Archive | November, 2011

12/5: Holiday Giveaways: “A Very Diva Holiday!” Radio Program

30 Nov

Tis the season for super-duper awesome holiday giveaways!   Tune-in this coming Monday night, December 5th at 8:00pm EST for a holiday-filled spectacular of prizes, giveaways, discount codes and more!  Tons of great products and prizes for you to win from some of your favorite companies:

CELEBRATE VITAMINS ENS SHAKE GIVEAWAY!
PRIZE: 7 count supply of all three ENS+PROTEIN  Shake Flavors plus a Celebrate Vitamins Blender Bottle!

These are MUCH MORE than a protein shake!  Celebrate ENS shake is a one of a kind way to get your multivitamin, calcium, fiber AND protein all in one. Each ENS (Essential Nutrient System) shake contains a high potency multivitamin, 500 mg of calcium citrate, 4 g of fiber, and 25 g of whey isolate protein in each serving. This product is the best option for patients immediately following surgery.  Diva Taunia’s daily favorite:  Vanilla Cake Batter!

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Facebook 

Diva Taunia uses Celebrate Vitamins EXCLUSIVELY for her daily vitamins and supplements!

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High-Waisted Control Shaping Panty

 2011 WLS AWARDS WINNER!
PRIZE:  High-Waisted Control Shaping Panty 

Muffin top. Wikipedia describes “muffin-top” as a ‘generally pejorative slang term used    to describe the phenomenon of overhanging flesh (fat) when it spills over the waistline of  pants or skirts in a manner that resembles the top of a muffin spilling over its paper  casing.’ No matter how you define it, it’s not pretty. Enter the Hi-Waist Control Shaping Panty from Slimpressions®. Utilizing a patented seamless technology, these panties pack a lot of smoothing and slimming punch in them. From the tummy tucking weave across the front, to the hip smoothing design across the sides, to the caboose-enhancing-lift-and-separate design approach across the back, you’ll love the results. And if prefer to save the muffin top for the muffins, you’ll love the extra high waist line as well.

“DIVAT” DISCOUNT CODE (GOOD UNTIL 12.1.11):  25% off!

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Facebook Page

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BLOG GIVEAWAY!  TEN (10) WINNERS – BLENDER BOTTLE

 2011 WLS AWARDS NOMINEE!

GastricBypassSupplements.com – Blender Bottle Giveaway!
HOW TO WIN: Leave a note with your first name & email in the comments section below to be entered in the Blender Bottle Giveaway.  Winners drawn randomly the night of the program.  :)

Blender Bottles are the best mixer since the wire whisk. The patented BlenderBall mixes as you shake. Made of surgical-grade stainless steel, the patented BlenderBall wire whisk makes short work your mixing needs. Simply drop the BlenderBall in with your ingredients and shake. The BlenderBall is designer to remain in the Blender Bottle mixer until you’ve enjoyed the contents.

No batteries, no cord, no hassle and dishwasher safe.
“DIVAT” DISCOUNT CODE :  FREE SHIPPING!

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Facebook Page 

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FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY:

Stocking Stuffer Snowman Soaps

DIVAT DISCOUNT:  15% OFF YOUR ORDER UNTIL 12.31.11

Website
Facebook
How to win the Facebook Giveaway:
Go to the Hailey’s Dragonfly Garden Facebook Page and “like” and leave a wall post:  ”Diva Taunia sent me!”  Winner will be drawn at random on the Monday, 12.5.11 show.

Hailey’s Dragonfly Garden  is dedicated to creating skin care products to nourish your skin with certified organic and all natural ingredients for your whole family, at an affordable price

Handcrafted-Cruelty Free-Earth Friendly!

Your kids will love taking a bath with our Snowman soap!A full 5 oz bar
Your choice of Scents
Makes a great stocking stuffer
Packaged in a cello bag ready for gift giving.
PRIZE:  A PAIR OF SNOWMAN SOAPS IN YOUR CHOICE OF SCENT!
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gastricbypasssupplements.com

 2011 WLS AWARDS NOMINEE!

GastricBypassSupplements.com
PRIZE:  (2)  30 day supplies of Chewy Bites (3 bags per giveaway -each bag is only a ten day supply)

Chewy Bites from Bariatric AdvantageCalcium Citrate that tastes like dessert – Wow! After weight loss surgery, many people are required to take a lot of calcium. At Bariatric Advantage, we recognize that providing different flavors and forms of this important nutrient helps assure compliance and makes taking large amounts of calcium much easier. Our Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites deliver 250 mg of elemental calcium as calcium citrate in a delicious chew. They also contain 125 IU of vitamin D3 for healthy absorption. These chews are sugar-free as well, so you don’t have to worry about getting extra carbs while you get the calcium you need. Each chew is individually wrapped so you can take them with you wherever you go.

“DIVAT” DISCOUNT CODE :  FREE SHIPPING!

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Facebook Page 

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2011 WLS AWARDS WINNER!
TWO (2) PRIZES:  Two winners will receive a canister of Click in their choice of flavor along with a new CLICK mug!

Our simple solution – a delicious, all-in-one, espresso coffee, protein drink – that makes you feel that you are doing something good for yourself one cup at a time.  Comes in Mocha and Vanilla Latte.  Two canisters – your choice of flavors!

“DIVAT” DISCOUNT CODE (GOOD UNTIL 12.1.11):  *FREE* Mug **AND** FREE SHIPPING with any canister purchase!

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Facebook Page  

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BLOG GIVEAWAY!  DR. CONNIE STAPLETON’S “EAT IT UP!” BOOK

 2011 WLS AWARDS WINNER!

HOW TO WIN: Leave a note in the comments section with your name, email, and “Eat it Up!” as a comment.

Eat it Up! is the first book incorporating a whole person, mind/body/spirit approach to prevent weight regain in the

months and years following weight loss surgery. Each chapter is devoted to a “Center of Balance,” explaining obesity’s negative impact on every aspect of a person’s life. Eat It Up! offers skills and strategies to overcome difficulties following weight loss surgery, resulting in the reward of lifelong happiness and healthy living, free from weight regain.

Written with humor, compassion and a “firm and fair” approach, Eat it Up! is a must-have for the millions who are obese or overweight. Regaining weight in the months and years following bariatric surgery is a devastating reality — one that can be prevented.

Book Website
Dr. Connie Stapleton Website
Facebook Page

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PRIZE:  

Hot Pink n Gold Graffiti Beads Bracelet

IScream Designs

If it’s attention you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.This beautiful graffiti bead bracelet is also handmade by the designer!  The beads are metallic painted glass beads which have a graffiti paint effect. Colours: Pink, Gold, Off White with silver accent beads in between. Gold tone clasp.

This bracelet is 7″ long.

If you require a specific size please send me an email. It can be custom made for you.

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PRIZE:  $50 Gift Certificate to Steviva.com or www.trinityhillfarms.com

Sweetened with Stevia and Steviva Blend, Trinity Hill Farms sauces are low carb, diabetic friendly and the perfect savory addition to meals. Low in calories, fats, carbs and sugars, this delicious all natural product line uses Steviva Blend and has absolutely no added sugar or artificial flavors.

Websites :  Steviva.com or www.trinityhillfarms.com

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Mommy's Time Out Wine

Mommy’s Time Out® Is the New Eggnog!

What’s the busiest time of year for Mommy? Many agree it’s the holidays, with shopping, non-stop family visits, and keeping track of events. Mommy is usually the one in charge of cooking, cleaning, and entertaining. So, when does she get a break? This holiday season, instead of relaxing with a cup of eggnog or hot chocolate; give her a few peaceful moments with a glass of Mommy’s Time Out® wine.

This inexpensive, tasty wine comes in two varieties. The first, a delicate and fruity Garganega / Pinot Grigio blend made from grapes harvested in the Delle Venezie region of northeastern Italy, has a fruity, smooth taste. The second variety, a Rosso Primitivo, is made from Primitivo grapes harvested in the Puglia region of Italy. This wine has fruity raspberry notes and a hint of spices. Both wines are fresh, fruity and well balanced.

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PRIZE:  $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ANY OF BECKY’S WEBSITES:
www.divasandgoddesses.com
www.SwimWearDivas.com
www.ShoesforDivas.com

“DIVAT” COUPON CODE:  15% off for the month of December!

Sexy lingerie, shoes, and swimwear from the internet’s nicest, sweetest gal on the planet!  The BEST place for your sexy holiday shopping!  Stop on over and tell Becky I sent you! :)

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The Compliment Quotient

PRIZE:

You Are Lovely Charm Necklace

What better gift than the gift of positivity?  This set contains an adorable “You Are Lovely” charm necklace coupled with Monica Strobel’s “Compliment Quotient” – a book to boost your spirits, spark your relationships, and uplift the world!

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Facebook 

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PRIZE:  $25 Gift Certificate for one custom-design handmade piece by Patricia!

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Facebook 

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Baci-Farfalle / Butterflies & Kisses

Baci & Farfalle (kisses & butterflies in Italian) is for beautiful, rockin, woman of spirit, who come from all walks of life, are all shapes and sizes, and know how to harness it all in with a voluptuous, curve inspiring, corset.  We love how you can mold our corsets to your own style with accessories and awesome pairing choices to create exactly the look you want!   We are adding new affordable corsets all the time including some great pinup girl corsets and pinup girl clothing, goth corsets and lingerie coming soon! We know you will be thrilled with our sexy voluptuous, formal corsets, bridal, plus size clubwear, and plus size sexy tops.

Note:  Baci-Farfalle is an official sponsor of The Diva Taunia Dolls Burlesque!  We guarantee you will love their corsets, and their customer service is second to none!

DIVAT DISCOUNT:  Free Corset With Any $60 Order – put DIVAT in comments!

PRIZE:  Any corset set of your choice size, color, or style!

WEBSITE
FACEBOOK 

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Stay tuned for even MORE prizes to be added!  :)

Archived Radio Show: Your Voice & Advocacy in Weight Bias & Discrimination

29 Nov

Did you miss the show last night?  No problem!  Listen to the archived show here:

 www.backstagepassradio.com

Many thanks to my guests:  Rob Portinga, Dr. Connie Stapleton , and James Zervios and Joe Nadglowski from the Obesity Action Coalition.  Lend your voice and get involved!

Obesity Action Coalition
Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America
Contact Your Representative
Contact your Congressperson
Contact Your Elected Officials 

New Published Article: Turning 40!

26 Nov

Link

I rule the turkey: the turkey doesn’t rule me!

22 Nov

I rule the turkey: the turkey doesn’t rule me!

My Thanksgiving Day article -just posted today at Viewshound.  :)

(COVER) DIVA TAUNIA SINGS/PLAYS: REGINA SPEKTOR / SAMSON

22 Nov

KLOUT PERK REVIEW: MOO CARDS!

18 Nov

I hang out a lot on Klout, and I was recently able to cash-in on one of the free perks they offered:  MOO CARDS.  I had never heard of them before, but it was perfect timing because I had just run out of my old cards.  The order was free – all I had to pay was $5.00 for shipping, so I figured I’d give them a shot.

The website itself is really eye-catching:

They are different than normal business cards:  they’re smaller and much more compact.  You can print a different design or photograph on every single card in the pack, and the cost includes both the back and front: double-sided cards.

I got mine today, and I’m in love.  They’re ADORABLE:

They’re about the size of a piece of chewing gum (the long sticks of gum, not like tiny trident or something…lol), and come on sturdy card stock.  I think I read somewhere that they ship from England, but I got my cards lickety-split!  My order was placed on Sunday, November 13th, and I received them today on Friday, November 18th.  They came in a really nice white presentation box (I felt like they were proposing to me!), and I’m just overall really happy with the quality and experience.   I have a feeling they’ll be giving Vistaprint a run for their money pretty soon.

So, if you’re in the market for some new, super-cute cards, check them out at www.moocards.com.

GIVEAWAYS! Monday, 11/28 @ 8:00pm

11 Nov

Did you tune in last week for the 2011 WLS Awards Show?  Happy to hear that some of your favorites were nominated and awarded?  Interested in trying out some products from the nominees and winners?  Well this week, as our thanks for your support we’re giving away TONS of great prizes from all your favorites!  Listen for giveaways, discount codes and more.  With the holidays coming up, this is a great way to win some of your favorites AND to shop for the bariatric patient you love!

CALL-IN TO WIN AT            347-857-2052      when prompted!

SPONSORED PRIZES:

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 Diva Taunia – Host Prize Giveaway!

TWO OF THESE PRIZES:

Carnie Wilson Gift Pack:  includes both of her WLS-Related Books (Gut Feelings & I’m Still Hungry) and her CD “A Mother’s Gift.”

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Click Expresso Protein
Winner:  Favorite Protein Drink!

TWO PRIZES:

  • 1) A canister of Vanilla Latte (Taunia’s favorite!) & the new CLICK mug
    2) A canister of Mocha Flavor & the new CLICK mug

Special Promo Code Discount Using “DIVAT” :
A FREE Click Mug with every purchase of  canister of Click!
Please note:  this promotion is exclusive to my readers!  It doesn’t go live until Cyber Monday, so enjoy your free mug before everyone else! 

Please be sure to “LIKE” Click on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/drinkclick

Official Website: www.drinkclick.com

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GastricBypassSupplements.com
Nominee:  Favorite Overall Bariatric Company! 

TWO PRIZES:

(2 ) -A 30 day supply bag of Bariatric Advantage
Chewy Bites – one bag per caller

Special Promo Code Discount Using “DIVAT” :
Free shipping on your purchase! 

BONUS RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS!
GastricBypassSupplements.com will also be giving away TEN Blender Bottles in a raffle giveaway!   You can get up to 3 raffle entries by doing the following:

  • Go to GastricBypassSupplements.com Facebook Page and “like” them!  
    https://www.facebook.com/gbs350
  • Leave a comment on this blog entry in the comments section
  • Be sure to “LIKE” my page on Facebook and leave a comment on the wall.  If you’re already a fan of the page, just leave a comment on the wall for your entry:  
    http://www.facebook.com/divatauniawls
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“Eat It Up” by Connie Stapleton
Winner:  Favorite WLS or Obesity-Related Book
Winner:  Favorite WLS or Obesity-Related Author 

 PRIZE:
Copy of Connie Stapleton’s Book:  ”Eat It Up”

Please be sure to “LIKE” Connie on Facebook – CLICK HERE

Official Website: www.eatitupbook.com

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Slimpressions.com
PRIZE:  High-Waisted Control Shaping Panty
Your choice of color! 

Winner:  Favorite Shaper or Compression Garment
Winner:  Favorite Shapewear or Compressions Company

 PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT USING “DIVAT”
Save a whopping 40% off your purchase!
Please visit the Diva Taunia Slimpressions Store:

http://slimpressions.com/254/131 

Please be sure to “LIKE” Slimpressions on Facebook - CLICK HERE

Official Website: www.slimpressions.com

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MORE PRIZES TO BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND – KEEP CHECKING BACK!
Monday Night, 11/28 @ 8:00pm EST

LOVE THIS.

9 Nov

2011 WLS AWARD WINNERS

8 Nov
WINNERS BELOW!
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WERE YOU A WINNER?  GRAB THE BUTTON CODE BELOW.
(I’ll be sending out individual winner buttons – per category – within the next few days.)

Diva Taunia

Diva Glam!

The Annual Backstage Pass Radio Program WLS Awards is dedicated to celebrating those making a difference in the WLS Community. The WLS Awards are *nominated by* and *voted on* by members of the WLS Community.  Any person, business, or charitable organization that is part of the weight loss surgery and bariatric community is eligible, EXCEPT Diva Taunia.  (I cannot be nominated for any category since I’m the host and organizer – but thank you!!)

On November 7th, 2011, we announced the winners for the 2nd Annual Backstage Pass WLS Awards. The community nominated their favorites, and the top three nominees in each category were then up for public voting.  All of the winners from this program were voted in by their friends, peers, and colleagues in the WLS Community!

To hear the 2011 Winner Announcements on The Backstage Pass Radio Program, please visit:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatauniamusic/2011/11/08/2011-wls-awards-winner-announcements

To hear the 2011 After-Party & Acceptance Speeches with my pals at BariatricTV.com please visit:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bariatrictv/2011/11/08/bariatrictvcom-weight-loss-surgery-support-chat-radio

THE 2011 NOMINEES AND WINNER LIST (winners in each category are highlighted):

Favorite YouTube Personality:
  • GastricRose
  • MeltingMamaMelted
  • WLSBloggerPatricia

Outstanding WLS Community Member:

  • Andrea Sopher Ullberg (Vitagarten)
  • Shelly Vicari (The World According to Eggface)
  • Yvonne McCarthy (JustYvonne/Bariatric Girl)

Favorite Gastric Bypass Patient:

  • Patricia Miller
  • Melting Mama
  • Cari de la Cruz (Bariatric After Life)

Favorite Duodenal Switch Patient:

Favorite Gastric Sleeve Patient:

  • Rachel Winton (Sleeve Pixie)
  • Waning Woman
  • Michelle Riess Scheiner (VSG Mom)

Favorite Lap Band Patient:

  • Tamika Bryant (ANuMe1109)
  • Wendy Campbell (bandedwendy)
  • Katie (Newtoy4kt)

Favorite Mini Gastric Bypass Patient:

  • Carey (FreshOrangina)
  • Dr. Rutledge Page Patients (DrRRutledge)
  • Larell (TheLaRell)

Favorite WLS Media Outlet:

  • BariatricTV.com
  • TheWLSChannel.com
  • BariatricGuru.com

Favorite Bariatric Vitamin & Supplement Company:

  • Celebrate Vitamins.com
  • Bariatric Advantage.com
  • BJ’s Bariatrics

Favorite Bariatric Small Business:

Favorite *Individual* Obesity-Related Blog:

Favorite *Business* Obesity-Related Blog:

Favorite WLS Veteran (5+ yrs out):

  • Melting Mama
  • Shelly Viari (Eggface)
  • Gastric Rose

Favorite WLS Newbie (2 yrs or under):

  • Patrina McBride (patrinastrippedbare)
  • JJVidro
  • Vicky Cassabaum

Favorite WLS or Obesity-Related Forum:

  • Bariatric Bad Girls Club
  • Obesity Help
  • Bariatric TV

Favorite Shaper or Compression Garment (Individual Item):

  • Slimpressions – “Have Nots” (www.slimpressions.com)
  • Slimpressions – “Tanks a Little” (www.slimpressions.com)
  • Lipo In A Box Bodysuit with Underwire (www.lipoinabox.com)

Favorite Shaper or Compression Garment COMPANY:

  • Slimpressions  
  • Spanx
  • Lipo In A Box

Favorite Protein Drink:

  • Click Expresso Protein
  • Isopure
  • Nectar

Favorite Overall Bariatric Products Company:

  • Nashua Nutrition
  • BJ’s Bariatrics
  • Gastric Bypass Supplements.com

Favorite WLS or Obesity-Related Charitable Organization:

  • Obesity Action Coalition (www.obesityaction.org)
  • Walk From Obesity (www.walkfromobesity.com)
  • Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (www.wlsfa.org)

Favorite Bariatric Surgeon:

  • Dr. Dan Proctor – Georgia
  • Dr. Paul Cirangle – Hawaii
  • Dr. Guillermo Alvarez – Mexico

Favorite Plastics/Reconstructive Surgeon:

  • Dr. Timothy Katzen, California
  • Dr. Francisco Sauceda – Mexico
  • Dr. Theodore Uroskie -Virginia

Favorite WLS / Bariatric-Friendly CHEF:

  • Chef Dave (www.chefdave.org)
  • Shelly Vicari (theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com)
  • Carol Bown Ball (www.mybiglife.com)

Favorite Bariatric-Friendly Recipe:

Favorite Bariatric-Friendly Snack:

  • Kay’s Naturals Honey Almond Cookie Bites
  • Nashua Nutrition  Proti-Diet Chocolate Soy Cereal
  • BJ’s Bariatrics Chocolite Protein Bars

Favorite Bariatric Meal Supplement:

  • Celebrate Vitamins ENS Shakes
  • Chike Nutritional Shake
  • Nectar Chocolate Truffle

 Favorite Overall WLS DUDE:

  • Rob Portinga (www.formerfatdudes.com)
  • Travis Waddell (wadd96.blogspot.com/)
  • Reinventing Ed (www.youtube.com/reinventinged)

Favorite Overall WLS CHICK:

  • Shelly “Eggface” Vicari
  • Melting Mama
  • Waning Woman

Favorite INTERNATIONAL  WLS PERSONALITY:

  • Janine Hallewell / New Zealand
  • Kristen / IAmKris in Germany
  • MexKaty VSG / Mexico

Favorite OVERALL WLS HEALTH ADVOCATE:

  • Antonia Namnath / WLSFA (www.wlsfa.org)
  • Andrea Ulberg – Vitagarten (www.wlsvitagarten.com)
  • Yoni Freedhoff (www.weightymatters.ca)

 Favorite REVERSED or REVISED WLS Individual:

 Favorite WLS or Obesity-Related BOOK:

  • Vitagarten Lab Tracker Book (www.wlsvitagarten.com)
  • Eat It Up – Connie Stapleton (eatitupbook.com/)
  • Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Well After WLS

Favorite WLS or Obesity-Related AUTHOR

  • Andrea Sopher Ulberg
  • Connie Stapleton
  • Erin Shaw

Favorite WLS ARTIST:

  • Nicole Buckley (saphre64)
  • Patricia Miller Designs
  • Quilting Connie

 Favorite WLS PHOTOGRAPHER:

Gabourey Sidibe’s Success Makes Me Happy! (Subtitled: Suck it, Howard Stern.)

3 Nov
This past Monday on Halloween, a couple of my girlfriends and I went to see Paranormal Activity 3 (snoozefest).  I was watching the coming attractions previews and saw this trailer for “Tower Heist:”


2:18 in the trailor – “wassup?”

How very, very, very happy did this scene make me?  Ecstatic, and do you want to know WHY?  Howard Stern.  That’s why.
You may remember that Gabourey Sidibe was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Precious.”  This girl came out of nowhere and was immediately catapulted into the limelight for her really moving performance in this movie.  (Of course, it didn’t hurt that the almighty Oprah herself totally pimped her out…)  And instead of making headlines for being a talented actress, she made headlines because Howard Stern – idiot extraordinaire (well-past-his-15 mins of fame for a shtick that requires zero talent) ridiculed her weight.  Blatant, ignorant, discriminatory weight bias:
This douchebag gets PAID TO SAY THINGS LIKE THAT.  
But proving him wrong has got to be the BEST revenge she’s ever had.  What has she been doing?  Oh, things like:
  • Starring in “The Big C” with people like Laura Linney and Oliver Platt
  • Working with Seth Mac Farlane in “American Dad
  • Starring with Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Alan Alda and a bunch of OTHER heavyweights in “Tower Heist,”  which will probably gross a gazillion dollars for everyone involved
All the while that she’s continuously working on new projects, Howard Stern and Robin Quivers are doing the one and only thing they’re any good at – insulting other people because they have no discernible talent themselves.  And I’m sure they’re gearing up for more insults and “comedy” about her once THIS movie comes out, completely ignoring the fact that she’s proven them wrong.
I say good for her, bravo, and well done.  Thanks to her for telling Howard Stern to suck it in the classiest and BEST way possible – living well!
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