Fluffy ... wtf FLUFFY??

[Fanny Adams 7]

Okay, I've come across this word in a couple of threads now and I've figured out that it is some kind of euphemism for fat, but what the ??? FLUFFY? You guys are kidding me, right? Some people actually think it is a kinder way of referring to themselves? :drool: I don't think I could think of a more silly, demeaning and undignified way to term myself, if I sat and thought about it for a week! I've heard people rant against categorising yourself as a BBW, where were they when the fluffy word was coined. Fluffy is a name for a pet rabbit, not a person! ARGH!!!

[*susan* 1,709]

My ex-husband once bought me a pair of pajamas that read "I'm not fat, I'm fluffy". Another reason in a list of many why he is my ex-husband.

[lotzasunshine 2]

I watched a comedian once who (being very large himself) has a list of like 5 levels of fat - husky, fluffy, etc. can't really remember all of them. He did say his mom said "you aren't fat- you're fluffy' - so for him it was making him feel better.

[MacMadame 81]

Or maybe he was making fun of how we make up words for things instead of facing what it actually is.

[Froggi 4]

I think fluffy is stupid sounds like a kitty cat name LOL

[luluc 6]

Okay, I've come across this word in a couple of threads now and I've figured out that it is some kind of euphemism for fat, but what the ??? FLUFFY? You guys are kidding me, right? Some people actually think it is a kinder way of referring to themselves? :smile2: I don't think I could think of a more silly, demeaning and undignified way to term myself, if I sat and thought about it for a week! I've heard people rant against categorising yourself as a BBW, where were they when the fluffy word was coined. Fluffy is a name for a pet rabbit, not a person! ARGH!!!

well i use the term, and will continue to do so - because the word FAT, albeit a factual term resonates hateful emotions/reactions/and opinions of others.

since i don't have a pet rabbit - but have a ranch full of animals; i DO have a fluffy golden retriever, who like her mom - is all hips & booty. she is stunningly beautiful - again like momma...who CARES what terms are used to describe the physical??

[Jachut 487]

Lol, I'm firmly in the tell it like it is camp. I was FAT.

But I quite like "fluffy". Some women, despite being heavy, are very feminine, attractive, heck, they can be gorgeous. I have a girlfriend like that and the word "fat" doesnt suit her because it does connote uggliness. Fluffy is perfect for her.

But me, I was fat. Or maybe hefty.

[Froggi 4]

lol people call me "plump" and I'm like plump is not over 400 lbs.

They say you don't look like you weigh that much...and I say looks are deceiving LOL.

I may have a pretty face, but I am most definetly FAT.

[MacMadame 81]

I'm fat too. My face was prettier when I was younger. Now I look too much like how I picture my mom. When did that happen?

I don't like euphemisms in general and I really don't like are too cutsie. I am just not a cutsie person -- in spite of the pink hair.

[Froggi 4]

yes I am fat :cursing:

[BLUE EYED GIRL 0]

Okay, I've come across this word in a couple of threads now and I've figured out that it is some kind of euphemism for fat, but what the ??? FLUFFY? You guys are kidding me, right? Some people actually think it is a kinder way of referring to themselves? :thumbup: I don't think I could think of a more silly, demeaning and undignified way to term myself, if I sat and thought about it for a week! I've heard people rant against categorising yourself as a BBW, where were they when the fluffy word was coined. Fluffy is a name for a pet rabbit, not a person! ARGH!!!

I AGREE FANNY ADAMS,THAT'S WEIRED,I DO HOWEVER HEAR AT SCHOOL THE WORD CUDDLY[E.G YOUR MUMS CUDDLY,INSTEAD OF COMMING OUT AND SAYING YOUR MUMS FAT,FLUFFY WOULDNT REALLY SIT RIGHT]I THINK CUDDLY IS A NICER TERM TO USE MYSELF.:rolleyes2:

[Puddin499 0]

I guess I didn't call my grandmother Puddin' for nothing, but I honestly don't remember why, since I was only about 3 or 4 years old then. She won a little money in a lottery from the number I used to call out, "499", hence the name "Puddin499." I adored her all my life when she was here.

Fluffy is a rather weird term to give to someone who is overweight or obese. I never cared for "pleasantly plump" either. It never felt pleasant to be plump. People are just trying too hard not to be offensive. Fluffy is a term you'd give to your little furry animal or maybe some scrambled eggs .... something light like cotton? We're neither little and furry or light. Fluffy just doesn't cut it!

[Fanny Adams 7]

LOL - I think if someone called me "fluffy", I'd smack em right in the face and say "so how fluffy was THAT, eh?? EH??"

PS for Blue Eyed Girl - I like "cuddly" :rolleyes2:. I'm definitely cuddly!!

[SuzanneG 1]

Lol, I'm firmly in the tell it like it is camp. I was FAT.

But I quite like "fluffy". Some women, despite being heavy, are very feminine, attractive, heck, they can be gorgeous. I have a girlfriend like that and the word "fat" doesnt suit her because it does connote uggliness. Fluffy is perfect for her.

But me, I was fat. Or maybe hefty.

I agree with Jachut. I think Fluffy is really used, all in good fun. It isn't meant to be factual, just silly. Some folks like silly, I'm one of them. :rolleyes2:

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

To me fluffy brings to mind a campfire, chocolate and graham crackers...now we need the fluffy marshmellows. Why do most of my conotations involve food!? Hello, I'm fat...though I've always loved the term volumptious...sounds sexy! If someone wants to call me fluffy - that's okay too. I really don't give a damn, although one ever does it to my face so I don't know what they say.