Why does society hate fat people

Well I can tell you for certain, it absolutely wasn't the image anyone on the numerous threads wanted!

They were mostly very hurt by it, in the same way a lot of overweight people on this thread have said they're hurt by negative attitudes, hatred and judgement towards them.

That might have been true many years ago (before my time) but there's nothing rebellious about tattoos. It might be for some, but they are so mainstream, they are no more rebellious than pierced ears.

Body tattoo I mean, might be a bit different when you completely cover your face, but that's more rare.

he was rehoused within three days

Cross-posted with you.

Tall people have their feet and legs in the way and spoil our views, but we don't have the same disdain.

Do people feel the same way seeing a tall person whose knees will be in their back during a flight?

Sadly a lot of people are shallow and cruel, they can't see beyond the surface and enjoy finding someone to bully.

Not really, no. They don't like them because they think they are "cheap, etc."
That's part of the image that some people with tattoos WANT. It's really not the same as being overweight.

There are lots of studies / many books that link fat phobia to racism as revered body types are often unobtainable

I would say it's hate, people can live how they like if it doesn't impact me, but It's definitely awkward and uncomfortable commuting or on a flight, when someone tries to sit in a seat which is clearly not big enough for them, and you spend the whole journey squashed.

Yes, it’s this. Fat people are perceived as lazy, sloppy, greedy and lacking in character. It’s acceptable to be contemptuous and cruel about them. Scratch the surface of any MN thread about food, weight or appearance and you’ll find those attitudes. It’s really, really unpleasant, but punching down on fat people makes slimmer people feel fantastic about themselves. Superiority is a powerful drug.

Now I didn't say the MNetters in question simply didn't like them, did I?

I said they judged them as "cheap, chavvy, thick, nasty, common' etc."

Completely different to just not liking them, don't you think?

The equivalent for a man is being short.

The statistics for morbidity for fat people often demonstrate they are treated later , cared for less and it relates to weight stigma and not body size. It’s literally a killer attitude

That's sort of the point with tattoos though. It's something rebellious that your parents might not approve of or that you might have to cover up at work. Some other people not liking it is probably part of the attraction.

I’ve gained 4 and a half stone, OP, and I can’t believe how much more disrespectful people are.

Interesting point.
I'm sorry you're ill. But I actually disagree with you when you say society hates obese people but doesn't hate ill people. Because I think society - or parts of society - do hate illness.
But - and I caveat this - in a nuanced way. They don't hate you, as an individual, for being ill. You're a face, and a name. They can comprehend that and feel sympathy for you.
But that's irrelevant without action and when contrasted with behaviour seen.
You can see it how it's reflected in legislation. SSP is much worse than SMP. People with legitimate illnesses, who need benefits, are forced to undergo intrusive PIP testing and then rejected.
Swarms of people call the legitimately ill "scroungers" and other things.

So they might not hate you on an individual level but on a systematic level do people care? It's an uncomfortable dissonance when considered.
Just my take. I do hope you heal. Wishing you bright days.

You might not, but weight is part of attractiveness, in male or female. Standards vary depending on the culture, but models, actress, everything in our culture use the weight - but not only - as what define someone attractive.

There are a lot of body shapes in the range between skinny and overweight!

It’s about being lazy and greedy. Slovenly. Ill disciplined. And not being worthy as a result of all of that. And no pity because its self inflicted. Unattractive. Uncaring about health and appearance. A scourge on the NHS.
that’s not my feelings but as a fat person I can say that’s how I think others perceive me.

but why this is the case? Fashion is a part of it. Fit and slim is fashionable. Designers want thin models to represent their brands.

being sedentary is not good for the body. Therefore exercising is sensible- healthy-a more intelligent choice. A more educated choice.
fat =poor diet= lower education = lower class.
it’s all of that

I don't think people are judged for playing football, but for eating junk food, yes. Shouted at in the streets, I admit I've never seen/heard, but I've never seen someone shout fatty in the streets either, though I accept it happens.

Never heard of drug addicts being a protected characteristic in UK society. In fact I’m pretty sure druggies are way further down in the social caste system so to speak, than overweight people?

People pretend we aren’t judged on appearance but this is simply not true.
As a society we associate fatness with laziness, lack of discipline etc and that thinness is a sign of virtue and hard work.
It’s mad that heavy drinking and partying are seen in a positive light “a party animal” “life of the party” even though this is so damaging health wise. But if you are even a bit overweight, regardless of your actual health, you are seen negatively.

I am not a supermodel at all, but I absolutely benefit from being perceived as “attractive” - people give me things free all the time.

Not necessarily. We talk of 'fat cats' big company owners and the like.

I think society hates fat women a lot more than fat men - presumably because society also 'secretly' believes that the purpose of women is to be conventionally attractive things to look at for men and that involves being slim with obvious secondary sex characteristics.

Because its a safe prejudice
Meanwhile the druggie who domestically abused my friend was classed as vulnerable