Anti-Obesity Ad

[Newell Steamer]

https://www.yahoo.com/health/shocking-anti-obesity-psa-sparks-debate-94551060722.html

I consider this ad to be pretty powerful.

But some obesity experts say that the video carries a potentially off-putting, if not damaging, message — similar to a 2012 poster campaign from Strong4Life, which sparked accusations of “fat-shaming.”

Does anyone feel the message from this ad is off-putting and damaging??

 

[Gooberlx2]

I think it's pretty powerful as well, especially putting it in 1st person because most people can probably relate to a moment here or there. It's just saying, "This pattern of behavior could lead to your demise, and I bet you can trace back similar moments in your life."

If that qualifies as shaming, then there's apparently no way to matter-of-factly state that bad habits of overeating and being sedentary is damaging to your health.

The original Strong4Life was much more along the lines of shaming, even if the statements were true.

 

[K1052]

I don't think it qualifies as shaming. It is a pretty brutal wake up call though...which is probably needed at this point.

 

[Jodell88]

More like parent shaming if you ask me.

 

[darkewaffle]

I like it, particularly because it isn't just aimed at the obese person himself/herself but also at the people who influence them, namely the parents.

 

[SandEagle]

ugh, fat. im already disgusted before even watching it.

 

[smackababy]

More like parent shaming if you ask me.

This.

I like it, particularly because it isn't just aimed at the obese person himself/herself but also at the people who influence them, namely the parents.

And this.


Fat children are the product of bad parents, plain and simple.

To be fair, I am not against fat shaming adults. If you are an adult and have zero issues that cause obesity, you have no excuse for being obese. If some minor discomfort (being hungry, aww poor baby!) discourages you enough you are willing to continue your fatness, fuck you.

 

[Mai72]

When I was in Korea I worked with a Korean coworker who gave her daughter all kinds of sweet snacks. The kid was always sucking on a lollipop and eating candy. I remember seeing the kid with a fistful of candy. She is fat!

 

[SSSnail]

They need to stop putting fat people on TV, just about every show features a fat person or more, so other fatties think it's ok to be a fattie.

 

[Lonyo]

I don't see how you can consider it harmful unless you're super over sensitive, in which case you have issues beyond being fat.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I think it's more of an eye-opener than a fat shaming video. It shows the end result of living life like that.
Just substitute cigarettes for the food and would you think it was shaming smoking?

 

[mmntech]

I think it's more of an eye-opener than a fat shaming video. It shows the end result of living life like that.
Just substitute cigarettes for the food and would you think it was shaming smoking?

Bingo.

Not many people are fat due to a medical condition. A lot of it is psychological. If you tell a food addict that they're okay just the way they are, you're just enabling them.

I really do think they need a new PSA though. How about a half hour programme of The Flying Pig sharing his opinion on fatties?

 

[purbeast0]

the only thing that offends me in that video is that i'm not a fatass and i play a lot of video games, so the xbox and gamecube scenes offended me.

i think that is a great ad to be honest. also aimed at the parents for starting your kid eating healthy from when they are a small child.

nothign alarming or offensive at all about the ad though. if someone thinks this is offensive, they bette think those smoking ones with the people talking through a hole in their throat are offensive too. i'd say those are more offensive because you see a freaking hole in someone's throat.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I work a job where I sit in front of a computer all day... plus I'm middle aged but I KNOW that I need to watch what I eat or I'll gain weight. I'm already a little overweight but I'm working on it.

So, if you're obese get off your fat ass and get some fucking exercise. Tough love bitches!

 

[Slew Foot]

fat people suck. if they dont want me making fun of them, lose some weight

 

[irishScott]

Honestly I've never understood the unspoken social embargo against "shaming".

If you're fat, and it's not due to a legitimate medical condition (let's define "legitimate" as having been diagnosed by an actual doctor to your face in said doctor's office), you should feel ashamed of treating yourself so badly. Then you should act is such a way that the shame is lessened, namely cleaning up your diet and lifestyle. If psychological crap is a cause, then fix that too.

Now granted you have to make sure the "shaming" is legitimate, but if it is legitimate, then what's the big deal? Society might be a little better off if more people were ashamed of their bullshit.

 

[mmntech]

Honestly I've never understood the unspoken social embargo against "shaming".

Because we live in a hyper-narcissistic society where people have the "right" to not have their feelings hurt.

 

[Jeff7]

I don't think it qualifies as shaming. It is a pretty brutal wake up call though...which is probably needed at this point.

People are eating themselves to death.


I'd consider that to be something of a problem.

Some people consider it to be a matter of personal pride.

 

[luv2liv]

People are eating themselves to death.

this! whenever i see Steve Woz, i think how on earth does a smart guy like that doesnt know anything about basic healthy diet.

 

[takeru]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi2_a-0LMAA

 

[Gooberlx2]

Honestly I've never understood the unspoken social embargo against "shaming".

In certain instances it's counter productive. Being fat and having depression often go hand-in-hand, and shaming just drives a person more into their shell, which so often involves eating. That said, I agree that a certain degree of shaming, in the sense of calling out things that aren't or shouldn't be considered acceptable, is a good thing.

 

[Leyawiin]

I have an 11 year old nephew who's about 5'1" and weighs 200 lbs. His father weighed 500 lbs until he had gastric bypass surgery about six years ago (now he just has tons of loose skin). I get so angry with my sister over this, but the mere mention that they need to do something gets her defensive. His school called them when he was in second grade concerned about how heavy he was getting and she just flew into a rage. All the kid does is sit in front of the computer playing Gary's Mod or has the XBOX controller in his hands. He doesn't ride a bike, he rarely plays outside and the one time recently when he was out and it was getting close to dusk my sister freaked out. She's absolutely terrified for him to go out and do all the things we did as kids because "The world is so dangerous now!". I'd send her that PSA, but it would just cause a big family row. Really, letting a child get in a condition like that is just child abuse IMO.

 

[John Connor]

I got fat from the fucking medication they gave me. I used to be called string bean because I was so skinny.

 

[xeemzor]

fat people suck. if they dont want me making fun of them, lose some weight

This is the only correct post.

 

[Mide]

I saw ice cream...now I will go downstairs and get some. But yes the commercial is a good one.