Fat people are fine. Obese people I can go either way with. If it was their choice, fine... but they should not receive handicap treatment.

Fat people are overweight and some of them cannot control their own genetics. They're people too and should be respected just like anyone else unless they become really bitchy or cranky.

Depending on how big they are, I honestly think that they should lose weight, not because their look offends me or something intensely stupid like that, but because it's healthier for them, seriously! Other than that, some of them are extremely bitter, I find, even if I treat them like a normal person, and that pisses me off a little bit. I would understand if I were rude to them or even were extra nice to them because of it, but I never act differently so, "Why the attitude?", I think. Other than that ... I mean, they're people with hands and feet and a mind and emotions. What more can there be said.

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What an offensive question - why is it ok to be so blatantly "fattist?" That is like asking what people honestly think of people whose skin is a different colour or who follow a different religion! Hey guys, what about really thin people are they in question too?

They need love too. God made variety so we wouldn't get bored. Accept them as they are.

I make friends with them (they know where the food's at) Seriously, I judge on a case by case basis like I do with everyone. (unless you're a redhead or have an australian accent, then you get free cool points. Oh and you have to be a chick for those to work on me too)

I'm sorry that they have a reason to be fat, albeit physical or mental/emotional. BTDT due to medication, but I've lost five dress sizes since Oct.

I on one hand feel sorry for them, I have had some great friends that were fat and saw how they were treated BUT at the end of the day I also saw how they justified and lied to themselves and made excuses for continuing to eat like they did and be the way they were. In all honesty I don't find it attractive and I would do whatever it took to not become that way but as long as a person is happy with themselves then it's up to them how they want to look. I wouldn't make fun of someone for being overweight but I don't think I would date someone that was that way, I just don't find it attractive and it speaks to me of a lifestyle that doesn't mix with my own way of living.

uhmm......i think who cares if they are good people. its the smae i would think of under weight people.

For the small percentage that have a hormonal disorder (stress aside; I'm talking about genetic disorders that cause extreme appetite, or hypothyroidism, etc.), it's not their fault, and I'ven't a problem with it, if they try to get treatment. To those who could have helped it, and instead just continued to eat: I'm sorry, but I can't excuse that. Obesity, even if caused by stress in this case, is actually the sufferer's fault. They're giving themselves a crapload of comorbid conditions, and I can't be too pleased with that.

Someone who has personal struggles...like we all do. Some are just more noticeable than others.

Nothin wrong with fat chicks, they give the best BJ's.

I try to not worry too much about other people unless it's causing serious problems for others, and if that's the case, I'll develop an opinion.

Put down the fork if your having a hard time breathing. :D

victims of America

depends on how fat.... honestly... some ppl cannot help it b/c of genes... other ppl are not educated enough about nutrition... and other ppl have vices... (smoking, eating, drinking)

Adults I don't have much of an opinion however if I see a child that is so big I feel sorry for them. And I feel that the parent should do something about that. I don't mean one that is a few pounds over weight I talking a lot of pounds. Maybe there is something wrong medical but if your child is 25lbs or more and eating a big mac I have a opinion.

I don't have an opinion about someone for how they look, its all about how they act and their personality.

As a fat person I know that it depends on the person whether or not they are a good person or not...I'm a good person but I must say this. FUCK YOU KITASE

I AM FAT I AM PROUD AND I AM DROP DEAD SEXY YEAH BABY!

This is simply a response to notgaychuck. If you insist upon this "bashing" I must say something back. First of all sir it is clear from your posts you have a very low, possibly grade school, education. I am also guessing that because of your username and your bashing of other you must be a lonely homosexual, who is also most likely inbred with his mother. I simply wish to state that the reason you are so upset is that even thought I am large you never in you entire life will feel as much love as I do in one day from my friends, family, and coworkers. Also I would like to point out the woman who I am in love with is Five foot seven, weighs 112lbs. She has pert breasts and a perfect body. She is also a criminalist. Good Day to you sir.

Some of my best mates are heavy (not obese, but a bit heavy, especially considering that they're so young). I think it might be in their genes or something but I'm not sure, either way, I get along with them fine. I'm not one who tells other people how to run their life (assuming that they're heavy because of factors which they can control). And I hate those who give heavy people strife just because they're heavy, I mean, gimme a break. That's childish.

I admit when I see an extremely overweight person, I sometimes think to myself that they need to lay off the cheeseburgers. But then I look at my own waistline. I'm not seriously overweight, but I could lose 15 pounds or so. I could do that by laying off the cheeseburgers. So who am I to cast stones?

Well everyones got their faults.

well, ive been overweight for a long time, 14 years, after the birth of my children, I was quite slim before that. I had health issues that didnt help my weight. However, I hated being over weight, as I suspect do most people who are over weight, I would love for them all to be able to change their life style and achieve healthy living, to be a healthy weight....... Ive lsot a lot of weight, and intend to keep going for the moment.

It depends If I see a fat person working out or doing something beneficial for their health, I have no problem with them, good on them for giving it a try but if I see a fat person eating a burger or fries or a sausage roll, chocolate ect... then I just look on in disgust (yes I know these things are okay in moderation, but defiantly not good when already overweight)

My honest opinion is as long as a person is clean and healthy I don't mind about weight, though I don't believe that a extremely overweight (or underweight) person can get a health tick.

I honestly think they're heavier than thin people. they can also be intelligent, witty, amusing, good company, very attractive. Weight is but one factor. and I married one

I think that most (not all) obese people only have themselves to blame for their size although a lot of them seem to blame everyone but themselves. It is quite simple that if you eat more calories than you burn - you will gain weight. So if people simply cut the number of calories that they eat or increase the number of calories that they burn then they will lose weight. Being obese is a self inflicted disbility that causes a drain on funds like the NHS in England in much the same way that smokers do with their self inflicted illnesses. I am saying this as an ex smoker who has been classed as obese (due to excessive eating) but has gotten up off their ass and done something about it. I am still classed as overweight but the weight is still coming offr. I no longer have the health problems that I did before and feel great and i just wish a lot of other larger people out there would try to lose weight too so that they can experience the new lease of life that I have had.

Some have genuine difficulties keeping weight off. Others really are lazy and unhealthy in what they eat. Either way, It's a problem for many people and everyone has problems and it's tough for fat people because their problem is out there for everyone to see. And, of course, not every human who sees them is compassionate so....

they are just funny...

I have over weight friends so i dont dis like fat people. But some people who just eat and eat eat them selves into a stupar is grose.

It's like saying 'what is your honest opinion of people with red hair' - unless you know someone, how can you have an opinion? Some fat people are lovely human beings, others less so.

I look at people by how they treat others. The amount of weight that they have on their body doesn't have anything to do with whether I like them or not.

Everyone has their faults.

Depends on their personality and stuff to me. I'm not anywhere close to being fat, but I do understand that some can help it and others can. One of the only things bad about getting fat is you raise your risk for diabetes highly.

Hmmm... my thoughs - most "fat" people are only that way because of their unhealthy lifestyle habits. - they are probably a bad role model for their children if they have any. - they need to loose weight to be better role models for their children, friends and family and for them to be healthier. Im not trying to slander these people - I know lots of people who could shed a few kgs but are also amazing individuals and great friends of mine. BUT it saddens me when I see thier children developing weight problems at a young age, when they always make excuses why they dont want to hang out, they can't physically keep up with their children, thier health is deteriorating, and their friends and family are worried sick about them.

i don't mind people's appearance. it is want inside that really counts in my opinion.

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Fat people are fat - it's purely an observation, not a judgement. There are any number of reasons why somebody may be fat, some of which are lifestyle choices and some of which are medical. Either way, people are what they are, just like some are thin, tall, short, black, white, yellow, blue-eyed, brown-haired, bald, blonde, brunette, auburn, etc. I really don't see why any of these are relevant in most situations.

their ok......... just as long as their not wearing lycra shorts

That they are fat

lucky bastards

When I see a person that is unhealthily over weight, I worry about their health, and I know that they are in pain in some way.

I'll have a mental thought about their health. I also know it's very difficult to lose weight. Even though it's none of my business, I wonder if they will be able to lose the weight or if they want to. I have no disparaging thoughts about an overweight person unless they have a rotten personality; same for people of other weights.

All things being equal, fat people use more soap.

I understand some people have the genes, medical reasons etc. where it is not their fault, but those that can help it and don't do anything I find kind of lazy. Which is kind of ironic because I love very voluptuous women, but there is a difference between being fat, obese, and curvy, or "thick".

I wish I wasn't. It is an unhealthy state, and I need a lot more motivation to follow my doctor's orders.

extremley obese people who don't cover up make me feel quite repulsed, but there's nothing wrong with being verweight - most of my freinds are. It's all about how you dress and carry yourself, how you act.

okay. It varies. There are people that are societies idea of "fat" out there, who actually CAN'T lose weight. Although a ton of people just immediately assume someone must be lazy to be fat, a lot of people are actually built that way. As long as they're healthy and happy and confident, they're just as beautiful and should be viewed that way! Then there's THOSE kind of fat people. You know, the OVERLY confident ones that eat fast food everyday and don't even bother to stay healthy with exercise. Those ones, I actually can't stand. I'm naturally very petite and have never been over a size 2, so I suppose i can't REALLY judge, but I have very little respect for people that act like...honestly...pigs!

I am a large woman, and I could not tell you how many times I have heard that "you have such a pretty face, if you would only lose that weight". I hear it from everyone, especially my thin "cute as a button" mother, and it just makes me want to eat more. I think fat people are just like addicts. What we are doing is completely horrible for our body too. Everyone is too busy tiptoeing around the fact so they don't hurt my feelings...so when someone is for real and honest, I feel like doing something about it. I currently have been exercising and trying, but I was really sick with the longest flu I have ever had so I have to try harder. In conclusion, Obese people need you to care and give them a big kick in the ass (but in a loving way).

Depending on whether they are heavy because of laziness or health problems. If them being over weight by laziness it absloutely disgusts me. That some one would be that careless and just let themselves go so much.

That they are fat and are ruining thier bodies and that they dnt understand what damage they are doing to themselves. Feel a lot of pity for them.

fact from fiction, truth from diction. People want to pacify fat people and tell them that is just the way they are. Fat people need love and respect just as much as the rest. I respect fat people more than they respect themselves. If they were losing their hair they simply would not buy more wigs or learn "comb-over" techniques. They would do EVERYTHING they could to prevent more hair lost, to stop it. Why not weight? And I don't buy the "fat gene" theory. If that were the case you would have tons of starving fat people around the globe who only eat 8 ounced if UN rice a day. Many could and should do more. To just sit back and give them a blank pass, why not just spray more air freshener, burn more incence, or just hold your breath if someone you worked or went to class with just decided bathing and deoderant was for chumps? The plain fact fat matters sometimes. That is why they have to purchase 2 seats while flying and some rides they can't get on at amusment parks because they exceed the weight limit or just have to much mass to fit in it. If you care about someone who sings like a vacuum cleaner with a bad motor, you don't keep telling him he sings like Justin Timberlake. You tell him what he should do in the hopes to sing better, maybe as well as Justin Timberlake.

The only opinion I have--honestly--is that they need to find a way to loose weight for their own good.

I try to have opinions based on the whole person rather than the person's size.

I have no opinion, I get to know the person inside, that the important part.

tha they need to lose weight to live longer, this is all

My honest opinion is that I have no opinion about what you call "fat" people.

They should lose weight. America as a whole is getting too fat. I am fat myself, so I am not against fat people. I feel the same way about myself.

They're fat. I only say this because it is definitively true, and other than that, I can make no judgement of a person until I have met them.

i know im gona get bad ratings for this but at least im honest. i find fat repulsive. i dont hate fat people or anything like that but i do not understand how they let themselves end up so huge. i know some cant help it but a hell of a lot could if they wanted to!

I do not judge people for anything. The main concern I have for overweight people is their health. I know this because I am overweight and I am not in good health. Several of my health issues are weight related. The others just happened.. car accident last year really messed up my legs. If I were lighter, I know my legs would not hurt so bad as they would have less of me to haul around. I try to eat as healthy as possible but I do give in from time to time and eat something unhealthy. * I have tried many healthy eating plans and have not stuck with any of them. I do not use the "D" word. (Diet) Something about a word with DIE in it does not set well with me. So I always say healthy eating. Most people have no problem with the "D" word. But I do. * I am seriously considering having mini gastric bypass weight loss surgery. It is much safer than the regular gastric bypass and there has been no loss of life from the mini gastric bypass. I have been researching everything I can about it. I am going to a meeting next week to find out more info. * I am losing weight but very slowly and I fell this MGB would be an answer to my prayers as I would get the weight of much faster. Of course one has to exercise and eat a tiny amount of certain foods and lots of water. I'm willing to do what it takes to feel better so I can get out and enjoy my life more. I'm not as large as most who are having this surgery but I am larger than I should be for my height. I'm anxious to go to the meeting and find out more info on the MGB. There will be a Surgeon there to answer questions.

they should pay more tax as its fat people that are crippling the nhs and so people like me that stay healthy and try and do as much with my life as i can, suffer when we get injured. hopefully, if you tax fat, there would be less fat people. also if your kids are fat you pay fat tax.

I see an individual that has mental or emotional problems that they need to worked out. They need to learn to eat healthy and excercise after they fix the problem.

They have physical or emotional issues

Fat people who are willing to and trying to lose weight I have no issue with at all. I respect that they have the willingness to try. Obese people who suffer from genetic conditions, disabilities or have weight gain as a side effect of medication, I also take no issue with them. I do however have no respect for people who are obese through overeating, eating poor foods and through laziness. This is my reason, crossposted from another question: In the UK obese people are a major drain on the NHS, costing a fortune each year for obesity related health problems. Everything from diabetes to heart disease to breathing difficulties need treating. This can require hospital admission, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and for each patient it can up into tens of thousands of pounds a year. There's also an increase in the number of people claiming benefits for obesity related illnesses and symptoms. Like not being able to walk far without getting breathless, for example. The drain on the taxpayer is quite extensive and for the most part it's avoidable by the person not allowing themselves to get into that state in the first place. Obesity is generally considered a 'lazy' disorder. Although there are link between obesity and genetics, that link is not hugely common. Willpower with food quantities and a willingness to exercise is, for most people with no medical or genetic predisposition, all it takes to maintain a healthy weight. To be obese shows character flaws like a willingness to over eat or generally not care for your own well being.

Fat people can not control their own gluttony.

I gained a ton of weight after getting pregnant, I was by any definition "fat". It didn't change who I was, it didn't make me less of a warm caring person. People need to get past the idea of looks. When you see a heavy person, you don't know what's gone on in that persons life that may have caused them to be that way. It could be a hormone imbalance, genetic, sexual abuse, trauma, poor eating habits learned from childhood or many other things. Bottom line, don't just judge that person on looks alone and try to have some compassion for them.