By now you might’ve heard the news about famous entertainer Lizzo. Her inner circle of dancers might (if they’re telling the whole truth) be peeling back layers of Lizzo we hadn’t seen before. You can Google it to find out more, I won’t be sharing the lewd details but I’ll say this, and this is the point of today’s post: What will companies that endorse her do? Will they drop her quietly, or not drop her at all? Will they make a public statement? Will they pretend everything is fine and keep their contract with her? The accusation is big enough to cause a major ripple effect in partnerships Lizzo has with national brands. The first one that comes to my mind is Instacart. Remember that commercial with Lizzo in a bathtub ordering way too much food for one person?
Honesty is the best policy. Is it socially acceptable now to say I don’t like Lizzo? I might be bananas, but current controversy aside, I’m not really onboard with idea that being fat is beautiful. That’s Rizzo’s biggest platform. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of bigger people who can be very attractive. It’s not the weight that bothers me, it’s the lifestyle and attitude. Fatness in itself isn’t beautiful but if a woman (or man) is eating healthy, working out, caring about their appearance, I love it. An overweight person can be beautiful inside and out but Lizzo hasn’t ever come across to me as someone who genuinely cares about her health or anyone else’s.
It’s similar to why I’m bothered by the old Meghan Trainor song, “All About That Base.” The lyrics claim every inch of a fat person’s body is perfect. Umm, no. Being overweight is called that for a reason. You’re bigger than you should be. it’s not good for your heart, your joints, your lungs. Meghan’s being encouraging, and I like that… but she’s not really encouraging the right thing. Why would we support someone who’s eating or lifestyle habits are slowly killing them? That’s just bananas.
Gaga Ooo La La. Totally unrelated… I’ve recently seen Lady Gaga in a commercial I wouldn’t have expected her in. She endorses headache medicine called Nurtec. Since when did someone who I generally think of as young and vibrant become the spokesperson for an industry usually aimed at older folks? Is she getting old? AM I GETTING OLD!?!?!
For all her oddness and crazy costumes over the years (has she ever dressed in a banana costume?), Lady Gaga appears to have a maturity that is respectable. Can’t say the same for Lizzo, especially if what she’s being accused of is true. This world is… bananas. 😉
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