In a society that is chronically online, the term “fatphobic” is often used to describe certain public figures, pieces of media and industries. One example is Taylor Swift’s video for “Anti-Hero.” Another is a movie titled “The Whale,” which opened late last fall to wide critical acclaim and details the struggles of an obese man played by Brendan Fraser, who was recognized with the Oscar for Best Actor— his first—during Sunday night’s ceremony.
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