Informed Attraction 15. Fat Suits I - The Nutty Professor Started It All
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Jul 27, 2025 The discussion dives into the controversial use of fat suits in 90s and early 2000s films like 'The Nutty Professor' and 'Shallow Hal.' The hosts critique how these portrayals perpetuate negative stereotypes and impact body image, especially among youth. Personal anecdotes reveal the emotional struggles linked to societal beauty standards. They also address how relationships challenge traditional views of attraction and call for more authentic representation in media, emphasizing the need for nuanced portrayals of body image.
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Fat Suits Reinforce Stereotypes
- Fat suits turn fat bodies into costumes, reinforcing negative stereotypes like laziness and unattractiveness.
- They rarely depict fat characters positively and often contribute to anti-fat bias in media.
Kids Bullying Over "Big Back" Song
- Aubrey hears many children face body image issues linked to classmates singing the "Big Back" song from TikTok.
- This song mocks fat people and fuels peer bullying at a young age.
Love Beyond Body Changes
- Aubrey shares her long-term relationship experience, finding her husband attractive through their body changes.
- This highlights that love and attraction can endure despite changes in weight.