Why do others laugh at obese people...?

Philippines
November 10, 2008 2:06am CST
I'm always hurt when I saw people laugh at my appearance; I know my size is not normal as the others. I know what my problem is and I know I need to work on it soon for health reason. However people are considerate they just laugh at us because we're big they don't know they only add up to my burden.
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6 responses
• New Zealand
13 Nov 08
Hi rowenamarie... Why do you care what people think Rowenamarie?...You know within yourself you are a good person...You know within yourself you have a life, surrounded by family and friends, who love you reguardless!...They are the people that love you!...They are the people who care for you...Why care about what people think?...Why give a thought to people who dont even matter?...Dont waste your pretty little head on timewasting morons!...When they mock and stare...Ignore them!...People laugh at obese people because the are STUPID and cannot manage to think outside the square they live in!...Try not to take things too much to heart...I wish you lots of luck with this topic!
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@EAStanley (2688)
• United States
16 Nov 08
Yep! You are a good person! Having friends and family who love you proves it! :) We just have to ignore the people who don't matter! I am sorry that they do this! :(
• Philippines
16 Nov 08
One of the reasons why I post this discussion is for others to realize that even a certain gesture can affect other people. Thanks for the encouragement words I needed that.
@Lexus656 (672)
• United States
20 Nov 08
I don't laugh at people that are different from me. The world would be a boring place without diversity. I am not small myself at about 5'7 and 200lbs even though I just had a baby I am still not comfortable with how I look. I have actually learned to accept more people that are different from me becuase of this. I know that I am not happy being at the size that I am. I have started to work out and to eat right in order to conteract that. I know that some people cant change it because of medical problems or don't want to because they are happy with themselves then more power to them!
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@adoremay (2065)
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
It is not just about obesity, people to tend to judge the book by its cover. I just hope that they realized that its not the looks, however if we encounter people like this we have to be thankful that we are not like them.
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
Yah you're right. Thanks
@EAStanley (2688)
• United States
16 Nov 08
This is true. People make snap judgments based on looks. :( Someday they will realize how wrong they were! And, yes, be glad that we are not like them! *hugs*
• United States
16 Nov 08
It's not all about you. Mostly, the people who are doing this are insecure, or just need to put other people down in order to feel better about themselves. Whenever someone laughs at you, or otherwise puts you down, try to remember that they are desperately trying to cover up their own inadequacies and you are just an easy target for them. Happy MyLotting!
@chaiizky (101)
• Philippines
15 Nov 08
they're just a bunch of loser,,y'know.. truth is they're lonely on the inside. find happiness within yourself, life's too short to be thinking about 'em.
@EAStanley (2688)
• United States
16 Nov 08
I agree with this. "Lonely on the inside" is a very good way to put it. Life is VERY short, and happiness can ONLY come from within! Thanks for your words. :)
• Philippines
16 Nov 08
To be able to be in touch with people like you guys is a happiness to keep. Thanks a lot
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• Philippines
16 Nov 08
Thanks I had a bad night I haven't slept yet my neighbor had party they have been singing the whole night as a matter of fact they are still singing and for the record they were still up even after 12 hours...Thanks for the nice words. xoxo
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@tklich (391)
• United States
19 Nov 08
I know it's hard sometimes, but don't let it get you down. Hold your head up high. If others have to laugh at you because of your appearance, they are not living a happy life. Deep down, they feel bad inside, and they are the ones that have to live with it for the rest of their life. People are obese for all kinds of reasons, a lot of them being medical reasons that they can't control. It's very sad that people get their amusement from other peoples pains. I hope this helps.
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