These are some of the things that we are sick of hearing as big girls. A backhanded compliment is defined as:
“A backhanded compliment, also known as a left-handed complimentor asteism, is an insult that is disguised as a compliment. Sometimes, a backhanded compliment may be inadvertent. However, the term usually connotes an intent to belittle or condescend.”
I’m going to present to you the worst backhanded compliments that people actually say to big girls:
1. “You Have Such A Pretty Face.”
This just implies that you think she is ugly.
2. “I Wish I Had The Confidence To Wear That.”
lol shut your face coffee mug https://t.co/clLPk8zXRB #funnygift #sarcasm #Shut_your_face pic.twitter.com/zPjzeLSU5Z
— WitticismsRus (@Witticisms_R_us) June 25, 2016
Well, that’s sad for you. I wear whatever the f*ck I want to.
3. “I Usually Don’t Date Big Girls, But You Are Pretty.”
Translation: I’m lowering my standards based on your face.
4. In The Gym: “Working Out On The Floor Must Be Less Painful.”
Some sarcasm fits right in with this dog breed, don't you think? Ok this face is awesome, though! pic.twitter.com/5uYlBymIcJ
— Synflex Arthritis (@SynflexAmerica) June 1, 2016
I know I have back rolls, but sit-ups and crunches still hurt. I’ve never heard this one, but it’s really rude.
5. You Don’t Eat Much For A Big Girl.
Not all of us eat a whole pizza in one sitting. Also, I’ve seen plenty of skinny girls eat way more than I do.
6. You Look So Good. Have You Lost Weight?
Beauty is not about size.
7. You’re So Lucky To Have Curves; You Can Pull Off The Pin-Up Look
This is less insulting, but it is almost leaning toward BBW porn fans. As someone who has been told to do BBW porn, it’s kind of insulting. It got me a bit curious. It could be lucrative.
8. “I’m Glad You’re Not One Of Those Girls That Thinks She Needs To Lose Weight. You Don’t Want To Be Skinny Anyway.”
I wasn’t thinking about losing weight until you brought it up, jerk. Women are already receiving pressure to be thin, don’t fan the flames.
h/t: Revelist.com
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