Comments on: Fat Is As Fat Does: ABC Family’s “Huge”

By: Thinking About Bodies « Libraries & Lemonade

Thinking About Bodies « Libraries & Lemonade — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:36:16 +0000

[...] that I’d like to review. During the time I was reading The Body Project, I stumbled across this post at The Pursuit of Harpyness about ABC Family’s new (ish) show, Huge. Directed by My So-Called Life’s Winnie Holzman [...]

By: Amazing Accomplished Woman who's also a BBW

Amazing Accomplished Woman who's also a BBW — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:51:52 +0000

I really enjoyed the entire season of “Huge”. I loved it, actually. I ended up buying each episode via iTunes—Tuesday a.m.’s were such a treat! I couldn’t wait to buy the latest episode. The friendships between the girls, their rel’ps with food, and the way their food intake/body image seemed to vary with situations and stressors, was portrayed realistically. Gina Torres’ character was nuanced and excellent—it was great that they showed her going to Overeaters Anonymous, and that food was still an issue, even though she was no longer overweight. I can’t say enough good things about the show! For some of us, food/weight will always be an issue—even after dropping 50+ lbs.and being able to fit comfortably into “Misses”. Bravo, HUGE! I wish you’d been around when I was a teen/young adult.

By: ABCFamily

ABCFamily — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:07:42 +0000

What a thoughtful write-up of the show! I work for the network, and I’m so happy you’re enjoying the series and spreading the word about it. Winnie Holzmann and her daughter Savannah Dooley just have a way with tapping in to how teenagers really feel and interact, and that’s what makes the show feel so realistic. For any commenters who need to catch up on the show, the first two episodes of the series are on our website for free, as well as the most recent one.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:15:37 +0000

I’ve been very curious about this show, but I don’t pay attention to much television so I didn’t bother trying to see it. I’m glad to hear it is worth watching. I’ll have to pencil in some time to catch it now!

By: PetiteXL

PetiteXL — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:02:35 +0000

Thanks so much for writing this. The ads for the show peaked my interest, but… I was afraid! I think people really (still!) don’t get how pervasive dehumanizing depictions of fat people are in the culture. Shows like this are a powerful way to plant a seed of change. Well, here’s hoping, anyhow… :O) Off to Hulu – they still have episode one up!

By: yosafbridge

yosafbridge — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:06:34 +0000

I’m so in love with Huge right now that I want to have it’s babies.
As a sci-fi nerd I am required to watch at least one episode of any show with a Firefly cast member involved, so I came to Huge for Gina Torres but stayed for the remarkably likable characters.
Also Raven Goodwin was the adorable girl in The Station Agent (another movie that is well worth the Netflix).

By: wondering

wondering — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:47:05 +0000

Gina Torres!!!!

Never mind the rest of it, I’d watch it just for her. If I got this show, which I don’t seem to in my part of Canada. I’m just glad she has work – and in show with good messages.

By: Plum-Pie

Plum-Pie — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:37:49 +0000

I absolutely love Huge – it is currently hitting my TV sweet spot more than any other new show.

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Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:56:49 +0000

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