People come in all shapes and sizes, but unfortunately, that doesn’t stop others from judging them based on their appearance. In fact, one study found that 57% of adults had experienced some form of weight-related stigma, including discrimination or teasing.
One Threads user asked fat people to share the worst microaggressions they’ve faced, and they had plenty of stories to tell. From uncomfortable encounters at work to rude remarks at the grocery store or doctor’s office, their responses show just how insensitive others can be. Find them below.
#41
When I was pregnant and people said “wow you aren’t even showing!” Like I’m 7 months pregnant, I actually AM showing you’re just assuming it’s all fat.
6points
#42
Coming back from maternity leave to have someone say, “when are you ever going to have that kid?”
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6points
#43
Asthma nurse, looked at me sternly and said "do you do ANY exercises " in exactly the tone you can imagine.
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6points
#44
“How’s that diet going?” said smugly by an old lady at church as I enjoyed a single brownie at the church bake sale.
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6points
#45
when i worked in an office people incessantly commented on my lunch. i’d be eating a plate of salad ffs and it’s “that’s a big plate of salad!”
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6points
#46
"Oh my gosh, you're not fat, don't say that about yourself!"
Lady, I am fat. You're the one assigning ethical or social value to an objectively descriptive adjective.
Lady, I am fat. You're the one assigning ethical or social value to an objectively descriptive adjective.
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5points
#47
Expensive spa and the only robes they have are maybe a size Large at most.
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5points
#48
Feeling the need to tell me how little they eat or how not hungry they are. Especially while we’re eating together.
5points
#49
I went to get my belly button pierced in highschool and the girl told me she wouldn’t do it because I has a stomach roll and it would get infected. Her boss heard her, laughed told her to pack her booth and leave, took me over and pierced it for me. Never had an issue. I was also a size 8.
5points
#50
People talking badly about a fat person and being like “she was bigger than you” or “no offense to you”.
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5points
#51
Being told to fast for 48 hours
I never mentioned wanting to lose weight. I was there to have my thyroid checked out.
I never mentioned wanting to lose weight. I was there to have my thyroid checked out.
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5points
#52
I lost 115 pounds (note: still fat after that) and a skin condition I have that can be aggravated by being heavy has not improved. When I went to the dermatologist for some shots (the same one I had seen 115 pounds heavier), her first line about improving the situation was that weight loss is still the best option. Ma'am, read my chart...
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5points
#54
People greeting the smaller/skinnier person in front of me but no greeting for me.
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4points
#55
I've been thin as an adult.
I'm now fat.
I've been prominently online that whole time.
NOBODY wants to take pictures with me anymore.
I'm now fat.
I've been prominently online that whole time.
NOBODY wants to take pictures with me anymore.
4points
#56
probably when i went to urgent care and the doctor would not believe i have type 1 diabetes because of my BMI and insisted it had to be type 2.
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4points
#57
When my friends hand-me-down their clothes that are “way way too big” for them
Is that considered a hand me up?
Is that considered a hand me up?
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3points
#58
People at the grocery store commenting on how “healthy” my shopping cart looks, and then looking at me like it doesn’t make sense .
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3points
#59
Told a family member I lost 30lbs and they said "Good job. Keep going!"
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3points
#60
Back in pre covid days, having people watch how much you put on your plate at a buffet or watching if you went back for seconds. And by watching I mean staring and smirking.
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3points