This week, Abby breaks down the shady origins of the BMI, which enabled her to get the COVID-19 vaccine this week. Then she is joined by Spencer Frankeberger to discuss size and disability, male fat representation, glorifying animal obesity, hot Seymours, casting breakdowns that say "fit," Charlie Brown, and more. Abby is also guesting on the podcast Depp Impact this week, so check that out if you want to hear two theatre kids roast Johnny Depp and the Into the Woods movie!
Further reading on the BMI:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bmi-scale-racist-health_l_5f15a8a8c5b6d14c336a43b0
https://elemental.medium.com/the-bizarre-and-racist-history-of-the-bmi-7d8dc2aa33bb
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/08/why-bmi-big-fat-scam/
Spencer's web site: http://www.spencerfrankeberger.com
Spencer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer101f/
Theoretical Thrills Podcast: https://www.theoreticalthrills.com
Listen to Abby's episode of Depp Impact here!
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