Freewrite Day 607 Hippo
Hippo is a word about fat people for me. It’s a slur people use when they want to tease you or belittle you for being fat. Even as I say this, I cannot remember anytime I was called this, but for some reason, this is the only thing I can think about for hippo.
In weight loss groups the subject often turns to teasing. Sometimes it seems like the teasing is worse than being fat in the first place. When the people giving you a hard time are loved ones it is all the worse.
Sometimes I chime into say that the only way you will not be teased for being fat is to not be fat, and that causes all kinds of controversy. But the truth is, fat people are one of the last groups of people it is ok to make fun of. They are weak, right? Easy targets.
But if you lose weight, people will find something else to pick on you about. The only thing you can do is develop your own self esteem and not let it bother you no matter what mean girls have to say.
Easier said than done.
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I guess you won't be surprised but I got teased a lot for being skinny when I was younger
I have of course with kids and age put on some weight
But if I mention anything about weight gain... I will get snide remarks like where? Your ear lobe?...
Yup... there will always be something I guess
Now, for something a little lighter... for the longest time I used to call a Hippo... hippomotamus... and I learnt the correct way of pronouncing it from my then 2 year old daughter. She said Hippopotamus and I tried to "correct" her. The Hubs looks at me and gently tells me she is pronouncing it correctly... hahahaha.... OMG!!! hahahaha
This does not surprise me a bit. Teasers gotta tease, no matter what.
Haha on your daughter! Good thing she came along to set you straight!
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You are right the expression lights like a hippois commonly used to make fun of fat people.
And on a global level as I can realize.
People who hurt others feelins I believe are the most dissatisfied with themselves.
The people who make fun of others, do have low self esteem, I think. This is why it is best to just ignore and live your best life.
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Howdy fitinfun! It's hard to believe that you stating that the only way to not be teased about being fat is to not be fat gets all kinds of controversy! People can't handle the truth!
Yes, people hate this. I have been banned from groups for this reason. But there are thousands of groups, so no big loss. I just always hope someone hears me!
Well I'm sure there are lots of people hearing you and that number increases all the time. Plus you're on other platforms like twitter right?
Yes, I am on a few other platforms including twitter. I am not as active as I used to be because of steem :)
So you are still bullish on Steem and Steemit? Lots of people are ready to leave or have already left.
I'm not bullish on steemit whatsoever and stopped posting there last year. I am bullish in steem and the good dapps I do post with. People come and go here and I do not really worry about those who leave. I've seen the same people come and go with price changes, though.
Howdy today fitinfun! yes, I meant the Steem blockchain, not necessarily Steemit. The steemit platform is becoming less relevant thanks to the front end apps.
But the way people behave is illogical.
Haha! I agree about the lack of logic. But this is what makes life interesting :)
I'm an eternal optimist and so far this has served me well.