What's your claim to fame?

[Fox You Forest]

This thread has taken a turn for the worst.

[MC Prussian]

I'm really ranting about the music industry, and celebrity in general, which then leads to women being picked on more. People will always pick on those who are seen as different, and I feel for you, as I was picked on for the crime of wearing glasses. But there is so much pressure on women to be thin in the media. When I pick up a magazine and see a women with a normal body shape being branded as fat or untoned, or when I hear that my niece has been finding out how to lose weight when she has only just turned 10, then the papers report that eating disorders are on the rise, I'm sorry, it makes my blood boil.

I have already said that we are all different shapes and sizes, nobody should be made to feel bad about theirs because it doesn't conform with the latest aesthetic preferences of a bunch of tossers.

It's the Media in general. Even radio moderators have to look alike these days. Switch to American TV channels and compare the looks of (male and female) presentators. It's like Ken and Barbie have become alive. It's the American ideal and that image and style is overtaking Europe as well. Add an unhealthy relationship to solariums to that, fashion that dicates the same looks to all teenies (and most of them believe it). Bulimia, how could I forget about you? I can't tell how hard it is for women. I'm a man.

I'm short-sighted and have worn glasses for a long time. I still do, occasionally. But yeah, as soon as you don't "seem" to look conformist, you're outcast. And today's society is pushing it even further. Primary school kids are already forced to buy into it.

I can concur with the pressure on woman to a certain extent. But you also have to admit that some women are easily gullible and take everything they read in fashion magazines for granted. I love women that are themselves and smart enough to feel good about themselves. Healthy, happy women.

A rare sight, though.

[Lillehamring]

This thread has taken a turn for the worst.

foxes talk is weird... the speakers thread turned into an estate agent like discussion on where to live in london and is now concentrating on kebabs

[The Stig]

I think its a shame that people have so much pressure on them to look perfect, e.g trying to get six pack's etc. I wish people had more confidence in themselves and weren't constantly trying to be someone different. I'm incredibly lucky that I have a close group of family and friends around me, and so long as I have them, I'm not bothered what anyone else thinks. I am who I am, and I'll never change.

[Phube]

Hang on a minute chaps, I'm going to stick up here for Clairey Steps. She is no bigger than most women in the UK, and she has always stated (in women's magazines) she has always been under pressure to look thin, when she is not naturally thin. I read how she was having to go to extremes to keep the record label happy, and it's wrong that women have to half starve themselves for a pop career when male mooses like Daniel Beddingfield aren't told to get to the gym. In fact, many of the worlds most talented male artists are pig ugly, but this is ignored, however if a woman has to get on in the music industry, she has to be at the biggest a size 6 and prepared to bare her plastic baps in an instant. Right pisses me off.

I would say (not being patronising)... I'm with you sister!!

I just think the stark contrast is quite impressive... but I'd rather 'fat' Claire who eats food... the 'skinny' non-eating Claire any day!

[MC Prussian]

This thread has taken a turn for the worst.

My bad.

I can't really come up with a really worthwile "claim to fame" mention...

[Corky]

I think its a shame that people have so much pressure on them to look perfect, e.g trying to get six pack's etc. I wish people had more confidence in themselves and weren't constantly trying to be someone different. I'm incredibly lucky that I have a close group of family and friends around me, and so long as I have them, I'm not bothered what anyone else thinks. I am who I am, and I'll never change.

Completely the right attitude my friend

I would say (not being patronising)... I'm with you sister!!

I just think the stark contrast is quite impressive... but I'd rather 'fat' Claire who eats food... the 'skinny' non-eating Claire any day!

Me as well.

[Fox You Forest]

My bad.

I can't really come up with a really worthwile "claim to fame" mention...

Your a million miles away, Make up some Swiss celeb and a story no-one can argue.

[Lillehamring]

I'm really ranting about the music industry, and celebrity in general, which then leads to women being picked on more. People will always pick on those who are seen as different, and I feel for you, as I was picked on for the crime of wearing glasses. But there is so much pressure on women to be thin in the media. When I pick up a magazine and see a women with a normal body shape being branded as fat or untoned, or when I hear that my niece has been finding out how to lose weight when she has only just turned 10, then the papers report that eating disorders are on the rise, I'm sorry, it makes my blood boil.

I have already said that we are all different shapes and sizes, nobody should be made to feel bad about theirs because it doesn't conform with the latest aesthetic preferences of a bunch of tossers.

so, why is there this reality gap between women being under pressure to be slim and most women in the uk being the size of claire steps, who is clearly overweight?

granted there is a large number of women who are either exercise freaks or have eating disorders, but the majority are, i take it, fat, overweight or obese...

is it that these overweight women are reading the disgraceful 'ok magazine' too fat/too thin propaganda, but are so lacking in self-assurance to do anything about it... or is it simply that women are hiding begind the irresponsibilty of the media, whilst stuffing themselves with junkfood, soda and cake and, imcreasingly, beer, whilst doing less physical jobs (like laundry - ) and leading more inactive lives---

anyone?

[The Stig]

Completely the right attitude my friend

Thank You. I thought if I was going to go off topic I might as well do it properly.

[Guest]

Fair enough.

Ok, if you want to feel better, a lad in my tutor group at school was picked on for being too skinny. After leaving school, I didn't see him for over 10 years. In that time, he has being going down the gym to bulk himself up, to stop him feeling small and inadequate. Whilst he has biceps and triceps some would kill for, it's not his natural body shape, and he cannot bulk up his legs, which are really skinny and now totally out of proportion. He is now more paranoid about his legs than he ever was about being too skinny!

You are still young, and your peers may be more immature than you think. Believe me, you do not want to be taking what these guys say seriously. You have a few years of growing to do yet, and may just be a late developer. I was picked on for my looks, and now I look at these bullies on facebook and they all look old, fat and ugly. Being small has its advantages.

[Tommeh]

As a naive but determined 16 year old, I once chatted up Alan shearer's extermely attractive daughter in Harrods.

[Corky]

Ok, if you want to feel better, a lad in my tutor group at school was picked on for being too skinny. After leaving school, I didn't see him for over 10 years. In that time, he has being going down the gym to bulk himself up, to stop him feeling small and inadequate. Whilst he has biceps and triceps some would kill for, it's not his natural body shape, and he cannot bulk up his legs, which are really skinny and now totally out of proportion. He is now more paranoid about his legs than he ever was about being too skinny!

You are still young, and your peers may be more immature than you think. Believe me, you do not want to be taking what these guys say seriously. You have a few years of growing to do yet, and may just be a late developer. I was picked on for my looks, and now I look at these bullies on facebook and they all look old, fat and ugly. Being small has its advantages.

It's all about that person really. Many ignore what is being said about their appearance but at the same time others are not so confident and take comments to heart.

My personal advice NSLL is ignore them, if you feel happy with what you are then don't let some ignorant little runts get you down. I had the same thing and I ignored it, after a while they gave up.

[Tommy G]

Ok, if you want to feel better, a lad in my tutor group at school was picked on for being too skinny. After leaving school, I didn't see him for over 10 years. In that time, he has being going down the gym to bulk himself up, to stop him feeling small and inadequate. Whilst he has biceps and triceps some would kill for, it's not his natural body shape, and he cannot bulk up his legs, which are really skinny and now totally out of proportion. He is now more paranoid about his legs than he ever was about being too skinny!

You are still young, and your peers may be more immature than you think. Believe me, you do not want to be taking what these guys say seriously. You have a few years of growing to do yet, and may just be a late developer. I was picked on for my looks, and now I look at these bullies on facebook and they all look old, fat and ugly. Being small has its advantages.

I've got a mate like that, his upper body is awsome but his leg size lets him down. Looks like a sparrow because hes neglected them for a few years. I doubt no-one is ever happy with their body. One thing is people that moan all fu cking day about how their fat... whilst sitting there munching crips and eating pancakes.

Quit moaning and do something about it? Until you have worked hard and eaten well then it's unlikely to happen, people think they can just change things with a click of the fingers and minimal effort.

[Uncle Albert]

As a naive but determined 16 year old, I once chatted up Alan shearer's extermely attractive daughter in Harrods.

Piss off. What did you say?

If this is true Tom you are a little stud, where was Alan?

[Tommeh]

Piss off. What did you say?

If this is true Tom you are a little stud, where was Alan?

Have I never told you this?

Honest to God mate.

Not a lot really, bit of small talk about the clothes she was looking at, I thought she was just some random girl until she was called, i turned round and there was Al, she said bi and that was it.

So yes Alan ruined it for me, Probably would be married with kids now if it wern't for him!!

[Uncle Albert]

Have I never told you this?

Honest to God mate.

Not a lot really, bit of small talk about the clothes she was looking at, I thought she was just some random girl until she was called, i turned round and there was Al, she said bi and that was it.

So yes Alan ruined it for me, Probably would be married with kids now if it wern't for him!!

Clarss.

What did she look like? Should of asked for her number.

Claim to fame hey? Family friends with Steve Walsh.

[Tommeh]

Clarss.

What did she look like? Should of asked for her number.

Claim to fame hey? Family friends with Steve Walsh.

This was nearly 3 years ago now, but all I can remember is stunning. As they say in the game I would.

[Uncle Albert]

This was nearly 3 years ago now, but all I can remember is stunning. As they say in the game I would.

What were you buying in Harrods? And if you spotted her buying clothes in Harrods, why were you pair in the same section?

[Tommeh]

What were you buying in Harrods? And if you spotted her buying clothes in Harrods, why were you pair in the same section?

Kids section mate, their done by brand, and mix the genders i.e. we were both looking at Diesel items.

I see you still have your doubts!!

[Uncle Albert]

Kids section mate, their done by brand, and mix the genders i.e. we were both looking at Diesel items.

I see you still have your doubts!!

Nah not about you meeting her, I meant you and her in the same section. I know how they have clothes in sections Tom im not daft like you.

Just thought as you were 16 you would be in men's clothes.

[Tommeh]

Nah not about you meeting her, I meant you and her in the same section. I know how they have clothes in sections Tom im not daft like you.

Just thought as you were 16 you would be in men's clothes.

ahahaha, don't be daft, xl boys lasted me many years!

I could take you to the exact spot at orient pre match, but it would be a) time consuming b) sad.

Infact going shopping with me, surely that would be your worst nightmare?

[Uncle Albert]

ahahaha, don't be daft, xl boys lasted me many years!

I could take you to the exact spot at orient pre match, but it would be a) time conduming b) sad.

Infact going shopping with me, surely that would be your worst nightmare?

Nah depends on where we went, I wasnt a fan of Harrods. Brought one thing a jumper and harldy wear it. XL boys aswell (so you maybe in ), I was 11 at the time so fashion has changed in them 6 years.

Selfridges is the place to shop in Landon mate, none of that Abercrombie shite. Abercrombie and Jack Wills are easily the worst style of clothing I have ever seen.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

I was in Playdays as a kid. Oh yeah.