Poll: Are 'fat jokes' comparable to racism?
Fat jokes are a typical source of amusement for comedians, film and television. But jokes about people struggling with their weight are as prejudiced as racism, a study claims.
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And psychologists warn the skits are fuelling prejudice against people struggling with an illness - comparing the attitude to racism.
Those who laugh at mean or offensive fat jokes are more likely to blame obese people for their condition, the study by Bowling Green State University in the US found.
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