Is it just me or are you sick of all the lose weight shows? I am happy to say the networks are starting to get it... they know there is a niche for the plus size audience and fans... but it's getting them to stick with these new gambles...well now that's a challange. Last year we had Fox's More to Love, a plus size bachelor style show, Oxygen's Moniques Fat Chance, and HBO's Fat Actress. This year's very short lived "HUGE" on ABC. Atleast we still have Showcase's Drop Dead Diva! And God Bless Amber Riley for representing the big and beautiful on the biggest hit show Glee as Mercedes Jones.... which I wish her little dating story with bad boy puck would continue.
Real shows with real plus size people.... The only thing is I wish this stuff would not last for only a couple short lived seasons. I think if some of these networks stuck it out like ABC for HUGE they would be surprised they would get a following, well that is my opinion. The other thing about these show they are not focused on weight loss being the main issue of the story. - Even Fat Actress was more about living large then just losing. I quit watching Kirsty's new show because once again it seemed to focus on weight loss much more then her last series. I want to see a show that celebrates us for being who we are. Am I asking too much. This is the stuff not only we watch but you girls.... and I think we need shows that promote good self esteem at any size especially the female youth.
Well that is my rant for the moment... please feel free to add your comments. I just want whom ever you are to just be proud of you are right now. Love the skin your in no matter what. Life is too short, and if we want the plus size community to be accepted on TV, the big screen, magazines or etc.... it has to start with ourselves. Only then can we really root in mainstream media.
take care of yourselves!
Missy B (digitalkarri)
Monday, October 18, 2010
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