49 Alluring Depictions of Obesity

From Saggy Skin Sculptures to Gut Flopping Fantasies

— April 13, 2010 — Lifestyle
The depictions of obesity and those who are overweight in this cluster may shock you. As many of of them are alarming and may cause you evaluate your diet and lifestyle, there are quite a few that celebrate those love handles.

Whatever your view is on the epidemic of obesity in North America, check out this cluster to view the many angles on this weighty issue.

Implications - Youth consumer's conception of beauty, gender and identity is worlds apart from that of their parent's and previous generations. This group is increasingly skeptical of traditional forms of beauty as represented by popular media outlets. Companies looking to form a connection with this group should take new conceptions of beauty into account.
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Gigantically Obese Meatballs
Gigantically Obese Meatballs
Jimmy Kimmel Sets Out to Beat Mexico - Twice
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Boarding School for Overweight Students
Boarding School for Overweight Students
Academy of the Sierras
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44
Viral Ads Against Obesity
Viral Ads Against Obesity
ParticipAction Campaign Targets Youth
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Fat Presidents
Fat Presidents
Heavier Candidates Get Elected More Often
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42
Super-Sized Fat Seats
Super-Sized Fat Seats
Shameful Seating for the Obese Installed on Brazilian Subway
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41
Fat Furniture
Fat Furniture
"Basho" The Sumo Wrestler Table
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40
Hidden Obesity Cameras
Hidden Obesity Cameras
Stealth Cameras Logging Body Size
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39
Airline Fat Tax
Airline Fat Tax
Overweight Fliers to be Penalized?
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Digital Weight Gain for Obesity Awareness
Digital Weight Gain for Obesity Awareness
‘Measure Up' by Australian Government
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Animal Obesity
Animal Obesity
Epidemic Spreads to Four-Legged Friends
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36
Comparing Obese People to Animals
Comparing Obese People to Animals
Controversial Del Mar Spa Ads
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Diet Pill for Obese Dogs
Diet Pill for Obese Dogs
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34
Overweight Pride Apparel
Overweight Pride Apparel
'Fat Guy Shirts' Make Being Oversize Fashionable
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33
Fat Bloody Jewelery
Fat Bloody Jewelery
Strange Fatty Paintings by Chen Fei Feature Sausage-Like Humans
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32
Irreverent Appearance Mocking
Irreverent Appearance Mocking
'Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians' Pushes Buttons to Hilarious Effects
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Witty Overweight Illustrations
Witty Overweight Illustrations
Fatso Grafix ‘Illustrations' Shows Cheeky Twist on Chub
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30
Junior Plus-Sized Fashion
Junior Plus-Sized Fashion
Overweight Kids Maintain Style with Just the Right Fit
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Government-Subsidized Gyms
Government-Subsidized Gyms
South Korea Combats Childhood Obesity
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Obese Children
Obese Children
Fat Kids a Growing Trend
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Phat Rapping Lesbians
Phat Rapping Lesbians
'Fat Femme Mafia' Promote Self-Esteem, Body Image
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Fat Mocking Ads
Fat Mocking Ads
Gold's Gym Shows That Obesity is Ruining Your Life and Your Clothes
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Body Fat Imprisonment
Body Fat Imprisonment
Striking Companhia Athletica Campaign Against Obesity
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Government-Enforced Fat Camps
Government-Enforced Fat Camps
China Combats Childhood Obesity
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Guerrilla Obesity Awareness Campaign
Guerrilla Obesity Awareness Campaign
Every Fifth Child is Overweight
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22
Big Is Beautiful
Big Is Beautiful
Miss Jumbo Queen Thai Beauty Pageant
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Girls on Your Fat Belly?
Girls on Your Fat Belly?
Clever Gym Ad Provides Motivation
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Obese Interior Design
Obese Interior Design
The Fat Chair is a Winner
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Fat Male Cheerleaders
Fat Male Cheerleaders
Florida Marlins Cast Manatees
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18
Celebrity Curve Supporters
Celebrity Curve Supporters
Curvy Jessica Simpson Supported By Heidi Klum, Nick Lachey, Carmen Elec
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Viral Celeb Weight Wars
Viral Celeb Weight Wars
Is New York Post Cartoon With Super-Obese Jessica Simpson Cruel or Comedy?
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FatWorld Video Game Simulates Getting Fat
FatWorld Video Game Simulates Getting Fat
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BIG Fans Make Social Statement
BIG Fans Make Social Statement
Fat Everyday Women at Jordan's Lingerie Launch
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A Supersized Toilet For Your Supersized Ass
A Supersized Toilet For Your Supersized Ass
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Phat Art
Phat Art
The Jenny Saville Paintings Depict Human Vulnerability
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Fat Cat Blogs
Fat Cat Blogs
'F@ K@ Lover' is for Owners of Plus-Sized Pussycats
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Obsessing Over Celebs' Weight
Obsessing Over Celebs' Weight
10 Viral Weight Wars Between Stars & the Paparazzi
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Humiliating Gym Campaigns
Humiliating Gym Campaigns
Fitness First's Giant Scales at Bus Stops Display Your Weight
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Obese Celebvertising
Obese Celebvertising
PlayStation Packs Pounds on Celebs for 'Fat Princess'
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Obese Batman Icons
Obese Batman Icons
Artist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' Series
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Getting Fat for Publicity?
Getting Fat for Publicity?
Was The Jessica Simpson Weight Gain Scandal A PR Stunt?
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Saggy Skin Sculptures
Saggy Skin Sculptures
John Isaac Gives The Finger To Art With Crude Uniqueness
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Fat David Statue
Fat David Statue
Move, Don't Get Fat Campaign
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Overweight Toys
Overweight Toys
Fat Barbie, Superman and LEGO Figures Highlight Child Obesity
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Fat Nude Calendars
Fat Nude Calendars
Celebrate 2009 with Chubby Mikey
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Supermodels Gaining Weight
Supermodels Gaining Weight
Will Karolina Kurkova's Controversy Spur Acceptance?
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Big Body Painting
Big Body Painting
Celebrating Plus-Sized Shapes
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