A day without a fat person....

Actor4hire · 08-23-2007, 08:50 AM

I was thinking, with so much discrimintation still out there for us fat folks, why not do a world wide walkout. Us fat people run banks, schools, drive busses, buy consumable goods, etc... If we all decided to take a day off from everything, we could really affect the economy & hopefully show that we are an important part of society. Lets set a date!!! (If someone has said to do this before, sorry for repeating it.)

AtlasD · 08-24-2007, 01:59 AM

The world economy would grind to a halt. Fat people make the world go round!

lemmink · 08-24-2007, 02:57 AM

So yeah... if you take the day off... tell me where you guys are going to be hangin' out, right?

Lastminute.Tom · 08-24-2007, 07:22 AM

heh, I'll take a day off looking for jobs

Count Zero · 08-26-2007, 04:29 AM

It would definitely feel like a Twilight Zone episode... just going on with your everyday activities with the feeling in the back of your head that something's just not quite right...

Then again, I'm 5'10 and a svelte 230 pounds so I'd probably be with all of you guys, wherever you are.

EtobicokeFA · 08-26-2007, 06:51 AM

I hate to what sounds like a great plan, but how are we going to get most or the entire fat population to do this?

Can we get a hold of enough for them for people to notice?

NancyGirl74 · 08-26-2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by EtobicokeFA

I hate to what sounds like a great plan, but how are we going to get most or the entire fat population to do this?

Can we get a hold of enough for them for people to notice?

I thought all us fat people knew each other?

mel · 08-26-2007, 11:17 AM

I'll take the day off.. but will there be free massages given out???

mossystate · 08-26-2007, 11:51 AM

Ummmm..if this lands on a day I want ice cream...sorry...gotta go with my gut....

Pookie · 08-26-2007, 02:23 PM

LMAO... cute idea, I know I would be horribly missed and chaos with wandering random children would ensue.

Zoom · 08-26-2007, 07:03 PM

Me: Sir! All the fat people have taken the day off work!
Boss: What a bunch of lazy asses. I'm firing them.

Ruffie · 08-27-2007, 06:40 AM

In my workplace there are only two of us that are what I would cinsider fat. Although there is a third that comes in to do programs with the kids a couple of times a week, but afraid it wouldn't impact my workplace much. But ya know contacting the various size acceptance organizations and suggesting a collective movement might be a great way to let people know we are a viable part of society. It could be something simular to the no diet day and with some press coverage might make a good point . GOod idea KUDOS!
Ruth

EtobicokeFA · 08-27-2007, 09:00 AM

If we are really serious about pulling this off, I can do it as well?

TallFatSue · 08-27-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Actor4hire

I was thinking, with so much discrimintation still out there for us fat folks, why not do a world wide walkout.

I didn't stage a walkout today, but this afternoon I did sleep through a boring budget meeting with my eyes open. Does that count?

However I snapped to attention when someone mentioned "trimming the fat" from a budget. "Hey," said I in mock horror, "I hope you don't trim toooo closely everywhere." My boss chimed in, "Don't worry, Sue. You always pull your own weight, so *your* kind of fat is perfectly welcome around here." Cool!

PS. Methinx my boss meant that remark to be heard by some of the deadwood around here. Kinda cool that the fat woman serves as a good example. Looks like I've edumicated some key people about fat acceptance. Or, I must be kissing up just about right!

TallFatSue · 08-27-2007, 12:16 PM

Come to think of it, it is entirely possible that a walkout of fat people might backfire. My impression is that many people see only what's in their own little world, and all they'll remember from such a walkout is what an inconvenience we caused them. "How dare those fat people walk out? I always knew they were lazy!" A walkout might actually increase negative perceptions. Or maybe I'm just thinking about certain goods and services that I now tend to avoid, due to walkouts or slowdowns that personally inconvienced me.

For me the best form of fat acceptance is to try to set a good example, and other forms of positive reinforcement. It seems to work, at least in my own little world.

Oh, to heck with it all. We fat people are in the majority now, so let's just take over everything. Who cares what the skinnies think?

Actor4hire · 08-27-2007, 03:24 PM

It could backfire, but think about if the media go a hold of it. If you could really organize a boycott day, it isnt just not going to work, it is about not spending money, not going out to eat, not using your cell phone, just simply saying I am going to take this day for myself & other fat people. We do have a voice & that voice is loud. What are the statistics on overweight people? Last I checked, we are becoming the norm...

TallFatSue · 08-28-2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Actor4hire

It could backfire, but think about if the media go a hold of it.

Considering how the media treat fat people now, I shudder to think!

Besides, I already wield the power of the purse in my day-to-day life. Those places that treat me like a valued customer continue to get my business. One advantage of being a big tall fat woman with a big smile is that people remember me, so I tend to get pretty good service. My charm offensive may not work for everyone, but it sure seems to work for me. Accentuate the positive.

Actor4hire · 08-28-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TallFatSue

Considering how the media treat fat people now, I shudder to think!

Besides, I already wield the power of the purse in my day-to-day life. Those places that treat me like a valued customer continue to get my business. One advantage of being a big tall fat woman with a big smile is that people remember me, so I tend to get pretty good service. My charm offensive may not work for everyone, but it sure seems to work for me. Accentuate the positive.

Agree on all points. But you still must admit that to just do a walkout one day, would not only be fun, but would just send a message that we are fat & we are not going to be treated as equals.

08-23-2007, 08:50 AM	#1
Actor4hire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 311	A day without a fat person.... I was thinking, with so much discrimintation still out there for us fat folks, why not do a world wide walkout. Us fat people run banks, schools, drive busses, buy consumable goods, etc... If we all decided to take a day off from everything, we could really affect the economy & hopefully show that we are an important part of society. Lets set a date!!! (If someone has said to do this before, sorry for repeating it.) __________________ "I'm not overweight, I'm just under tall." Garfield

08-24-2007, 01:59 AM	#2
AtlasD Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: between 90 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees south latitude Posts: 139	my guess is- The world economy would grind to a halt. Fat people make the world go round! __________________ "I'm not going to starve myself to death so I can live longer."

08-24-2007, 07:22 AM	#4
Lastminute.Tom Write on! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 'Ampshire Posts: 878	heh, I'll take a day off looking for jobs __________________ Need nothing, desire everything, choose what happens.

08-26-2007, 04:29 AM	#5
Count Zero Dethroned Emperor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Summerland, BC Posts: 257	It would definitely feel like a Twilight Zone episode... just going on with your everyday activities with the feeling in the back of your head that something's just not quite right... Then again, I'm 5'10 and a svelte 230 pounds so I'd probably be with all of you guys, wherever you are. __________________ "The only people that seem to have a problem distinguishing between reality and fantasy are psychopaths and magistrates." - Alan Moore

08-26-2007, 06:51 AM	#6
EtobicokeFA Proud FA Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New England Posts: 3,509	I hate to what sounds like a great plan, but how are we going to get most or the entire fat population to do this? Can we get a hold of enough for them for people to notice? __________________ "When it comes to health. It's not the size of your ass that count as much as how much you move it!" "Health is not a body weight, it's a measure of fitness."

08-24-2007, 02:57 AM	#3
lemmink THE PUMMEL IS COMING Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canberra Posts: 921	So yeah... if you take the day off... tell me where you guys are going to be hangin' out, right?

08-26-2007, 11:17 AM	#8
mel This is My year!..again:) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The other side of ... Posts: 1,766	I'll take the day off.. but will there be free massages given out??? __________________ Mel "Do I see sheets of plastic in your future?"

08-26-2007, 11:51 AM	#9
mossystate flicks a booger on conrad Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,127	Ummmm..if this lands on a day I want ice cream...sorry...gotta go with my gut....

08-26-2007, 02:23 PM	#10
Pookie Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 463	LMAO... cute idea, I know I would be horribly missed and chaos with wandering random children would ensue.

08-26-2007, 07:03 PM	#11
Zoom Rogue Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,778	Me: Sir! All the fat people have taken the day off work! Boss: What a bunch of lazy asses. I'm firing them.

08-27-2007, 06:40 AM	#12
Ruffie Master Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,749	Wouldn't make much difference In my workplace there are only two of us that are what I would cinsider fat. Although there is a third that comes in to do programs with the kids a couple of times a week, but afraid it wouldn't impact my workplace much. But ya know contacting the various size acceptance organizations and suggesting a collective movement might be a great way to let people know we are a viable part of society. It could be something simular to the no diet day and with some press coverage might make a good point . GOod idea KUDOS! Ruth Last edited by Ruffie : 08-27-2007 at 06:45 AM.

08-27-2007, 09:00 AM	#13
EtobicokeFA Proud FA Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New England Posts: 3,509	If we are really serious about pulling this off, I can do it as well? __________________ "When it comes to health. It's not the size of your ass that count as much as how much you move it!" "Health is not a body weight, it's a measure of fitness."

08-27-2007, 12:16 PM	#15
TallFatSue Retired Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,878	Come to think of it, it is entirely possible that a walkout of fat people might backfire. My impression is that many people see only what's in their own little world, and all they'll remember from such a walkout is what an inconvenience we caused them. "How dare those fat people walk out? I always knew they were lazy!" A walkout might actually increase negative perceptions. Or maybe I'm just thinking about certain goods and services that I now tend to avoid, due to walkouts or slowdowns that personally inconvienced me. For me the best form of fat acceptance is to try to set a good example, and other forms of positive reinforcement. It seems to work, at least in my own little world. Oh, to heck with it all. We fat people are in the majority now, so let's just take over everything. Who cares what the skinnies think?

08-27-2007, 03:24 PM	#16
Actor4hire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 311	It could backfire, but think about if the media go a hold of it. If you could really organize a boycott day, it isnt just not going to work, it is about not spending money, not going out to eat, not using your cell phone, just simply saying I am going to take this day for myself & other fat people. We do have a voice & that voice is loud. What are the statistics on overweight people? Last I checked, we are becoming the norm... __________________ "I'm not overweight, I'm just under tall." Garfield

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