If I were to base my impression of humanity solely on what kind of people I regularly see at the gym, I'd believe that there's hardly anyone fatter than just ''somewhat chubby''. Around early January it's different though, and this is what I saw: -Fat people leering at me, looking pissed/angry if I blankly gazed in their general direction for a second. (I didn't actually do anything) Maybe they felt awkward or thought I was laughing at them, but they came across as the ''agressor'', being pointlessly rude/hostile. Well, and that doesn't make people more like to be nice to you. -Fat people who looked like they felt really awkward/out of place. (I don't know what would help them, but that insecurity/sense of awkwardness must make them more likely to think that they're being laughed at) -Fat people being annoying/obnoxious. -Fat people not actually doing anything. (like you described) Now, I don't see any of them anymore. What I didn't see: -Fat people being laughed at. -Fat people being stared at. -Fat people being photographed. -any other dramatic, horrible story of relentless bullying to which said ham stood up with much bravery and honor.