Is fat bias/fat bashing the last politically correct, acceptable prejudice? There is a lot of evidence that points to the answer ‘yes.’ We, as a culture, wrongly believe that “fat” is synonymous with ‘lazy,’ and ‘stupid’ and ‘lacking in self control.’ As a result, many fat people are outright bullied and insidiously shamed by the media, societal beauty and moral standards, “health” advocates and providers, and even “friends” and family members. The believe that they are helping their overweight