Fat people (like me) on TV

I'm fat (well, I like to think fattish).

I'm not proud of it, and I'd rather be thin, but still...

There's one thing that really annoys me about the way fat people are shown on TV (especially on the news).

When there's an item on (eg) obesity, they illustrate it with a picture of some fat people-walking along, eating, maybe...

The thing is, though, they never show their faces, and they quite often just show the torso.

What are they saying by doing this?

Two things: firstly, fat people don't have a face, an identity. They don't have jobs, families, interests, etc, like other people: they're just a big, consuming gut.

Secondly, they should be ashamed. It's shameful to be fat, so we won't show their faces, so as not to embarass them.

End of rant!

I think I'll have a nice bringe

There's a thing I've noticed people indulging in (probably including me) which I'll call 'a bringe': it's half-way between a brag and a whinge.

What it is, is when you appear to be complaining about how dreadful your life is, but actually you're showing off.

Example 1:

'Oh, it's dreadful to be as thin as I am. I can really feel my bones poking through, and it's terrible getting clothes small enough'.

Which really means: 'Look how skinny I am! isn't it wonderful? not like you, you fat bitch!'

Example 2:

'I get invited to so many weddings, it's such a pain. There's having to take time off work, the cost of a present, maybe a few days for a stag or hen weekend-what a nonsense!'

Meaning: 'Oh look, I know all these young, attractive people who are getting married. And they want me there! not like you, you sad loser!'