This Woman Accused Cancer Research Ads of Fat Shaming and Things Got Ugly On Twitter
It's 2018 and it should come as no surprise that there are a large number of people who feel the need to put others down due to vain reasons, such as their weight or physical features. Some people feel the need to speak up about such harsh criticism and feel that shaming others is absolutely not an appropriate way to get your point across to others.
Sophie Hagen, a comedian from the United Kingdom is one of those people. She recently has caused a stir when she accused Cancer Research UK of fat-shaming through means of one of their advertising campaigns. The organization denied these claims heavily and has come out to say they do not want to offend anyone but rather show the dangers of obesity as it relates to cancer.
Hagen does not buy their claims and wants them to know how damaging their anti-obesity campaign was to her and many others across the UK.
The problem arose when Cancer Research UK released a statement that obesity is the leading cause of cancer in the UK, behind tobacco use. They released the statement after the International Agency for Research on Cancer, otherwise known as the IARC, found that there is a linkage between body weight and over 13 various forms of cancer.
Hagen was outraged by what she read and took to Twitter to voice her frustration and disappointment. She began a lengthy battle with the group on Twitter that has since sparked major conversation.
Here Is The Ad That Was Released
Cancer Research UK claims obesity is the second leading cause of cancer behind tobacco usage
TwitterHagen Was Outraged By What She Saw
She couldn't believe what the group was preaching
TwitterHagen Has Always Been Vocal About Body Issues
She loves the way she looks and she owns it
TwitterCancer Research UK Explained Their Side of The Story
They attempted to let Hagen hear what they had to say
TwitterThey Went On...
TwitterHagen Was Not Having It
She responded back to Cancer Research UK's post
TwitterApology Not Accepted
Hagen will not accept any excuse for their post
TwitterShe Denied Their Claims
And had the knowledge to back it up
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The IARC Released Their Findings
And they announced that obesity is linked to 13 types of cancer
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Perhaps This Study Was Conducted For a Good Reason
The rate of obesity is rapidly growing across the UK
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Some People Supported Hagen Regardless of the Data
They felt personally attacked and offended
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Others Followed Suit
They felt that this issue could have been handled in a better manner
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However, Some People Did Not Agree At All
They felt that Hagen was ignoring medical research altogether
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People Argued That Things Aren't Correct Because They Hurt Your Feelings
Perhaps feelings should have been set aside on this issue. But that's nearly impossible.
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