FAT is not an insult

I didn’t think I’d ever write a post about Adele, since every time I hear one of her songs, I usually get depressed. I don’t think I’ve heard her sing a fun and happy pop song. She is gorgeous, however, and I love any pop star who smokes and swears like a sailor.

A couple of days ago fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld called her ‘a little too fat’ and the amount of outrage it caused was insane. It seemed people everywhere were furious on behalf of Adele. There were articles calling Lagerfeld “repulsive” “insulting” “stupid”. I have read diatribes from writers who proclaim that being called fat is the most insulting thing in the world. One article went on about how Adele was ‘normal’ and how great it was that she’s not advocating anorexia by being a size zero. Women can’t be any size except within the spectrum of ”normal” according to some people. Others have spoken about what a beautiful voice Adele has, how her songs have transformed their lives in a beautiful way, and how dare Karl Lagerfeld call Adele fat!

She really is a BABE.

Here’s the thing, though. Karl Lagerfeld didn’t say Adele had a terrible voice. He didn’t say her music was boring and depressing. He didn’t even say she was a bad person. He said, she was a little fat. That’s it.

The Daily Fail ran an article stating that Adele had ‘proved Lagerfeld wrong’ as she looked ‘stunning’ when photographed for the cover of Vogue. Because according to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE it seems that fat automatically makes you ugly, undesirable, unstylish.

This is why I think the outrage over Lagerfeld’s comments really annoyed me. Everyone seems to be acting like being called FAT is the most insulting thing in the world, when it’s not. Guess what! You can be fat, stylish and gorgeous.

Being fat doesn’t make you ugly. Being fat just makes you fat. So what?

Blogger Definatalie makes FAT necklaces, which are gorgeous, and you can buy one from here

also: I don’t care enough about this bullshit to take sides, but I’ve liked Lagerfeld ever since I read this

 

I LIKE YOU, FRANKIE!

Okay, so I’ve never watched X factor before in my life. I always liked being out of the loop, unaware of what people were gossiping about when discussing the latest show. I thought X Factor seemed predictable and boring and crass, and I stayed way out of it’s way. Way out… New Jersey out! (Sex and the City quote there, hollla!)

After the audition process was over this year, I started watching the live shows. I thought, why the fuck not! Just for a year, to see what everyone was talking about. And to discuss it all with my buddy @j0el000.

After a while, I decided my favourite was Frankie, by miles.

Yes, yes, he’s a ‘lad’ and clearly a bit of a dickhead (who isn’t at seventeen amirite), but who the fuck cares!

Here is why -

1. I love his style. I reckon it’s a lil influenced by Pete Doherty, who is not only one of my favourite pop stars but also a stylish mess – Witness the fitness

2. He wasn’t ever boring!

3. This picture made me larf -

4. Everyone started bullying him online and calling him a dick because he didn’t get voted out of the X Factor. I tend to stick up for people who are getting picked on like that. I haaaate how people who wouldn’t have the guts to go on the X Factor enjoy going on about how terrible someone is doing. It’s so lame!

5. People said he couldn’t sing. I would rather someone exciting to watch than someone who has a great singing voice. I realise this is an unpopular opinion, so while I’m here I’ll say that I’m not bothered if someone writes their own music or not! Ha ha yes I said it!! etc

 

A song for Sunday

SUNDAY

Sunday is a day for catching up with friends, journal writing,  relaxing and watching the Only Way is Essex (it’s back on itv2 tonight – yay!) It’s also a day for watching Macaulay Culkin and his now ex wife Rachel Miner rock out with Sonic Youth!

This song is SO PRETTY. Sonic Youth continue to rock my world, IDGAF.

Sunday – Sonic Youth

A song for Saturday

SATURDAY

Saturday used to be a day for shopping . Since I just moved into my own new place, it’s become a day of laundry and housework and I focking love it! I get excited about household appliances and DIY shops the way I used to love getting a new dress. Okay, so I still love new dresses, but I feel like my priorities have shifted.  I love this grown up way of life!

So if Saturday’s are made for having fun, and doing whatever makes you happy, why not choose a happy song for Saturday. And nothing says happy like Euro dance!

 

Saturday Night – Whigfield

(Of course I almost chose A Rollerskating Jam named Saturdays by De La Soul but this song has it’s own dance. And the bit at the beginning  – ‘Dee dee dah lah dah!’ -  is inspired!)

A song for Friday

FRIDAY

The most popular dayof the week for sure! And a popular day to sing about. It was a tough decision finding a song for Friday! The last dayof the working week seems to capture the imagination of songwriters everywhere. There’s the good (Friday I’m in Love by the Cure), the great (Friday Night by Lily Allen – I love a song with the word ‘cunt’ thrown in with nonchalance – but then, who doesn’t!) and the ugly (Friday by R.B – Rebecca Black) – Not that I think Rebecca Black is ugly, she’s cute and I hope she becomes more and more successful.

Anyway, I had to chose this song by Ice Cube, from everyone’s favourite buddy drama comedy, Friday! I haven’t seen that film in forever, I need to see it again!

Friday – Ice Cube

A song for Thursday

THURSDAY

Thursday’s are kind of popular since you’re on your way to the weekend, bars have cheaper drinks and the day is named after God of Thunder and comic book favourite, Thor! You know that Thor probably listens to a lot of rock music and loves a killer middle eight, so I chose exactly that as my song for Thursday. Rock out this Thursday with Les Savy Fav!

This video is really disgusting but I couldn’t find another version on YouTube. So – here’s my advice – turn it up loud and LOOK AWAY!

 

Blackouts on Thursday – Les Savy Fav

A song for Wednesday

WEDNESDAY

The saying is ‘Wednesday’s child is full of woe’. I love that I was born on a  Wednesday – it is the best day to be born on! Also, Wednesday Addams is one of my favourite fictional characters, because she is headstrong, sassy and also knows how to have fun. She also had a classic signature look which is a look many girls fall back on for Halloween.

Emiliana Torrini makes beautiful, dreamy songs. I first heard her song ‘To be free’ in one of my favourite romantic films of all tiiiime! – Crazy/ Beautiful. It plays while Nicole is skipping class with her friends who are smoking weed in the parking lot and one of the boys is sitting in a tree. Nicole  is lying down and her friend Maddy is singing along to the song and braiding her hair.

Wednesday’s can be stressful.This song will make you feel relaxed for sure!

 

Wednesday’s Child – Emiliana Torrini

A song for Tuesday

TUESDAY

Tuesdays can be pretty blah. The weekend seems far away, it’s a while till pay-day, people are grumpy… So I found a happy sounding song for Tuesday. The best break-up songs are the ones with wrenchingly sad lyrics and a happy melody – Stevie Wonder is somebody who nails this tricky task every time!

 

Tuesday Heartbreak – Stevie Wonder

A song for Monday

MONDAY

The most unpopular day of the week. The Dawn Weiner of days. The Boomtown Rats sang ‘Tell me why I don’t like Monday’s’. I don’t need to tell Bob Geldof that most people hate Monday’s since since it means back to school, back to college, back to work – it’s too obvious! In the movie Office Space, Peter Gibbons is stuck in the world’s most boring job, and is talking to Samir Nagheenanajad about it, when a co-worker comes up to him and says ‘Sounds like somebody’s got a case of the Monday’s!’ Ha ha ha.

This song should brighten up your Monday. I first read about Tegan and Sara in Teen Vogue, and I loved their style. It turns out their music is really fun pop, and great to sing along to.

 

Monday, Monday, Monday by Tegan and Sara

I get a side-kick out of you

RON from Harry Potter

The books are all about the legendary boy wizard, Harry Potter, his lightning shaped scar and his battles against Voldemort – but who I’m really interested in is his side-kick, Ron. Superstar Harry gets a brand new broom while Ron has to make do with a hand-me-down stick. Harry is applauded for his efforts even though Ron saves his ass almost every time they take on He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Ron gets no glory or fame, and most of the time you get the feeling that his own family prefer Harry to him, he still remains loyal and brave and strong. To me, he’s the true hero.

Where Harry is boring and moody, Ron is fun and always up for a laugh. He’d be tons of fun to go on holiday with! Rupert Grint is a hottie, too. Ginger boys are the best! And he’s friends with Nathan from Misfits in real life.

 

 

CAMERON from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Okay so the sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wasteoids, dweebies, dickheads all adore Ferris -  but my heart belongs with Cameron. I think he’s a righteous dude.

Cameron is funny, cute and full of emotion. I love how angry he gets when Ferris keeps calling him! They say the movie is all about Ferris, but how much does his character change during the course of the movie? He ends up just as smug as he started out! Cameron gets up, realises there’s more to life than getting good grades and pleasing his dickhead father and kicks some serious ass. Plus, he’s hilarious and he doesn’t even realise how much. He totally owns Rooney more than Ferris ever does (‘Pardon my French, but you’re an asshole!’ he says to that lousy Dean) and has the best dance moves for sure. And he can hold his breath forever! DUDE.

 

 

XANDER from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

I had a crush on Xander ever since I saw him transform into a hyena in the first series. I think I was meant to have a crush on Angel, the tragic Vampire with a soul, but even though David Boreanez and me share a birthday, I found him pretty boring. Xander was ridiculous and fun and always there to help out. He was stubborn and could be really jealous and petty, but at least he wasn’t dull. He wasn’t a people-pleaser. He didn’t give  fuck what people thought.

My favourite scene was when he was under Dracula’s spell, and scoffed at Buffy – “Like you could fool the Dark Master!” and everyone looked at him in suspicion and he hastily added “Bater!” Ha ha ha ha.

 

Listen to ELLA x x x