Look back at all the cartoon character, and you may end up noting many names having a larger size. A fat personality is always considered to be a subject of fun and entertainment. Likewise, a fat boy has always been a topic of jokes and fun in real world. People never hesitate to downgrade them or making fun of them. People always underestimate their full potential. But being fat is a sin? This is question that I kept asking in my childhood.
(my own image)
A "fat boy" may face various forms of negative treatment in society, including social stigma, bullying, and discrimination. Being "Fat" here referring to a physical state, specifically the presence of excess body fat. I was no different, infact people used to refer me little Ganesha (the Indian god) because of my fatty physique.
A fat boy may experience teasing, name-calling, and hurtful comments about their weight from friends and even from some adults. They may encounter subtle discrimination in social situations, such as being overlooked for opportunities or being the subject of negative comments or jokes. I was no different. I have been a subject of jokes and always been ignored at all level. While the society is treating me as a different. I never carried away with their comments. I never bother what people used to say about me. I always remain content with myself and whenever needed, I try to prove the society wrong. Whether, it was about taking part in race, or playing cricket or climbing a tree or dancing. I always try to match my counterpart. Even if I lag behind, I used to feel happy to compete with others.
Fatness is often stigmatized and associated with negative stereotypes, leading to social discrimination and body image issues. The society we live in is very judgmental. They are quick to make perception about other to get to any conclusion, without considering the pros and cons. A similar instances happened to me in my childhood. I did not liked it but people always called me little fatty Ganesha. Underestimating me, ignoring me was a common thing. They felt that I would not be able to play, I would not be able to run or I would not be able to do anything. But I keep enjoying in my own world and never give attention or damn to what others say. I was happy they were referring me as a 'God'. I always consider myself capable of doing every work. Even my parents did not consider myself less. I played cricket, I rode bicycle and at many occasion I made people wrong. I never cared about others.
May be I was bit different in my mindset, while the society is considering me fat, I never saw myself as a fatty individual. I always consider myself as handsome as others in my childhood. Never had any body shaming, rather I used to enjoy. While the society was making fun of me , I keep enjoying being myself. Its good to ignore what other says.
In good faith - Peace!!
