We know that you're cringing about the combination of food and older relatives who feel somehow invested in your size (be it a size 4 or a size 24) while you're just trying to get your groove going with the giblet gravy. We've compiled a top ten list of responses in case someone dares to prod you about your weight a la Marilyn Wann.

  1. Oooh, do you really think you need another biscuit? "I don't need it. I WANT it."
  2. Do you know how many calories that has? "Yes, and I'm looking forward to every one of them."
  3. I'm having a fat day. "Me too, isn't it awesome?"
  4. You have such a pretty face. "You should see my pretty ass!"
  5. You're too fat! "For what?"
  6. You look like you've lost weight. "I've actually gained 150 pounds, but I wear it really well."
  7. You've gained weight since (whenever)? "Yes! Jealous?"
  8. When are you going to lose some weight? "Why do you need to know?"
  9. Response to someone talking about you behind your back: "I'm sorry, you might want to keep it down. I wouldn't want anyone else to hear what an asshole you are!"
  10. And our all-purpose response for every rude question ever: "I beg your pardon?" (If they are dense and repeat the question, repeat yours. If they simply say it louder, ignore them for they will die clueless and unhappy and you will go on being awesome.)


8 Comments

Lexy said:

Bah! totally funny. A head tilt and vaguely inqusitive expression is also a good generic response, if you can raise an eyebrow... even better!

Sea Hag said:

8. "When are you going to lose weight?"
Whenever you stop being an asshole.

Ah, all of these take me back to every family Thanksgiving when someone would stomp away from the table in tears. Misty water-colored memories of the way we were...

Another good all-purpose response to any of these is to just say "That was a very rude thing to say." That tends to shut people up.

Des said:

Yes! Hallelujah!

This made me laugh so hard.

Great list!

NYBFM said:

Spectacular list! I wish I'd had this while I was teaching (because sometimes ignoring a bully works and sometimes you just NEED to "Number 10" those folks)
Rock on.
NYBFM

whyme63 said:

The awesome list of awesomeness!
Thanks!

Amber said:

Haha #10 for the win.

said:

After losing quite a bit of weight and maintaining most of it. Someone, very purposefully said to me,

"Oh, it looks like you gained weight (since I last saw you)!"..

I put on a grand smile on and replied (with smile): "Oh, thank you so much --- YOU TOO!"

You should have seen her face. The best. maybe she felt a tenth of how her comment made me feel.

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