What the !@#$% are you complaining about? Yes, it was an acknowledgment of your weight, but you have mirrors, so it’s not like you were surprised. Now, as a fatso myself, I’d be uber grateful to have a larger, more comfortable chair. I’d have taken the offer with enthusiasm instead of getting all bent out of shape. Whoever suggested the switch was kind enough to not directly body shame you, but in truth, they may have also been diplomatically trying to keep the little office chair viable so they didn’t have to replace it too soon (good office chairs are pricey). Let’s just face facts here.
As a member of the hefty crowd, I say it’s stupid to pretend we’re just like regular folks. We aren’t. And we’re never going to get anything but hate from most of the congenitally skinny, so if someone is willing to politely accommodate our girth (for whatever reason we’re girthy), take it as a win.
A waitress at one of my favorite restaurants, years ago, walked up to the patio table where I was happily and comfortably sitting, perusing the menu, and very loudly informed me that I should move inside because I would be more “comfortable” in the sturdier chairs there. I moved — right out of the restaurant, and never went back. It wasn’t a polite thing — it was humiliating, and awful.
Tigressy about 4 years ago
Just mention to management that someone took away the extra chair – not that you get accused of having stolen it!
katina.cooper about 4 years ago
I hope somebody at work isn’t jealous of you and trying to get you in trouble so you’ll get fired.
Holilubillkori Premium Member about 4 years ago
Or they’re trying to make a offhanded comment on her weight and ideas about a lawsuit; you’d be surprised how hateful folks can become in a workplace.
Michael G. about 4 years ago
Hm.
splinterexpert about 4 years ago
Dick move. Like Jr. High.
Julie478 Premium Member about 4 years ago
The tear on her cheek in panel 3. I feel your pain, Amanda. :(
TheLetterista.com about 4 years ago
What the !@#$% are you complaining about? Yes, it was an acknowledgment of your weight, but you have mirrors, so it’s not like you were surprised. Now, as a fatso myself, I’d be uber grateful to have a larger, more comfortable chair. I’d have taken the offer with enthusiasm instead of getting all bent out of shape. Whoever suggested the switch was kind enough to not directly body shame you, but in truth, they may have also been diplomatically trying to keep the little office chair viable so they didn’t have to replace it too soon (good office chairs are pricey). Let’s just face facts here.
As a member of the hefty crowd, I say it’s stupid to pretend we’re just like regular folks. We aren’t. And we’re never going to get anything but hate from most of the congenitally skinny, so if someone is willing to politely accommodate our girth (for whatever reason we’re girthy), take it as a win.
Mary Ellen about 4 years ago
A waitress at one of my favorite restaurants, years ago, walked up to the patio table where I was happily and comfortably sitting, perusing the menu, and very loudly informed me that I should move inside because I would be more “comfortable” in the sturdier chairs there. I moved — right out of the restaurant, and never went back. It wasn’t a polite thing — it was humiliating, and awful.
TheLetterista.com about 4 years ago
All right. The jury has spoken; I’m the idiot here. Conviction accepted. I’m sorry, Amanda and all of you whom I have offended. Mea culpa.