I run with a lady who was once over 300 lbs, and it was due to a thyroid issue. Now, she is 125 (5'2") and does marathons.
She does a support group for people that are where she was, and inevitably one of the biggest hurdles to them getting in the gym and working out or going out walking is assholes shouting shit at them while they are trying to fix the problem.
So to those who want the "freedom" of piling on to people who have physical and psychological issues they are trying like hell to overcome.... Why?
In what way does being a **** and shitting on people help anyones situation? What purpose does it serve, other than make you feel superior?
At the end of the day, "fatass slob" is relative. I can guarantee that many of the people hacking on obese people have beer guts, man tits, and look like a vagina sculpted out of raw cookie dough compared to someone who is actually athletic and in shape like myself.
Personally, I would never body shame the average middle aged man because there is zero benefit to anyone in doing so. It wont motivate anyone, it actually does the exact opposite. Makes people afraid to go in to the gym.
....all that said, I also have a sister in law and nieces that are morbidly obese due to lifestyle choices and lack of activity. I would never call them names, but I do frequently encourage them to join in physical activities and change their lifestyle.
But to make it a goal to shame them? Nope.
The issues the average american has with obese people are the same issues I have with the average beer drinking, video game playing, bar hopping desk jockeys I see every day.
It is all relative, but imagine The Rock meeting you and your family and calling you all worthless, lazy pigs and saying you are the problem with america.