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[Stewie]

Ok, I hope I'm right in thinking that I'm not the only fat person in the world who gets shouted nasty things at in the street by complete strangers.

But my question is, why? I mean, what does my fatness do to you? I'm not shoving a Big Mac down your throat so why do you feel the need to be nasty?

I'm not saying people on here do it (aside from the person who commented on an earlier thread saying "Atleast you're not fat")

But for example, a few weeks ago I was out shopping with my slim, pretty friend and I was just looking for a drink when these random kids started singing the "Fatty Bum Bum" song at me. Ok, I know it may sound humorous, but it was so hurtful. All I could do was pretend like hell that I didn't hear them and I could tell my friend was thinking "I hope she didn't hear that"

Also, whenever I'm out with my friends, particularly the friend mentioned above, I see all the guys heads turn to look at them, and I'm just the fat friend who's trying too hard to be something I'm not

And now I'm sounding like a stupid cow talking about my own self-pity.

But back to the point, why do people do this?! It's not like I snigger about random people in the street for being short or tall or too thin or something.

Do people seriously not see that what they say affects others?

[Mark]

Incredible memories of a very fun time in life. I'll always have great thoughts about Joe including the 1st time he beat me in a X-country event.
The addition of Joe's name to Starlite Dr is very nice!
Boccia's: I miss Joe and think of him often. Say hello to all your family for me.
Gino, Brian, Jim and the rest of the group we will catch up some day soon. mjw

[Michael Barnhill]

Raymond Boccia wrote:

Thank you for the kind words...my Dad is still alive and at 85 can still run faster than most people I know. His health and lust for live is quite incredible. He will not be albe to attend, but will make him aware of your thoughts.
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Raymond Boccia, Please contact me.I served with Joe and want to share some of my memories with [e-mail]

[Michael Barnhill]

Raymond Boccia, Please e mail me. I served with Joe and I want to share some of my stories with you.
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