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Plus-Sized People Have a Place to Call Their Own
October 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)
Around the country, new nightclubs are opening that cater specifically to plus-sized people.
Now, I'm guessing that most of you "club" about as often as I do (um, not all that often). But the concept of a plus-sized-only venue is interesting, even if you aren't overweight...Imagine a public place where everyone is the exact same body size as you are—would you find other reasons to feel self-conscious?
The idea behind the plus-sized nightclubs is to provide places where large people can feel comfortable having fun and being out in public. In fact, one club owner opened her venue for herself and others who were tired of being "the only fat girl at the local nightclub."
But do such venues encourage people to remain overweight or obese? Proponents say no, arguing that instead, plus-sized venues play a large role in building self-esteem and helping people feel good about themselves, which are key motivators for doing something about their weight.
What do you think? Would you go to a plus-sized venue? Are venues that cater to people of a specific body size a good idea?
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Comments:
huh... The thing I like about nightclubs (granted I've only gone once a year or less for the past 6 years) is the diversity of people. Whats next? Nightclubs for ugly people? Nightclubs for only skinny people?
A lot of night clubs have rude bouncers that would not let in plus size women. To have a place where not only plus size are welcomed but people who don't fit in to ignorant peoples standards is great! I don't go clubing but I think it is great. No the clubs are not just for "plus size only!!!" Everyone is welcomed to those clubs! I would go!
That's ridiculous. I don't think that is really going to help anyone's self esteem..."You're such an outcast that we've made you your own special nightclub" seems to be the message.
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I wouldn't have a reason to go to a nightclub, being married and pregnant and all that. But, I would like to just see the public treat us fat people a lot nicer. I'm not into the fat acceptance thing, as I do not want to remain obese or to have men worship me as I eat a triple super sized process meal.
I just want to avoid hurtful comments while I'm out getting exercise. I want people to accept that I eat healthy and watch my portions. It's harder for me to lose weight because of health issues that I am working so hard to control. I don't eat fast food. I don't eat junk food. I don't like being treated like those that do just because I'm a size 20.
I climbed Mt. Monadnock at 240 pounds. I kick butt. You know what? Some guy was squealing like a pig at me the last time I was outside walking by myself.
niamibunni Oct. 27, 2009 at 1:37 PM