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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 11 Aug 2017

    After a conversation about Weight Watchers, @mikiebarb asked @taffyakner why she kept saying "fat" http://nyti.ms/2vXbImu pic.twitter.com/KY2DM67cLW

    7:38 AM - 11 Aug 2017
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      2. Michael Flatt‏ @LohFrequency 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        Isn't "fat" subjective? And might one not offend by presuming someone else considers themselves fat, and wishes to be referred to as such?

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      3. Taffy Brodesser-Akner‏Verified account @taffyakner 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @LohFrequency @nytimes @mikiebarb

        Yes, it's best not to describe anyone's body! Ever! But if you and I are discussing that aspect, best also not to use uninformed euphemism.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. Michael Flatt‏ @LohFrequency 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @taffyakner @nytimes @mikiebarb

        Good points, and thank you for the reply. I found your recent NYT column fascinating and moving.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Taffy Brodesser-Akner‏Verified account @taffyakner 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @LohFrequency @nytimes @mikiebarb

        Thanks. I really appreciate that!

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      2. valerieurban‏ @valerieurban 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        I would never call myself fat, including to myself. I never insult myself.

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      3. Taffy Brodesser-Akner‏Verified account @taffyakner 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @valerieurban @nytimes @mikiebarb

        Maybe listen to the episode? Or read the Times story. Many people don't think fat is an insult.

        3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. valerieurban‏ @valerieurban 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @taffyakner @nytimes @mikiebarb

        I did listen. To me it's an insult cause people have been using it to hurt me for 40 years. Btw, I strongly support the pro-fat movement.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      5. valerieurban‏ @valerieurban 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @valerieurban @taffyakner and

        If I'm uncomfortable with the word fat it's not because of your body it's because of me and my life experiences. Anyway, I admire you! Thnx!

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      6. Taffy Brodesser-Akner‏Verified account @taffyakner 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @valerieurban @nytimes @mikiebarb

        Ah. I admire you, too.

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      1. John Prince‏ @JohnnyMaxJohn 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        Kudos! Refreshing and mature.

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      1. Brian Mcclendon‏ @_bodymaverick 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        why are people so outraged over the word FAT? Too much coddling lets them feel good to be FAT. Which is bad

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      1. Maureen gray‏ @Maureen31912916 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        @Maureen31912916 Big boned the truth can hurt.

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      1. Andre Snowflake‏ @andresnowflake 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        This was a powerful message. Thank you @mikiebarb for covering different topics each morning vice the constant day to day rhetoric in DC

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      1. Mara Winters‏ @mara_inmotion 12 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        I hope you interview someone who works out side of weight watchers. I've worked in serval fitness business and USA the ball is being missed

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      1. 81NC19‏ @81NC19 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        Confused why a journalist guest is an authority on science and the body. Caloric deficit diets work - all the time. Psychology may impede.

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      1. JMoLawre  ☮️ 🗯 🔳 🔲‏ @JMoLawre 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        A fantastic and deeply honest episode. Nicely done all👏🏻

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      1. Rex Godwin‏ @RexGodwin4 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        Indeed

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      1. A ‏ @A_bitriske 11 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @mikiebarb @taffyakner

        I think most people after a few years as an adult, can assess their weight 'range' & what is under it & what is over it, whichever word used

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