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Maybe as idea for a new thread we so far have not had - a collection of examples where we can detect positive changes in the media portrayal von BHMs. As a FFA communication scientist, this of course is an issue I follow quite closely and might get more out of than others.
This is the most outright example in very mainstream media of positive fat portrayal I've ever seen - up to the unabashed url title : These celebs look better fat. Plus it's not in some obscure indie net-niche publication, but Germany's largest tabloid newspaper BILD (comparable to the UK 'Sun', though with a bit more quality & common sense), where the online version gets 1.6 million hits a day. And it was not hidden there somewhere after 3 miles of scrolling, but headline for the young-readers section on the page header, where it is automatically displayed alternating with 5 other issues. http://www.bild.de/byou/2016/jonah-h...7836.bild.html Apart from the fact that BILD is right here (that's a red marked calender event in my book normally) in the assessment of the celebs looks - I take it as a miniscule sign of hope than slowly mainstream media won't necessarily turn into (F)FFAs, but at least start dealing with the weight question in a bit more balanced and realistic manner. So - have any of you found other good examples of positive shifts in the media? Features with good reporting about BHMs? Post them here, for others to enjoy! |
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The tough, earthy, handyman probably is the most common BHM cliché .... but this is a pretty entertaining take on it.
Not a very big guy - but some fun action instead. Hornbach's (one of Germany's large home depot chains) spring TV commercial - keep in mind this is made for prime time TV, to be shown on public broadcasting before 8 p.m. (Before you ask - Germans have a very different approach to nudity ... going nude in nature actually was a socio-political movement...) https://youtu.be/WRSvNjDQSaM |
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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/fa..._1=305545&_r=0
... a nuanced, three-dimensional character feature on a SSBHM's unusual endeavor.... |
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http://youtu.be/BARZ5cjIGx0 this popped up in my feed the other day.
I was happy that he was portrayed as normal and touched on some emotional hard times without being too damaged. |
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Normally there is no worse fat-bashing-rag on planet earth than the DailyFail.
Wonderously - today we can find an article even there in which a female journalist has clearly succumbed to the fascination of a great SSBHM (.... then again, if HM so obviously approves, what else can DM write....) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...dores-him.html What tickled me in particular is how close this hotel director is to the (at the time of writing entirely fictional) protagonist of my own "525" story ... even though I had never before heard of this gent. |
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Not only is that awesome in general -
Omg the affinity with your story is absolutely remarkable! |
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Oh my goodness that guy is a dreamboat.
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I like the way he wears a suit. Definite style.
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Story of my life (at least I hope not too damaged). |
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...I know this thread is a bit dated, but I was looking through topics that I've missed in a while and...
It's always great to see a suit being worn that is cut to fit the size and body type of the individual... it's a look that never gets old. I think that's one of the reasons I have so much more respect for brands that are willing to make clothing for all body types; specifically when it comes to formal-wear. It's one of the reasons I always vouch for, and appreciate supporting a company like Men's Wearhouse (since they have big and tall clothing) when the family and I are going to a wedding or other formal events that require this type of clothing. Quote:
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Normally all those Scandinavian crime/mystery movies/series are not my cup of tea.
But this Icelandic one has got me hooked - probably because of the lead character ... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3561180/ And here's the article to match - with a title like straight out of FFA steamy fiction.. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...sson-interview |
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Tangentially related to the thread topic, but John Goodman got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just the other day.
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(... only my cynical mind makes me wonder if he finally got it now after he has slimmed down considerably ..... ![]() |
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...ng-Goring.html
... more on what must be Her Majesty's favorite SSBHM .... ![]() |
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I'm reading my way thru "525"
atm, think I'm about halfway done now. My latest post to the Random BHM Hotness thread prolly counts as a positive portrayal of BHM in media as well.
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Just for the fun of watching this SSBHM work - because if even a journalist from the fat-bashing DailyFail falls for him.... ![]() P.S. Also agree regarding Her Majesty - Britain will lose a lot once she passes. |
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@agouderia: YES, do it! Do it for all your FFA sisters.
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