About this Video

• Video Title: FatTok thinks "obese" is the new N-word.. | Asmongold Reacts
• Channel: Asmongold TV
• Speakers: Asmongold
• Duration: 01:10:37

Introduction

This video is a reaction by Asmongold to a trend on TikTok where some users are claiming that the word "obese" is a slur. Asmongold critiques this perspective, arguing that obesity is a health issue and not a matter of identity or social oppression. He discusses the reasons why people might find the term offensive, while maintaining that it's a medically accurate description of a condition with negative health consequences. He also touches on related social issues and the role of social media.

Key Takeaways

• Obesity as a health issue: Asmongold emphasizes that obesity is a serious medical condition with detrimental health consequences, regardless of how it's labeled.
• The misuse of "slur": He challenges the characterization of "obese" as a slur, arguing that it's a medical term and that using the term "slur" trivializes the true meaning of slurs based on race, ethnicity, and other protected characteristics.
• Personal responsibility: He highlights the importance of personal responsibility in managing one's health, contrasting it with the trend of blaming external factors for obesity.
• Social media's influence: Asmongold criticizes the impact of social media trends, particularly on younger audiences who might misinterpret the messages around body positivity and obesity.
• The role of language and evolving medical understanding: The discussion includes the evolution of medical terminology and how certain terms can shift from neutral to offensive over time.

Asmongold states that "[f]at women are trying to push this because they're trying to normalize their lifestyle". He further explains that "[f]or a guy your appearance is like 40% of why a girl is going to pick you" and that "[f]or a girl it's closer to like 60 70 or 80%", implying that women are more focused on normalizing being overweight to improve their dating prospects. He adds that they're "trying to change the way that Society sees being overweight so it's easier for them to get a boyfriend".