TikTok critique of Cheesecake Factory’s ‘Skinnylicious’ menu sparks body-shaming debate
A TikTok creator named Samyra called the Cheesecake Factory’s ‘Skinnylicious’ menu fatphobic, prompting a wave of size-based attacks online, while reactions to Ariana Grande’s weight loss were framed as inappropriate.
During a recent podcast, host Samyra shared a TikTok video in which she labeled the Cheesecake Factory’s ‘Skinnylicious’ menu as fatphobic, sparking a torrent of size-shaming remarks directed at her. The backlash contrasted sharply with the public’s cautious tone when commenting on Ariana Grande’s visible weight loss, which many deemed inappropriate. Guest Sesali Bowen, author of *Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes From a Trap Feminist*, dissected the paradox of why fat bodies are increasingly subject to legal and cultural scrutiny.
The discussion examined how online platforms amplify both harassment and selective empathy, revealing a broader societal discomfort with confronting weight bias. The episode also promoted a subscription model for ad-free listening and bonus content. Overall, the dialogue underscores the uneven standards applied to body-related discourse on social media.
Why it matters
It reveals how online platforms treat criticism of different body types inconsistently, influencing public discourse on weight bias.
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