Topic: Body Shaming

3 chapters across the catalog

Showly
Episode 1159 1:48:54 - 1:51:07

1159: Showly

Obesity and Global Warming, 2009 Research Claims

A 2009 study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine claimed that obese people contribute more to global warming because they eat more and require more fuel for transportation. The hosts mock the study as an early attempt at "body shaming" in the name of environmentalism, noting how such reporting would be received today.

ISO Day
Episode 853 2:49:24 - 2:55:18

853: ISO Day

Trump Naked Statues, Progressive Body Shaming

An activist group called "InDecline" installed naked statues of Donald Trump in several major U.S. cities, sparking a debate over "body shaming" within progressive circles. While some activists initially condemned the tactic, others argued that "fighting fire with fire" is necessary against the Trump campaign. In Seattle, a man was filmed taking one of the statues and driving off with it in his truck, presumably to keep it as a valuable art piece.

Laptop Bomb
Episode 797 2:37:14 - 2:38:33

797: Laptop Bomb

Sarah Harris Pregnancy, Australian Media Body Shaming

Australian television host Sarah Harris, a producer of the show, addressed body shaming directed at pregnant women during a broadcast on Channel 10. Harris expressed pride in her body and dismissed critics who commented on her appearance. The segment highlights the show's significant following among media professionals in Australia.