tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post7629851337483012725..comments2023-09-25T11:48:08.067-04:00Comments on Unapologetically Fat: How to Look Good NakedJoGeekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16093660035883346402noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post-12539759050614037332008-05-22T22:14:00.000-04:002008-05-22T22:14:00.000-04:00Okay... I'm a guy and I'm from Ireland so I get al...Okay... I'm a guy and I'm from Ireland so I get alot of UK tv and I have caught this programme only its the UK version I'm watching....Now even though I do think it has to be commended for taking a difference stance on the whole body thing and how people should feel about their bodies I still have some difficulties with some of the things the show does. For a start I agree slightly with Yummy rum there I don't really like the idea of putting someone in a group of bigger women....as it is kind of like saying...."you think your bad...look at these lot" and does fly in the face of fat acceptance in a way. Another thing that is done in the UK version (I don't know if the US version does this) but the women on many occasions are sent either for a particular exercise or dietary advice...so basically if a lady is conscious about her butt looking big she could be sent to a gym to do particular exercises for that area.. Now to me that is a complete contradiction to what the show is about and in fairness what the presenter advocates throughout too about accepting yourself for what you are.and realising that big can be beautiful. Like if its beautiful why have her lose it in a gym? <BR/>I also have a problem with the women they choose, now forgive and bear with me here because I am referring to the UK version of the show and maybe its different in the States..but here they only pick slightly bigger ladies (now granted today they are seen as obese in our mad body obsessed world but to me they are slightly plump or curvacious) I'm yet to see a very big women been chosen to look good naked...I have seen many in the parts of the show where they gather lots of women together to try out different beauty products like creams, etc but none for the main part...and to me its like another contradiction. <BR/><BR/>All in all I think the show has its heart in the right place but in the UK they are that obsessed with this obesity epidemic rubbish that I think the show creators are afraid to take the idea too far without being accused of encouraging people to be overweight as ridiculous as that may sound....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post-77309908229758265242008-01-16T11:59:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:59:00.000-05:00Hi, I hope all is well. I just wanted to thank yo...Hi, <BR/><BR/>I hope all is well. I just wanted to thank you for posting on your blog about “How To Look Good Naked.” You have played an important part in the huge success of its' premiere. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Taken from Lifetime’s press release: <BR/>“How to Look Good Naked was a particularly strong performer (1.3 HH) and debuted as the most watched reality series among A18-34, A18-49 and W18-34 in Lifetime’s 24-year history.”<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!!! <BR/><BR/>Best, <BR/><BR/>CarrieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post-60718843796142050442008-01-08T11:59:00.000-05:002008-01-08T11:59:00.000-05:00Want to trade links? My BBW forum ishttp://www.ssb...Want to trade links? My BBW forum is<BR/>http://www.ssbbw4u.com/smf<BR/>I can promote your blog there if you promote my forum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post-2041687132315391722008-01-07T19:11:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:11:00.000-05:00Hey rose,I didn't think the lineup was anti-fat pe...Hey rose,<BR/><BR/>I didn't think the lineup was anti-fat per se... Just kind of focusing on looks rather than thoughts and feelings.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I just don't get it. It seems to work for everyone else.Yarrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716281562474789198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post-57501247270947702632008-01-07T14:34:00.000-05:002008-01-07T14:34:00.000-05:00I agree that this is a terrific, empowering show. ...I agree that this is a terrific, empowering show. I looked at Lifetime's message board on the show and was moved to tears! This show has introduced so many women to FA who didn't even know such a thing existed. Also, I'd like to add that negative comments were few and far between, which indicates to me that they have quick moderators who will remove hateful posts so that this can be a safe, welcoming environment for women to discuss their feelings on the show.<BR/><BR/>As for the line-up, I believe it was to demonstrate that women have no idea what they look like. Layla had a distorted view of the size of her hips, and I think it's a strech to say that it was anti-fat to point that out to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559850219424554239.post-88641271304025241152008-01-07T13:17:00.000-05:002008-01-07T13:17:00.000-05:00I don't get the point of the segment where the gue...I don't get the point of the segment where the guest had to place herself in a line-up of women based on how big her hips were. Didn't it just basically say "See? You're not that fat!"Yarrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716281562474789198noreply@blogger.com