Big Boned Blog turned me on to Joy Nash’s Fat Rant, which is my new favorite. You have to watch it (feed readers click here):

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All this hullabaloo about Jordin Sparks and the National Action Against Obesity has got me thinking about the kind of example other American Idols are setting for American kids. Carrie Underwood, for instance, is a total cutie who’s probably NAAO’s ideal dress size, and a vegetarian to boot. And she’s got major crossover appeal, hitting both the country and mainstream music charts. But what kind of message is she sending?
Most of the time, it’s a good one:

Young girl leaves home and tries to keep a close relationship with her …read more

More on the debate concerning American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. MeMe Roth, president and founder of National Action Against Obesity, appeared on the Fox News Channel last week, shortly before the American Idol Season Six finale.
This wouldn’t be particularly exciting, since she seems to be on Fox News constantly, except that this time, she said that Jordin Sparks should not be named the American Idol because she’s overweight and, thus, a poor role model for children in America.
Yeah, I know.
Here’s the video clip (feed readers click here):
I don’t think this woman is trying to be a total jerk, but I’m …read more