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“Adele is another problem. I never said that she was fat. I said that she was a little roundish; a little roundish is not fat. But for such a beautiful girl... after that she lost eight kilos [17.6 pounds] so I think the message was not that bad.” quote by Karl Lagerfeld
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“Adele is another problem. I never said that she was fat. I said that she was a little roundish; a little roundish is not fat. But for such a beautiful girl... after that she lost eight kilos [17.6 pounds] so I think the message was not that bad.”

Karl Lagerfeld

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Source Interview: Fashion commentary, date unknown

The speaker distinguishes “roundish” from “fat,” implying a nuanced view of body image, yet still critiques a celebrity’s weight loss.

In simple terms: Distinguishes shape from weight, but still comments on appearance.

Key Takeaway

Be mindful of language around bodies.

Themes

body image media beauty standards critique

Mood

critical contemplative

Type

media social

When to use this quote

  • fashion industry
  • social media
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

social perception self-esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does labeling a body as “roundish” reduce stigma?
  • How does celebrity weight loss impact public perception?
A Different Perspective

The comment may reinforce harmful beauty ideals despite nuance.

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