Lookism (Height, Weight)

Anchorwoman Addresses Size and Weight Criticism

This clip is from a news station in Milwaukee. The news reporter had received a letter from someone saying she was obese. She addresses the person who wrote the letter.

Are Short Men at a Disadvantage in Romance? (20/20 Report)

In an episode of 20/20, women select men who they would date from a lineup.

Exercise Bulimia

This video describes a little known mental disorder related to appearance called "exercise bulimia."

Gingervitus (Lookism in South Park)

This clip from South Park depicts Cartman, one of the children on the show, going on a tirade against kids with red hair, pale skin, and freckles.

Family Guy (Sizeism)

In this clip from Family Guy, Peter is treating a woman like a dump truck because of her weight and also calls her derogatory names.

Metabo Law (Sizeism)

This video describes the Japanese law requiring people to stay at a healthy size.

Panel of Haters (Lookism)

This clip from the Tyra Banks Show is about judging couples based on their physical appearance.

Redheads

Comments about being a redhead are examined in the context of if they were said to people of color or people with disabilities.