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Outrage - Contest Mocking Larger Women

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yummymummy94 · 01/05/2013 14:34

Now, I myself went through a massive struggle getting the weight off after pregnancy (I did eventually get back down to a size 8 not easy while trying to look after a newborn with my fiancée away on tour) because I wanted to look good for our upcoming wedding.

But then I saw this..... dailysport.co.uk/news/big-fat-lottos-and-the-big-fat-thin-brides/

Now we all know this is a bit of a trash rag, so I don't know how credible it is, but I personally was a little horrified that a company is taking advantage of women in that position for a PR stunt.

That's not to say that it's any worse than what a lot of TV shows do (which I'm sure many of us watch) BUT STILL.

I figured this would be the sort of place to at least perhaps get a bit of support in kicking up a fuss. And I hope that some of you will join me in sending a few angry emails to let any mutual feelings known.

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WallyBantersYoniBox · 01/05/2013 14:52

Why are you reading the Sport? Confused

yummymummy94 · 01/05/2013 14:57

I got sent it by my dad with the line "it's a shame you've already lost the weight I could've saved a fortune"

Him reading the sport is disturbing enough in itself :/

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WallyBantersYoniBox · 01/05/2013 14:58

I'd be tempted to reply that the thought of my own father reading the sport is making me feel soiled, clammy and a bit sick in my mouth.Sad

yummymummy94 · 01/05/2013 15:10

My thoughts exactly :s my hope is that it's someone he worked with showed him and he just thought he was being funny.....

At least that's what I'm telling myself

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CeceMummy · 03/05/2013 14:47

Just came across this after doing a bit more research into it.
www.bigfatlottos.com/blog/big-fat-to-thin-brides-competition-launched-by-big-fat-lottos/
I love how they try to make it seem nicer.

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