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Jennifer Lawrence: 'It should be illegal to call somebody fat on TV'
LATimes ^ | December 17, 2013, 2:44 p.m | Nardine Saad

Posted on 12/27/2013 5:50:07 PM PST by BenLurkin

"I think when it comes to media, the media needs to take responsibility for the effect it has on our younger generation on these girls that are watching these television shows and picking up how to talk and how to be cool," the "American Hustle" star added.

"So all of the sudden being funny is making fun of the girl that's wearing an ugly dress. And the word fat! I just think it should be illegal to call somebody fat on TV. I mean, if we're regulating cigarettes and sex and cuss words because of the effect it has on our younger generation, why aren't we regulating things like calling people fat?"

When Lawrence was first cast as Katniss, a starving teen fighting for her life in a government-arranged reality show, she was criticized for being too full-figured.

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To: driftdiver

I think my point was clear while avoiding a personal attack which gets your comment banned here. You are defending a 23 woman who is fine with getting rid of free speech. Is 23 (her age) the new 12 in your world? You are grossly ignorant of the pillars that this country was built on and sound like one of the too many parents of today who would rather make excuses for their kids instead of holding them accountable for their actions.


61 posted on 12/28/2013 7:49:34 AM PST by bramps (Mark Levin: Would Christie, McConnell, and Boehner repeal obamacare? Not a chance!)
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To: BenLurkin

What if they are, in fact, fat?


62 posted on 12/28/2013 7:49:55 AM PST by Ted Grant
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To: bramps

Actually she said nothing about free speech. Your lack if intelligence leads you to being a debate with insults then you act indignant when others respond in kind.

You are just grossly ignorant.


63 posted on 12/28/2013 8:25:14 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: Mamzelle

I did not say this genius was lobbying for something. Did you mean to address this comment to someone else?


64 posted on 12/28/2013 4:10:25 PM PST by La Lydia
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To: BenLurkin

It should be illegal to {tell the truth} on TV.


65 posted on 12/28/2013 5:48:10 PM PST by Organic Panic
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To: USNBandit

Wild Bill was one of the creepiest movie characters ever.


66 posted on 12/28/2013 6:00:52 PM PST by Rebelbase (Tagline: optional, printed after your name on post)
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