05/14/2010 21:53
Dance Your Ass Off - anyone else confused?
Not sure if anyone else has seen this programme but I'm so confused by it. The basic premise of the show is that fat people literally dance themselves thin. When I saw it advertised I was really looking forward to it, the whole idea seemed great. I love dancing and definitely need to do it more.
Anyway when I watched it, all I thought was that it's actually humiliating and full of mixed messages. These people are desperately unhappy with their weight and they've picked the worst costumes ever for their figures. Basically teeny spangly things or skin tight lycra that actually just make me want to laugh out loud. They're ridiculous. Who wants to see rolls of fat jiggling? You can still be big and dress for your figure. Oh and did I mention that they're all partnered with thin people?
Don't get me started on the host. She's a big lass with a painted on pageant smile, beyond cringeworthy, She appears to be very comfortable with her weight and is one of these "big is beautiful" types. All credit to her, not knocking it at all as it's great to see someone with so much confidence. So why the hell is she encouraging these people they need to lose as much weight as possible?!
It's all so confusing. Is big beautiful or should we all be dancing our asses off to get thin? The show seems to have no idea what it wants. Doesn't stop me watching it though!