More Than a Body: Comical and Inspiring Times People Clapped Back at Body-Shamers

Fat jokes are often the fuel that ignites many self-esteem issues for plus-size folks. Whether many people like to say that ”no one knows how to take a joke anymore”, the power of words is undeniable, and when used to inflict pain, the damage can be irreversible.

We all like to make jokes and enjoy a good laugh, but why do we feel the need to do so at the expense of others? The moment we joke about people’s bodies, we’re telling them their appearance – something they can’t always control – is ridicule and unworthy of respect. It’s 2022, we need to do better than that.