Toothpick! Twiggy! Why does thin-shaming get a free pass?

The author recounts a lifetime of casual body policing and "thin shaming" despite cultural ideals of thinness. She details the constant, often well-intentioned but hurtful, comments and assumptions about her naturally thin physique, highlighting the double standard in body commentary.

Jan 25, 2026 - 07:55
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Toothpick! Twiggy! Why does thin-shaming get a free pass?
The author recounts a lifetime of casual body policing and "thin shaming" despite cultural ideals of thinness. She details the constant, often well-intentioned but hurtful, comments and assumptions about her naturally thin physique, highlighting the double standard in body commentary.

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