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Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by LofiLogic: 5:21pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
My brother as far as you didn't look down on the person for being fat, or used his/her size as an insult you didn't do anything wrong. No mind these MF's talking BS. I'm fat and I'm trying to loose weight bcs being fat ain't good for my health. If anybody tells me I'm fat without any insult attached to it then I take no offense 2 Likes |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Cousin9999: 5:22pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
The word itself isn't offensive. It's the way it's used and the intent. And if that's the only word you have for such a broad topic, perhaps you need to expand your vocabulary. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Babaken(m): 5:23pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
iLegendd:you can't call someone poor when you don't feed and pay his bills. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by marvellously(m): 5:23pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
See my take on this whole issue is that : Person when tall na tall dem dey describe am Short na short Slim na slim Case closed 3 Likes |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Legendoo: 5:24pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Sparkle777: If you get arrested your weight and height, race will be used . There's nothing nice about making someone feel better over something they can work on . You woke retards are a cancer to the human race. You don't want people to be better, just fake yes queen nonesense |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by phemmyfour: 5:26pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
lexy2014:The word "plus" represent addition and positivity. Same goes for "huge" e.g A huge result |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by lexy2014: 5:29pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
phemmyfour: so what is the addition in the persons body that we are adding and what is making the person huge? |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by lexy2014: 5:31pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
iLegendd: so what words should be used instead? |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Baamm(m): 5:31pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Hintona:depends on your relationship with the person involved |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by munphildusky: 5:31pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
We now say: full body. Example, Ada has a full body. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by phemmyfour: 5:33pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
lexy2014:You don't understand the psychological effect of using positive words to modify negativity |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Depressed101: 5:33pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Hintona:in what country is not offensive?? |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by zolajpower: 5:34pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Lalami3232:Guy My fiancee is an African American , she is chubby .... That word FAT na big offense to her she tells me to say fluffy or nothing even though I am referring to someone else she hates . She has corrected me so many times I keep saying the same thing |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by lexy2014: 5:34pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
phemmyfour: what is the addition in the persons body that we are adding and what is making the person huge? |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by LivingSage: 5:35pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
It's better you refer to that person as plump darling. Addressing some as FAT PERSON is insulting LINGUALLY IN NIGERIA |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by everythinggirly(f): 5:36pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Yes na... Fat na fat abeg. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Sleekfingers: 5:38pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Hintona: Not just only in nigeria. Most people find it offensive or derogatory. Even in the UK, Canada, united states, republic of ireland , australia and new Zealand. So be careful how you use that word. Some people fit use bottle scatter your head o..... |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by TemmyT002(m): 5:40pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
It is not a disease. It is deliberate. They eat and refuse to exercise Just like you call a person tall or short, fat is also an adjective. Call them by their names. 1 Like |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by jornwhite: 5:41pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
iLegendd: I don't see how your instance relate, its gender dependent & varies, trying to broke shame a gurl is like trying to fat-shame a guy, kolewerk. Only gurlz feel insulted, when words like "Fat" is thrown around, buh i dunno why gurlz prefer lies me can't go to hell because of anybody worst worst ishilove go report me |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by franktolk(m): 5:42pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
lexy2014: Chubby , Plumpy,plus size just to name a few . It's very offensive to describe someone as being fat . Another wrong description in Nigeria is calling a mixed race - "half caste " . |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Sleekfingers: 5:44pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
izzy4shizzy: And except bottles for your head one-day. Lots of people find that word offensive or simply body shaming. Even calling someone who is not tall a dwarf or short , they find it very offensive. Calling some a cripple is now offensive as well. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by lexy2014: 5:45pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
franktolk: What makes chubby and plumpy less offensive than fat? |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by 1Sharon(f): 5:52pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Fat is simply a description. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by naturefellow(m): 5:55pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Hintona: Today, you must avoid using certain words to describe physical appearance of people. It could tantamount to bodyshaming. 'Fat' is the first of them. Very offensive, especially for ladies. 'Slim' is another. Say 'petite' 'half-caste'. Say 'mixed' instead 'dumb'. Say 'mute' instead 'blind'. Say 'visually impaired' 'mad'. Say 'mentally challenged' 'handicapped'. Say 'physically challenged' 'stupid'. Say 'slow... dense' Etc. The more you read contemporary media, the more you encounter and learn more appropriate or accepted adjectives ideal for different sensitive situations. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by SeriouslySense(m): 5:59pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
, It's just a word, if they don't like it, then they can do the work, People can lose fat, by exercising, eating fewer oils, chicken, and meats. It takes discipline and consistency. Babaken: 1 Like |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by YoungAncient1: 6:01pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
And we should keep diluting the medicine because it is bitter right 1 Like |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Gidariro: 6:01pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Hintona: Yes, it is offensive, it is stereotypical and stigmatised. You may wish read further about fat phobia and fat stigmatization. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by 1Sharon(f): 6:01pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
TemmyT002: Fat people would have us believe weight gain just happened to them for no reason. |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by Benwallt(m): 6:03pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Babaken:If you want to make it sexy use "meat ball" and if you want to make it anyhow use "rotund" |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by 1Sharon(f): 6:04pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
Benwallt: I heard a new one..."big breasted" 1 Like |
Re: Is It Offensive To Refer To Someone As Fat In Nigeria? by 1MILLIONLiGHTS(m): 6:05pm On Dec 27, 2021 |
most ladies don't like that strange kinda compliment. |
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