Fat Bear week

Fat bears are described as ‘adorable’, ‘beloved’, ‘chubby’, ‘champions’.

Stark contrast with how fat humans are mostly regarded and treated.

Is this genuine appreciation for their burly physicality or #bodyshaming and ridicule in disguise?

QUOTE – “Fat Bear Week highlights the accomplishments of these burly bruins and shines a spotlight on the healthy ecosystem in which they can thrive,” a news release from the National Park Service says. “

LINK: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fat-bear-week-2023-alaska-katmai-national-park-preserve/