Comments for Stacy Bias - Fat Activist and Body Image Campus Speaker http://stacybias.net Sat, 05 May 2012 19:36:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on An Open Letter to Margaret Cho Re: Karl Lagerfeld by Denise http://stacybias.net/2012/02/an-open-letter-to-margaret-cho-re-karl-lagerfeld/#comment-1865 Denise Sat, 05 May 2012 19:36:43 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=543#comment-1865 Nicely said, Stacy; myself, I thought Margaret was over-reacting. Full disclosure: I am not fat. But at 5'4" and 140 lbs, I would be considered fat by somebody who works in an industry that celebrates concentration-camp emaciation as the apotheosis of beauty. Nicely said, Stacy; myself, I thought Margaret was over-reacting. Full disclosure: I am not fat. But at 5’4″ and 140 lbs, I would be considered fat by somebody who works in an industry that celebrates concentration-camp emaciation as the apotheosis of beauty.

]]> Comment on Flying while Fat – Superfat Tips for International Air Travel by Lin http://stacybias.net/2012/01/flying-while-fat-superfat-tips-for-international-air-travel/#comment-1858 Lin Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:21:01 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=443#comment-1858 Hello there! I'm really happy I googled and found this website, helps me out a lot. To begin with, I have never flown and will be for the first time this summer (Early July) to Finland. I've been researching the best companies that are the most fat-friendly, and several times on websites I've run into some really really nasty folks proclaiming that none should be, that I should be required to pay for an extra ticket, and so on. So, it's nice to see a positive website about such with tips and so on. I am petrified not only of the flying itself, but also of any potential treatment I may receive, and most of all..if they'll require me to buy a 2nd ticket. I wouldn't be able to go on my trip if that were the case (seeing as how the tickets are roughly $1K or more.) Again, thank you for putting this up, will definitely look into JetBlue and see if I can work out something with them. Hello there! I’m really happy I googled and found this website, helps me out a lot. To begin with, I have never flown and will be for the first time this summer (Early July) to Finland. I’ve been researching the best companies that are the most fat-friendly, and several times on websites I’ve run into some really really nasty folks proclaiming that none should be, that I should be required to pay for an extra ticket, and so on. So, it’s nice to see a positive website about such with tips and so on. I am petrified not only of the flying itself, but also of any potential treatment I may receive, and most of all..if they’ll require me to buy a 2nd ticket. I wouldn’t be able to go on my trip if that were the case (seeing as how the tickets are roughly $1K or more.) Again, thank you for putting this up, will definitely look into JetBlue and see if I can work out something with them.

]]> Comment on Flying while Fat – Superfat Tips for International Air Travel by Stacy Bias http://stacybias.net/2012/01/flying-while-fat-superfat-tips-for-international-air-travel/#comment-1850 Stacy Bias Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:25:26 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=443#comment-1850 Taylor - What an exciting adventure you're about to embark upon! Given your statistics, I think it's safe to assume that you'll *fit*. (don't confuse fit with comfort, however. And remember that NO ONE is comfortable on airplanes!) You made a good choice with Virgin, I think. Remember to check http://seatguru.com if you have any concerns about where you're sitting. If you don't know the model of the plane, you can always call the airline to get that information. Let me know how it goes? Have fun! And good luck in love! Taylor – What an exciting adventure you’re about to embark upon! Given your statistics, I think it’s safe to assume that you’ll *fit*. (don’t confuse fit with comfort, however. And remember that NO ONE is comfortable on airplanes!) You made a good choice with Virgin, I think. Remember to check http://seatguru.com if you have any concerns about where you’re sitting. If you don’t know the model of the plane, you can always call the airline to get that information. Let me know how it goes? Have fun! And good luck in love!

]]> Comment on Flying while Fat – Superfat Tips for International Air Travel by Taylor Snow http://stacybias.net/2012/01/flying-while-fat-superfat-tips-for-international-air-travel/#comment-1849 Taylor Snow Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:28:56 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=443#comment-1849 Nevermind! I got JetBlue confused with Jetstar which I have heard terrible things about. Oh well! Nevermind! I got JetBlue confused with Jetstar which I have heard terrible things about. Oh well!

]]> Comment on Flying while Fat – Superfat Tips for International Air Travel by Taylor Snow http://stacybias.net/2012/01/flying-while-fat-superfat-tips-for-international-air-travel/#comment-1848 Taylor Snow Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:13:28 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=443#comment-1848 Thank you so much for sharing! I am taking a flight from Texas to NZ to visit what could possibly be the love of my life. ;) I am 5'7" and 285lbs, size 22 and I have been LOSING MY MIND worrying about whether or not I will fit. I am steadily working to lose weight, but I doubt I will be a size 8 in 3 months so.. anxiety. I absolutely cannot afford a 2nd seat. So, fingers crossed! Your blog did definitely ease my mind. I am just going to take the leap and see what happens! P.S. I am looking at flying with Virgin America, but I have seen some flights with JetBlue as well for a little more. Thank you so much for sharing! I am taking a flight from Texas to NZ to visit what could possibly be the love of my life. ;) I am 5’7″ and 285lbs, size 22 and I have been LOSING MY MIND worrying about whether or not I will fit. I am steadily working to lose weight, but I doubt I will be a size 8 in 3 months so.. anxiety. I absolutely cannot afford a 2nd seat. So, fingers crossed! Your blog did definitely ease my mind. I am just going to take the leap and see what happens!

P.S. I am looking at flying with Virgin America, but I have seen some flights with JetBlue as well for a little more.

]]> Comment on Flying while Fat – Superfat Tips for International Air Travel by Stacy Bias http://stacybias.net/2012/01/flying-while-fat-superfat-tips-for-international-air-travel/#comment-1847 Stacy Bias Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:42:22 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=443#comment-1847 Hey Mary! I'm so glad you're giving yourself this gift of travel! Congratulations! I know it's intense. And if buying an extra seat gives you the confidence you need to travel, I fully support it. It also gives you a chance to sit in one seat and pretend like someone is next to you so you can figure out for yourself if a single seat might work for you next time. And even if it doesn't, whatever -- You're traveling! That's exciting! Do let me know how it goes! xx Hey Mary! I’m so glad you’re giving yourself this gift of travel! Congratulations! I know it’s intense. And if buying an extra seat gives you the confidence you need to travel, I fully support it. It also gives you a chance to sit in one seat and pretend like someone is next to you so you can figure out for yourself if a single seat might work for you next time. And even if it doesn’t, whatever — You’re traveling! That’s exciting! Do let me know how it goes! xx

]]> Comment on Flying while Fat – Superfat Tips for International Air Travel by Mary Snover http://stacybias.net/2012/01/flying-while-fat-superfat-tips-for-international-air-travel/#comment-1846 Mary Snover Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:01:01 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=443#comment-1846 I will be traveling by airplane in July for the first time in over 20 years and I am 330 pounds. Upon hearing of my trip, my cousin screamed at me "If you don't buy two seats, they are going to bump you!". I called my travel agent;I'm probably going to wind up buying another seat. Thank you for sharing that your size didn't stop you from traveling and for sharing your hints-they are awesome! When I return, I'll let you know how the flight and the Doobie Brothers/Chicago concert was! Thanks again. I will be traveling by airplane in July for the first time in over 20 years and I am 330 pounds. Upon hearing of my trip, my cousin screamed at me “If you don’t buy two seats, they are going to bump you!”. I called my travel agent;I’m probably going to wind up buying another seat. Thank you for sharing that your size didn’t stop you from traveling and for sharing your hints-they are awesome! When I return, I’ll let you know how the flight and the Doobie Brothers/Chicago concert was! Thanks again.

]]> Comment on How to wear shapewear (tongue-in-cheek) by Jackie http://stacybias.net/2011/01/how-to-wear-shapewear/#comment-1845 Jackie Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:41:59 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=333#comment-1845 I'm such a hipster, I wore shapewear before it was cool, when it was known as the corset! I’m such a hipster, I wore shapewear before it was cool, when it was known as the corset!

]]> Comment on Ew. Seriously? Geico is So Gross. (Or, Why this shit really isn’t funny.) by Stacy Bias http://stacybias.net/2012/02/ew-seriously-geico-is-so-gross-or-why-this-shit-really-isnt-funny/#comment-1824 Stacy Bias Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:52:12 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=554#comment-1824 No offense, Hirsch - but what *precisely* is original about basing the premise of a commercial on someone's insecurity and desire to belong? Pretty much that's the recipe for every commercial in every form of media, like, ever. Problem. Reaction. Solution. Dig a hole, fill it with product. This man wants to save money. It's a given that he needs to lose weight because, of course, everyone does. The fact that it's a 'given' is how myth naturalizes into dominant ideologies. The more something appears to be a 'given', the more it is ingrained into the social imaginary. And the more people like you who just think shit is funny without bothering to muster even a hint of a critical glance at it, the more harmful stereotypes cement and damage the fabric of our societies and the more marginalized people become. No offense, Hirsch – but what *precisely* is original about basing the premise of a commercial on someone’s insecurity and desire to belong? Pretty much that’s the recipe for every commercial in every form of media, like, ever. Problem. Reaction. Solution. Dig a hole, fill it with product. This man wants to save money. It’s a given that he needs to lose weight because, of course, everyone does. The fact that it’s a ‘given’ is how myth naturalizes into dominant ideologies. The more something appears to be a ‘given’, the more it is ingrained into the social imaginary. And the more people like you who just think shit is funny without bothering to muster even a hint of a critical glance at it, the more harmful stereotypes cement and damage the fabric of our societies and the more marginalized people become.

]]> Comment on Ew. Seriously? Geico is So Gross. (Or, Why this shit really isn’t funny.) by Stacy Bias http://stacybias.net/2012/02/ew-seriously-geico-is-so-gross-or-why-this-shit-really-isnt-funny/#comment-1822 Stacy Bias Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:44:02 +0000 http://stacybias.net/?p=554#comment-1822 Seriously - Rambo? Estrogen? Period? You're like an embodied stereotype. A) Contrary to your firmly held beliefs about the world, you have no authority here, so take your Period and toddle back into the 1950s where you belong. B) If estrogen = educated logic based on the teachings of predominantly male philosophers, then yes. Take a big whiff of all the 'girly' pheromones up in here. C) Just...seriously?? Seriously – Rambo? Estrogen? Period? You’re like an embodied stereotype. A) Contrary to your firmly held beliefs about the world, you have no authority here, so take your Period and toddle back into the 1950s where you belong. B) If estrogen = educated logic based on the teachings of predominantly male philosophers, then yes. Take a big whiff of all the ‘girly’ pheromones up in here. C) Just…seriously??

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