Is thin privilege real?

Question

I call BS

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I will say yes because when you are thin, more stores will cater to your size. There are many varieties of all of the cute, on-trend clothing for size 00 to about size 12. Anything over a size 14 may have significantly more trouble finding clothing that is decently attractive—most plus size clothes are only at select retailers or are sold online only which makes it difficult to purchase, fit, or to even visualize what it is you are getting. If you are more heavy-set, you will also feel silently shamed in public transportation, most notably on airplanes. Some overweight individuals will buy a second plane ticket for their own personal comfort, but others may feel compelled to do so as well.

23Lotus · Accepted Answer

Not at all. Privilege only exists when someone has something that someone else can't get due to things they had no control over (race, gender, where they're born, etc)

I count calories and have started an exercise routine to maintain being thin. Nearly everyone can be thin if they're willing to put in the effort, therefore it's not a privilege, it's just working hard and having self-control.

8dragons8 · Accepted Answer

Sort of? People with naturally thinner physiques or higher metabolisms can become and stay thin far easier than people with larger builds or slower metabolisms. The issue is that many of the people who talk about thin privilege are implying that it's impossible for people with larger builds to be thin, which is bullshit. It's definitely harder, but still possible.

Outofthegrey · Accepted Answer

It's not a privilege if you have to work for it. I'm think because I put in the effort to stay thin, if I stopped putting in that effort I'd stop being thin.

That is not the definition of a privilege.

jacamp2222 · Answer

There may be a "privilege" in the sense that people subconsciously judge a person's fitness during a first impression. Even if one desires to treat individuals equally, it is very easy to apply stereotypes without really getting to know the person. For example, suppose a fit and fat person both interview for a job with similar skills/qualifications. There may indeed be a bias towards hiring the fit person, especially if the job requires a lot of social interaction where ones image may affect relationships with customers or clients; however, more liberal companies may actually reverse the "privilege", opting to hire the fat person over the fit person in the name of equality or diversity, even if the fit person is better qualified. However, I think the effect of fitness in interpersonal relationships begins to taper off as the relationship progresses. Overall, our perception of people is extremely complex. And fitness is one of many, many factors that shape how we treat individuals.

yasii · Answer

I mean they are privileged because there are more clothes for thin people and they can fit into any public transportation seat or are less likely to die of weigth related illnesses. But it is also each individuals choice to have these privilages. Most people have the choice to be thin. Fat people choose their disadvantages.

SpiderManFan2002 · Answer

Not at all.
Being too thin, can also be really unhealthy and that is just as bad as obesity.

It's one's choice to look after themselves, if they do they will stay healthy and have a healthy body, and having a body which looks good, is just like icing on the cake, like a reward for looking after yourself.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I don't think so - thin people might have more dating success but they also have to deal with more sexual and social objectification and jealousy which is hazardous to anybody's emotional and mental well being. Also being thin is not always easy - it might mean giving up all your favourite foods and working long hours in a gym - for me - thin people deserve to be thin - cause they work so hard to maintain their figures.

MrMilti · Answer

People treat you differently when you are obese, so I give it a "yes".

But is it really a "privilege" though? Everyone is born thin, its how you live your life, if you become fat.

And before you complain, I once weighed over 300lbs, before I decided to change one day. And I did.

Kiran04 · Answer

No more real than any other mock privilege. Being thin actually takes work. "Privilege" is the new excuse for people to be lazy and expect everything to be handed to them. "YOU HAVE PRIVILEGE!" No bitch, I worked for my body and my money. Go get your own. Or don't. I don't care. But ya ain't gettin' mine!

name_is_eric · Answer

What the hell is "thin privilege"?

All these privilege accusations and terminologies are confusing and irritating.

Is legged privilege real? Legless people are oppressed.
Is handed privilege real? Handless people are oppressed.
Is hair privilege real? Bald people are oppressed.

madhatters4 · Answer

sure some may presume you eat healthy. live a healthy lifestyle. workout. certainly there are more (and cheaper) clothing options available to thinner people than fatter people

one can find privileges associated with almost anything

fantasticass · Answer

I'm thin, but I'm not privileged. I exercise daily and eat healthy foods, to keep me thin and in good health.

jessicake · Answer

Weight can be traced back how much money you have, a lot of times, poorer peoples diets aren’t as healthy as those who can afford it.

Mexicoman101 · Answer

I think thin people have advantages but I mean you could become thin through enough effort.

Gopnik · Answer

see most people have control over their weight, unless you have any underlying medical issues preventing you from becoming a normal human being you can not blame anything else except yourself.
being thin is not a privilege it's called being healthy.

abundantlyrich · Answer

I wish there was such thing. Maybe the time, i was told to sit at the back of a little airplane to even out the weight of it and take off flying more easily.

Anonymous · Answer

"Privilege" is just a way of admitting that you're at a disadvantage. "Thin privilege" is an admission that being fat holds you back from getting what you want, but instead of taking charge of yourself, you'd rather claim victim status.

Blightly · Answer

take it from me, no I've gotten no appreciation, privileges, admiration, desire, etc. out of being thin. for girls, maybe I don't know but for dudes hell no

Tassa · Answer

skinny is overrated and boring. nothing to grab on, no shape

ATuairiscean · Answer

If it exists at all it is at a very subliminal level like the odd person who would only hire a good looking girl.

hellacray · Answer

Lol there's a thin privilege now?  Like so what when you stand in line for a rollercoaster and the dude says you're too heavy. Does that count as thin privilege?

Dark93 · Answer

The only thin privileges I can think of are living longer, reduced risk for heart disease and other health benefits, also you won't get kicked off roller coasters because the safety harness won't close.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

All this privilege bullshit is fake as shit. Any privilege or set back has been earned by merit.

Chaz269 · Answer

Maybe, but whiny bitches come in all sizes, shapes and colors. So, an argument can almost certainly be made either way.

ImSoSquishy · Answer

can fit through tight spaces while bigger people have to go around it or get stuck

Malita55 · Answer

I wouldn't say thin privilege but being attractive is certainly a privilege

Smegskull · Answer

People are nicer and more accommodating to those they find attractive. Most people don't find fat people attractive.
If you want to call that privilege then fine but being fat is a choice so it would be an earned privilege.

LegendOfGAG · Answer

Hell yeah it is you can eat all the pizza you want and soda if I were to do that I’d gain weight.

Tashhhhh · Answer

I think things are made with thin people in mind first but I wouldn't say it's thin previllege. The problem is exclusion and prejudice.

anametouse · Answer

There's a thin privilege now? Lol fuck off. Just work out if you think it's a thing I don't wanna hear some asshole complain over that

boulshyte · Answer

yes. i could wear a dress and be seen as formal a curvy woman can wear the same thing and theyll say she's being inappropriate

Anon-ymous1 · Answer

What is it supposed to be, exactly? You didn't provide a definition. First I've ever heard of such a thing.

BeardedBamboo · Answer

There are no privileges at all. It's just an excuse for others to play victim and get pity

Iamagoodguy · Answer

Yes do you know why because u earned that privilege by staying healthy but this and unhealthy you still lose the privileges

WhoDatGuy · Answer

I've never heard of skinny privilege. Sexy privilege is totally a thing

piratefoto · Answer

I don't know about that give me a little curvy everyday you know I don't like a big fat ass either nice and curvy

Nadim171 · Answer

It's not a privilege it's something that you have to do if you don't want to get diseases

Ally100percent · Answer

Thin? Maybe.  Attractive privilege? Definitely.

luvstoned4him · Answer

What fresh hell is this?

fhziljio · Answer

There is only fat consequence

PrincessPie · Answer

Hell Na Dawg!!!

Iron_Man · Answer

Some people are just skinny

Northern_star · Answer

not privilige, preference.

Cask23 · Answer

Yes - guys actually want to bang thin women.

TacoFamine · Answer

They get a majority of the hate boo

MemeSupreme · Answer

no lol

AlbanianYoungLady · Answer

As much as being able to be stupid

UnknownGagsUser · Answer

Yes I like skinny

MariaTheGreek90 · Answer

No but it helps.

Anonymous · Answer

No it’s not

Anonymous · Answer

no thats stupid

Slim57 · Answer

Nope

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