You would think that I would not have to say this but ....It is never appropriate to comment on a person's size. There is not a nice way to call a person "fat."
Recently, while listening to classical music on NPR, the announcer described the performer in the next recording as "a fleshy, Chinese pianist." I was aghast! Never would I have thought something so foul and inappropriate would come out of the mouth of any of those enlightened radio hosts. I waited to hear the retraction but nothing!
How is it that in this day and age when we are so accepting of the religious beliefs, parenting practices, sexuality, etc. of every individual....how is it that it is still OK to draw attention to a person's obesity. I am so livid that I plan to write my congressman and then remove NPR from my radio presets! Furthermore....
Oh, he said, "flashy."
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That's okay...I have the kid who calls cats "titties". He'll probably be banned from NPR.
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