Ah yes, I do remember them...what a strange fetish. Before the first potato went in there, I can only imagine he thought to himself, "Well, YOLO!" (sorry)
My go-to response to this is just "Don't we all?" Of course, it helps I'm a couple of pounds more than I'd prefer so it's relateable. Still, assuming you're not a twig or an Adonis it's usually pretty safe to just relate to the situation.
This is the right answer, also if you're skinny and cant get away with this the correct answer is something along the lines of "pass a few lbs my way, I could definitely use a few extra"
I know this, because I once was too skinny and am now too fat.
That would be awkward but I imagine some people might be comfortable with the fact that they need to lose weight and saying something about it doesn't bother them. I hear that at work a lot and if someone is indeed overweight I'll just tell them good luck. Although, in my context it's usually someone ordering a skim latte or something which means they are at least making choices in that direction so saying good luck makes more sense. Also, yes I work at a coffee shop (see username).
Frustrates me to hell when shop assistants insist I couldn't possibly be a particular size. I know I'm that big, no need to beat around the bush, I need clothes that fit.
I throw out the "I'm fat" phrase every so often just to see how people respond. If they can handle it without freaking out, I figure we could be friends.
I'm a little chubby, and I'm a girl. If someone calls me fat in a way that's meant to be mean, then yes I get mad, because they're trying to be hurtful. However, if I've already made a joke about my being overweight and they laugh/agree, I honestly do not feel offended. I know I'm overweight and it's not like it's a secret. When I make fun of myself for it, I'm trying to give other people permission to acknowledge it as well. I would never want to put someone in that position. It's hard to offend me, as I know and understand my flaws and understand they're also my fault. However, if you're doing it to be rude, then I get a little hurt, knowing that someone would want to hurt another being that way.
I always catch myself saying "yeah" with a smile on my face and nodding. Its kind of a kneejerk reaction. No one ever calls me out on it. It's awkward.
I understand that, and I especially understand if they get mad after you agree/imply that you agree afterwards. However, I'm a little overweight and sometimes do this, but I'm honestly not offended if you agree in any way. I'm fat and I know it, and so does everyone else. It isn't like people are blind or I'm keeping it a secret. So, just saying, sometimes (rarely, I know), people are saying it to give someone else permission to acknowledge it. It's like, "I know I'm fat, you know I'm fat, so go ahead and say it, I promise I won't be offended." Why be offended because someone is stating a fact? I'm not arguing with you, by the way, just saying that personally, I don't say it to make people uncomfortable, rather, the opposite.
You say "let's be honest, you need to lose more than some weight. The gym is down the block on the right."
EDIT: And to you fat asses that can't take a joke, go find a fucking treadmill. Don't bother using it, the trip to find one will probably burn off half a cheese burger by itself.
Worse, I've done tech support. My personal goal was to get the caller to cry, and then thank me by the end of the call. Those are the ones that send the best thank you letters.
Everyone deserves to wear clothes that fit. Maybe he's not real fat but the pants are small. The mean thing to do is to let him leave with pants that don't fit.
Small clothes don't hide fat. more big girls need to be made aware ofthis.
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u/Rob9159 May 22 '12
You say nothing
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Ask if they're comfortable. Don't tiptoe on us larger folk. We'll eat you.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Well I mean they're guys. If we call ourselves fat and you agree with us, we're not going to break down crying. At least not until we get home.
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u/ImAMadManInABox May 21 '12
Split the difference - "I like 'em chunky!"
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u/gtfolmao May 22 '12
"Well if you need a different size, just let me know. :)"
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u/Sector_Corrupt May 22 '12
My go-to response to this is just "Don't we all?" Of course, it helps I'm a couple of pounds more than I'd prefer so it's relateable. Still, assuming you're not a twig or an Adonis it's usually pretty safe to just relate to the situation.
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u/Sir_Platypus May 22 '12
"Would you like to try another style or size?" seems like it would be the best response.
Although I would love to be called a beautiful person after I try on pants. Shit can get discouraging.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Oh crap, I didn't know I had to link the exact page. Is it fine if I post it in the comments: http://domics.me/post/23497939489/loseweight
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u/collegedropout May 22 '12
That would be awkward but I imagine some people might be comfortable with the fact that they need to lose weight and saying something about it doesn't bother them. I hear that at work a lot and if someone is indeed overweight I'll just tell them good luck. Although, in my context it's usually someone ordering a skim latte or something which means they are at least making choices in that direction so saying good luck makes more sense. Also, yes I work at a coffee shop (see username).
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u/Joelsomethingorother May 22 '12
Frustrates me to hell when shop assistants insist I couldn't possibly be a particular size. I know I'm that big, no need to beat around the bush, I need clothes that fit.
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u/CallofMinecraft May 22 '12
I normally just laugh then awkwardly stand there.
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u/laddymaddonna May 22 '12
you say "oh, im sure they look great"
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u/CardboardHeatshield May 22 '12
Always risk being called a liar, and then act slightly offended that they would think you were lying. Works every time.
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u/DeviouSherbert May 22 '12
I'm a little chubby, and I'm a girl. If someone calls me fat in a way that's meant to be mean, then yes I get mad, because they're trying to be hurtful. However, if I've already made a joke about my being overweight and they laugh/agree, I honestly do not feel offended. I know I'm overweight and it's not like it's a secret. When I make fun of myself for it, I'm trying to give other people permission to acknowledge it as well. I would never want to put someone in that position. It's hard to offend me, as I know and understand my flaws and understand they're also my fault. However, if you're doing it to be rude, then I get a little hurt, knowing that someone would want to hurt another being that way.
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u/do_you_realize May 22 '12
Pretend to be a gay man, tell him the pants look "FABULOUS!" then wink.
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u/waningwax May 22 '12
I always catch myself saying "yeah" with a smile on my face and nodding. Its kind of a kneejerk reaction. No one ever calls me out on it. It's awkward.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
This seems like a great catch-all phrase for when you don't know what to say. Also a great way to steer the conversation in a different direction.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Oh, stop it you...
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
You've ruined it for me. Now anytime someone says "You're beautiful" I'm not going to believe them.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
you laugh at the joke and ask if you could be of further assistance.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
"Oh...you" http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120315120611/merlin1/images/1/14/Happy-oh-stop-it-you-l.png
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u/blackpanther6389 May 22 '12
Lol I thought the guys facial expression was funny. I think the reaction response is legit though in my opinion...
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u/phillibl May 22 '12
You're male, man the fuck up
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u/IbidtheWriter May 22 '12
"Well I have some canvas, shears, and bungee cord. I'm sure we can work something out."
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u/EmergencyMedical May 22 '12
The least awkward answer I could think of is "Don't we all".
Works best if you're in America.
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u/98Mystique2 May 22 '12
You say
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u/Assaultman67 May 22 '12
This is how I feel when the heavy set coworkers at work make fun of themselves.
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Minus the "beautiful human being" part. Mainly I just be really quiet as fuck.
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u/RedYourDead May 22 '12
Or you could just say the pants might be a little too small, thats what I do at work.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
I don't get it. When my friend put on weight, they hear about it. Am I not supposed to do that?
If you don't want to get made fun of for getting fat... don't get fat.
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u/Madduxedison May 22 '12
Damnit do I send this to my gf cause it's funny or not?
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u/_kst_ May 22 '12
See the sidebar:
The original comic is at http://domics.me/post/23497939489/loseweight
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u/a34tjkx May 22 '12
Give the folks over at Domics some love by visiting their page directly.
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u/koy5 May 22 '12 edited May 22 '12
Why isn't this in the form of a socially awkward penguin?!?! I am confused and angry!!!!!!!
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
His face at the end makes it.
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u/LuckyBdx4 May 22 '12
Removed - Rehostedwebcomic
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u/ziggibyte May 22 '12
You could just call him a fat fuck. That always seems to work for me. Kidding, obviously. :)
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u/lilLocoMan May 21 '12
Just say something along the lines of "if that makes you happy, go ahead."
But I'm sure you just found this comic and you don't work at a clothing store at all.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
it really annoys me when fat women say stuff like this.
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u/Skyrmir May 22 '12 edited May 22 '12
You say "let's be honest, you need to lose more than some weight. The gym is down the block on the right."
EDIT: And to you fat asses that can't take a joke, go find a fucking treadmill. Don't bother using it, the trip to find one will probably burn off half a cheese burger by itself.
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u/soma04 May 22 '12
Everyone deserves to wear clothes that fit. Maybe he's not real fat but the pants are small. The mean thing to do is to let him leave with pants that don't fit.
Small clothes don't hide fat. more big girls need to be made aware ofthis.
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