PETA Insults The BBW Community

A recent billboard campaign lauched in Jacksonville, FL by PETA depicts a plus size woman in a bikini with the slogan Save The Whales written in large letters and in smaller red print is written Lose The Blubber. Go Vegetarian. Yes folks this is not a joke. Here is a link to one of the articles I read on this particular billboard.

PETA's New "Save The Whales" Billboard Takes Aim At Fat Women
This link is to the article written in the Huffington Post.

In PETA's press release regarding this campaign they state

"A new PETA billboard campaign that was just launched in Jacksonville reminds people who are struggling to lose weight — and who want to have enough energy to chase a beach ball — that going vegetarian can be an effective way to shed those extra pounds that keep them from looking good in a bikini."

Are they actually serious. Do they really believe that insulting someone struggling with their weight issues is an effective motivator. Do they honestly belive that insulting people that are potential supports (big people like animals too) is an effective way of promoting their cause.

PETA is famous for campaigns that insult various groups in their efforts to fight for animal rights. They cater to the lowest of the low in an effort to get their point across. Well the only point being made with this campaign in my opinion is PETA has no love for the plus size community. What do you think. I sit here with my chicken wrap awaiting your opinion.

Dance Your Ass Off - I Just Don't Know

I just saw an episode of Dance Your Ass Off today and I really don't know what to think. For anyone that has not seen the show here is a clip to give you a taste of what the show is about. (This is not the episode I watched just a clip I happen to like.)

I am really torn. I actually like the concept. Combining the fun and activity of dancing with the weight loss process and then adding competition as a motivator will definitely bring in both contestants and audience. My problem is have we gone too far. I clearly admit I am not a reality show fan. My life has enough reality without watching someones hot mess on a TV screen. But in an effort to be objective I watched the episode and even got caught up in the competition. But when it was all over I still had to ask is it too much. I guess if it works for those involved so I will not knock it but I am just wondering if we have gone crazy with reality TV in general. Have we become so jaded that watching other people's issues is the only thing that entertains us. Have we forgotten that if these some individuals were looking for acting roles they would have a hard time finding a role that was not meant for the fat friend. I just don't know anymore.

More To Love - Will You Be Watching

On July 28th the series premiere of More To Love will air. The unique twist to this reality show is that it will feature plus size women as they seek love and happiness. Here is the Promo for the show below.




I have to admit even with my dislike for reality shows I am curious about this show. I doubt I will watch more than an episode or two since I don't watch much TV in general but this show really does intrigue me and I really want to see the men that end up as part of the love fest.

But when it is all said and done I am more interested in the general public reaction to the show. Will you be watching the show? What are your expectations? Is this show a plus or minus for the BBW Community as a whole? Let's get the discussion started.

BBWS Doing Their Thing

Are you a BBW with something going on. Would you like the entire Sexy Ebony BBW community to know about you and your business, or your activities. Then let me know I would love to showcase you on both our website and our blog. I would like to start putting a face to the Sexy Ebony BBW community and I need your help to make it happen. Anyone interested can contact me at info@sexyebonybbws.com for more information.

What Do You Want

It is 2009 and Sexy Ebony BBWS 4 Blkmen has been pretty quite. The blog has been empty and you can hear a pin drop in our yahoo groups. So the question I ask is where is everyone. This is nothing new. Life goes on and people live their lives and do their thing but I have to wonder if lack of interest in the group is due to the fact that the group is not providing something you need. I am considering closing our subgroups and sending invites to our main group. With the lack of conversations what is the point in having multiple groups what conversation that occurs can happen in our main group. Does ANYONE EVEN CARE. I ask this in all seriousness because I really want to know. We constantly ask the group what do they want. We try to generate conversation we constantly add new members hoping that someone somewhere will say something and maybe spark a bit of conversation. I can't do it alone. I am a working mother of twins about to embark on some major life changes so time is limited. I would really like to know what can be done to keep the group that I love alive. All suggestions are welcome. You can post to the blog send your message through the group or send an email to info@sexyebonybbws.com I don't care how you send the message just as long as you send it and help a sista out. I want to know what you think.

I Cried

[This is a post taken from my own personal blog]

I really did cry tears if joy this morning. I am listening to Obama's speech as I type this and I am just choked up. History has been made tonight. The reality of this is hitting me as I look at my kids and pray that this man can begin the healing this country needs. We as a country have been devastated by our own hand and by natural disaster. With out vote many of us have laid the hope for a better future in his hand.


As happy as I am I still wonder what this will me for blacks in general. Will this be the excuse people will try to use to cover up the racism that still exist. Will the old black guard be able to give up the nonsense and support a man this man who is not catering to their agenda. How will this affect me and my kids down the road.


I really don't have any answers. What I do have today is hope. I hope I did not realize had been slipping away till it returned at about 11PM November 4Th. It is now about 5AM November 5Th and I have to get ready for work. Life keeps going as it always will. But today I have a little more hope in my heart. I honestly believe there is a man in the White House with the best interest of America at heart.


And yes there is a little doubt and fear. He still has to make it through 4 years of men and woman who know nothing but politics and have forgotten what they are suppose to really represent. But even that can not destroy the new glimmer of hope that Obama has created in my heart. The future looks brighter if not for me than for my sleeping angels.

Letting Your Soul Be Heard

Being Witnessed
When we allow ourselves to be witnessed by another, we cannot help but be transformed by the experience. Whether we are sharing a personal experience, standing in front of friends to celebrate a special occasion, or expressing our unbridled joy or sorrow in front of a loved one, we are allowing ourselves to be seen and experienced in a very intimate way. Not only are we baring ourselves to someone else, but we are allowing that person to hold a very specific kind of space with us so this powerful act can take place. To be witnessed is to let ourselves be seen as we truly are in that moment.

Our friends and loved ones can easily be witnesses for us, if only we are brave enough to let them. Your next birthday may be the perfect occasion to experience this sacred act: Invite your friends and loved ones to your special day. During the celebration, stand in front of them and thank them for being there for you. Feel their gratitude, attention, warmth, and support, while noticing the sense of safety you feel as they surround you. If you feel inspired, share your innermost thoughts about the day and your life. You may be surprised at the feelings of peace and validation that arise within you, when you feel safe enough to go deep into your soul and share yourself with those you trust.

Anyone who has ever seen love, admiration, acceptance, or appreciation reflected in a friend or loved one's eyes knows how transformative that experience can be. When you bare yourself to another, you are giving them the gift of you and showing them that they also matter. In letting yourself be witnessed, you are letting others into your intimate space, stepping in the sacred container they have created for you, and creating a cauldron of positive affirmation, support, love, and goodwill that will stay with you forever.

Sharon

This article was taken from the Living Large Discussion archives so if you recognize it that is because it was on the website once before. Sharon was the editor of the Living Large Discussion section of the website and responsible for a good amount of the content of the previous format of thhe website. Please take a minute to let Sharon and the rest of us know what you think of this article.