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Plus-Size Comedian Accuses Cancer Research Ads Of Fat-Shaming, And Here’s How They Reply
Sofie Hagen, a Danish-born and UK-based comedian has ignited heated discussions after publicly accusing Cancer Research UK of ‘fat-shaming.’ The organization claims it doesn’t want to insult anyone, but hopes to raise awareness of the link between cancer and obesity. Hagen, however, says their campaign is “incredibly damaging.”
You see, according to Cancer Research UK, obesity “is the biggest cause of cancer in the UK, after smoking.” This statement came after a recent report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), saying there is now strong evidence linking bodyweight issues to 13 types of cancer. What’s more alarming, in a time when Millennials are set to be the fattest generation of Britons, only 15% of British people are aware of the link between obesity and cancer.
“Right, is anyone currently working on getting this piece of sh*t CancerResearchUK advert removed from everywhere?” Hagen began her Twitter rant. “Is there something I can sign? How the fuc*ing fu*k is this okay?” Cancer Research UK even wrote a personal reply to the angry lady, but it wasn’t enough. She continued fighting for it to be taken down. “Society viewing fatness as a negative thing is a thing that kills more than the cancer,” she wrote.
Scroll down to check out the entire Twitter battle, and let us know your thoughts on the subject in the comments!
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Cancer Research UK started a campaign, informing that obesity is the second-biggest cause of cancer in the UK
Image credits: Sofie Hagen
Comedian Sofie Hagen, however, found it incredibly offensive
It wasn’t the first time when she was vocal about beauty standards
Image credits: sofiehagen
Cancer Research UK was quick to respond
But it wasn’t enough to calm Sofie down
The campaign was inspired by a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, linking bodyweight issues to 13 types of cancer
Image credits: Cancer Research UK
Which is pretty alarming, considering that the rate of obesity is spreading across the UK. In fact, Millennials are set to be the fattest generation of Britons
Image credits: BBC
Despite the data, some commenters agreed with Sofie
While others stood behind the campaign
What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comments below.
What do you think ?
Alaa 7 years ago
Fat stomach doesn't look beautiful and it's not healthy. Stop being delusional because ignoring facts won't spare you from getting a heart attack .
Miklós Nagy 7 years ago
Leading cause of death in the USA and pretty much everywhere else in the developed world. So can't wait until that "comedian" starts a campaign for smoking, drug use, arming schoolkids and driving while you are drunk.
stellermatt 7 years ago
[12 year old does drive-by shooting while smoking and high on coke] - leave him alone, he's expressing himself...
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Hatawa 7 years ago
Nothing wrong with the ad. It is a proven risk factor for cancer; along with smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and poor diet. You don't see smokers, alcohol drinkers or fast food eaters complaining that they are being shamed for their lifestyle choices. They just accept that their lifestyle habits are unhealthy and may be increasing the risk of cancer. She should do the same. Be obese and proud if you want, just don't be a special snowflake and turn yourself into a victim.
Stille20 7 years ago
You want to love you body, do it up, but don't pitch a hissy fit because being over weight has, once again, been linked to an earlier death. We all know being overweight is unhealthy; why deny it?
Lara L. 7 years ago
Being obese is unhealthy. Being slightly overweight is linked to a longer life.
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Sunzilla 7 years ago
I've been fat and I've been thin. Thinner looks better, feels better and is healthier. Sorry fat people, but I get offended if people call me thin and keep commenting on my weight. And basically, being really fat just looks bad, on everyone. What does not offend me, is an organisation stating facts about health risks. Get over yourself.
Gabi 7 years ago
As a fat person who had been thin and got shamed both times - I wholeheartedly agree with you!!!
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Magdalina777 7 years ago
Did she seriously say that fat shaming is more damaging than cancer? I can't wait to see the statistics on that one. You know, something along the lines of "N thousand of people died from fat shaming this year which is M thousand more than from cancer"...because otherwise it really doesn't sound very convincing to me.
anarkzie 7 years ago
"JFK: Literally NOBODY knows what causes any cancer" That's shocking, if only there was an organisation that was set up to "Research" "Cancer" it would be even more awesome if they were based in the "UK" were I'm from, then following their research they could advise us regular Joe's that know literally nothing about what causes cancer how best to avoid getting it.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Cancer is the most researched disease that humans get. We DO know what causes most cancers.
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Tyler Duffy 7 years ago
So the medical world is supposed to lie to you or omit facts between cancer and obesity because it may offended someone?
Alaa 7 years ago
Fat stomach doesn't look beautiful and it's not healthy. Stop being delusional because ignoring facts won't spare you from getting a heart attack .
Miklós Nagy 7 years ago
Leading cause of death in the USA and pretty much everywhere else in the developed world. So can't wait until that "comedian" starts a campaign for smoking, drug use, arming schoolkids and driving while you are drunk.
stellermatt 7 years ago
[12 year old does drive-by shooting while smoking and high on coke] - leave him alone, he's expressing himself...
Load More Replies... Hatawa 7 years ago
Nothing wrong with the ad. It is a proven risk factor for cancer; along with smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and poor diet. You don't see smokers, alcohol drinkers or fast food eaters complaining that they are being shamed for their lifestyle choices. They just accept that their lifestyle habits are unhealthy and may be increasing the risk of cancer. She should do the same. Be obese and proud if you want, just don't be a special snowflake and turn yourself into a victim.
Stille20 7 years ago
You want to love you body, do it up, but don't pitch a hissy fit because being over weight has, once again, been linked to an earlier death. We all know being overweight is unhealthy; why deny it?
Lara L. 7 years ago
Being obese is unhealthy. Being slightly overweight is linked to a longer life.
Load More Replies... Sunzilla 7 years ago
I've been fat and I've been thin. Thinner looks better, feels better and is healthier. Sorry fat people, but I get offended if people call me thin and keep commenting on my weight. And basically, being really fat just looks bad, on everyone. What does not offend me, is an organisation stating facts about health risks. Get over yourself.
Gabi 7 years ago
As a fat person who had been thin and got shamed both times - I wholeheartedly agree with you!!!
Load More Replies... Magdalina777 7 years ago
Did she seriously say that fat shaming is more damaging than cancer? I can't wait to see the statistics on that one. You know, something along the lines of "N thousand of people died from fat shaming this year which is M thousand more than from cancer"...because otherwise it really doesn't sound very convincing to me.
anarkzie 7 years ago
"JFK: Literally NOBODY knows what causes any cancer" That's shocking, if only there was an organisation that was set up to "Research" "Cancer" it would be even more awesome if they were based in the "UK" were I'm from, then following their research they could advise us regular Joe's that know literally nothing about what causes cancer how best to avoid getting it.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Cancer is the most researched disease that humans get. We DO know what causes most cancers.
Load More Replies... Tyler Duffy 7 years ago
So the medical world is supposed to lie to you or omit facts between cancer and obesity because it may offended someone?
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