And by that, I mean: HILARIOUS.

"Is "Mommy" standing off in the shadows stage whispering "Take off your panties if you ever want to find a husband!"?"

Okay, I'm totally with Lindy on this whole body shaming no matter the size thing. I don't think thin people's concerns are illegitimate. But this has to be said in reply to your comment:

The recurring issue in this article, and comments reinforcing it below - that tips increase relative to the perceived sexiness of a server - is so infuriating and depressing. I've never worked as a waitress, thankfully, so I don't have any first hand experience to draw on but I can absolutely imagine.
I would love to…

Nah, don't worry: judging by your other comments on this article, it looks like you're well and truly in the lead.

Also, disclaimer: I'm a fatty too and never once has anybody in the NZ healthcare system discriminated against me because of it.

Lindy, I truly say this out of love, but this is a really poorly researched article.
Just a couple of quick reasons why:
1. There is no problem with uninsured medical treatment - in NZ the healthcare system is free to everybody, paid via taxes.
2. The man involved was on a temporary work visa. There are numerous…

I'd just like to point out that in this instance, the guy involved is a white South African.

When I was younger I used to be slightly obsessed with the Grimaldi/Casiraghi crew - I thought they were the most beautiful royal family. Then a few years later I stumbled upon the Swedes - totally agree they give even the most insanely beautiful aristocrats of (the rest of) Europe a run for their money.

Fuuuuuuuuck yes. Kate Dries, you are my new favourite super hero.

Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes. Yes.

Facepalm. Facepalmfacepalmfacepalm.

This.

Ugh, people ACTUALLY watch that? I just thought it was some giant Tori-Spelling-on-90210 situation.

...uhwhat?

SHE'S JUST BEING MILEY

Erin Gloria Ryan, you are a genius.

You read my mind.

Noooo!

And I would be the kid who WOULDN'T get to ride with her.