There’s a never-ending battle between the sexes on social media, specifically on Twitter, where I most frequently lurk. The combatants fight about all manner of things, but one increasingly common theme is the discussion of women’s weight.
Many of the arguments are just exchanging mean-spirited barbs, but those aren’t the ones that interest me. The ones that make me sigh, shake my head, and wonder how grown adults can be so stupid are the attempts to inspire lifestyle change in an obese woman.
The following is an entirely fictional, made-up conversation between a beautiful, stylish woman (W) in her early 30s (Close-up pfp of her very full face) and an anonymous man (M) who indicates he is also in his 30s. But because his pfp is an anime character and he keeps his real identity hidden… who knows? This made-up conversation is indicative of how these dialogues usually go:
W: I am single and unhappy because men are trash. Where are the good men? I want a husband and babies. I’m a good cook!…
