It's heartbreaking that we're even having a conversation like this in 2021, but it appears some people just refuse to accept the fact that times are changing. The body positive movement is here to stay, allowing men and women who don't fit the traditional "supermodel" mold to feel comfortable confident in themselves.
Still, there is fat-phobia everywhere we turn, and this heartbreaking story from one body positive influencer is gaining global attention.
In her now-viral video, Fallon explained that on July 31, she and her friends decided to go to a pool party at Daer, a club hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel.
Seems simple enough, right?
"Sorry, no big girls for this party!" the page read. "The doorman is very strict on appearance. If you have had problems getting into exclusive clubs before, then this is not for you!"
The discriminatory message prompted Fallon to call the hotel, who assured her they don't discriminate patrons based on their weight.
"Being turned away in front of other people because of how I look and my size was absolutely humiliating," Fallon told BuzzFeed.
"This is what every plus-size person fears — being turned away from an event because of how we look," she added.
"This service discriminates against plus size women specifically. Many other clubs and businesses in Miami and surrounding areas do as well. They would not allow any curvier, full figured women on their party bus which wasn’t disclosed by the promoter who we got tickets from," she wrote.
"The unrealistic body image in today’s society that people must attain is disgusting and damaging to young girls and women. The average size of a woman in society is a size 16," she added.
"I have used my tiktok platform to speak out against the fatphobic mistreatment and judgement of plus size people in society. Not only is this a bad business model because they will lose money, but it shows how materialistic and judgemental people are in society."
The party bus's Eventbrite page has since been taken down. In its place is a bus service using the event title "Open Bar Party + DAER Pool Party (EDM – Electronic Music) A model look is encouraged."
None of the companies involved have responded to the controversy.
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