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SJW outraged over Fatty Thor!

posted 5 years ago by Satan2016 (24016)
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Avengers: Endgame was brilliant - but the fat shaming broke my heart
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/apr/30/avengers-endgame-cinema-fat-shaming

At 30 years of age I really should be used seeing how fat bodies are depicted in the media. I should be used to fat bodies being the easy go-to for depicting sad, angry characters. I should be used to the introduction of a fat body to provide some comedic relief. But here I am, the morning after seeing Avengers: Endgame, and I am still shocked, angry and hurt. I am an avid Marvel nerd and while the movie itself was brilliant in many ways, I had seriously conflicted emotions about the physical appearance of Thor.

My issue lies not with Thor’s alcohol consumption or his turning to food for comfort – both are common coping mechanisms; my issue lies with his physical appearance. I thought we were finally past the days of the fat suit. I had hoped that we were past the point in history where we are allowed to poke fun at fat people. I was wrong. Because here we are in Avengers: Endgame and Thor is 30kg heavier and it seems as though everyone in the audience is laughing except me.

Lacey-Jade Christie is a freelance writer and host of the Australian body positivity podcast The Fat Collective - Feminist. Lesbian. BoPo Warrior. Queen.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I thought it was pretty amusing how much Thor let himself go. And it made sense for the character.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 5 years ago

He looks like King.

[–] Otter (24464) 5 years ago

I though the fat as CGI, not a fat suit!

Either way, I loved Fat Drunk Gamer Thor.

[–] whynotwriteme (7444) 5 years ago

It was funny, but when you look at the big picture, with Metrosexual Hulk, Falcon as Captain America, Valkyrie taking over from Thor, turning Thor into a cross between Homer Simpson and The Dude, someone who matches all the fat slob, dopey White male stereotypes we see in all the commercials, becomes a bIt more depressing. It's another White male hero they have neutered.

[–] Otter (24464) 5 years ago

Someday, there may come a day, when you realize why Fat Drunk Gamer Thor is infinitely more attractive than a guy who whines about white males being shown as less than perfect.

On that day, my son, you can begin to hope that someday you'll actually get a girlfriend.

[–] whynotwriteme (7444) 5 years ago

Kinda funny you saying that from your mom's basement, while I type this on my laptop with my wife in the bed next to me.

[–] Tazerface (45) 5 years ago

ROUND 1 FIGHT!! DING DING

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I hated him letting himself go, relinquishing his planet and kingdom and giving up on life.