In a world where kindness and support should reign, it’s hard to fathom how harsh criticism and ridicule could ever be perceived as motivational. Yet, for some, like influencer Jenna Lee, it appears that being unkind is a misguided form of encouragement.
In her provocative video, “Dear Overweight Individuals,” Jenna, who labels herself as a comedian, takes aim at those who are heavier, criticizing them for various reasons, such as occupying too much space on airplanes and even making offensive comments about their appearances. While she dismisses the concept of fat-shaming as a myth, she firmly believes that shaming individuals for their weight is a necessary step toward motivating them to change their lifestyles. Here are a few of her memorable quotes from the video:
“What’s the plan, overweight individuals? Are you going to chase me? It’d be like a scene from a horror movie. I can walk away at a normal pace and be just fine.”
“Fat-shaming isn’t a real issue. It’s something that people made up. Who came up with that idea? Brilliant! Yes, let’s shame those with unhealthy habits until they change.”
“They forgot to tell you that being plus-sized often comes with extra health risks, like heart disease, knee issues, and diabetes — leading to heartbreak for family and friends who might lose you too soon because of choices made.”
In response to her video being taken down by Google, Jenna quickly turned to social media to defend her actions, claiming she had fallen victim to excessive political correctness. She argued that her video had reached thousands of shares, insisting, “Clearly, this message was needed.”
Despite the fact that even children understand the pain caused by name-calling, Jenna seems to think she’s doing society a favor — as if those who struggle with their weight simply needed a wake-up call. One minute, we were blissfully unaware of our choices, and then Jenna appeared to enlighten us about healthier options. Thanks, Jenna!
Instead of fostering a culture of body positivity and respect for all individuals, her message promotes negative assumptions, judgment, and ridicule against those who don’t conform to her standards. If someone feels hurt by such treatment? According to her logic, that’s their problem. After all, we should all be the judge of how others should appear, right? If someone is different in any way — be it their hairstyle or their weight — isn’t it just fine to tell them how awful they are? Surely, that’ll lead to positive change.
What we can gather from Jenna Lee and her supporters is that compassion is overrated, and mocking marginalized groups is fair game. Thank you, Jenna, for contributing to a culture of judgment and negativity.
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Summary
In an attempt to motivate, YouTuber Jenna Lee promotes fat-shaming in her controversial video, believing that harsh criticism will inspire change. While she dismisses the negative impact of her words, the broader message of kindness and body positivity is overshadowed by her approach.