tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post3742435334299699940..comments2023-10-31T04:16:04.331-05:00Comments on Feed Me!: Why talk radio sucksHarriethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-80024599546417327712008-01-23T22:54:00.000-06:002008-01-23T22:54:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-16593165316682129522008-01-23T22:50:00.000-06:002008-01-23T22:50:00.000-06:00I was SO PISSED when I heard about those comments ...I was SO PISSED when I heard about those comments (my mom clued me in).<BR/><BR/>To the anonymous douchehound:<BR/><BR/>What's it to you whether or not Harriet eats ice cream or does yoga? Why are you so threatened by people accepting the bodies they were given? And frankly, why are you surprised that a person advocating fat acceptance does yoga? Some fat people eat more than thin people. You heard me. And some fat people eat less. Most of them eat about the same as everyone else. And some thin people would do yoga after those comments. Some thin people would eat ice cream.<BR/><BR/><I>That's the whole point of fat acceptance:</I> fat people are NO DIFFERENT than thin people.<BR/><BR/>Get a grip, buddy. I advocate fat acceptance, and guess what? I'm not fat. I'm just human, and so are fat people. Nasty folks like you? Well, I'm not so sure.Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-14450692159151493822008-01-23T22:20:00.000-06:002008-01-23T22:20:00.000-06:00Anonymous,You don't know what I eat or what I do. ...Anonymous,<BR/>You don't know what I eat or what I do. You don't even know if I'm fat. You know, thin people can blog for fat acceptance too.<BR/><BR/>You've done nothing but make assumptions. And you know what they say about when you assume: You make an ASS out of U and Me.<BR/><BR/>In this case, though, just U.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-27949779043339644992008-01-23T21:13:00.000-06:002008-01-23T21:13:00.000-06:00@anonymous who I'm sure will be deleted anyway:Sho...@anonymous who I'm sure will be deleted anyway:<BR/><BR/>Shock jocks embarrass <I>themselves</I> every time they open their mouths... they just lack the intelligence to know it. You can't "own" somebody with propaganda and misconceptions. All you can do is demonstrate your own ignorance, as you just demonstrated with your comment about ice cream.Alexandra Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998072795095456473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-85614767837388450302008-01-23T17:04:00.000-06:002008-01-23T17:04:00.000-06:00Oh Harriet, I'm so sorry you had to experience suc...Oh Harriet, I'm so sorry you had to experience such hostility and ignorance!<BR/><BR/>What the hell is going on with people?! Where has the civility, humane-ness, and just plain courtesy to one another gone?<BR/><BR/>Unbelievable- and so unprofessional!<BR/><BR/>Kick some ass, and I hope you got some stress relief, Virabhadrasana pose is good for this!<BR/><BR/>Shanti-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-62095026784494489492008-01-23T15:50:00.000-06:002008-01-23T15:50:00.000-06:00I believe it was either Kermit the Frog or Ghandi ...I believe it was either Kermit the Frog or Ghandi who said, "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win."Alexandra Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998072795095456473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-52740991164353813872008-01-23T14:22:00.000-06:002008-01-23T14:22:00.000-06:00Thanks for the support, all. I like the idea of mo...Thanks for the support, all. I like the idea of moving beyond "ignore." That's cool.<BR/><BR/>The piece in the TImes was my idea, and I feel very glad it ended up running. (I couldn't write it myself because of this blog.) So that's another step toward changing the culture.<BR/><BR/>One step at a time!Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-43672388522835438992008-01-23T14:18:00.000-06:002008-01-23T14:18:00.000-06:00I too am sorry that happened to you Harriet, I agr...I too am sorry that happened to you Harriet, I agree with Jae though, we are beginning to get through. This is about our lives we are talking about the haters may shake us but they cannot silence us anymore, that's over. Don't be hard on yourself, you stood your ground so well done.wriggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373644421447147066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-81725512968316695462008-01-23T12:38:00.000-06:002008-01-23T12:38:00.000-06:00What has FJ been saying? Quoting Ghandi? They igno...What has FJ been saying? Quoting Ghandi? They ignore, then mock, then fight, then you win.<BR/>So there is hope, here. You're helping us all move past "ignore".<BR/>Sorry about the ambush, Harriet. That's got to be so hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-28626456255430885492008-01-23T12:18:00.000-06:002008-01-23T12:18:00.000-06:00Harriet, I'm so sorry that you were put in this si...Harriet, I'm so sorry that you were put in this situation. I don't read your blog often, but have been very moved by the articles you've written in The New York Times about your daughter. And also by the way you've advocated not just for people with anorexia, but for everyone who suffers from disordered eating and a distorted body image. Which in our society is sadly pretty much everyone.<BR/><BR/>So many people are moved to support efforts to fight the illnesses that afflict their children, but you've moved beyond the specific condition and are really attacking the underlying cause. Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-10560995742573697352008-01-23T11:22:00.000-06:002008-01-23T11:22:00.000-06:00I'd hardly call dom giordano a 'shock jock'. he's...I'd hardly call dom giordano a 'shock jock'. he's far from it. while I rarely agree with what he believes in, his topics are engaging. <BR/>While it may have appeared that he was attacking Harriet, what I walked away from the conversation was... just try to be healthy. <BR/>Harriet, Dom, and that health instructor all mentioned the importance of being healthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-51212187518748513502008-01-23T11:10:00.000-06:002008-01-23T11:10:00.000-06:00Oh Harriet, I'm so sorry. What an awful thing to g...Oh Harriet, I'm so sorry. What an awful thing to go through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-67894483981902781702008-01-23T09:26:00.000-06:002008-01-23T09:26:00.000-06:00I'm so sorry that you were ambushed on the radio. ...I'm so sorry that you were ambushed on the radio. Clearly these people had no interest in anything you may have said that would upset the delicate balance of their universe, and that is there loss. You run a wonderful blog and I know I have learned a lot from reading it.<BR/><BR/>I know it's cliche to say, but I think the fact that they are fighting all of us so viciously means that we are making progress. There is a time the work you bloggers do would have been totally ignored, and this would have been a small, insular, community. But now, it's growing, and even though there are a lot of jerks out there, some people are catching on. This scares the heck out of the idiots who have a vested interested (personal or otherwise) in our self-hatred, so they are trying to do whatever they can to see that we shut up and know our place, as it were.<BR/><BR/>Luckily for us, we're stronger than that. Hope you're feeling better :) And thanks for standing up and trying to make a difference. I know there was at least one person out there who heard you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-29674910457553664062008-01-23T08:51:00.000-06:002008-01-23T08:51:00.000-06:00Harriet, idiot radio personalities are the reason ...Harriet, idiot radio personalities are the reason I never listen to commercial radio anymore. (You hear that advertisers? I have discretionary income, too! Your loss!) The fact that you were willing to go on the radio at all to speak positively about the unfathomably controversial topic of not hating oneself was very brave. You do so much on your blog to advocate for self-acceptance, and I've taken a lot of positive messages from your words. I'm sure you reached somebody in the listening audience and put her on the path to self acceptance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-91729334378034308202008-01-23T08:34:00.000-06:002008-01-23T08:34:00.000-06:00I'm so sorry that happed, Harriet. I was on my loc...I'm so sorry that happed, Harriet. I was on my local radio a few weeks back and the male DJ had the nerve to call me a bitch live on the air. Not nearly as bad, but it was still very embarassing and I wish I had followed up with a complaint. (though, i probably still could...)<BR/><BR/>Don't let that deter you, DJ's make their living being controversial and general assholes and get serious jollies off of giving legitimate journalists/writers a hard time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-92133760469071486722008-01-23T07:39:00.000-06:002008-01-23T07:39:00.000-06:00When I hear radio folks babbling away using "insul...When I hear radio folks babbling away using "insults" to make their case I pretty much know that it's "societies lowest" being allowed to offend the air waves with their pollution. They actually make you stand up and LISTEN to the other view, IMO. Insults reveal their real message of hate and it isn't against fat, it's against anyone who isn't following them around hoping to achieve their brand of perfection. <BR/> Don't beat yourself up so bad. The fitness instructor is selling something. Many of us know that. Waddling and couch potato are stereotypical comments that didn't require many brain cells to spew out. They basically said that you can't contribute to the world unless you are pumping iron or doing your aerobics yet they were flaming examples of what happens when someone is so damn arrogant and sure that they become total asses. I hope there was a mirror there so they could admire their fine tuned physiques. (see how easy it is to insult) I don't want to stoop that low but I'm trying to assure you that you may have made your point WITH their help. <BR/>Besides, in hind site we're all brilliant.<BR/> waddling on out of here now...my coffee is done. Then it will be onto my belly dancing session( or whatever that translates to in your little world Alex)<BR/> meowser...great share.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476646540007179475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-61295672319177067802008-01-23T07:26:00.000-06:002008-01-23T07:26:00.000-06:00Meowser,ROFL! Thank you for sharing that. Miss Man...Meowser,<BR/><BR/>ROFL! Thank you for sharing that. Miss Manners is great.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, thank *you* for also giving me a laugh. Though I suspect your tongue is only partly in your cheek.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-91453511277046436592008-01-23T07:12:00.000-06:002008-01-23T07:12:00.000-06:00Alex in Philly, I encourage you to seek help for b...Alex in Philly, <BR/>I encourage you to seek help for behavior. Eating nonfood items (like paper) is an eating disorder. Pica can be dangerous, especially when coupled with overconcern with weight and shape (size 2 by August). Inadequate nutrition can a tremendous impact on mood, cognition and social functioning. It appears from the tone of your post that things have already gotten out of hand in your case. The level of psychopathology shown in your post is high enough to warrant real concern. Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-86582535915207835332008-01-23T00:51:00.000-06:002008-01-23T00:51:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-75729197570597981752008-01-23T00:36:00.000-06:002008-01-23T00:36:00.000-06:00Miss Conduct is soooo cool!As I've said before, if...Miss Conduct is soooo cool!<BR/><BR/><EM>As I've said before, if you think fat people have no self-discipline, consider the fact that they haven't killed you yet.</EM><BR/><BR/>HAHAHAHAHAHA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-54321921747359809242008-01-23T00:08:00.000-06:002008-01-23T00:08:00.000-06:00It sounds like the other "guest" knew you would be...It sounds like the other "guest" knew you would be there and they had a plan of attack. It's too bad it was more about slinging. I hope the yoga helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-74500342191450453922008-01-22T23:53:00.000-06:002008-01-22T23:53:00.000-06:00*sigh*I'm so sorry, Harriet.I'm a Virgo, so I HATE...*sigh*<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry, Harriet.<BR/><BR/>I'm a Virgo, so I HATE it when other people tell <I>me</I> "I told you so". So (re: your heroic CR post) I won't say it.<BR/><BR/>In other, brighter news, Miss Conduct from Boston caught your all's act. I think you'll be tickled to see what she has to say.<BR/><BR/>http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/missconduct/2008/01/fat_blogs.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-3074929934938576952008-01-22T23:09:00.000-06:002008-01-22T23:09:00.000-06:00Never never trust a celebrity to maintain fat prid...Never never trust a celebrity to maintain fat pride, Dreaming Again. They ALL cave in to Celebrity Wasting Syndrome sooner or later, because there's no better way to keep their card in the front of the deck. They are about getting attention and making money. They do not care about us, only our wallets. Jenny Craig as the savior of your pancreas, my blattering bottom.<BR/><BR/>Harriet, I'm so sorry that had to happen to you. But I'd be surprised if a self-styled "shock jock" did get it; the only female bodies that are worth anything to them are model thin, which as we all know is statistically no "healthier" than being fat. The only reason they care about "waddling children" is because they imagine there will be fewer "pretty girls" for them to fuck 10 or 15 years from now. Anyway, if they <EM>want</EM> to create more fat kids, by all means they should continue to pour on the fat shame. Every woman I know who is 300 pounds or more was put on a diet from the time she was barely old enough to hold a fork.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-58512636479288246492008-01-22T22:54:00.000-06:002008-01-22T22:54:00.000-06:00The person I've respected the most, looked up to t...The person I've respected the most, looked up to the most ... admired the most ... blindsided me today ...<BR/><BR/>Queen Latifa ..the new spokesperson for JENNY CRAIGDreaming againhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717590226520457326noreply@blogger.com