Quote From: msmelissa
This is that Melissa that everyone is so upset with. For the record I didn't go on the show for pitty, or to complain. I went on the show to create awareness as a petite and short person. Yes, it's difficult to find clothing, and people say tastless rude comments about my height that they would never dream of saying to an overweight person. It was supposed to be a comparasin not an attack. As hurt as you as an overweight person about my partial comments is as hurt as I am when people say short jokes. The broad statement that overwight people can lose weight was never intended for any one with a medical condition.
I think people that maintain their weight, healthy eating habits and exercise are not rewarded on a regular basis. More power to anyone who loses weight and is healthy.
There is now beautiful plus size models in high fashion magazines and on the runway. Will the industry change and have shorter models to do the same, maybe. Its my dream and goal, and because of my height, of which I have no control over I can't have it. I never said I wanted to change my height, I just wanted it to be accepted. There is a big market for shorter women as is plus size and I want to open the market. I have been blessed with many gifts,health and a great life. Everyone in life has an opinion and their story and this one is mine.
I was so annoyed with Melissa when I saw this show. I'm 4'10", have been since I was 12 and now I'm 39. Gee, when I see people who have lost weight and have changed their lives for the better, I actually cry for them because I am able to be happy for other people. Sure, I've spent plenty of time wishing I were taller, but if I took all the short jokes to heart as much as she, I would be a basket case at this point. Who cares? And for the record, if she wasn't on the show to complain, then I must have seen a different show. She came off as a snob, and highly critical of people she probably wouldn't take the time to even know.
Melissa needs to stop whining about what she perceives as being a crutch in life, and be happy with what she has got. She's a beautiful woman, and she would be a lot more beautiful if she took that chip off her shoulder and smiled more frequently. She also needs to be aware of the fact that not everyone who is overweight has gotten there because of "bad" behavior. There are many health issues, medications, etc. than can contribute to the problem. She should hope and pray she never has to deal with any of it. I can tell you, if height were my only issue, I'd be the happiest short person on earth.
