December 18th, 2013
04:15 PM ET
Jennifer Lawrence: It should be illegal to call someone fatJennifer Lawrence is not a saint. But, as she argues in Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating People of 2013" special, she's also not a member of the media.
In the pre-taped special that's airing on Wednesday, Walters points out that Lawrence is sensitive about the press sitting in judgment of women on the red carpet. "Why is humiliating people funny?" the 23-year-old Oscar winner said. "I get it, and I do it too, we all do it. But I think when it comes to the media, the media needs to take responsibility for the effect that it has on our younger generation, on these girls that are watching these television shows and picking up how to talk and how to be cool. So then all of a sudden, being funny is making fun of the girl that's wearing an ugly dress." Lawrence doesn't call it out by name in the clip, but she has previously taken a stance against E!'s "Fashion Police," which is known for its sometimes cutting coverage of awards show ensembles. And if it were up to Lawrence none of the "Fashion Police" personalities - or anyone on TV, really - would be able to say the "F" word in particular. "The word fat, I just think it should be illegal to call somebody fat on TV. If we're regulating cigarettes, and sex, and cuss words, because of the effect it has on our younger generations, why aren't we regulating things like calling people fat?" What do you think - does J. Law have a point? See the entire interview when Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating People" special airs on ABC at 9:30 p.m. ET. |
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"Fat" like most other nouns and adjectives I know of is a perfectly good word. Been around a long time. If a person or an animal is "fat", it is "fat". Perfectly good desciption when true.
Given the obesity problem there is in the USA, we should probably be using the word more often. To throw it in the pile with George Carlin's famous seven words and make it illegal to even utter is the dumbest idea I have heard from anyone lately.
The problem mostly being Americans are getting fatter every day. We do it to ourselves!
And PC isn't going to change it by calling them gastronomically challenged or calorically over-consumptive. It is a barrel of "pre-elimination undigested fat". Not total unlike Jennifers spewing.
How about everybody just gets over themselves instead?
the united states of the easily offended along with too many politically correct hollywood types .
Now political-correctness should be enforced by law, but only if it's going to be published by the media! What people only get called 'fat' on TV during safe-harbor time (10pm-6pm) when it's OK to air indecent material? Good thing she's just a Law-rence and not a law-maker!
Illegal to call someone fat? How about we just call them slim-challenged.
I would rather that unhealthy people feel bad about their condition so that they might improve that condition.
Really? Come on – are we "sensitive" about everything? Only – and I mean ONLY caring what other people think about us, so we stay politically, socially and whatever more correct? Who stes the standards for "correctness" then? I have my own opinion about things. I don't need everybody to agree with me. It's nice to see people have the same opinion. but I would never put pressure on someone to think the same way as me. Different peolpe means different characters. That's what makes life interesting. All going the same way? You catch my drift...
I'm not fat, I'm big boned
I really admire her for her acting. She's really good at the roles she plays. And it it would be nice if shows like the Fashion Police were so unpopular they would just get canceled. But unfortunately too many people like that sort of trash talk.
She comes off as a snooty cow, a rather ignorant one at that.
It should be ILLEGAL to call this INTELLIGENCE!
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This is a very touchy subject. Yes calling someone “fat” is a very negative term that does affect a young person mentally. Words such as those can get under a person’s skin and really hurt them no matter what context they are in. However yes if we ban that word then we are also restricting freedom of speech.
You have a wonderful grasp of stating the perfectly obvious. How about adding an original thought or opinion to the matter?
Lol
Here's a good idea: censor nothing on television and actually use freedom of speech!
Yeah, but then the churchies and social conservatives would be up in arms about people saying things that offend them.
FACT: NO PERSON WANTS A BONE BUT A DOG, AND HE BURY IT AND DIG IT UP WHEN TIMES ARE HARD!
shes just saying that because she thinks it will cause people to want her to have more money, more roles, get doctors and other to endorse her so she doesn't look like such a cow on screen. Calling people fat should not be illegal especially after everything it takes to get that perfect 8 pack at the gym and get that mile down to a good time again in relation to the obnoxious repulsive behavior obesity induces amongst its victmims, the idea of making such a law is absurd.**
We got that the first time, Justin. No need to repeat yourself.
Justin's mad cuz his momma weighs 600 pounds and sits on his face every night.
shes just saying that because she thinks people will want her to have more money more roles, get doctors and other to endorse her so she doesn't look like such a cow on screen. Calling people fat should not be illegal especially after everything it takes to get that perfect 8 pack at the gym and get that mile down to a good time again in relation to the obnoxious repulsive behavior obesity induces amongst its victmins, the idea of making such a law is absurd.
If you're going to make the word 'fat' ILLEGAL, you have to do the same with calling people skinny or anorexic looking etc
Wow nice! Feminism isn't dead, y'all.
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What a smart young woman, standing up to young girls!
She should be an ambassador at beautyredefined.net
I would think after making a few very successful movies about a totalitarian government she wouldn't be speaking out in favor of one.
Best, comment, ever
Ever? As in, best in all of recorded history??
She got the cooties.
Fat is the new gay. Demonize all who depart from the official talking points / party line. Call them names to intimidate others from honest expression of opinion and observation of reality. We are the Army of the Left!
Why not just make it illegal TO BE FAT?
not everyone can control their weight. yes, some may not eat right or exercise, but some people are curvy because of heredity. like we say in barbie world, u can be anything u wanna be as long as u set your mind to it! <3 Barbie
Shouldn't call them fat, call them gravitationally challenged. Or Spherical people.
Fine, I will start calling them what they really are then. "Overweight tax burdens that are slaves to medication"
J. Law- just lost total respect for her...she's so wrong about this. It's called freaking PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & EXERCISE maybe you should relay the message to the fatties of the world
Why not treat this the same as the Duck Dynasty dude, if a TV talking head says something that offends a group of people, the station has the option to get rid of them. Funny that if I say something derogatory about gays, it's offensive, but if I insult someone overweight then that's OK.
I'M NOT FAT, I'M BIG BONED!
I disagree that it should be illegal to call someone fat. As for the ms. lawrence, I think the whole "good girl" persona is fake and I can very much tell a fake from the real deal.
That Barbra Walters sure looks pretty.
All the same troll commenter. You ain't foolin' anybody, pal.
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Same redundant unfunny twit troll.
If she is so sensitive about her weight then maybe she should try going on a diet.
LOL I AGREE. SHE LOOKS LIKE AN INSECT OR AN ALIEN. WAAAAAAY CREEPY.
Why does she look so odd? There is just something about her that doesn't look right. I think her funny looking neck and odd shaped head make her look like a praying mantis or some sort of insect.
I think she looks better than you.
That fat cow J-Law looks like an amazon woman. Just a blond version of Khloe Kardashian. I bet the ground shakes when she walks with those huge fat legs.
that is really mean what all of u are saying about her. she is confident in her body and i agree that u shouldnt be able to call somebody fat on tv. all of u judge celebrities by their looks and not their personalities. think about what people would say about u if u were followed around by cameras 24/7? think about ur words.. they can hurt lots of peoples feelings..
She seems so old and haggard looking for just 23 years old. I bet as she ages she turns into a Sasquatch.
Then would you be more attracted to her, Chris? When she resembles one of your own?
I'm offended by the people who think I should be offended by the things they find offensive.
I guess we can't say "the f-word" anymore.
So what's the PC word we should use? Overweight, large, plus-size, big-boned, healthy, hefty, husky, "Hut-ish", bloated?
Sheesh! Someone needs to publish( annually) which words are "approved to be used this year". (Can't wait to find out what "z-word" we can't speak.)
I'd call her rhinoceros-like. Everone loves animals. Even huge fat elephant ones. Surely that's PC.
I think someone should tell J Law it should be against the law to be as fat and ugly as she is.
You're one to talk there, hog face Deb.
I've heard some people consider Jennifer to be a big tree trunk legged she ape. Could she possible be a cross between a rhinoceros and giant hippopotamus?
Or, perhaps your offspring?
Yeah or she could just be pandering to the public morality to make herself look good, which is what I think is the case. And actor on the screen is just as much of one in real life.
Ms. Lawrence is cool. She is a refreshing change to the type of personalities that have come out of Hollywood recently. She's honest and unafraid to speak her mind, and according to her statement, she's empathetic to others. I just hope fame does not changer her.
She is just a dumb cow. And is fat. A lard butt.
Encouraging a form of censorship because she finds a word offensive is something to be commended?
Sometimes I really worry what our country will be like in 20 years....
America is truly a psychotic society. Everyday I observe more evidence that the American mainstream/pop culture is truly like a cancer of the mind. How can a woman, who makes her living on her appearance, try to tell people that appearance SHOULDN'T matter. What kind of non-sense is this?
I'll say again. This woman makes a living by her looks, and tries to tell people not to judge on appearance?
Typical – A Man who just doesn't get it. Further evidence that stupid people are like a cancer to society as a whole.
She makes her living on her talent, not her looks. Sure she is nice to look at, but saying she makes her living on her looks says more about you than it does about her.
Don't let your kids watch garbage like E! network. Problem solved...
It wouldn't hurt to treat people kindly...
Those witches on Fashion Police need to ho away. Who gives a sh- t what they think anyway?
I disagree. She shouldn't be such a fat crybaby.
Jealous, much?
Did she mean "fat" or "PHAT"?
Uh, yea, phat is cool.
pretty soon everyone will have a word or words they want to make illegal, ugly hair, yuk, you smell, etc. ooooh you heart my feelings, I'm telling.... Grow up Jennifer you're ONLY an actor and in a real world your opinion would be taken for what its worth, nothing, nada. Actors really think the real world cares what they think? Not!
I couldn't agree with you more. This whole politically correct thing is getting way out of hand. What ever happened to "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me"? Just so you know, I'm a little guy, grew up in the 60's, got teased, bullied, etc. If the person teasing you was close to your size, you fought. Otherwise you just let it roll of your back. Perhaps if someone calls you fat and you don't like it, you should LOSE WEIGHT and not try to make it illegal for someone to tell you so.
and go help Santa load his sleigh.
Of course you shouldn't "lose weight". People are beautiful the way they are, it's just insecure people who tell them they are "fat". Terrible.
Yay! My birthday is in one week! I hope I get good presents this year.
I got a gerbil for my birthday from my uncle and his special friend, Ted. It smelled kind of funny. Almost like poop.
Lol..reading through these blogs, I can only wonder what you people really are like in person.
I'm picturing a lot of pudgy, balding middle aged men..former class clowns...divorced or never married...
is obvious
palintwit, we all know it's you, and we all know you pay good money to get Bristol's worn, fragrant panties. You are a one-trick pony & your act has grown stale. You need a new gimmick, man.
J. Law? Gimme a break! From now on call me J. Beans.
I'd do her, fat or otherwise. She's not fat, BTW.