An organization committed to cancer research recently discovered that very few people realize obesity is a direct risk factor for cancer.
This is a FACT… and people should be aware of it.
So they’ve started a campaign to raise awareness for this.
They’ve posted billboards like this one all over the UK:

They’ve provided very specific information about WHY it’s a risk factor:
Obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking. But how exactly can it increase cancer risk? https://t.co/69qBE5Hoaz pic.twitter.com/BTzAFil6uc
— Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) March 1, 2018
AND they’ve made a number of informative ads such as this one:
What is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer behind smoking? Make your guess, then watch our video to find out the answer… https://t.co/eOrFWGfWUb pic.twitter.com/avcyFxcyux
— Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) February 26, 2018
This is all good. People NEED TO KNOW.
Each individual is entitled to make decisions about his or her own body… but these decisions should be INFORMED ONES.
Nope. Not so, says Sofie Hagen. This is all a load of bull and Cancer Research is just FAT SHAMING HER OMG! SOOO MEAN!
Right, is anyone currently working on getting this piece of shit CancerResearchUK advert removed from everywhere? Is there something I can sign? How the fucking fuck is this okay? pic.twitter.com/b7eU7lulms
— Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) February 28, 2018
Because it’s true, darling.
Things don’t stop being true just because you don’t like them.
Cancer Research UK politely responded to her SJW garbage:
(1/2) Hi Sofie, our campaign isn’t meant to make anyone feel bad about their weight or make anyone think negatively about people who are overweight or obese. Our aim is to raise awareness of the link between cancer and obesity…
— Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) February 28, 2018
(2/2) … as after smoking, obesity is the second biggest cause. It is our duty to inform people about this and lobby the government on policies which will help us all to keep a healthy weight. For more info, head to our website: https://t.co/eOrFWGfWUb
— Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) February 28, 2018
PERFECT. They’re just there to raise AWARENESS… of a TRUE FACT.
Sophie isn’t having it. Because the truth is mean. And she will not stand for ANYONE telling her that being obese is ANYTHING BUT WONDERFUL!!!!
What your campaign is doing is so incredibly damaging, that I can’t even begin to describe it in only 280 characters. There are many people who have tweeted me their articles about it, try reading those. There is no excuse for you to have this campaign up.
— Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) February 28, 2018
DEAR LORD… They don’t NEED an excuse, you insufferable windbag! They’re stating facts so that people are informed about their health. WTF is WRONG WITH YOU?!
And you can absolutely go away in terms of trying to excuse it. Society viewing fatness as a negative thing is a thing that kills more than the cancer that you MIGHT get due to MAYBE something to do with you POSSIBLY weighing MORE than a CERTAIN weight POSSIBLY MAYBE.
— Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) February 28, 2018
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG.
Is she really this stupid? Or is she just super defensive because of her own weight insecurities?
And BMI has been debunked DECADES ago. It’s not a valid way of measuring anything. On the contrary, DIETING has been proved TIME AND TIME again to be one of the worst thing you can do to your body. Your campaign is so damaging and fatshaming and I really hope it gets taken down.
— Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) February 28, 2018
OMG she’s RIGHT. Going on a healthy diet of lean protein and veggies is SO MUCH WORSE than downing 4 BigMacs and a two liter for lunch.
Don’t you know this?!
It’s obviously true because this obese comedian SAID SO!
She also provides some great advice for those who are trying to cut down their sugar intake:
I have found a really good way to manage my sugar cravings. What I do is, I eat the sugar I’m craving. It really works and it tastes great.
— Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) March 1, 2018
Meanwhile this chick wants to keep telling us how healthy she is.
Yeah, ok.
Fortunately, someone who has a TEENY TINY BIT of common sense, helped put Sofie in her place:
Sofie, Sofie, Sofie…🤦🏼♀️ I am afraid you are very wrong. First of all, not only is this link you posted a highly biased, non-peer reviewed article, but it also seems as though you have no formal education in the health promotion field. BMI is still widely used by health +
— New Sun Rising (@new_sun_rising_) March 1, 2018
professionals, and it is a very useful method for those of severe cases of either being way too skinny for their height, or those too overweight for their height. It is not as useful for those who fall into the middle category. That is where methods such as the Bioelectrical +
— New Sun Rising (@new_sun_rising_) March 1, 2018
Impedance machine come in handy. Obesity IS a leading risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) as well as high blood pressure, diabetes, high LDL cholesterol, among others, however, those who are obese already tend to display some of these risk factors and news flash!! If +
— New Sun Rising (@new_sun_rising_) March 1, 2018
OMG FAT SHAMING! OBESE PEOPLE DON’T HAVE ANY OF THAT! THEY’RE ACTUALLY HEALTHIER THAN FIT AND TRIM PEOPLE! BECAUSE IF THEY FALL THEIR BONES ARE MORE PROTECTED! EVERYONE KNOWS THIS!
This is the level of delusion we’re dealing with here, folks.
Someone has 1 or more of these risk factors, that’s not a good thing! Colon cancer is a huge cause of obesity, as well as other cancers affecting the digestive tract or liver, where much of LDL cholesterol detoxification is supposed to take place. So please stop throwing +
— New Sun Rising (@new_sun_rising_) March 1, 2018
Uneducated OPINIONS and incorrect facts around when there is PLENTY of research supporting the cause of this epidemic. Everyone is beautiful in their own way, but one’s health is of ultimate importance. Your words will affect those who are reading, particularly those who don’t +
— New Sun Rising (@new_sun_rising_) March 1, 2018
Study or work in the epidemiology field for a living, so please make sure you do your research before spitting crap. Go look for some reputable sources other than an opinion blog post.
Sincerely,
A Health Promotion Student— New Sun Rising (@new_sun_rising_) March 1, 2018
BOOM.