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“She’s Not Overweight, She’s Expecting!” Says the Most Awkward Baby Shower Invitation
You know what expectant mothers absolutely adore? References to their weight! I stumbled across this cringe-worthy invitation on a popular e-invitation platform, Paperless Post, that a friend brought to my attention.
The invitation declares, “SHE’S NOT OVERWEIGHT, SHE’S EXPECTING!” Oh, thank goodness! For a moment, it seemed everyone was worried about her gaining weight—thankfully, that’s been clarified. Let’s take a closer look at this masterpiece.
Honestly, I wasn’t too shocked to discover it was created by a man. A quick peek at his bio reveals he’s Editor-at-Large for the fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar. Seriously, dude, don’t you have enough chances to make women feel bad about their bodies in that industry? Now you had to extend your reach to fat-shaming on baby shower invites?
And check out the envelope! Why decorate with cute baby booties or bottles when you can line it with a measuring tape motif instead? I might not be a fashion expert, but I know this is just not okay. Is there any scenario in which this hostess wouldn’t face backlash from the other women at the shower? Who would actually be okay with this invitation? Is your entire friend group made up of super slim folks? Because this is downright insulting on multiple levels. If someone picked this for me, I’d probably want to burn it (yes, they have a paper version too).
I know, I know – some might say I should chill out, right? But no way – I refuse to relax. Women’s bodies are scrutinized all the time, and it’s just exhausting. Seeing something like this in a section of a website that’s meant to celebrate pregnancy? It’s just too much.
Let’s aim for better, world!
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Summary
The article discusses a poorly designed baby shower invitation that humorously addresses weight during pregnancy, highlighting the insensitivity of such remarks. It critiques the invitation’s creator and emphasizes the need for more considerate communications in pregnancy-related contexts.