What size would you call a bbw? And tell me what you think about what AOL calls the 15 top bbw's in the world.

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Permalink Reply by Jamie Dee on June 12, 2009 at 12:51pm

That's what I'm screamin!! LOL!

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Permalink Reply by Amanda on June 11, 2009 at 7:19pm

They're all "bbw" according to the UK. They're sizes are MUCH different thant he American sizes. In the UK plus size is 10/12w (American measurements). Although the picture of Whitney Thompson, is one AFTER she competed in Americas Next Top Model;; she got slimmer.

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Permalink Reply by ElegantlyPainted on June 11, 2009 at 7:47pm

How are they bbws? haha
I would say it has to do with your BMI (body mass index) according to your height...

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Permalink Reply by Trev on June 11, 2009 at 10:02pm

Wow. I didn't realize how high the standards were for models if those women are considered plus-size. No wonder they starve themselves.

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Permalink Reply by Kat on June 11, 2009 at 10:34pm

What BBWs? I saw slightly thick women with curves, and one thin one. I saw no BBWs among them, unless you count breast size.

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Permalink Reply by tammy on June 12, 2009 at 8:51am

I don't think any of those women should be considered BBWs. I realize that their BBW status is according to model standards but I think the modeleing industry should change their standards. I think its horrible. Young women look at these so called "plus size models" and think wow if they are considered big I must be huge. Thats where a lot of the bad body image starts for young women which could result in eatng disorders. Did any of you read the comments below the pics. There is a lot of ignorance in the world. Why is it that it is politically incorrect to bash homosexuals, ethnic groups, religious groups, the disabled , but it is still ok to bash fat people? I can't wait for the day where intollerence for fat people is no longer acceptable.... I don't think I will live that long.

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Permalink Reply by Joey on June 12, 2009 at 9:35am

what an absolute farce!

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Permalink Reply by Alex on June 14, 2009 at 2:52am

It's kinda something how what most people call plus size, I call skinny.

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Permalink Reply by Lacey on June 14, 2009 at 4:47am

If they can call themselves BBW, then I can call myself skinny. lol

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Permalink Reply by Sarah G. on June 14, 2009 at 5:30pm

Ok first and foremost, I don't consider half of these women plus sized. I see most of them as "normal" looking. Like how most women on the street and that we come into contact with look like. Mia Tyler is one of my faves, she is definitely an idol to me. I do agree with others that the bashing of her for "stooping" to doing Celebrity Fit Club was rather harsh considering #1 was on there as well and achieved decent results. I have actually been working out and trying to get healthier. I DO NOT want to be thin, I just want to be healthier and be able to do things without being so out of breath that I feel like I'm going to die haha. I don't think it's a bad thing to want that. Personally I think BBW starts at size 20, anything below that is just cubby or curvy.

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Permalink Reply by Lacey on June 29, 2009 at 11:52am

I agree with you 20 and up is BBW.

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Permalink Reply by WinterFire on June 29, 2009 at 12:12pm

Sounds right. Who is this magazine trying to kid? None of these women are big.

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