I looked at all the photos of the "anti" fashion models. They are not so different from current model standards: predominantly young, light-skinned, symmetrical, very thin and photogenic. The only thing "edgy" are armpit hair, piercings and tattoos. The very last model photo shows a beautiful young woman with a curvy, average size body. She's the only slight variation from standard waif in the whole pack.

Trumping traditional beauty standards means people of all skin colors, age, body size and looks are styled and photographed in such a way that it brings out their individual beauty. That would be avant-garde.

"because we can all root for the pets, who are not only obese through no fault of their own, but also cannot say dumb things to make us dislike them"

Nice editorial comment there on obesity being the fault of the fatties. In most cases, yes it is. Is that a reason not to like someone? I bet you like smokers and drinkers and would have empathy for them if they had lung caner or liver disease.

Funny how Neatorama has a theme of such comments on fatties.

Wow, this is just like being on Digg where every fat-related post becomes a rant about how all fatties are nasty, lazy slobs with no self-control. Death to all fatties. Guess, I'll be the first on lined up against the wall in front of the firing squad.

It is not as easy as putting down the fork. If my employer's health insurance would cover gastric bypass or lap band , I would get the surgery in a heart beat.

The only way I can get that surgery is to go on welfare and get Medicaid. Nice!