Temple University Hosting ‘Philadelphia’s First Fat-Focused Convention’
“aims to be a judgment-free event about building community for fat people by fat people”
What an honor for Temple to be able to hold this historic event.
Diverse Education reports:
Temple University to Host Philadelphia’s First Fat-Focused Convention in October
Philly FatCon – organized by Donnelle Jageman, Adrienne Ray, and Kenyetta Harris – aims to be a judgment-free event about building community for fat people by fat people; with the goal of helping individuals navigate a “fatphobic world;” and give clothing to people who need it, Ray said.
The convention – it will feature panels, speeches, fitness classes, and vendors – will take place over two days, Oct. 28 and 29. Early bird tickets will be available Aug. 1.
The event intends to recognize people “often overlooked because of their size.” And buzzwords such as “body positivity” and “body neutrality” can be harmful, said Ray, who runs online plus-size shop Curve Conscious.
“That phrase [body positivity] has become bogged down with relating to body image,” Ray said. “What people in larger bodies need is to step away from constantly talking about body image, because that can be very triggering for folks who have disabilities, chronic illness, have been dieting on and off all their lives, and developed eating disorders because of it.”
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We only hope it won’t make the city tip over
It would’ve happened already. Philadelphia is teeming with obese mouth breathing illiterate loads.
The city is already upside down. Tipping over would be an improvement.
Will they serve snacks? Asking for a friend.
Yes they will. And the extra wide chairs will feature food holders instead of cup holders.
The fatter the attendees the fewer will fit in the building. Some are so fat they will need two tickets to get in.
Sounds like Alcoholics Unanimous, if that existed. Let’s celebrate a really unhealthy lifestyle. What could go wrong, other than a few major organs.
I wish them well. It cannot be easy dealing with some of the things that they must deal with every day. Still — Why do I get the feeling that this is going to cost me money
“Sounds like Alcoholics Unanimous, if that existed.”
It’s called Bohemian Grove.
Diabetes, heart disease, and knee surgery as far as the eye can see. And just think: Your health insurance premiums pay for it.
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I’m not fat. I’m under-height.