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    2 days ago

    american culture is broadly toxic but we mostly focus on racism/misogyny, and for some reason the overweight get a pass.

    it’s more of a choice to be fat than to be bald, but it’s ok to tell bald guys they’re undatable losers. it’s almost encouraged.

    i’m aware of this but STILL think these things when i come into contact with someone i see as lesser. we’re programmed to be shitty.

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      2 days ago

      Oh that’s not just us-american. We’re (Germany) aren’t different. Except we also shame fat. Which often really isn’t a choice. And even if it is, It’s rarely “HM, I think I really wanna be fat!”.

      But hey, at least you’re honest. also there’s a vast difference between thinking that (because it’s a thing that comes to mind, as we are nicely trained city-apes) and acting upon that impulse. I assume you don’t bully someone while being fully aware you’re bullying.