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The Whale is an appalling example of ableist pity porn. Crip theorists have written extensively about a pervasive double-bind used to oppress disabled people: the victim-hero dualism. 1/8
Either you’re a tragic figure or a heroic overcomer. If the former, then nondisabled people can pity & paternalistically ‘help’ you, making themselves feel saintly & superior. 2/8
If the latter, then disabled people can see you as a victim of a terrible impairment that you overcame in a life-defining way. They can applaud you while using you to shame other disabled people - the sad victims of disability who didn’t rise to the challenge. 3/8
I lost over a hundred followers because of my comments on #TheWhale. Many of you are trolling me and other fat activists in the most vile ways. I continue to be in awe of the lengths ppl will got to defend a rich powerful cisgender white man.
"But he was sexually assaulted!".
Yes I'm well aware. That does not excuse a person from being fatphobic. Also, how dare you presume that I WASN'T sexually assaulted? Why rush to his defence by attacking me when you don't know whether we're in the same boat in that regard?
Yes I'm well aware. That does not excuse a person from being fatphobic. Also, how dare you presume that I WASN'T sexually assaulted? Why rush to his defence by attacking me when you don't know whether we're in the same boat in that regard?
"But he's such a nice guy!"
So? I'm not suggesting he isn't. I'm just pointing out that he donned a fat suit to play a stereotype that is continuing to harm the fat community. That demonstrates a lack of integrity at the very least. He doesn't deserve to be praised for that.
So? I'm not suggesting he isn't. I'm just pointing out that he donned a fat suit to play a stereotype that is continuing to harm the fat community. That demonstrates a lack of integrity at the very least. He doesn't deserve to be praised for that.
This 🧵 and the article written by @shanti_das and @JonUngoedThomas in last weekends @observer is phenomenal. It's about time the mainstream media starts looking at the unethical practices of @novonordisk and holding them to account.
To add context to this tweet, Novo bought and paid for the so called "anti- oB*siTy" drug market a long time ago, and here's how
1️⃣ they created a fictional condition called pre-diabetes through the PR department of the @AmDiabetesAssn.
1️⃣ they created a fictional condition called pre-diabetes through the PR department of the @AmDiabetesAssn.
2️⃣ They established and funded a number of organisations whose sole agenda was to pathologise fatness and ensure everyone saw it is a serious health condition. They include @ObesitySociety @ObesityAction @WorldObesity and many more.
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The first #Oscar goes to Pinocchio movie for Best Animated Feature.
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I just loudly told the entire audience when the film finished I’m 40 pounds overweight and I’m starting a dry fast right fucking now. I am NEVER ending up like that. This is one of the most important movies ever made.
Through sheer force of fucking will I will rebuild my body, mind, and soul like Yukio Mishima in Sun & Steel because HEALTH IS WEALTH. archive.org/details/sunAnd… @bronzeagemantis @SolBrah @kaschuta @petessubstack @michaelmalice @angela4LNCChair @ComicDaveSmith @scotthortonshow
@FilmThreat @ThatChrisGore thank you Chris Gore for finally convincing me to see The Whale. @Nerdrotics @GeeksGamersCom @KinelRyan @HeelvBabyface @EricDJuly @QTRBlackGarrett @RealKeriSmith @cliftonaduncan @ZubyMusic @AdamCrigler @AndyNowicki @Babygravy9
This is incredible on so many fronts:
1. Brendan Fraser BOLDLY took on the role@of #TheWhale
2. He is discussing the unfair treatment of people who need #obesity care
3. He is endorsed by @AdamSandler
We have broken New Ground
1. Brendan Fraser BOLDLY took on the role@of #TheWhale
2. He is discussing the unfair treatment of people who need #obesity care
3. He is endorsed by @AdamSandler
We have broken New Ground
I cannot remember a public figure advocating for the improvement of access to bariatric surgery so openly
Brendan Fraser is courageous and a champion of the movement to treat obesity
Thank you sir!
Thank you sir!
Brendan Fraser breaks down in tears during five-minute standing ovation at London screening of The Whale
Full story: trib.al/ID4x1CI
Full story: trib.al/ID4x1CI
Brendan Fraser has completed his emotional comeback
+ The beloved actor, 53, broke down in tears again as he bowed to rapturous applause from the audience at the London Film Festival on Tuesday
+ The beloved actor, 53, broke down in tears again as he bowed to rapturous applause from the audience at the London Film Festival on Tuesday
Brendan then embraced The Whale's director Darren Aronofsky and screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter who joined him on stage
