When we first met Whitney Thore, she was quickly becoming a pop culture sensation. It's not every day you hear a female dancer call herself a "fat girl" while uploading videos of herself dancing — which only leaves her susceptible to public scrutiny.
But Whitney's confidence and undeniable hip-hop skills landed her on a reality show, and here she joins TODAY to talk about her new TLC series and becoming an internet sensation with her viral video, “Fat Girl Dancing.”
Perhaps the most talked about moment on My Big Fat Fabulous Life is when Whitney goes shopping for a bikini without abandon, proudly displaying her body in a hugely vulnerable situation for any woman, let alone someone with an atypical body size for a woman with her own TV show. During the interview about this scene, her response is something everyone should see.
Many people commend Whitney for being an inspiration for women of all sizes, and speaking on behalf of the plus-sized community. Others criticize her, and believe her show idealizes poor health. What do you think about this video? Let us know, and please SHARE this video with your friends on Facebook!
