Current Events > Jordan Peterson blasts swimsuit model, "sorry you're not beautiful!"

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I kinda agree. She's not exactly beautiful, but she ain't ugly either.

I would.

100%.

Nonstop.

She's got more cushion for the respecting

h23456bca posted...

imagine promoting being overweight. when are we going to see some fat guy on mens health magazines? oh yeah, we're not, cause it's not healthy

But the purpose of the swimsuit issue isn't to promote health, it's to show women of varying levels of attractiveness (based on your own personal tastes) in swimsuits.

You're asking "why aren't there pictures of turtles on the cover of "Cat Fancy" magazine.

Why would there be?

Man I just cant fathom being offended by this. But if she responds to him for bullying her for no reason hell call her a snowflake and start whining. Conservatives suck.

Flockaveli posted...

I'm eating for days.

This man gets it!

Did he post follow-up tweets that talked about the health aspect of being overweight? Because it really seems like he was talking entirely about beauty standards.

TheChariot4 posted...

Peterson was pointing it out because it makes no fucking sense to have an obese woman on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Emphasis: Sports.

There's definitely no fat people in sports.

Oh wait...

Derwood posted...

There's definitely no fat people in sports.

Oh wait...

note how TheChariot4 thinks it makes perfect sense to have bikini models on the cover of a sports magazine as long as they are good looking (according to him).

Those types of boobs make me sad tbh ...id rather have little ones then saggy baggys but that's just me...they are big but there's no perk to them...it's like they've given up on life

Either you think public figures are open to criticism of that kind from Peterson or you don't.

You can't have it one way or the other only when its convenient for you.

Jordan's post would have undoubtedly sent a wave of toxic behavior towards that model. And if he thinks thats the nature of being a public figure then sure whatever...

But then he complains about toxic behavior being sent his way and its too overwhelming for him? Holy shit how old is this guy? For all that wisdom he supposedly has, I guess he never learned not to throw stones in a glass house.

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A no u, huh? Predictable.

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Of course I do. I'm talking about the fact that a sports magazine shouldn't be promoting unhealthy lifestyles by having an obese woman in a swimsuit on their cover. Either that was a pathetic attempt to get one over on me or there's even more empty space in your head than I thought.

Let's all be real. Most of the outraged people here would be cracking wise about her too if it wasn't one of your 'mortal enemies' who started this. But because it was, he must be shamed rather than agreed with. Don't worry, I get it.

Shadow Don posted...

Jordan's post would have undoubtedly sent a wave of toxic behavior towards that model. And if he thinks thats the nature of being a public figure then sure whatever...

Yea, thats a fair point and I doubt Peterson would want any harm to be aimed at this specific model. It would be very surprising if he even knew who she was. I believe thats why he used the phrase authoritarian tolerance, which seems aimed at something more broad like an ideology or marketing campaign.

This is absolutely NOT about health. I mean, you see fat ass football players on SI covers all the time. This is about misogyny

TheChariot4 posted...

Let's all be real. Most of the outraged people here would be cracking wise about her too if it wasn't one of your 'mortal enemies' who started this. But because it was, he must be shamed rather than agreed with. Don't worry, I get it.

Or perhaps most of us aren't assholes who would feel the need to verbally attack a complete stranger who did nothing to us.

Don't know either individual, but anyone who can't take what they dish out is a grade A bitch.

TheChariot4 posted...

Let's all be real. Most of the outraged people here would be cracking wise about her too if it wasn't one of your 'mortal enemies' who started this. But because it was, he must be shamed rather than agreed with. Don't worry, I get it.

Peterson's opinion has no effect on whether or not I find a woman attractive.

But the fact that he got so dragged on Twitter he had to quit it while crying is hilarious to me.

Derwood posted...

This is absolutely NOT about health. I mean, you see fat ass football players on SI covers all the time. This is about misogyny

Ehh, I dont think thats a good analogy because we glorify those fat football players for their performance on the field, or possibly because of their attitude (positive or negative) and maybe their background. For it to be similar, Sports Illustrated would have to put them in swimming trunks and be promoting them as a new beauty standard. Maybe they will one day.

TheChariot4 posted...

Let's all be real. Most of the outraged people here would be cracking wise about her too if it wasn't one of your 'mortal enemies' who started this. But because it was, he must be shamed rather than agreed with. Don't worry, I get it.

If youre an asshole sure. The fact that you took one look at that picture and your first thought would be to make fun of her says more about you.

TheVipaGTS posted...

If youre an asshole sure.

I am.

Derwood posted...

This is absolutely NOT about health. I mean, you see fat ass football players on SI covers all the time. This is about misogyny

Er no. Peterson is an ass but those football players aren't fat.

They are large and filled with insane amounts of muscle. Those dudes are roided up and shit.

A_Good_Boy posted...

Fuming?

Fuming bro lmao

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Aw, thanks. *disposes of stm's attention*

TheChariot4 posted...

I am.

Damn youre hella cool dude. How can I be like you?

Rayman2943 posted...

Er no. Peterson is an ass but those football players aren't fat.

They are large and filled with insane amounts of muscle. Those dudes are roided up and shit.

....and you think taking crazy amounts of roids is healthy?

b_nolan posted...

....and you think taking crazy amounts of roids is healthy?

No. Just that an nfl player isn't a typical obese person.

I feel like Peterson has this chronic need to constantly remind everyone how much of an insufferable dork he is

BlueBoy675 posted...

I feel like Peterson has this chronic need to constantly remind everyone how much of an insufferable dork he is

He's the kid in the classroom constantly and confidently shouting out answers in class.

The wrong answers, but he's trying.

Rayman2943 posted...

No. Just that an nfl player isn't a typical obese person.

Maybe not typical but plenty of football players are very clearly obese by any metric. There are definitely positions that heavily value girth

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/sports/football/the-nfls-obesity-scourge.amp.html

My favourite Jordan Peterson moment is when he says that people eating shrooms having visions of Jesus is evidence that God exists and also atheists can't "really" quit smoking.

VandorLee posted...

ITT I learn i have higher standards than most. The more you know.

Certainly more BORING standards. What youre describing is having differing tastes. Your standard isnt higher or better. @VandorLee

jordan peterson is trash

TheChariot4 posted...

Let's all be real. Most of the outraged people here would be cracking wise about her too if it wasn't one of your 'mortal enemies' who started this. But because it was, he must be shamed rather than agreed with. Don't worry, I get it.

Shut the fuck up. Many humans in the world aren't as toxic as you, asshole.

*Note to Mods, said poster I quoted identified themselves as an asshole in a future post; therefore, it's not an insult, as I'm using their preferred label when talking about/to them.

Eat More Beef posted...

Shut the fuck up. Many humans in the world aren't as toxic as you, asshole.

*Note to Mods, said poster I quoted identified themselves as an asshole in a future post; therefore, it's not an insult, as I'm using their preferred label when talking about/to them.

I dont think thats gonna work. Ive been modded for calling people like this: headass, a terrible human being, and, I swear to god, rutabaga.

https://www.reddit.com/r/rareinsults/comments/uricec/dr_acula_reporting_for_duty/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Jordan "I don't care about your feelings but don't hurt mine pls" Peterson

Bruh what, she hot as fuck.

Has anyone explained the goal of this supposed pro-obesity agenda.

Surely there must be a reason for the left or whoever to do such a thing. There would need to be a benefit. And how does one marry that with also complaining about the left pushing organic and vegan food, saving the planet, and listening to doctors?

Deutschenlied posted...

Has anyone explained the goal of this supposed pro-obesity agenda.

In a Petersonian sense, to elevate alternative sexual archetypes into the marketplace. (Fastest Mario)

Deutschenlied posted...

Has anyone explained the goal of this supposed pro-obesity agenda.

Surely there must be a reason for the left or whoever to do such a thing. There would need to be a benefit. And how does one marry that with also complaining about the left pushing organic and vegan food, saving the planet, and listening to doctors?

Well, I wasn't able to attend the last meeting at the Leftist Global Headquarters, so I'll just have to give my personal take on it: in the early to mid-2010's, Americans collectively and subconsciously decided that it was simply easier to alter our standards of beauty than lose a little weight (it's still hilarious to me that The Daily Show's America: The Book accurately predicted the timing of this trend way back in 2004). Advertisers realized that there was a growing (pun intended) market for plus-sized women, and the media followed suit, because there was money to be had in promoting it. Money money money is both the motivation and the end-goal.

It's wasn't inherently a political thing, and still isn't. The only reason it's remotely political is that liberals, by their very nature, tend to promote body positivity more than conservatives; that shouldn't suggest that all leftists are unquestioningly cheering people on for being proudly overweight.

masterpug53 posted...

The only reason it's remotely political is that liberals, by their very nature, tend to promote body positivity more than conservatives; that shouldn't suggest that all leftists are unquestioningly cheering people on for being proudly overweight.

@masterpug53
I doubt the connection is remote.

IIRC, positivity in this sense (fat is beautiful) seems to have been one attempt at dismantling the patriarchy by countering the so-called male gaze on more slender female physiques, which businesses have been profiting from for 80 years or more. I say 80+ because, as has been pointed out by others, slightly large women were also viewed as attractive before all this. Regardless, I dont think its conservative women that have been spearheading this modern campaign at all.

I appreciated reading the other points you made as well, btw.