Today, my brother wore a T-shirt to my birthday party that said "I dig skinny chicks". I'm a recovering anorexic and told him that I didn't really like his shirt. His response? "Don't let the liberal media brainwash you into thinking it's OK to be fat." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I overheard my ripped, handsome, genetically perfect brother telling my mom how "fat people" make him "nervous". I have only recently accepted my weight, after struggling for years. I now understand why my brother rarely talks to me. FML
Today, after months of exercise and diets and finally reaching my ideal weight, I told my morbidly obese cousin about my success, hoping to motivate him to do the same. He replied, "Why would it matter, you're still ugly." FML
Today, I told my BFF that I went to the store to buy medium shirts because I had gained some weight during coronavirus. He asked me, "What's the point in doing that when you're getting so fat, those won't even fit in 2 weeks?" FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family. My brother insulted her weight so many times she left in tears. Not only does he not understand why what he did was wrong, he’s genuinely livid with me for being upset with him, to the point that he damn near slugged me when I confronted him. FML
Today, I was on the phone with my little sister as she explained that all these guys like her now that she's so skinny and beautiful. My mom must have overheard me tell my sister that at least I was a cuter child, because my mom laughed and said, "Yeah right, we had to buy you fat kid diapers." FML
Today, I wore a cute new striped shirt to work. One of my co-workers said to me, "I like your shirt. Most fat people don't look good in horizontals." FML
Today, I was introduced to my boyfriend's family at a family reunion for the first time. As I sat on the couch, his 4 year-old sister comes in and jumps onto my lap. For a moment I was happy to think his sister liked me, only to hear her say, "You're fat! I like fat things." FML
Today, my niece offered me a slice of cake. After I refused, she asked, "Why not? Aren't fat people always hungry?" FML
Today, I told my boyfriend that I gained a few pounds and thought I looked fat. He replied that I looked the same and that I shouldn't worry because he likes fat girls. I never thought I was fat before this. FML
Today, a coworker told me I was "fat shaming" them by discussing weight loss with other coworkers. FML
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Zarcissa 34
I hope you punched him in the face. He's your brother, so it's alright for siblings to fight. Actually, while you're at it, give him a beating.
thefmlman2011 37
your brother sounds inconsiderate
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Comments (105)
labaro19 17
I'm sorry op. This really sucks and your brother doesn't deserve anything from you ever again. Except for maybe a punch in the face.
brengonerogue 18
You're recovering, so you still win. Hope everything goes well on Recovery Road :)
thesmeagol 22
The shirt said "i dig skinny chicks" not "i dig anorexic chicks" there's a difference.
davincidasecond 24
As long as your healthy, the fact that you are "skinny" or "fat" is irrelevant. People don't seem to understand that body weight and shape is typically set by genetics, and get too caught up with what the media shoves down our throats. I'd hate to have a brother like yours, and if he was my brother I'd probably punch him.
shiffizzle 13
Yall are looking to far into this. It's a shirt. He's not allowed to wear what he wants because his sister is sensitive (rightly so) about her eating disorder? It's not that serious. It's a shirt. When he has a picket sign saying he hates all fat people and only skinny people are acceptable, then be outraged. Even then it's his life. Get over it.
Eloxia 7
The reason the shirt can promote anorexia is because of the pressure to look a certain way to feel accepted. I'm not one of those people who believes magazines and other media make girls believe they should be skinny. Instead, I believe that magazines and other media cause men to believe women should be skinny. (This also works the other way with women and gay people, obviously.) So, when the perceived ideal of attractiveness is something that is not easily attained by everyone, it can have dire consequences. Men and women both have the innate drive to be attractive. When you perceive the people you're attracted to exhibiting behavior towards certain body types, you're more likely to take extreme measures toward that type. Eating disorders are about self-worth, and even if we don't want to admit it, many people determine their self-worth through being loved and accepted. So there isn't anything wrong with him liking skinny girls. But the OP understands that wearing it on a shirt can have a detrimental effect on others. Also, his attitude about being fat could be a red flag. Male anorexia is real, too. Also he grew up in an environment with an anorexic person, which effects his opinion of women and his future relationships.
JohnTheDonJuan 11
You do realize that the definition of attractive means people want to look at you or look like you. And being fat is most often not attractive. Not only does being fat look gross, it indicates a lack of self respect or the ability to properly motivate yourself to accomplish personal goals, unless your personal goal is to be a fat.
PharmacyJoe 13
Please punch him in the throat repeatedly. When he comes to again, remind him that he shouldn't let conservative media brainwash him: It's not okay to be a **** to others.
TheMathMajor 26
He has the right to wear whatever shirt he wants, that doesn't make it okay, though. He's still an insensitive prick for it.
zehtinyapple 17
I don't think it's so much about the shirt itself, but rather the insensitive reply he gave when she confronted him about it. The way he said it was almost like he was encouraging her to go back to anorexia.
riggy2 1
yo, i'm sorry to hear that your brother is an asshole. that's really not cool. your body is yours, and i'm glad to hear you're recovering, that is a huge step. being fat or thin or in between, or whatever, is completely fine and your body is yours. and i'm sure, you are beautiful