Otacon0205:
Wish I was as big as some of y’all, but when I gained from 160 to 200ish the first time, I met a client of the firm I used to work with who hadn’t seen me for like 6 months. Last time we met I was 160.
He was in line behind me for the bank cashier and I noticed he kept looking at me and looking at me (was hoping he would not notice me), till finally he realized who I was and told me “hey long time no see, how are you? Woah what happened to you, you certainly look different?
At this point I was a little embarrassed and tried to cut short by being forward: “ yeah I put on some weight since we last met. How is everything?”
Him: “I would say more than just some (he said it with a smirky laugh), by that big rear I would certainly never thought it could be you.”
I could not grasp that he could be so forward in making comments about my body, thankfully the cashier called me and then I quickly got out of there. Still feel like his comments were violating and uninvited. Part of me loved the teasing, but since I was not used to receive such comments as I had always been skinny all my life it felt pretty weird being called out as a fatty for the first time.
Outside of the bank I looked at my reflection in the glass doors and thought, well I kinda have to agree, that is quite a big rear.
Munchies:
There's a difference between teasing in love and teasing in disdain. For example, if I call my partner a "gluttonous fatty" it's a term of endearment. He knows I like that aspect of him, so he loves it when I say that to him.
However, if a rando on the street called him that, it wouldn't have the same connotation behind it.
In your situation, this guy was belittling you. It's clear he's fatphobic. And since he's also a client, he was probably on a power trip too. He sounds like he's fun at parties /s
Otacon0205:
Funny thing is that the guys is chubby himself, so I’m like, why are you judging?
There are a lot of bigger people with internalized fatphobia. I wouldn't be shocked if he was insecure about his size. So when he saw you, 40 or so pounds heavier, it was his time to shine.
You also see it a lot from people who are significantly bigger than the people they are fat shaming. The other side of the coin is when they are "concerned" about your wellbeing. There's usually some unsolicited advice mixed in.
You hate to see it.