The Susan Boyle thread made me think of this. If someone in a social setting makes a snarky remark about other people's weight or appearance, would you let them know you don't like that kind of talk?

In the past, I haven't, but nowadays I'm inclined to respond to a "fat" comment the same way I would respond to a racist comment.

It's all very well to blather on anonymously online about these things, but what would you do IRL? In the past, I've done nothing. I guess it will liven up my social life if I change that policy.

Pam