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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think Joan felt able to make these remarks because it seemed like Dunham wanted to mock the awards with her dress and makeup. It really looked like Dunham wanted to say I'm too cool and too smart for this kind of bs.  Yes, she's heavy but she also didn't make an effort.  I think the fashion round up shows are entertaining and watch them after all the big awards shows. I have never seen them make any kind of comment about Octavia Spencer or Melissa McCarthy or Queen Latifah because they all show up dressed properly and looking very glam.  With everything Dunham had access to it's kind of unbelievable the way she looked.  She was trying to discount the industry that she herself works in.[/quote]

Interesting theory about Joan's motive.  Perhaps you're right.  I didn't see last night's show, but I do usually watch it after the big awards ceremonies.  I've never heard Joan Rivers or the other "police" on her show ridicule anyone's size or body before.  I've been pleasantly surprised and pleased with the way they critique the fashion while being very accepting of women's different bodies.  They do often note how well or how poorly a dress flatters the wearer, but they treat weight the same way they treat any other physical trait that affects the way a dress looks on someone, like height, coloring, bustiness, etc.  It's always been respectful of women's actual bodies, and the larger message has been that everyone can look good, can look their best, with thoughtful fashion choices.

In other words, criticizing Lena's body seems like a real departure.[/quote]

Joan River makes fun of women all the time b/c of their looks:

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/adele-weight-jab-joan-rivers-other-celebs-fat-195300132.html

She started in on a Elizabeth Taylor and basically made a living off of being a nasty bitch who isn't clever or funny:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/makeemlaugh/episodes/best-of-the-best/joan-rivers-on-the-hypocrisy-of-celebrity/18/

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