To think Supersize me is quite exploitative?

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And also wonder why the 'superskinny' don't have to visit anyone like the others makes me a bit

And why do they have to be in their underwear? seems to be taking the piss out of desperate people.

AIBU?

I assume you mean supersize vs superskinny.

No, I don't think it is exploitative - there is a lot to learn there. I think if people watch it and recognise that their own diet is similar to some of the people on there, it can motivate them to become more healthy after seeing the people on the programme lose/gain weight.

I don't think having them in their underwear is taking the piss - they have agreed to do the programme and they know what it entails.

I think the reason the 'superskinny' don't visit anyone skinnier than them is because it is harder for a morbidly obese person to lose weight than it is for a very skinny person to gain weight (eating disorders, thyroid problems etc. not included). Therefore, the morbidly obese person will have lived with their problems for a long time, and may not be able to change, but can still warn others.

I think you're taking an interesting, health-related programme to be something that it isn't.

What's wrong with them being in their underwear?

As long as they're skid free, I don't see the issue

YANBU

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Sodding IPod.

I don't see how 2 people with massively unhealthy diets from one extreme to the other could really help each other.

The ones ive seen have shown a group of recovering anorexics for several weeks as well.

I don't know about expolitative but I usually cop the munchies when they put all the supersizers food in a tube!

I think the whole premise is pretty crazy. I know they get a diet plan, but during the week in the food clinic, neither get to see what a healthy diet is. I don't understand how that's helpful?

It's not really exploitative though. These people volunteer to be on telly in their undies. Nobody forced them into it.

I think it is interesting, certainly not exploitative. It does seem like an odd idea but I guess they are trying to show these people that they have a skewed relationship with food and that this can go either way. The participants certainly seem to benefit from it. I would be interested to see how they do long term.

yes of course its exploitative
these are desperate people who make great tv
i think it is uncomfortable to watch

Eh? Am I going mad? I'm sure I saw this thread in Active but saying Supersize V Superskinny?

Yaubu

It's hideous, ignorant, negligent and voyeuristic.

You are so right.
I have an eating disorder, and this programme is a total crux for me. The whole idea is about how odd and disgusting both ends of the spectrum look- A freak show. But, as you say, the stress is on the supersize- They go to the states, they're the ones getting the "oooh my god your diet is disgusting, you are soooo huge how can you live like this!" The thin ones get a pretty light telling off. It's like being in the mind of an anorexic- Too thin may not be great but too fat is waaaaaay worse.
I know I shouldn't watch it, and I don't when my mind is good. But I know I'm not the only one with an eating disorder to watch programme after programme of S vs.S on 4od when I'm hungry and not eating.