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A viral video is making the rounds of a television news anchor who strikes back after a viewer criticizes her appearance.
Jennifer Livingston of WKBT-TV (a CBS affiliate in LaCrosse, Wisconsin) took a moment to respond to a harsh viewer email on air and turned it into a powerful tirade against online bullying.
Livingston read the viewer’s on air, which took issue with the fact that she is overweight.
“Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain,” the viewer wrote.
“I leave you this note hoping that you’ll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle.”
What came next was a response that I consider total awesomeness!
Watch video below…
VIDEO: News Anchor Responds to “Fat” Email…
According to Mashable, Livingston’s husband, fellow WKBT anchor Mike Thompson, posted the email on his Facebook Page and received a huge outpouring of support.
The supportive comments gave Livingston the strength and conviction to call out the writer as an “online bully”.
“The truth is I AM overweight,” Livingston said.
“You can call me fat and yes, even obese on a doctor’s chart. To the person who wrote me that letter, do you think I don’t know that? Your cruel words are pointing out something I don’t see?
You don’t know me. You are not a friend of mine. You are not a part of my family, and you admitted that you don’t watch this show so you know nothing about me besides what you see on the outside — and I am much more than a number on a scale.”
Livingston notes that the person who wrote the letter criticizing her weight is no better than someone who would judge someone based on the color of their skin. She also goes on to say:
“We are better than that bully. We are better than this email. We are better than the bullies that would try to take us down.”
This video touched me because of the criticism I receive on this site every day. I’ve been called just about every name in the book in some of those comments. Sometimes they’re hilarious, but I’m human and occasionally they can strike a nerve.
There are so many people that hide behind the convenience of a computer who feel they can say just about anything online…. and they do! Many of them are mean spirited individuals who only do it to feel better about themselves, but that’s still no excuse.
For the record, I could have easily remained an anonymous “ATLien” but for what? I chose to put my face AND real name out there to the public because I’m willing to stand up for my beliefs.
Hell… if you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything, right?
I’ve never understood why people who disagree with me feel the need to hurl insults instead of intelligently arguing a point, but perhaps they haven’t mastered the art of communication.
*Steps off soap box*
What did you think of the anchor woman’s response to the viewer’s “criticism”?
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I love the way she read his ass. Its crazy & it amaze me the way a human being just like the rest of us hide behind a computer screen to say the most hurtful & meanest shit ever!! Smh, but i also believe misery loves company..Someone will try to fuck up your day just because theirs are not great like yours!! thats why i just say fuck them. They not getting me a check or paying my bills!!
I couldn’t have put it better. I actually posted this story on my FB page last night with a message saying she was my shero. I’ve struggled with weight issues myself. My goal is still to get rid of this extra pouch that’s like Jennifer Holliday…it ain’t going. Good for her not ignoring it. That’s what MAKES her a good role model for young girls. And the insults people are so easy to hurl through cyber space, my Lawd.
She sure did read him. It’s one thing to post comments on a blog such as this, but it’s a whole ‘nother thing to get someone’s email address and send them a hateful message directly to their inbox when they don’t even know you exist. He don’t know what kind of health problems she may have. She’s not even obese to me. She’s just heavy. Who cares. That’s the way God made her. I bet the man who sent her that is obese himself.
I’m glad your fat ass got off that soap box before you crushed it you big nose water buffalo bitchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
Lmfao. Why
LMAO..Yeah,,Why..I think you need a hug…
@DemetriusCunningham Thanks for the laugh…
Nice.
Try to remember that Sheree is also human too.
What is good for the goose…
Ok Sheree… thanks.
"And a hit Dog will Holla" is right. When I first came to this blog you were bashing that girl who was at the club with her baby and I told you you were wrong. You and your cronies told me vey clearly that "this is a gossip blog". Meaning you get to say whatever you want, about whoever you want, and who cares if they are hurt by your words. But if someone says something back to you in the comments, you expect them to respond by "intelligently arguing a point" rather than bashing you, like you do to others. Like Usher. If you don’t want to be criticized on a daily basis, don’t start a shit talking blog. Everything you put out will come right back to you in the comments.
How about everyone stop keeping score and from this moment on do better… that’s all. We are all guilty of one thing or another.
I agree wholeheartedly "It’s her business". I’ve seen enough bashing on this idiotic site to last a lifetime. Don’t come for someone when you don’t have the proper transportation.
Exactly! Cant see why people are mean to her yet it comes easily when she’s the one doing it to others…and I guess it makes sense then. Pot calling kettle black.
You all are being totally ignorant. You know you could careless about Sheree and what is posted about her. You are just looking for ways to start drama…
I should reach up in Douchemetrius Cuntingham’s azz…but I won’t..just yet.
This video was so inspiring to EVERYONE going through so many things in their lives. There are means pirited people forever in jealousy,envy,or plain old ignorance who find it easier getting noticed being mean than being nice. People will always remember them for that and can’t wait for their downfall.
I should reach up in Douchemetrius Cuntingham’s azz
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S/he’s the exact type of person Shundra is referring to. And on the real, exactly. If you can dish it, why not take it? This woman was just doing her job, and she’s had it for 12 years so obviously she must be good at it. For some smug judgemental person to send her something so insulting…to tell her that she’s a poor example because she’s large, fat, obese, whatever you want to call it…is uncalled for, and he needed to be called out on his rudeness.
There’s a saying, "I’m fat, but you’re ugly and I can exercise." That fits the person behind that letter. He may not be fat visually, but he’s surely ugly spiritually. His attack was about her appearance, which was shallow.
Stop comparing things you can change to being black. ITS NOT THE SAME THING. She can hit a treadmill,diet,and eat healthy to change her weight. Black never changes and you cant wake up one morning and decide not to be black anymore .
I’m still trying to figure out what the hell bullying got to do with a mofo telling her fat ass that she fat!!! I bet that bicth on Jenny Craig right damn now!!!
Apparently you can’t wake up and decide not to be stupid anymore either. IJS
Youre a dumbazz and probably compare being black to DECISIONS WE MAKE OURSELVES. Being fat,gay,or a moron are lifestyles you decide for yourself. I cant hide,change, or say Im not black. _/ Your seat awaits you.
Haha! Every time to you post, you just keep proving my point.
And the fact that you are BLACK is the very reason that people of other races expect you to act this ignorant. So for them being black and being uneducated, foolish, ignorant goes hand and hand. Take your damn black power fist out of the air and check yourself. Be an example FOR your race otherwise your words dont mean a damn thing…you just another ANGRY black ass person wasting their air…do better!
I am tired of everyone tying their cause to civil rights racism as well. You can hide your sexuality, you cant hide your skin color. If she wanted to loose weight she could if she exercised, get INSANITY, it works. No matter what I do I can wake up Chinese or white. Unless you have a tyroid condition or medical condition. You are big because you want to be, mind over matter folks.
Thanks,I hate when she added "youre no better than a person who judges someone based on skin color"… No,stick to the subject. I will continue to say it until people stop accepting this comparison. The person who wrote that email clearly has too much time on their hands and MrsLivingston clearly has been bothered by her own weight and is pulling a Tyra. Dont deflect,just lose the weight.
The whole thing is a little funny. The person e-mailed her…He didn’t say whatever he said on camera to her face. Yet, she felt the need to address him on camera….Kinda makes you wonder.
Like many of you are saying I think she should have stayed on topic…Race and Gay. Really has nothing to do with her weight. I don’t relate…lol sorry. But, it is obviously something she’s sensitive about.
At the same time. Is it really anyones business to address a complete stranger about their weight?
You are big because you want to be, mind over matter folks.
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Not only is that not true, but that’s the reason why overweight. people exclude themselves and don’t get out and get moving. I do agree that there are no easy fixes; no diets and quick schemes. BUT, you have overweight people who are too intimidated to go to the gym or park to exercise because they don’t want to be talked about (I have a friend that way). And they’re who the gym is really for…or who can benefit the best from it.
Not being able to go outside is not an excuse there at plenty of tapes u can watch from your DVD, try Jullian Micheals or Insanity workout. In regards to your other reply referring to eating disorders, those are medical conditions. I did say "unless u have a medical condition" so I was not referring to those people. If u wanna be big, if u like it I love it, be big but don’t cry about it when someone points it out. My point is weight can be change unlike skin color, so the anchor woman needs to not even use that as an example. I enjoy reading everyone’s comments and enjoy these exchange of ideas. Michelle I may not always agree but I respect u and thank u for this open forum. Good night all
Not being able to go outside is not an excuse there at plenty of tapes u can watch from your DVD, try Jullian Micheals or Insanity workout.
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My point is, LTS, is that people DO try it. And try it, and try it, and try it, and try it some more. They may yo-yo back and forth because they see doctors who tell them "go do it," but don’t refer them to a nutritionist or dietician to make it a lifestyle change. Some people lose weight very easily. Other people (age and sex play a big factor) will require more help. That’s what I’m saying. No one chooses to be fat unless they’re complete gluttons that eat 2 everyday all day long and lay in bed all day. That is not most obese people.
First of all the e-mail was not bullying, it was pointing out that your ass is fat,and pointed it out in a very polite way, so bitch your fat ass was not bullied. Michelle I like your blog, but you are being a hypocrite, you hide behind your computer to make remarks that could be thought of as nasty and hurl insults as well. How many times have you dissed Sheree and Marlo when all you had to do was tell the story. Think on it for a minute, in fact sometimes when you go after people in such a manner it makes you come off as petty and jeolous!!!
Was it last week that she was just criticizing Cassie for being too skinny??? sounds a bit hypocritical to me…just sayin.
Yep, she sure was. She said Cassie needed to eat a sandwich, I thought to myself, "Hmm, just you eat sandwiches all day doesn’t mean everybody else should."
right!! not to mention nene leakes!! she always throwing insults at her too she cant just tell the story she always has some kind of shade to throw and you dont think thats bullying michelle??…girl you need to stop!
My thoughts exactly. You cant complain about being called fat when you question peoples sexual gender on a regular basis (i.e. Jose for Joseline, and Marlon for Marlo). Plus you tear Sheree a new one any chance you can. This site is the only reason she remains relevant. You speak on Karma but you act like you dont know what it is. Golden Rule is the only rule.
Exactly!
Im so shocked Michelle says she’s got feelings. I remember when you went after all the people mentioned above. Dont you think they have feelings too?
Dont dish what you cant take.
Face it, YOU ARE A CYBER BULLY TOO!
in my Honey Boo Boo voice ( you better recognize!)
I really don’t see what is so wrong about this letter. When Mrs. Obama had her “Let’s Move” campaign she essentially said the same thing. That obesity is unhealthy, we need to set an example for our children and promote healthy living and healthy lifestyle. A major portion of her speech was geared towards adults to be an example, pick healthier foods for your children and exercise with them. When the FLOTUS said it everyone applauded and Beyonce danced with the children. But because this non celebrity said the same thing to, it’s bullying?! I bet when she has to get the cartilage in her knees replaced or have a medical condition relating to her weight then the news network will be asking for viewer prayers. Not everyone wants to be skinny but no one should take their health for granted.
But, then so are all of us who comment.
Some of these blogs (like Bossip) you don’t even know who is behind them. I think Michelle is on the up and up. Everyone is not for me…and trust..My opinions don’t change when these people are in front of me.
I think people…like everything else lol do to much with words. Like hood rat, rachet, like sayin there is a difference between a blk person and a n word(and runnin with that) and callin people bullies. If this man or person was in front of her…bullyin.. maybe. But, she don’t really know who sent the e-mail. Could be one of her family members.. who don’t know how to say they are concern. just a thought.
But, what is it to you? what she says about Marlo or Joseline. lol Are we serious right now…lol Marlo and Joseline also have reality tv careers cause of all the talk….what else is it that they do? exactly
Lighten up! Michelle is helping these people more than you know. The entertainment business runs on buzz. It’s kinda cray…but it’s true.
**and some of these people might be cutting her a checky check to talk about them…lol
*side eye* lol Divide the pie…Chellee lol
I agree that it could have been a family member. Usually when youre attacked it’s by people you know, LOL especially with youtube videos,most of the comments are from people they know trying to hurt them.
@Jaye – I "dissed" Sheree for selling her soul for a reality show check and I "dissed" Marlo for being a convicted criminal who slashed her best friend’s face up, so I guess I’m at fault for telling the truth. My bad…
One thing’s for sure, I’ll stand behind any comment I make. Can YOU do the same?
I’m not saying the facts are not stated, but it’s done with plenty of side bar and mean comments. Example calling Marlo manly names, when the truth is this women is very attractive. Shebroke for Sheree, this is just a few examples, but it makes you look petty and small, I’m certain you are more than that. However, I bet it hurt when someone on the site called you a fat waterhead bitch. I think that a story can be told with humor but minus being malicious. However, thats just me, in the end it’s your site and you report how you wish, I was just offering my perspective!!!
If these women were pissed at ATLien for posting about them,why are they always sending her pics and posing with them? Marlo sent her pics in a week or so ago. Beautiful I might add! But have you seen those pics anywhere else? No. Sheree actually POSED with ATLien at Phae’s birthday party for Ayden,WELL into and AFTER Sheree was MAJOR on SFTA. Seen her anywhere lately?..Nope. She’ll be doin’ something to get back on here soon. Maybe she’ll personally give ATLien a tour of the Chateau. That’s the ONLY way she gonna get to show it to anyone. No sincere bullying .
Michelle knows good and damn well her ass is putting out shade. That’s what shady people do. They throw shade, then justify it.
"when all you had to do was tell the story"
Omg, thank you. Everyone tells her that. To be more objective and only state the facts, rather than putting her own opinion on it.
She’s right. People don’t know how to act. Bet he wouldn’t have said it to her face. Should have told him to kiss her fat azz and bow down. Bullies need to be put in their place.
Since he lives in that town and he used his name, if I were her husband I’d take it to him like Joe Gorga New Jersey style…hm…nah,I take that back. THAT would be bullying.
I agree Michelle, I dont understand why just because someone doesnt agree with you or what you choose to blog about doesnt give them the right to disrespect you and start name calling. But, of course people get courage when they are hiding behind a computer screen
The point is whether you agree or disagree there are ways to be an adult about it..i’m a firm believer that if i can say it on a blog I better be able to say it in your face..there are waaay too many"computer gangstas" and not only is it transparent that you REALLY aren’t about that life, it’s old and childish..no one is completely anonymous and you CAN be found..all it takes is minor effort..
I hope you Ms. Michelle will remember these words you wrote when you are being mean spirited on your blog towards these celebrities you write about!!!!
amen!!!!! and amen!!!!
@Victoria – that depends on who you consider to be the "celebrity"…
For example, I would NEVER go in on Gabbourey Sidebe about her weight but several sites do it all the time. I’ll talk about someone’s lack of intelligence or their broken moral compass rather than their looks (although I admit that I WILL question gender now and again).
I don’t think I’ve EVER referred to anyone as ugly or fat…
Because fat and ugly are the only thing that hurts feelings? It just sounds like thats your struggle and you identify with that so you wont joke about it.
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Whatever you are intimidated by, you think the rest of the world is intimidated by…
I think the news anchor response was very harsh considering the commentor didnt use harsh words with her but actually stated factual things. It is a fact she is obese by doctors charts, it is a fact that it is unhealthy to be overweight and it is a fact that she is a public figure. Like the anchorwoman stated this is all things that she knows about herself, so the letter was not neccessary. I think it was unprofessional to air that on TV considering she knows the writter of the letter does not watch the show. It reminds me of my friends on facebook rantin at someone in particular, knowing that person is not going to see the message.
I applaud you for addressing this. People are rude and need to learn when to shut the hell up. Like she said, you don’t think I already know I am fat? I don’t need your stupid ass to remind me of what I already know. She checked the writer of that letter with flawless execution and loved it.
Sometimes I read the comments and I am like is it really necessary to talk about the "blog" owner that way? I really wish people would understand this is an entertainment blog and not the AJC. You are entitled to throw some humorous shade, which is all I have ever read. Keep doing you Michelle.
Amen! If you don’t like the way someone keeps house, don’t visit. Easy as shit. Her comments are no worse than what you see on any other blog. SMH at some of these comments. No wonder we have girls taking diuretics and vomiting, hardly eating anything, having plastic surgery to the point of deformity and getting weave to the point of looking like Crystal Gayle. TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON APPEARANCES! Women should know better. Just sayin’.
Yes…cowards hide behind their e-mails, letters and blog sites.
You are beautiful no matter what they say…words can’t bring you down!
Opinions are like azzholes…everyone has one and every now and again like a fart in the wind…they too shall pass!
Michelle, the main reason people go in on you is not because of your appearance. People attack you on what they perceive as your flaws because of the tone and vigor that you craft (and often plagiarize) your blog posts.
You attack others on a very personal and petty level that leaves you vulnerable to counter attacks.
Being humble will take you far.
But it sure won’t get her a blog base. She’s got the most interesting site to date. AND she’s the best at authoring. If she decides to go "humble" then I’ll have to fly down and give her some bath salts cause she’s my cup o’ tea.
; ) right. If I want humility and righteousness, I go to church. I want the dirt when I come to the blogs. Don’t we all? A lot of things that she, MTO, Bossip, RWS is over the top. But it keeps us coming back, don’t it?
And in that unfiltered order,thank you.
PLEASE PLEASE GET OFF THE SOAP BOX cause u did not deserve to be on there to begin with. I read your blogs but u are being a hypocrite. So it’s not ok for someone to call u fat or mean names (and yes I am a full figured, overweight, fat or what ever u want to call it, woman) but it’s ok for u to call, and CONTINUE to call even though u know differently, Joseline a man. U talk about people (celebrities) everyday but when the table turns, THEY are bullies. Then WHAT DOES THAT MAKE U, ATLien??? U can change your weight. Ppl cannot control the features God gives them. And that’s not to even mention some of the other celebrities others have already mentioned above. HOPEFULLY u will re-read your post and all the comments and CHOOSE TO TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH WHEN U TALK ABOUT PEOPLE. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. So CHOOSE, Mrs. ATLien, TO NOT BE A "BULLY" ANYMORE OK. Be Blessed!!
@Nellie601 Great points but I will NOT get off my soap box until I’m good and dayum ready!
Yes… people who throw stones and hide behide their computers ARE bullies… Me? I’m just doing my job and that’s to entertain and discuss things as I would if I were sitting at home chatting with friends.
I know I’m great at research, but sometimes y’all forget that this is NOT CNN.
Joseline, Marlo, Sheree and all those reality star nobodies are being compensated quite nicely to be discussed amongst the masses. It’s when we STOP talking about them that it becomes a problem ie me not mentioning "wassername" at all last season.
Maybe you don’t see the bigger picture, but I assure you it’s there if you open your eyes.
Why should I "choose a different approach" (as you say) instead of just honestly writing how I feel? Should I kiss ass and play nice like some bloggers just to make everyone like me?
Maybe I’ll try that one day.
BTW… how do you know for sure that Joseline was NOT born a man?
@Nellie601…I thought you had a serious beef til’ I got halfway and read "Joseline". LMAO!!
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They want to be taken serious and nothing but a joke.
Ppl cannot control the features God gives them.
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Not being a smart ass (really), but tell that to Joan Rivers, any Jackson and Icky Sticky minaj.
Michelle you do this to Usher, Marlo, NeNe, K-Michelle, and numerous others, you may not like them, but they are human too and have feelings just like you say you do. Your whole post about Marlo used to be funny, then they just started being ridiculous.
@ladyl –
#TRU I’ve called Usher a B.I.C.T.H. because he is.
#TRU I’ve always said Marlo was a fabulous convict who could possibly be a tranny…
#TRU I call Nene out all the time for lying about her divorce…
and as for "wassername"? I could care less about her and never blog about her.
How is that being a bully?
Look,no need to be defensive….
I just feel that as a blogger you shouldn’t be upset when people say mean stuff about you too.
its a free world and just the same way you have your opinion about Usher, Nene, Marlo and Joseline, people will always have an opinion about you too and express it any way they feel like. :/
Why cant you agree to disagree too?
My point is, try to be a little sensitive as well to these people you write about, cos they have feeling too.
May God give us all wisdom.
Am I being defensive? My bad… I just thought I’d engage a few comments while I was sitting here doing nothing.
Agreeing to disagree is fine but what’s wrong with having an intelligent debate or discussion?
Nellie601 says:
October 3, 2012 at 10:23 am
PLEASE PLEASE GET OFF THE SOAP BOX cause u did not deserve to be on there to begin with. I read your blogs but u are being a hypocrite. So it’s not ok for someone to call u fat or mean names (and yes I am a full figured, overweight, fat or what ever u want to call it, woman) but it’s ok for u to call, and CONTINUE to call even though u know differently, Joseline a man. U talk about people (celebrities) everyday but when the table turns, THEY are bullies. Then WHAT DOES THAT MAKE U, ATLien??? U can change your weight. Ppl cannot control the features God gives them. And that’s not to even mention some of the other celebrities others have already mentioned above. HOPEFULLY u will re-read your post and all the comments and CHOOSE TO TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH WHEN U TALK ABOUT PEOPLE. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. So CHOOSE, Mrs. ATLien, TO NOT BE A "BULLY" ANYMORE OK. Be Blessed!!
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Michelle, sometimes it seems your turning into another Sandrarose
No she’s not another Sandra Rose…lol That person creates her own stories. lol She embellishes the hell out of a almost fact…lol I can’t get with it. like, Media Take Out.
I like to have real conversations about real topics.
Not ONLY does Sandra Hoes embellish everything, she repeats the same posts about five times to make it look like someone actually READS her inapt crap and increase her hits. She sucks.
Is that a real picture of Sandrarose on twitter…that is all I want to know?
Oh and forgot to say this, to me, his email was not bullying. It was simply, and in a very polite way, stating how he felt about her weight. That doesn’t mean he had the right, but on the other hand, she put herself in the public eye so unfortunately, u will be judged. That’s just the way it is nowadays. BUT PPL ARE THROWING THE WORD BULLY AROUND TOO LOOSELY. Now any time someone says something to someone and the person doesn’t like it or get’s affended, then that peron is now a bully. NOT TRUE!!! Guess that’s just the "big word" for 2012.
Okay, first I’ll say that the anchor’s message was very eloquent and inspiring. That’s the first time I’ve witnessed a public figure address this type of scrutiny head on.
As far as Michelle is concerned, some of you need to pay closer attention to the types of comments that she makes about [insert target lol]. Bloggers, much like Fox News, CNN etc. usually have some type of agenda. In many cases it involves personal bias… they’re still haman you know. With that said, from what I’ve observed, Michelle tends to highlight (and make light of- but that’s opinionated) factual information that in all likelihood will irritate said target.
For example her reference to Sheree: "the uneducated vixen". Is it a lie? Nope! Possibly hurtful to said target? Prolly! There’s a difference between pointing out nasty truths, versus personal attacks based on appearance- of which I’ve never experienced here. That is unless I was the author. *grin*
And she’s damn good at it! They know they be laughin’.
She’s very good at it…and she is one blogger that I have found the majority of her post to be factual….all- no but most absolutely. Hell TMZ need to check her site for accuracy. This generation think that is is cool to "keep it real" by tearing people down. THey know good and damn well they could careless about Nene, Marlo and Joseline.
atlien, did you gain some weight back that you lost? you look pregnant on this picture. anywhoo…the person that wrote the letter was wrong and she did it the right way and addressed it the right way. she is right, if you are that into someone elses weight you are a racist person and need to get a life and mind your own damn business. if you take the time to write someone you dont know about THEIR weight, then you have a serious problem!
You dont think that asking someone if they are pregnant is a problem?!
I’ll share with you a quote from "Mary"
if you are that into someone elses weight you are a racist person and need to get a life and mind your own damn business. if you take the time to write someone you dont know about THEIR weight, then you have a serious problem!
*Drops the mic to let you ponder your own thought.
Racism has nothing to do with weight, ugh! Sorry this is a pet peeve of mine with everyone comparing their cause to racism. If you wanted to lose weight then you can change that about yourself. No matter how much you want to change your sking color or ethnicity you cant. The closest you can get is those damn bleached out pale looking scary people like Movado and Samy Sosa. Unless you have a medical condition, I repeat your fat because you want to be fat!
Who are you commenting to?
Nobody CHOOSES to be fat. That comment is as off the wall as referring weight struggles (or gay struggles) to racism. Watch Food Matters, Processed People are Knives over Forks, then tell me if you still believe people are fat because they want to be.
Food is an addiction. Why? Because of the chemicals in it. Exercise will do nothing for a person who eats thousands of calories a day…which they’re likely to do if they eat "Healthy" Choices, which are anything but healthy and because they’re high in calories and low in fiber, CAUSES people to overeat because they still feel hungry.
People are Knives
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Processed People "or" Knives…
OT: Are y’all watching this Romney asshole lie durign this debate?
"If you are into someone elses weight you are racist…" stops right there. HUUH.. seriously think before posting or agreeing with someone elses opinion. Also what was ignorant about what I was saying about comparing being black to personal preferences and decisions you can make? You both dont agree,but dont explain why,just TRY to insult.
What in the hell are you talking about?! lol I didn’t agree with NOTHING Mary said…I was pointing out how she could ask that type of question (about being pregnant) then post a statement totally contradicting herself…it was meant for MARY! lol
As far as your comment above…there was absolutely NOTHING wrong with your POINT as I totally agree with it BUT when you start adding insults that takes away from the value of your words. Value your opinion (which was valid) so much that you don’t taint it with ugly, unnecessary, hurtful words towards someone else!
All of you could have/should have come to Michelle in a totally different tone and just maybe she would have heard you…
Have an opinion we are all entitled but when you lace them with verbal attacks that aint cool.
I rebuttled Michelle once. I never said anything else to her after that,nothing I said was mean or an insult. Being fat or ugly is not an insult if that’s what you are. I was using what she said to check her thats all. I called someone a dumbazz because they implied I was stupid for my opinion. Calling someone ignorant is equivalent and is an insult so worry about what youre saying.
Being fat or ugly is not an insult if that’s what you are.
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Point out anybody who willingly admits they are fat AND ugly (other than the late Biggie) so I can give them a hug lol. I don’t know anyone who would say that, even if they are. And if they are, I don’t think they’d take too kindly to hearing it, if that makes sense.
lol, she made valid points about bullying and name calling. but the person writing the email also had valid points about obesity. its funny you as a blogger of GOSSIP and he-say she-say can criticize anyone for commenting on your looks. its your site so you run it as you see fit – but your posts are often laden with sarcastic btchy remarks meant to jab at others. its possible to create ‘entertaining’ posts without being blatantly rude, but you choose to be, lol! so when nastiness comes back at you – dont wonder why. the nerve of you to point a finger! lol!
I love this link. and YOUR site. I am from California, but I check your site everyday. It is a site that stands by what it writes, which makes most of the stories on point and true.
This world is made of all shapes and sizes, and if we all looked alike, then we would be boring. I am glad she spoke out.
I am an employee for the network, so I applaud them for letting her stake her stands.
Me too. Even more so because she had a positive message for kids.
What’s with all the kids she keeps talking about? Nobody bullied any kids.
She’s a grown-azz adult who should be able to deal with a freaking email, especially if she is on TV!!!
she is dealing with it…quite well might I add. It’s time to put ignorant folks on blast…kids and adults.
Michelle, I love your blog, but I do have to say I agree with you being hypocritical. You are right, you did diss marlo when she slashed a victim’s face, and the others for certain things, but then that dissing continues EVERY sing time you talk about them. If you were to write about Joseline getting engaged today, you would make some comment about her being a man or sheman or call her Jose. She is a fellow woman so put yourself in her shoes and know she will be hurt by your words too. Basically, you diss in context and out of context. It is the essence of your blog. I am not mad at you, because your disses make me laugh, but I do need you to own up to being a cyber bully, because it is what it is. I always assumed people like you dish it because you can take it.
I don’t like a lot of the shade that Michelle throws but every blog that i’ve been to has celebs that they appearently like and dislike. Michelle states her opinion and i can’t be mad at her because she’s not deleting our comments when she doesn’t agree with our opinions, unlike most blog sites, so…
THANK you. Sometimes I’ve said some things on here, went back and read them and wished to HELL she would have deleted my azz..but nope. There I was..freedom of speech..my ignorance laid bare and bold for all to see.
First of all—the guy wrote a "private" e-mail to Ms. Livingston and she and her husband decided to take it public by posting it on facebook. For this reason, I don’t consider the letter writer to be a "bully". Her anti-bullying speech was fine, but it had NOTHING to do with the letter she received that criticized her appearance.
Secondly, I regard it as inappropriate that the letter writer chose to criticize an aspect of the news reporter that has nothing to do with her ability to do her job. It would have likewise been inappropriate for the writer to criticize her fashion, hairstyle or choice in spouse.
Thirdly, unfortunately when you choose to take a job in the public eye, you have to expect that there will be fans, critics and crazies who seek to contact you. I would be surprised if this is the 1st and only critical letter that the reporter had received that criticized something other than her profession (I would guess that ANY reporter would say the same). The subject matter and the tone of this letter must have have touched a nerve with the reporter, which was clearly the intent of the writer. The fact that she chose to take this foolishness public resulted in a "mission accomplished" for the writer.
Lastly, it takes a certain level of arrogance for the reporter to think that I should care that someone called her fat (whether she happens to be or not). People say/write things all the time. Why should an alarm bell be rung when it happens to HER? People say nasty things to others who they barely know ALL THE TIME. Most mature adults ingore these things and don’t comply with the desperate pleas for attention from the aggressor.
Public figures should ignore idiots being idiots and should report threatening people to the authorities immediately.
It was nice and all…yada, yada, yada, but I hated how she tried to use the online bullying and school kids to make her point. I may be wrong but I didn’t take the email as bullying. It was mean but not bullying. She said she had wanted to just laugh it off but that was a lie. She was clearly hurt because her voice cracked on more than one ocassion. I wonder how many takes it took.
Side Note: I hate, hate, hate when someone posts something positive about someone else or takes the side of someone else and that poster is all of a sudden the actual person they were posting about. For instance, @ 7:06a someone posted that Sheree was human too. Atlien then posted, "Okay Sheree, thanks." Why did that have to be Sheree? I think that is so dumb and childish. And no I am not Sheree. I am in Philly @ work @ my desk eating lunch & reading blogs.
I believe her point is that more and more young kids struggle with obesity and it’s side affects (diabetes, for instance), and because of that are targeted by their peers. You know what happens to little bullies when they grow up? They become big bullies. I don’t think she was being self serving. I think she was sending a message to younger versions of her that are struggling with self image.
Brava for her.
Well, AtLien, I have nothing against you. I read your site almost daily and I enjoy doing so. However, being fat or overweight ISN’T cute, and I don’t promote it AT ALL. It’s just not cute to look at..rolls and cellulite and did I mention rolls? Just no. I’m not talking about YOU personally, I’m just talking about overweight folks in general.
The sad part is that I, too, can stand to lose about 20 pounds, but I KNOW that, and therefore don’t go around talking about really heavy folks…but, I also know what to wear and what not to wear. I’m not really a heavy girl, just bigger than I used to be back in high school, but my mom is heavy, so I know how I COULD look if I let that shit get out of hand.
I know EXTREMELY fat people who think the shit’s cute and THOSE are the ones I have a problem with. They use this false confidence as a ruse simply so they won’t have to lose weight…kinda like what Monique did back in the day, calling skinny girls "evil" and promoting being fat and all that bullshit.
Kudos to the news lady, but her ass really SHOULD lose the weight. It just don’t look good, especially on TV. It just don’t.
Oh yeah, and she didn’t get bullied….that was a cop out…she was politely told that her ass was fat and now she’s pointing fingers and trying to veer the subject somewhere else, instead of focusing on the fact that she can’t put the potato chips down.
Her life, her business. People should get on their treadmills instead of telling her to dust hers off. As she said, she knows she has gained weight. She’ll (and others) will deal with it when THEY’RE ready.
And your beutiful I saw that for my self last week
)So I’m happy your not hiding.
I don’t get him as being a bully. He was polite in his words and simply made a factual statement. There are people who have illnesses and who do not choose to be fat. Then there are people who choose not to be healthy and thus should take another look as to why they are large and then do something about it. We live in an America… a fat country where we teach our kids to be proud of overweight bodies which is insane. It’s really not hard to eat right and move around and maintain a healthy weight.
I don’t get him as being a bully. He was polite in his words and simply made a factual statement
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Maybe "bully" is strong, but all of you got to admit he was rude as fuck. Him being factual is not to be commended. If I go up to a stranger and tell him, "you have offensive body odor. You really need to bathe more often." It’s better than saying, "damn, you stink.. Go wash your funky ass!" so it could be deemed polite, but still unecessary and not my business OR place.
As far as eating right, it is expensive (I know), and damn near impossible when living on food stamps. If we can keep the govt. from cutting gym classes and other physically active programs…
I’m so tired of hearing the food stamps and healthy food is expensive cry. It’s not the governments job to keep you healthy! Stop buying all that damn sugar with your food stamps. You can buy healthy with food stamps. I know people who do it every day. I’m sick of people always having a damn excuse and blaming the government. If you have been on food stamps for longer than six months and you are not disabled, miss me with the song and dance. People like you is why Obama is a failure in this country!
AND… this reporter is NOT on food stamps so, what is her excuse?
People like you is why Obama is a failure in this country!
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And you come to this asinine and rediculous conclusion how? 1st of all, I support Obama. Secondly, I assist people who receive food stamps grocery shopping, so I see this shit up close and personal…how about you? I see a diabetic client who can NEVER get all the things she needs because she only gets $74 to last the whole damn month. And if you didn’t notice, processed foods are a whole lot less expensive than your fruits and veggies. So don’t get sanctamonious with me, with your republican outlook.
As far as people being on foodstamps for longer than 6 months, many of them have a good damn reason.
1. Too old to work
2. Medically incapable of working
3. Mental illness (we have a client that tried working. Snapped one day and put a supervisor in a headlock. You have a problem with her benefits? How ’bout she come work for your ass.)
4. Mentally challenged.
It cost me more than $100 to eat every month, and when I go to whole foods and Trader Joes (because I don’t want any GMO foods), I pay a whole hell of a lot less.
I’m so sick of uninformed people preaching about shit they don’t know, please and thank you.
AND……
Obama wasn’t the one cutting these programs from the schools, please and thank you!!
I pay a whole hell of a lot less.
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Hell of a lot MORE, that is to say. So clearly my money don’t stretch as far as it could. No, it’s not the govt’s responsibility to make sure food stamps recepients eat healthy. It is the recepients’ responsibility to make sure that money stretches as far as it can for as long as it can.
I don’t think he was being a bully, he simply commented on what he seen. True, it’s none of his business how fat she is, but he was trying to help her I believe.
I don’t think a well "meaning email" can help anyone do anything.You can not badger people into losing weight, you can but it always ends with either an eating disorder or other negative body image problems. Everyone will not be the exact size of 0, I don’t care how many weight watchers commercials, or negative blog attacks or well meaning emails you send off into the universe…people will still do it how they feel and be the size they are.Next, folk will come to your house and tell you what you can and can not eat.Encourage folks instead of belitting them on a daily basis.People worry about the wrong things too much. When whomever is ready to lose weight they will, or maybe they won’t..Who am I to judge others sizes?
This is an entertainment blog. These celebrities are happy ..trust me on this. that ANYONE is even thinking about them…Negative or positive. So, If you are sensitive about your favorite singer or actor. Either defend them as a fan or stop comin to ATLiens blog. The End
This is her Shhh…and she is gonna handle it HER way. PERIOD get over it.
I think people Bullied the heck out of Tamika Raymond. I mean even the mainstream media/radio said stuff about her. and they didn’t even know her. So, let’s talk bulling.
Oh, it’s okay when you are doing it or it’s being done to someone you don’t care for. exactly.
I don’t see how this is bullying. And if his words didn’t mean anything to her (we assume it’s a HE) then why the TELEVISED diatribe??? She needs more people. She was pressed and affected. Kudos for the words to the kids, though.
In full agreement. Just because something someone says hurt someone else’s feelings does not make the person who said the hurtful comment automatically a bully. we have to stop with this attempt to sanitize the world. i do not even see anything offensive in what he said. he asked her to use her platform to promote a healthy lifestyle. she is fat. that is a fact. her statements were beautiful but the truth is he sent them to her personally (she is a public figure, comes with the job). she chose to make them larger than they are. i do hope that she can use this as a launching bad to promote healthy living, portion controls and weight management. if he had written this very thing about her smoking cigarettes no one would be up in arm. obesity is an epedmic and we need to address it.
I saw this on CNN. I thought it was really amazing that she called this veiwer out. You don’t see that many plus size news anchors. Who knows, there may be a teenager or young adult who see’s this women and thinks they have a shot at achieving any goal in life no matter what size they are. In regards to the commenters going in on Michelle…stick to the story please.
If you don’t like Michelle’s site, take yall’s asses elsewhere. Half of you heifa’s just like argue for the sake of arguing. Kick rocks,Bounce get fuck out of here. Carry on Michelle.
Thank you Kandi. Bottom line.
Michelle you say some fucked up stuff about people too so don’t act like you don’t so if you can dish it boo be able to take it. The difference between you and other people is you throw shade and the people who call you fat are often defending someone you’ve put down or threw shade at. Necole Bitchie can teach you some things about blogging and being bias, you never hear people calling her names on her blog.
You bring up Necole Bitchie not being biased? Are you SERIOUS?? The only reason you don’t see people calling her names on her blog is because she deletes all the bad comments.
I ride with Michelle because she’s real. I only visit Necole’s site when I’m bored.
"The difference between you and other people is you throw shade and the people who call you fat are often defending someone you’ve put down"
AND there is the problem…STANS!!!
*smirk* As if that wasn’t already known.
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This Romney is an ignorant mofo…cutting off MY president!
BTW, doesn’t Romney look like a cartoon news anchor or superhero, with that unusually huge head?
I said Cartoon news anchor to my friend just now. DWL
Fire Marshall Bill…with that stupid ass look on his face! He makes me want to say "NO…let me tell YOU something!!" lol
Laughin’ at both of y’all. Fire marshall Bill is a good analysis. And LTS, I thought I was the only one who thought that.
Oh and Michelle I see what you did here! You’re a very smart young lady.
What a joke…you all took a very serious topic and tried to turn into garbage with your black power movement! I can give you 10-20 other WORLD topics that you all need to tackle and worry about instead of bullying a blogger. Oh I’m sorry you were just keeping it real!! hahaha what a joke! Michelle I pray that all of their malicious attempts to attack you today went in one ear and out of the other. They can continue to hide behind mad up names posting the same damn comment over and over like it’s a template! What a joke!!! I NEVER thought I would see the day where people are defending Joseline!!! Get the hell out of here with that mess!
Being black is garbage? Asking someone to accept and aknowledge the difference between something that could be decided,changed or hidden vs something that cant is a movement? Being fat is serious to you,being black is serious to me. I will worry about my "cause" and you continue to worry about replying to things you dont care about or agree on.
This is NOT a serious topic either. Its just serious to you,because you identify with the subject. I respect that,but when you go around insulting people and their opinions dont expect anyone to be empathetic.
My comment was less about the post itself and ALL about the commenters so try to read for understanding next time…or ask me what I meant. You don’t know what I identify with BUT I can be easily found on the internet as I don’t use a fake name to announce my opinion. I was taught to stand behind the words I put into the atmosphere…so my name really has a face attached to it "Hilarious". Being black is garbage…was that a statement because I surely didn’t say that so take your drama to the next comment lol.
The behavior on this post is garbage and I stand behind that. Even if any of you thought that Michelle was out of line with some of her post being disrespectful and saying mean things only takes her out of the hot seat and puts you all in. There is a way to handle and say anything… clearly having tact has not been addressed or taught at the "Black Power forum" yet. I felt like I was responding responses from a bunch of little school girls…or maybe I was…
Your comment is all over the place,yet I am only talking about you saying something to me. I didnt ask about other comments I asked about yours in reference to mine. I was the only person to really say anything about her adding skin color to the mix and you said I should do better and Im ignorant so I asked for an explanation as to how. You said we(I) were trying to turn the topic to garbage with our "black power movement",what you said was clear.
You know why it’s all over the place to you…because your ass came down here to ask me about a comment I left up there…get yo ass back up there and if I see fit to respond I will!lol You chasing me around the comment section fussing and in this particular comment I wasnt even talking to or about you in THIS comment!Now gone on…sorry for saying that your comment was ignorant.
I can’t for the life of me understand why someone would go on someones website to live some asinine and derogatory comments about that person,how ignorant!! If you don’t like the person, keep it moving! what a waste of time, then I’m assuming you have a real life….well maybe not! But a mind is a terrible thing to waste! smooches!
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vay is on Michelle’s payroll….
Vay just booked her flight to San Juan then headed to Vegas. Vay will then decide where she will take her family next…you get on Vay’s level we can talk, until then dont worry about Vay…SHE could teach you some things.
Muah!
FYI…A hit dog will holla and most will turn around and immediately bite your azz. Now go play in trafic.
DAYUM!!!
You’ve got to go eat at …damn! It’s a popular restaurant in the Imperial Palace. I think Hash Brown a go-go? Really good, and enjoy your trip.
Sorry to get OT a la SR, people. I HATE that! lol
Thanks! I will def add it to the list. We are staying at the Cosmo so should be fun.
Michelle, please continue to give us exactly what we know we will find when we look at your site. For all of the people who dislike her style of blogging please go to another site – there are plenty. I am glad you are not seeking validation from people that cannot make a point without hurling insults at you. Hold your head high and continue to be you – a beautiful black woman!!!!!
Michelle, the way that you have maligned Usher is abominable and one would have to know that you are on Tameka’s payroll. Your reporting is never objective and always leaves to many unanswered questions. For you to have hurt feeling from some of the comments directed toward you is only just desserts!
Usher is a hot ass mess in all aspects of his life right now…because of USHER! The truth is the truth and can only be told one way. Most people just dont want to except it because their hate for Tameka is no longer "justified" as if they ever had a right anyway. AND yes I know this to be a fact and NO my name is not Tameka…it’s Vay! lol
She could have simply pushed her delete button on her e-mail and went on about her day as usual, but something down in her spirit honed a response to a cruel malicious comment sent in by a viewer. I must say I am proud of her and her willingness to be a voice for thousands of children,preteens & adults who don’t have a voice and let the cruel words and comments of others paralyze them with fear on a regular basis. Good job news lady Jennifer Livingston WKBTV,you ROCK!
Wow!!!
Bullying… I just got home from a day of overwhelming hurt and sadness. One on my lil babies hung himself at age 17 earlier today. It was thought to be because of bullying.
I have been at a lost for words today. The pain of not knowing what or who could have drove him to this point of feeling that there was no way out is confusing to say the least.
I fought most of my young adult life because of bullying, that was it, I fought…
I refused to let somebody else make me feel any worse than what I was feeling at the time. I didn’t need any help.
Dana T.
Oh wow…I am so sorry to hear that. May you and all involved in his life have comfort.
For those people in the world who are attacked and made to feel less than, just remember, the person or persons who are talking shit, that’s just it, they are people just like you and the same things that effect you, effect their asses too. They ain’t no betta than you!!!
Be strong my people…
Dana T.
Be strong, Dana T., and God bless you. Sorry for your loss.
Man women can’t catch a break in this world. What if the anchor were a fat white man? Nothing. Exactly!
That’s because "Fat white men" are trying to phuk ALL women over.
Exactly, Soso.
Maybe its because i work in natural health and hollostic nutrion but I must admit i agree with everything this guy said in his email. I LOVE SOUTHPARK for not even a day later comming out with an episode attacking this very issue.
Every day i am challenged to help children out who are faced with serious health issues because of the bad diet choices that they were made to feel was "ok" because of women like this reporter.
Makes me sick that people will rip others on drinking and smoking but god forbid someone mentions obesity.
Favorite recent moment I was smoking some Weed and a 300lb person came up to me to tell me how much danger I am putting my health in
Some of you are missing the point. It’s not about Michelle. This woman, Jennifer Livingston is doing her job, reporting the facts. I’ve worked in news, and viewers send the most evil, mean-spirited e-mails I have ever seen. The same person will walk by you on the street and not say a word to you, but because they on the internet, where they can remain anonymous, then they feel powerful. And that is the point. It is internet bullying. ….
Imagine you doing whatever job it is that you do, and someone e-mails you all about your weight because they saw you at work? You’d be ready to punch somebody’s lights out because its offensive and uncalled for. You left wondering what about my job performance? I’m great, I have good reviews, and a person is focused on how much I weigh! That’s the point Jennifer is trying to make. Whatever your feelings about Michelle..Don’t purposely miss the point
Pot…meet kettle.
Everyone has a point.
The email had a valid point in general, but the anchor woman was ok in defending herself about it as it was a bit rude to call her out like that.
It’s also expected for a blogger to throw shade so I can see michelle’s point to defend herself, but I also understand everyone else’s point about not getting mad when shade gets thrown back, as it should pretty much be expected.
That is all.
The only thing that could have made this MORE awesome, was if she had posted this losers name!!!!!!!!!!
i agree its so easy for people to hide behind a computer screen … i see it all the time … long – short .. I think its a great article …