Maggie Goes on A Diet by Paul Kramer, is due for publication in the US in October but is already listed on many bookseller’s websites. The book tells the story of 14-year-old Maggie who “is transformed from being extremely overweight and insecure to a normal-sized girl who becomes the school football star”. “Through time, exercise and hard work, Maggie becomes more and more confident and develops a positive self-image,” it adds.
Really? Really?
Okay, so, fuck. This book cover and description is triggering.
Maggie goes on a diet to develop a positive self image? Only when she is “normal sized” (WTF IS NORMAL SIZED? WTF, BOOK!) does she think positively about herself? Do you understand what the fuck you’re writing, Paul M. Kramer? Cashing in on a culture that sells young girls their insecurities? Well done, you disgusting shithead.
Okay so this isn’t looking too good, but maybe we should read the book first? I hate to use the old saying at a time like this but you can’t judge a…
wth where can i buy this book lol
tagged as: fuck this shit. no diets please. fatphobia. hiatus.
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originally posted by downlo
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oh gee this is going to be such a fun fucking fucked-up video game for my child T-T FUCK U!!!!!
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What the fuckety fuck?
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LAWLZ@ The illustrationz, the cover page is killing me. Both points are valid, where the book description seems bad,...
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wth where can i buy this book lol
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kaleidoscopemeansiloveyou reblogged this from bowfolk and added:
Okay so this isn’t looking too good, but maybe we should read the book first? I hate to use the old saying at a time...
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peppers-pray reblogged this from adventuresofcomicbookgirl and added:
D: *look of horror* This is real? *wince* oh society, why must you suck?
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Okay. Opinions. I read an interview with the man who wrote it. I totally understand his reasons for writing it: When he...
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merrymae reblogged this from adventuresofcomicbookgirl and added:
What the everloving fuck
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…Yeah, I’m going to have to agree with the above. Here’s a confesion, my awesome tumblr peeps, I am fat. Have been...
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adventuresofcomicbookgirl reblogged this from bowfolk and added:
trauma warning fatphobia...this is reeeeeeeeally gross. Weight loss should not be sold to...
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blojo reblogged this from findalaska and added:
This, also. Nowhere do I get from the picture or the summary that this book is sexist. If that girl wants to wear a pink...
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Author Paul Kramer was interviewed on Good Morning America and could only give bullshit answers and trite phrases like...
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Obesity is a problem, a complex problem involving a number of social, economic,
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findalaska reblogged this from supereasymode and added:
^ Kind of agree. Can’t say for sure if it’s got a good or bad message unless I’ve read it, but if it’s just encouraging...
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supereasymode reblogged this from shreddedleftshoe and added:
I agree with Idris on this completely. The description of the book is literally the most wholesome one that I have ever...
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You know what might really help Maggie develop positive self-image? Not living in a fucking world where shit like this...
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holden421 reblogged this from kasprik and added:
Umm why the he’ll is being over weight acceptable. More kids than ever before suffer from early onset diabetes but it’s...
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