Macy’s came under fire over the weekend after podcast and TELEVISION host Alie Ward called the outlet store chain for bring plates with demeaning messages about part control.
The stir started Sunday afternoon when Ward tweeted a photo of 2 of the plates from the Pourtions collection at Macy’s. “How can I get these plates from @Macys prohibited in all 50 states,” Ward composed.
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All these individuals attempting to safeguard the shitty style ... lol picture believing a circle identified ""slim denims" "huge enough to hold like 2 chicken nuggets is showing ""healthy part control""... The only thing it'' s mentor is body shaming, and absolutely nothing to do with health.
-- cheese steak (@totodialed) July 22, 2019
This is a poisonous message, promoting even higher females charm requirements and unsafe health routines. These expectations can in fact eliminate somebody, and I understand somebody it has. @Macys , eliminate this from all of your shops and knock the maker.
-- Anna L Puchkoff (@AnnaPuchkoff) July 21, 2019
Others joked about how the percentages on the plate just do not make good sense. Since something is taking up less physical area does not imply it has less calories or is healthier, simply.
I might Jenga the shit out of some french fries on there
-- Nim(@TimeLordtea) July 21, 2019
SECRET TO WEIGHT LOSS: stack food vertically
-- Hot as a Dove-n (@DoveShackBaby) July 21, 2019
The replies were likewise loaded with individuals informing Ward that the plates were "simply a joke," or making body-shaming remarks about her and anybody who felt the plates might be troublesome.
Thank you for efficiently showing how nasty individuals have to do with weight-related concerns, particularly if others believe they are obese. Great for you! You make a weight joke! You should feel really happy with yourself to break out a grade school-level return like that.
-- Lisa Buckley, PhD
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