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Fat shamed at airport

213 replies

Misslu · 06/08/2019 21:49

Myself and my husband recently travelled back home from our all inclusive chill out holiday. The nature of the hotel was adults only, generally adult couples or mother daughter groups however there was two younger 20 girls who were at our hotel and also on our flights.

Myself and my husband have a bit of a tradition of having an Indian takeaway the night we return from holiday. It started on our honeymoon and we have carried it on ever since. In the queue for check in my dh reminded me of our tradition and asked me what I was having... As a joke I repeated the part from Gavin and Stacey and quoted smithys whole order.

Anyway hours later we are waiting for our baggage at the other end and these girls are directly in front of me. One girl turns to the other girl and said 'OMG did you hear thay girl in the check in queue' 'which one?' 'You know that annoying, fat one, with the massive double chin, you know she was at our hotel, you should have heard her saying what she was ordering from the Indian, greedy bitch'

At this point I was standing inches away from her, I didn't say anything but it has really hurt me.

For context, I've put on some weight recently (personal stress and comfort eating) and I'm a large 16. Already lacking in confidence about my figure and cringing at photos of me all week. I feel like this has really put a downer on an amazing holiday and tainted my memories. I really wish I had said something at the time but I was just so embarrassed.

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Isittheend · 06/08/2019 21:53

Flowers OP some people can be horrible arses.

underneaththeash · 06/08/2019 21:54

Well she was clearly very rude, it’s not polite to say something unpleasant about someone else even if it is true.

But, you’ll never hopefully see her again, do just forget about it. Don’t let her ruin your holiday.

DontBeOffensive · 06/08/2019 21:54

Put it behind you dont let it ruin your holiday. I definitely would have said something but then I'm fat and proud (survivor) and I would have given her both barrels. If it really bothers you then it must be a sign you want to lose the weight so use it as a catalyst for that and spin it into a positive. Proper little bitch though!

cheesemumma · 06/08/2019 21:55

Please please don't let it ruin a good time. Who gives a fuck what some random bitch thinks. Even if you are fat, you're fat they have eyes, no big deal. Let them gossip. Also, I hope you didn't put the takeaway in the middle of the table and share.

BuffaloCauliflower · 06/08/2019 21:56

That girl’s a dick. Some people are just dicks. Not worth your energy.

ravenshope · 06/08/2019 21:56

vile thing for her to say. I'm sorry you experienced that.

Dieu · 06/08/2019 21:57

I'd have slapped the cunt.

Hope you're ok Thanks

Vanillelle · 06/08/2019 21:57

Don't waste your feelings on some bitch who never learned how to be a reasonable human.

Some people are cunts. You are not the cunt whisperer. It's not your job to be palatable to all humankind.

ThanksThanksThanks

Likethebattle · 06/08/2019 21:59

She’s just vile and obviously unhappy so makes digs at others. Your husband loves you and weight doesn’t matter.

FamilyOfAliens · 06/08/2019 21:59

I'd have slapped the cunt.

Lovely.

CalmdownJanet · 06/08/2019 22:00

Well I'd rather be a large 16 than a large fucking bitch! Forget her. Doesn't everyone have that tradition? I love my return home Chinese Grin

PlinketyPlinketyPlonk · 06/08/2019 22:02

Silly immature little madams.

They forget they will get older, have children, change body shape, get cellulite, probably some stretch marks, definitely lines and wrinkles.

One day they may well be on the same side you were today, with some silly juvenile twat making some vile unnecessary comment about their appearance... hopefully!

Needless to say, their vacuous attitude will see them being rejected by many people along the way until the penny drops. And their pert arses! Grin

Forget em OP. Hope you enjoyed your Indian takeaway.

RiftGibbon · 06/08/2019 22:02

I'd have told her that she should move pretty sharpish as I was feeling peckish and she was snack-sized

GrandCannon · 06/08/2019 22:04

I pity her...imagine living life having never watched Gavin and Stacey!

Don't let the negative bitch taint your lovely holiday, she doesn't deserve a second thought!

Misslu · 06/08/2019 22:05

I'm normally the type to say something, I don't know what happened to me.

I have visions of finding her on social media and sending a post but thats clearly not going to happen.

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PortiaCastis · 06/08/2019 22:06

Most people change during their lifetime but once an arsehole always an arsehole applies to that airport airhead

mumwon · 06/08/2019 22:06

jealous cow probably lives on rationed air & said it deliberately the kind of person who likes to put others down but she needs to perform in public. I bet you that she & her friend got drunk on holiday & made others look at them & shuddered! Nb They were probably jealous of not having a loving partner who is able to have a laugh with his wife!

BeckyWithTheSplitEnds · 06/08/2019 22:06

Probably the type who'd order a Korma. Ignore!

probstimeforanewname · 06/08/2019 22:08

The usual MN riposte is to say "well I may be fat but I can change that. You can't change your nasty personality" or something along those lines.

PortiaCastis · 06/08/2019 22:08

All gob and no knickers as my Gran used to say

KarmaStar · 06/08/2019 22:09

Flowersfor you op.
Let it go,they know nothing about you.
Don't waste your thoughts on their ignorant behaviour.

user1473878824 · 06/08/2019 22:10

Oh fuck ‘em OP!

StaplesCorner · 06/08/2019 22:11

This is a nice thread with people supporting the OP. I can't help but wonder if someone will be along in a minute and say yes they were rude but maybe you should lose some weight Hmm

But anyway, definitely cunts.

NewMum54321 · 06/08/2019 22:11

You probably could find her on social media... she sounds the sort who would have tagged her location on Instagram and/or Facebook. So you could just check the latest posts for the hotel. Wink

pastyballbag · 06/08/2019 22:12

she said “You know that annoying, fat one, with the massive double chin, you know she was at our hotel, you should have heard her saying what she was ordering from the Indian, greedy bitch”? Really?