What Now? with Trevor Noah The Ozempic Obsession with Jia Tolentino [VIDEO]
May 16, 2024
New Yorker writer and cultural critic Jia Tolentino joins to discuss the media frenzy around weight loss drug Ozempic, exploring societal pressures, gender norms, and the cultural obsession with thinness. The podcast challenges societal messaging on body image and advocates for prioritizing well-being over appearance.
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Weight Perception in South Africa
- Trevor Noah grew up in South Africa where being skinny was teased more than being overweight.
- Weight gain after marriage was seen as a positive sign, indicating a good relationship.
Shifting Weight Values
- Jia Tolentino notes that societal values regarding weight fluctuate throughout history.
- The ideal body type often correlates with wealth and abundance during a specific era.
Nigerian Fattening Rooms
- Christiana Okogie shares the Nigerian tradition of "fattening rooms", where women are encouraged to gain weight before marriage.
- This practice highlights cultural preferences for larger figures as a symbol of fertility.