Episode 27: Twerking in the Sunset

This week, the guys talk about what’s new (for us) in the international world of fat travel and entertainment featuring EuroVision winner Netta, pop star Naomi Watanabe, fast food in the UK, and fat acceptance in Venetian gondolas.

Pop Culture 

• Japanese Comedians Create Perfect Parody of Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande's 'Rain On Me’

• Netta’s Videos: Rikki Lake & Cuckoo

Lizzo Watch

• People | Lizzo Says She Was Kicked Out of Vacation Rental Early

• Metro UK | Megan Thee Stallion receives flowers and sweets from Beyonce and Lizzo after being shot

• KLAS-8 | Grammy award-winning singer Lizzo treats frontline healthcare workers at North Las Vegas hospital with lunch

Fatphobia in Europe

• CNN | Venice restricts numbers allowed on gondolas, complaining that tourists have gotten fatter

•  NY Times | Boris Johnson’s New Tactic Against the Virus: Urge Britons to Lose Weight 

• BBC | Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted 

Tip

• NAAFA’s New Website!

• Trevor’s pick: Historic Newsletters