Howard Stern racist and “sizeist” remark about Gabourey Sidibe – should we be upset?

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:57 +0000

The always outspoken and most fined radio personality, Howard Stern, has insulted Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe. Not only was his remark racist but it also showed his distaste for anyone that does not have any silicone in their body. Over the years Stern has insulted numerous groups of people including women in general by having them come to the show and perform stupid acts for ratings. Not much can be said about the women who allowed themselves to be humiliated but the worst part for me is that one of his side kicks is a black woman who is NOT a size zero!

Where is her voice? What was her reaction to his remark? Have we become so romanced by the mighty dollar that we are willing to sell our pride and souls?

The remark?

“There’s the most enormous, fat black chick I’ve ever seen. She is enormous. Everyone’s pretending she’s a part of show business and she’s never going to be in another movie”

Never mind that Gabourey has already landed herself two projects, what I’m most interested in hearing about is ” Where is our pride as women?” Have we become a society that is ok with someone openly being so disrespectful to a young woman who has shown incredible confidence in an industry that does not openly embrace anyone that weighs more than a waif?

Thoughts???

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Howard Stern racist and “sizeist” remark about Gabourey Sidibe – should we be upset?