Overheard in Changing Rooms

MistyCheese

Whilst in a large department store recently I overheard a conversation between what sounded like a grandmother and grandchild. Now, I was not eavesdropping, the grandmother had a loud voice and I had taken off my headphones.

The loud voice was describing how lovely the clothes were... if only the child wasn't so fat :eek:. Now, the child sounded about 10, not a lot of words just pained moans. Poor child, imagine your granny shouting that at you in a changing room, loud enough for others to hear. Not just one comment either, she made a few, including "it's just a pity you have all that weight on you" and "now, if I get this for you will you try to down down the weight a bit?" (Sounds like older generation speak, "the weight")

I know there is an obesity issue these days with children but I remember in my day adults were warned against making comments about a childs size for fear of them developing an eating disorder. have we swung too far in the opposite direction?

Pighead

If Pighead were the fat kid he would grabbed Granny by her stinking blouse and whispered into her decrepit old ears "Pighead may be fat but you will be dead in no less no more than 7 years time, and the maggots shall feast on your decaying rotten corpse until they too become fat and their clothes can't fit them"

LadyE

Its awful isnt it..I have a cousin, she is 11...a gorgoeus little thing, is seriously gonna be a stunner..she has put on a little bit of weight..and looks fab for it (she was always really slim)..I mean...she actually looks brillaint.

At her younger sister communion a couple of months ago her granny was going on and on and on about her "weight" and saying to my cousin how she was fat..felt like killing her..I mean come on!! Just coz your old doesnt mean you can say what you fricken want!!! She'll give the child a complex

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:mad:

GirlInterrupted

MistyCheese wrote: »

Whilst in a large department store recently I overheard a conversation between what sounded like a grandmother and grandchild. Now, I was not eavesdropping, the grandmother had a loud voice and I had taken off my headphones.

The loud voice was describing how lovely the clothes were... if only the child wasn't so fat :eek:. Now, the child sounded about 10, not a lot of words just pained moans. Poor child, imagine your granny shouting that at you in a changing room, loud enough for others to hear. Not just one comment either, she made a few, including "it's just a pity you have all that weight on you" and "now, if I get this for you will you try to down down the weight a bit?" (Sounds like older generation speak, "the weight")

I know there is an obesity issue these days with children but I remember in my day adults were warned against making comments about a childs size for fear of them developing an eating disorder. have we swung too far in the opposite direction?

Since low self esteem is a factor in many eating disorders, that granny should be shot.

The aim with a 10yr old should be to keep the weight steady until the growth catches up, not make them feel ugly.

Cow.:mad:

kowloon

I think it's fashionable to slag the overweight again, apparently they're super unhealthy fatties and worse than Hitler. :pac:

Pighead

LadyE wrote: »

Its awful isnt it..I have a cousin, she is 11...a gorgoeus little thing, is seriously gonna be a stunner..she has put on a little bit of weight..and looks fab for it (she was always really slim)..I mean...she actually looks brillaint.

At her younger sister communion a couple of months ago her granny was going on and on and on about her "weight" and saying to my cousin how she was fat..felt like killing her..I mean come on!! Just coz your old doesnt mean you can say what you fricken want!!! She'll give the child a complex

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:mad:

Listen Lady E grannies have a right to say whatever they want to youngsters. Grannys have lived through wars, recessions and numerous different establishments. Youngsters have lived through Britney, Barney and Ra Ra skirts. If Granny says the wee ones a chubbster then it's probably best to take the advice on its merits and do something about it. Respect your Elders Miss E..

MistyCheese

I didn't see the child at all, they left before I did, but I do agree that it's a sensitive issue.

I know two little girls (won't say how they're related to me for identification purposes) they're the same age, just a few days apart, and one of them I can easily carry around town on my hip for an hour, the other one I can't even lift very far off the ground.

But I don't think public humiliation is ever a good way to go. Unless you're an adult and you've signed up for The Biggest Loser.

Kur4mA

LadyE wrote: »

Its awful isnt it..I have a cousin, she is 11...a gorgoeus little thing, is seriously gonna be a stunner..she has put on a little bit of weight..and looks fab for it (she was always really slim)..I mean...she actually looks brillaint.

At her younger sister communion a couple of months ago her granny was going on and on and on about her "weight" and saying to my cousin how she was fat..felt like killing her..I mean come on!! Just coz your old doesnt mean you can say what you fricken want!!! She'll give the child a complex

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:mad:

:eek: Same child/granny?

The kiddo should have given her granny a swift kick to the growler tbh.

GirlInterrupted

Pighead wrote: »

If Pighead were the fat kid he would grabbed Granny by her stinking blouse and whispered into her decrepit old ears "Pighead may be fat but you will be dead in no less no more than 7 years time, and the maggots shall feast on your decaying rotten corpse until they too become fat and their clothes can't fit them"

I'm saving that for the next time my granny asks me why I don't 'do something nice about my hair.....?':rolleyes:

kowloon

A lot of parents these days excercising and dieting their children, we'll see how it all turns out in a few years. How many beds are ther for eating disorders?

Pighead

kowloon wrote: »

A lot of parents these days excercising and dieting their children, we'll see how it all turns out in a few years. How many beds are ther for eating disorders?

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xzanti

My granny was like that but she didn't mean it in a bad way, she would always praise me and my sister if we gained any weight, we were never fat by any means but when we were going though puberty and 'filling out' she would always comment on it saying how great it was.. My mother had to pull her aside one day cause my sister was getting a complex over it.. She meant well though God bless her.. :rolleyes:

kowloon

Pighead wrote: »

172

Good answer.

GirlInterrupted

kowloon wrote: »

Good answer.

I believe I read recently that the real answer is about 12 - for the entire country.

kowloon

GirlInterrupted wrote: »

I believe I read recently that the real answer is about 12 - for the entire country.

I remember hearing it was lower, although that was a while back.
Knew a girl who was in the process of killing herself but couldn't get proper help at the time.

RxQueen

GirlInterrupted wrote: »

I'm saving that for the next time my granny asks me why I don't 'do something nice about my hair.....?':rolleyes:

my nan says this to me the whole time to , and say i should dye my hair cause its ginger, she also say my taste in fashion suck!

old people are sooooo mean:(

kowloon

emo!! wrote: »

my nan says this to me the whole time to , and say i should dye my hair cause its ginger, she also say my taste in fashion suck!

old people are sooooo mean:(

Does she also tell you you should be down the dance hall doing the foxtrot? :pac:

Pighead

emo!! wrote: »

my nan says this to me the whole time to , and say i should dye my hair cause its ginger, she also say my taste in fashion suck!

old people are sooooo mean:(

It's not just old people that are mean. Meaness comes from all ages, and all walks of life. Even handsome looking blokes who post on internet forums can display signs of meanness from time to time. Here let Pighead show you:

HA HA HE HE HE, EMO'S A GINGER!

GirlInterrupted

Pighead wrote: »

It's not just old people that are mean. Meaness comes from all ages, and all walks of life. Even handsome looking blokes who post on internet forums can display signs of meanness from time to time. Here let Pighead show you:

HA HA HE HE HE, EMO'S A GINGER!

No, she just described herself wrong. Shes a glorious redhead:)!

RxQueen

Pighead wrote: »

It's not just old people that are mean. Meaness comes from all ages, and all walks of life. Even handsome looking blokes who post on internet forums can display signs of meanness from time to time. Here let Pighead show you:

HA HA HE HE HE, EMO'S A GINGER!

Gran is that you?!

Pighead

emo!! wrote: »

Gran is that you?!

Don't think so. Unless your gran is the proud owner of one rather impressively large todger?

LadyE

Pighead wrote: »

Don't think so. Unless your gran is the proud owner of one rather impressively large todger?

PMSL!!!

chopperbyrne

LadyE wrote: »

PMSL!!!

What the hell does that mean?

skywalker

emo!! wrote: »

Gran is that you?!

Thats gotta be a new low for ya pighead. Being mistaken for someones gran rather than the Hoff! :eek:

barnacle

LadyE wrote: »

Its awful isnt it..I have a cousin, she is 11...a gorgoeus little thing

Paedo.

pookie82

Strange. All my granny ever did was rejoice in us (myself and my cousins) gaining weight. I thought old people loved chubby kids. Whenever our gran told us we looked great we knew it was time to lose a few pounds. I still rely on her compliments to let me know if I need a few extra gym sessions.....

Loopy

GirlInterrupted wrote: »

that granny should be shot.

Well said.

No wonder eating disorder's are rampant nowadays.. Wagon..

Loopy

barnacle wrote: »

Paedo.

Great contribution :rolleyes:

Slidey

kowloon wrote: »

I remember hearing it was lower, although that was a while back.
Knew a girl who was in the process of killing herself but couldn't get proper help at the time.

She should have gone to the scouts, they have good strong rope there and are great at tying knots

Ross_Mahon

My granny made me tea and toast for lunch after the gym...:rolleyes:

Abi

Abi's mother: "Exuse, me. I ordered for this to come in a white wine sauce. I dont know which girl it was - she was stout anyway. Pff.."

Waitress: That was me

Abi: : Doublefacepalm:

/gives very large tip



Count yourself lucky if its just your granny at it.

xOxSinéadxOx

kowloon wrote: »

A lot of parents these days excercising and dieting their children, we'll see how it all turns out in a few years. How many beds are ther for eating disorders?

There are currently only three specialist beds for eating disorders (all based in Dublin) only about one-fifth of those admitted to adult psychiatric units and hospitals with eating disorder diagnoses receive specialist care.

(bodywhys)

3? :eek:

Sherifu

MistyCheese wrote: »

I know there is an obesity issue these days with children but I remember in my day adults were warned against making comments about a childs size for fear of them developing an eating disorder. have we swung too far in the opposite direction?

No, watch any talent show to see how deluded kids can be. They must be told the truth.

Eoin

GirlInterrupted wrote: »

I believe I read recently that the real answer is about 12 - for the entire country.

Presumably you could fit a good few of the patients into the one bed though.

jaffa20

eoin_s wrote: »

Presumably you could fit a good few of the patients into the one bed though.

That is terrible but i lol'd

Loopy

I was walking through the park the other day with my brother and there was gangs of, young girls / teen girls everywhere and almost all of them were chubby, some of them real big..

He did make a good point that when we were growing up that just wasn't the case. The majority were average weight. We weren't sitting at home all day stuffing our faces playing bloody nintendo's or whatever.. We were out running around getting up to all sorts.

I can see obesity becoming a big problem.

Abi

looptheloop wrote: »

I was walking through the park the other day with my brother and there was gangs of, young girls / teen girls everywhere and almost all of them were chubby, some of them real big..

He did make a good point that when we were growing up that just wasn't the case. The majority were average weight. We weren't sitting at home all day stuffing our faces playing bloody nintendo's or whatever.. We were out running around getting up to all sorts.

I can see obesity becoming a big problem.

Listen here Twiggy, the only reason yore not carryin' round a few pounds is because you were playin' kiss chasing all day every day. Only, the young lads werent playing- just running..




:pac:

Slidey

Abigayle wrote: »

Listen here Twiggy, the only reason yore not carryin' round a few pounds is because you were playin' kiss chasing all day every day. Only, the young lads werent playing- just running..




:pac:

You tell her tubby...



Course fat chicks always have better personalities :P

Loopy

Abigayle wrote: »

Listen here Twiggy, the only reason yore not carryin' round a few pounds is because you were playin' kiss chasing all day every day. Only, the young lads werent playing- just running..




:pac:

I know, Jesus those guys could run

Ah, those were the days.. If only we could play it in pubs and clubs now. There's an idea;)

Dave!

LadyE wrote: »

Its awful isnt it..I have a cousin, she is 11...a gorgoeus little thing, is seriously gonna be a stunner..she has put on a little bit of weight..and looks fab for it (she was always really slim)..I mean...she actually looks brillaint.

Can I have her number please?

Slidey

Dave! wrote: »

Can I have her number please?

She would have been good in her day...

Dave!

slideways wrote: »

She would have been good in her day...

:pac:

Abi

slideways wrote: »

You tell her tubby...

Course fat chicks always have better personalities :P

Thanks baby.



Loopy, dont sweat it. I still do it, no chasing involved :pac:

LadyE

chopperbyrne wrote: »

What the hell does that mean?

Pisssing myself laughing..noob :rolleyes::D:pac:

chopperbyrne

LadyE wrote: »

Pisssing myself laughing..noob :rolleyes::D:pac:

Who the fúck has a four letter acronym for three words?!!

WTEF!!!

LadyE

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Who the fúck has a four letter acronym for three words?!!

WTEF!!!

I didnt make it up :pac::D

chopperbyrne

LadyE wrote: »

I didnt make it up :pac::D

Be amazed by the only double positive in the English language that means a negative:

Yeah right!

:pac:

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:eek:

LadyE

Yeahhhh ok

Zzippy

Abigayle wrote: »

Listen here Twiggy, the only reason yore not carryin' round a few pounds is because you were playin' kiss chasing all day every day. Only, the young lads werent playing- just running..


:pac:

Pighead?

Sam Vimes

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Be amazed by the only double positive in the English language that means a negative:

Yeah right!

:pac:

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:eek:

i'm confused. Are you suggesting she made up PMSL? It's been around for years

smellslikeshoes

Obesity getting to epic proportions, more people overweight than ever before and continuing to get worse, maybe someone needs to tell our children that they are fat and need to get out for some exercise.