The TV show "What Would You Do" conducted an experiment at a gym to see how people would react when witnessing body shaming. Actors playing bullies would make negative comments about a woman's appearance while working out in yoga pants. Some bystanders stood up for the woman, while others remained silent. The experiment was repeated with a thinner woman, and again, some people defended her while others didn't. The show's goal was to highlight the importance of speaking up against body shaming and promoting acceptance of all body types, especially in a place like the gym where people should feel comfortable and supported.
1. Charles Melton, a Riverdale actor, tweeted in 2012 that "fat chicks" should not wear yoga pants.
2. In 2018, Melton apologized for his previous tweets, saying he was "truly sorry" for making "inconsiderate comments."
3. Lizzo is a Grammy award winner known for singing about self-love and body positivity.
4. An experiment was conducted at a gym to see how people would react to body shaming.
5. An actor, Abby, wore yoga pants to the gym and was body shamed by two actors playing bullies.
6. A woman at the gym defended Abby, telling the bullies to mind their own business.
7. A man at the gym, John Canyon, also defended Abby, telling the bullies to leave her alone.
8. The experiment was repeated with a different actor, Christina, who was wearing tight leggings.
9. Christina was body shamed by the same bullies, but a man at the gym defended her, telling the bullies to keep their opinions to themselves.
10. Reality TV star Kristen Cavallari was skinny shamed on Instagram after posting pictures of herself.
11. The experiment showed that many people are willing to stand up for others who are being body shamed.
12. The show "What Would You Do" is a TV show that conducts social experiments to see how people react to different situations.