We wrote about Neil LaBute’s play “Fat Pig” way back in 2006 (links to a cached version of the post since mopie.com is still intermittently down) so it’s been on the radar for quite some time. But Sheila sent along this article in the Guardian, in response to the new London production of “Fat Pig,” [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Fat Women On Stage & Screen”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/10/09/fat-women-on-stage-screen/” });
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Fat Women On Stage & Screen
October 9th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Art, BFD Classic, Celebrities, Fat Positive, Fatism, International, Marilyn's Law, Meta, Theater from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
This Time I’ll Spare You The “Not-So-Fat-Lady Sings” Joke
June 12th, 2008 — , Art, Celebrities, International, Music, Theater, Video, WLS from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
We wrote about Deborah Voight all the way back in 2006. You might remember her as the opera singer who was fired for being too fat, and who had gastric bypass surgery. She was recently rehired to sing the same role that she was fired for, back in the day. The New York [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “This Time I’ll Spare You The “Not-So-Fat-Lady Sings” Joke”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/06/12/this-time-ill-spare-you-the-not-so-fat-lady-sings-joke/” });
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The Big Ballet
March 7th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Art, Exercise, Fat Positive, Feel Good Friday, International, Theater from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
the big ballet Originally uploaded by mo pie
In the comments, msruth mentioned Russia’s “Big Ballet” and on her advice, I went to go take a look and read all about them.
The Big Ballet is a troupe of dancers from Russia who weigh a minimum [...]
The Big Ballet
March 7th, 2008 — , Advocacy, Art, Exercise, Fat Positive, Feel Good Friday, International, Theater from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
the big ballet Originally uploaded by mo pie
In the comments, msruth mentioned Russia’s “Big Ballet” and on her advice, I went to go take a look and read all about them.
The Big Ballet is a troupe of dancers from Russia who weigh a minimum [...]
Hyacinth Hippo
March 4th, 2008 — , Art, Celebrities, Fat Positive, Fatism, Movies, Question, Race & Ethnicity, Theater, Video from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
hyacinth hippo Originally uploaded by mo pie
Those of you out there who have seen Fantasia and who fondly remember the hippo ballet sequence might appreciate this rare glimpse into the history of Disney animation: photos of actress Hattie Noel, who was the live action reference [...]
Poor Unfortunate Souls
October 8th, 2007 — Fatism, Theater from Weetabix @ Big Fat Deal
Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a weird fixation with the Disney movie The Little Mermaid. Maybe it’s because I secretly feel like a fish out of water or maybe it’s because Ariel’s songs are perfectly in my register or maybe it’s because I’m fascinated with Ursula the Sea Witch.
You know, [...]
BBB: Big Beautiful Bellydancer
August 31st, 2007 — Art, Exercise, Fat Positive, Feel Good Friday, Theater, Video from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Reader Rei sends us this video of an awesome bellydance performance. It’s the dancer’s first performance, and really a treat to watch. There are also a lot of really positive and supportive comments on the YouTube page, which is refreshing.
Rei says:
Here is PROOF that you can be a big girl and [...]
Not-So-Tiny Danza
August 15th, 2007 — Art, Fat Positive, International, Theater from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Shawn sends along an article about the Cuban dance troupe Danza Voluminosa, a group of obese dancers who dance (in part) about obesity.
Mr. Mas, a 300-pound choreographer and dancer who moves like a pampered cat, admits that he often uses the stereotypical humor of his dancers’ proportions to bring in audiences… But Mr. Mas [...]
