE of additional blood through your blood vessels. One FUCKING mile. That is a health and longevity issue.

Yes, flab is aesthetically disgusting, but we have an inherent aversion to it because obesity . . . what’s the phrase? Oh, yeah! It KILLS us.

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[–] chris-r-copeland 8 years ago

Except not.

The new last acceptable bigotry is being any religious follower.

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[–] marco-47826 8 years ago

So true...

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[–] fede_4488 8 years ago

The more she winds (conservative) people up the more I love her.

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[–] marco-47826 8 years ago

This has nothing to do with being conservative. But more about seeing through her *beep* People who are like Hannah/Lena, are the ones who fear of being judged, the most. Like a kid saying fvck you to their parents approval. When it's the thing they crave the most.

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[–] rochrok 8 years ago

This has nothing to do with being conservative. But more about seeing through her *beep* People who are like Hannah/Lena, are the ones who fear of being judged, the most. Like a kid saying fvck you to their parents approval. When it's the thing they crave the most.

Bingo!

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[–] kmartin173 8 years ago

She doesn't have a great body because she's too lazy to get her ass in a gym somewhere. A couple gallons of makeup wouldn't hurt either.

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[–] rochrok 8 years ago

Hannah is just a fat nasty sloppy a$$ bish.

There are plenty of overweight women who carry themselves well and look awesome while they do it, whether they are nude or not. Lena Dunham's image is "fat and sloppy" so I don't blame anyone for calling her fat and sloppy.

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