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- September 13, 2019
- 5:09 am
Bill Maher’s Fat Shaming
After seeing a segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher” addressing obesity rates in the United States, in which Bill’s thesis is that fat shaming needs to make a comeback, James Corden felt compelled to respond with a different perspective. Simply put, fat shaming hasn’t gone anywhere and is perhaps the worst approach to a complex issue for people across the globe.
What can individuals do to challenge harmful attitudes towards weight and body image and promote a more inclusive and accepting culture?
James Corden, the beloved late-night talk show host, recently found himself at the center of a controversial discussion regarding body shaming in the entertainment industry. Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher took aim at Corden’s weight during a segment on his HBO show, Real Time with Bill Maher.
During the show, Maher criticized the recent trend of celebrating body positivity, claiming that it promotes a “politicization” of weight and health. Maher then went on to take a personal jab at Corden, saying, “Fat shaming doesn’t need to end; it needs to make a comeback. Some amount of shame is good.”
Corden was quick to respond to Maher’s remarks, using his own platform to address the issue of body shaming in a respectful and constructive manner. In a segment on his CBS show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, he addressed Maher directly, saying, “We’re bringing it back. It’s no longer the nineties. It’s a really small group of people that have acceptable body types, and they’re all in this one very specific lane of jobs. I’m lucky enough to have a job where I might get to be on television, and people are used to seeing me perform and seeing me in a way that’s not just the shell that I carry around with me, but it’s not the topic that I choose to take on because I’m much more interested in trying to make people laugh.”
Corden went on to criticize Maher’s comments, arguing that shame and criticism do nothing to help individuals struggling with their weight or personal health. “And if making fun of people’s weight made them thin, there’d be no fat kids on the playground, and I’d have a six-pack right now,” he said.
Corden’s response to Maher’s remarks was praised by many for its thoughtfulness and openness. As a public figure who has faced his own share of scrutiny regarding his weight, Corden’s comments on body positivity and acceptance are especially impactful.
Moreover, Corden’s response highlights the importance of challenging harmful and outdated attitudes towards weight and body image. While it can be difficult to navigate conversations about body positivity and acceptance, individuals have an obligation to speak out against harmful behavior and promote a more inclusive and accepting culture.
In conclusion, James Corden’s response to Bill Maher’s comments on fat shaming was a powerful and meaningful message. By using his own platform to address an important issue, Corden demonstrated his commitment to promoting acceptance and understanding in the entertainment industry and beyond. We should all strive to follow in his footsteps and work towards a more inclusive and accepting culture, one where shaming and discrimination are not tolerated.
