"Fat potential" is a common phrase among 20-something males.

Jul 28, 2014
6:37:48pm

mr_thekid

It's pretty ridiculous really. I'm convinced that the overwhelming preference of men to find a twig for a wife is completely socialized. Biologically we're supposed to prefer larger women, as that can be viewed as a sign of good fertility.

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mr_thekid

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We don't glorify fat - this country glorifies the THIN ideal.

Ashtrash

7/28/14 4:16pm

At this point it's not about glorifying anything

stoils

7/28/14 4:18pm

Actually, it IS important - a normal weight girl can easily develop disordered

Ashtrash

7/28/14 4:23pm

Women shape that expectation more than anyone

CSoul

7/28/14 4:21pm

Because Hollywood and the Media is run by women, too...?

Ashtrash

7/28/14 4:26pm

the magazines that promote this image are by and large published by

Bob Vance

7/28/14 4:34pm

I just find it a weird situation that the ultra thin models that this article

CSoul

7/28/14 4:34pm

Link?

mr_thekid

7/28/14 6:21pm

This is true, but it goes both ways (although admittedly to a lesser extent).

ldssdl

7/28/14 4:29pm

I agree, guys face that pressure too:

Ashtrash

7/28/14 4:30pm

But I think it's safe to assume that women care a lot more.

Belboz

7/28/14 4:58pm

The pressure is even higher for single women

donnerstag

7/28/14 5:04pm

Single guys have similar pressure. But you're right that it is way higher for

LaserCoug

7/28/14 5:23pm

That's actually my fear with overweight single women

donnerstag

7/28/14 5:27pm

It seems different though. Women say they dress up for other women. Not for men

TNT

7/28/14 5:09pm

they've got to beat that competition.

Belboz

7/28/14 5:15pm

This is SO untrue. I've heard this excuse countless times...such a myth.

Ashtrash

7/28/14 6:56pm

So are they dressing up for the other husbands?

LaserCoug

7/28/14 7:02pm

Yeah, you're going to have ask the married ladies. But for me, when I hang out

Ashtrash

7/28/14 7:06pm

Depends on the group of girls. Your Instagram

messi

7/28/14 7:36pm

pretty presumptuous to think that your point of view is every woman's.

Beggar

7/28/14 4:30pm

I never said that...

Ashtrash

7/28/14 4:33pm

preach, sister!

BYUCoug11

7/28/14 4:32pm

wasn't that guy on the left in the harry potter movies?

Bronoc

7/28/14 4:38pm

Pretty sure that's foofcoug on the left

BYUCoug11

7/28/14 4:40pm

foofcoug was in harry potter?

Bronoc

7/28/14 4:42pm

Seriously? Awesome!

TNT

7/28/14 5:13pm

There is certainly a disconnect between what people preach "fat is okay"

Bob Vance

7/28/14 4:32pm

If someone is basing their self-esteem off of what the world or the media thinks

Ashtrash

7/28/14 4:35pm

I didn't mean to imply they aren't affected. But, if women really

Bob Vance

7/28/14 8:11pm

I don't think we glorify thin or fat. I think we glorify 'defined'

BYUCoug11

7/28/14 4:35pm

We need to glorify healthy.

lawboy

7/28/14 4:48pm

for most people, being thin shouldn't be so hard if that's what they want.

Belboz

7/28/14 4:53pm

Agreed. "Can't help it" is an excuse for the weak. Is anyone excused from

ldssdl

7/28/14 6:05pm

I think that's a big part of the Word of Wisdom that is definitely neglected.

Ashtrash

7/28/14 7:20pm

I do have to fight this with my daughters. They are beautiful but I'll hear

LaserCoug

7/28/14 4:58pm

It's an area that is hard for people to find balance in.

Yvin

7/28/14 5:08pm

Completely agree.

Ashtrash

7/28/14 7:09pm

RE: We don't glorify fat - this country glorifies the THIN ideal.

Admiral Ackbar

7/28/14 5:20pm

I'm less worried about anorexia and bulimia than I am morbid obesity

Mathlete

7/28/14 5:22pm

Why is being skinny an unrealistic expectation?

The Lone Wolf

7/28/14 5:40pm

A lot of young single guys I talk to like girls that are to thin IMO

mosterlow

7/28/14 6:14pm

Women who can't handle their own weight in their 20s

donnerstag

7/28/14 6:37pm

I partially agree, but the point is we put far too much emphasis on weight.

mr_thekid

7/28/14 6:41pm

BMI is a poor indicator

donnerstag

7/28/14 6:43pm

"Fat potential" is a common phrase among 20-something males.

mr_thekid

7/28/14 6:37pm

Don't agree at all

donnerstag

7/28/14 6:41pm

Right, but not dating a girl who isn't even fat because you think she might

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