Peace,
Shannon

I think the first thing that I would do in a situation like this (which I haven’t experienced myself, thank heavens) is to very flatly and bluntly tell her to remove her hand. Even if you -were- pregnant, having a stranger touch you like that without your permission would be unacceptable. It’s important that people be made to understand the concept of personal space, and it’s also a good way to establish the fact that it is -your- body, and not a matter for public comment (or groping).

As to what you say after that, there are several different ways you can go, depending on how polite you feel like being. (I would give some examples, but my favorite one might be triggering for people, so I think I’ll err on the side of caution.) It’s all just a matter of personal preference, but the key is to remember that it’s okay to let someone know that their behavior is unwelcome and/or offensive.

Second, Huge. *cries* I’m pretty sure I’ll never quite get over its untimely cancellation. It was such a brilliant show, and had such a wonderful balance between the characters. One of my favorite things about it was that it managed to make all of the characters sympathetic in their own ways, instead of taking the easy way out by picking one side over another. Oh, ‘Huge’, you will be greatly missed.

On a similar note, I’m wondering if any of you watch ‘Community’, and if so what your thoughts on the latest episode (“Advanced Dungeons & Dragons”) might be. I’m still conflicted after two viewings, and I’d be interested in hearing your take on it!

I think they should just admit the person they hired to design the coaster failed Roller Coaster 101. So now their answer is to still humilate fat people. Did they forget their biggest competition Disneyworld, has managed to deal with the issue of fat people not fitting on roller coasters without making a spectacle of it?

It’s an improvement, but only on the teeniest tiniest scale, the one stored next to the world’s smallest violin. I think NAAFA should sned them something or hold a protest, explaining that it’s ridiculous for them to make a spectacle of fat riders. That their current answer to the problem is virtually meaningless.

I feel almost more offended than the idea they hired a company who apparently doesn’t understand the basics of restraint mechanisms in roller coasters. Now they think adding cars made especially for fat people is the answer? No, they cannot just put a Band-Aid on this. Any competent theme park, would see that all the seats were expanded. A competent theme park would know you don’t single out park goers for humiliation.

I guess they’ll have their answer, when all the fat people take their money to Disneyworld, instead of their park where something as basic as building a roller coaster that fits all park goers eludes them.