Guy Goes Viral For For His Transformation, Receives Hate Messages, Prints Them On A Shirt, Goes Viral Again
Interview With AuthorNo matter what a magical place the internet may sometimes be, it still has its flaws. One of them is online trolling, a practice that has been surging in recent years. With many commenters finding a safe place in the comfort of their home, few things seem to be off-limits when it comes to criticizing someone out loud publicly.
And one Reddit user, a man who recently lost a significant amount of weight, is no stranger to bullies. In fact, after posting his weight loss pics, the man got to the front page of Reddit (big ups to you!) and the trolls went all in on him. “A few Redditors are upset my posts keep hitting the front page and send me mean messages/comments,” the man wrote in a viral post on Reddit.
His response was a mic drop, as he printed all the nasty comments on a t-shirt and pulled it off in his latest post. As you can suspect, the guy has hit the front page again, but this time with all the trolling nastiness fueling the post with 141k upvotes.
This Reddit user has been posting his weight loss pics on Reddit to motivate others
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Bored Panda reached out to the Reddit user Ethan behind the viral pics of his weight loss transformation. Ethan, who goes by the Reddit handle u/3995346, told us that fortunately, the overwhelming majority of comments are incredibly supportive and positive.
“That being said, there are definitely trolls in the lurch ready to pounce on anyone. I’m certainly no exception. My skin is actually thinner than most on account of my previous weight having stretched it out. However, I do have thick skin (apologies for the obligatory dad joke).”
Ethan said that truthfully, the mean comments don’t bother him at all. “If you’ve grown up being bullied in middle school on a regular basis, a random internet stranger’s comments don’t really matter. I read them in hopes of a good insult that makes me laugh.”
But online trolls have been sending him nasty comments since he hit the front page
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At the same time, Ethan said that he’s likely “not the norm in that way.” He grew up watching comedian roasts and underground hip hop battles. “I even entered and won some minor rap battle competitions myself, so mean comments online are simply not something that fazes me. So when someone hurls an insult my way, I’m just hoping it’s creative and funny, which usually it’s not.”
To whoever is receiving hate online, Ethan suggests to go for a very easy solution and simply walk away. “Whether by blocking the person online or literally walking away from your computer or smartphone. ‘You never want to feed the trolls’ is a great rule of thumb.”
But Ethan seems to always find a positive side to things. “I like to toss them an occasional snack, that way I can always expand my wardrobe with more shirts to post as I continue my journey into wellness.”
So he printed all the mean comments on a t-shirt and shared the pic for his latest post that hit the front page again
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Weight loss is one hell of a journey that more and more Americans go on every year. The number of people who’ve tried to lose weight during the previous year increased to 42% in 2015-2016, up from 34% in 1999-2000, according to federal survey data. All these people who have been in this place of their lives know how challenging and sometimes life-changing the experience can be.
Unfortunately, mean comments often become a part of it, but the way people handle them is what makes many people stronger. Wellness teacher and book author Cassandra Bodzak suggests the kill-’em-with-kindness method.
“This is going to sound crazy, but the best thing you can do when someone says something rude about your weight is to come back with a compliment. Cut it off and change the subject.”
It turns out that, by not engaging, you choose not to receive the comment. “It completely shifts the dynamic and now that person is left to sit with knowing that what they said was inappropriate.”
Other methods include taking it lightly, having a laugh, and changing the subject. No matter what you do in the situation, it’s always up to you what you do with a comment someone made about your appearance. If you’re not feeling comfortable with it, you don’t have to accept it.
And here’s what his weight loss journey looked like
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Image credits: 3995346
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Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
Image credits: 3995346
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I am ok with this actually - if you are going to censor nips censor all the nips!!!! I really don't care as long as it is consistent. But it does show how ridiculous it is.
Load More Replies...Dang Redbeard,to heck with the haters.They're just jealous of your awesomeness. Congrats from another bald, formally red bearded ( it went gray awhile back) guy that lost a lot of weight.
So glad this couple got healthy (and dang, he got handsome.) Congrats to them to have strong, supportive partners.
Now that sort of transformation takes so much power, dedication, durability and willpower. I truly admire people who manage to achieve goals that aren't easy to reach. It's easy to judge why people become that heavy in the first place. But it's not fair, we just don't know their reasons. I acknowledge the hard work they doubtlessly did -RESPECT - and will never understand how anyone feels the need to put others down to feel better.
LOL- People on Reddit are generally good but you really get the wankers on there. This lot is a prime example of the Redditards that like to attack people for doing great things. Glad this guy was able to respond in such a great way.
People can be so cruel and hateful. I am glad you didn't let their obnoxious behavior get in the way of your success.
I like all his shirts. Sublime and the simpsons!! This guy seems like he has alot going for him! Keep on keeping on, guy!
Screw haters, the guy did the best for his health he could have done. Those people are just insecure and jealous of his success. Btw I am glad that he did not lose that ginger beard .. so cute.
It's awesome that they went on this journey together. It's so much better having the support of someone close to you.
Congrats on your weight loss! Screw the haters, they are just sad pathetic people who don't like themselves. You keep being great!
Cause they're sexual objects, just like boobs? IDK, I was wondering that too
Load More Replies...Ignore the trolls! Well done on the great transformation. Very inspiring.
I only wish the t-shirt had included the names of the commentors. I'm sure they're proud.
MY compliments to you and your lady. It takes great fortitude to lose weight. Please ignore all the naysayers. Both of you look so much better and I am certain you feel much better. Hang on to hats: your health, love life, and vitality are going to improve greatly. Congratulations.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Health is always in fashion and I like seeing post like these because it's motivating. It's nice to see when they tell us that the world is only getting fatter.
What is wrong with these haters? They must have so much pain inside ! Hope they find peace and love...
That is quite an achievement not only for him but also his wife(?). It is fantastic!
So happy and proud of him! It was very heart warming and touching to see his transformation journey.
There’s a very large and supportive weight loss community on the Reddit if you bother to Google it. Congrats to this guy for getting it done!
Congratulations on your healthier you. Your wife looks amazing as well. Good for you♥️
WTF??? Why would anyone have negative comments about this couple's journey to better health? How pitiful the lives of those haters must be! It takes a lot of courage to share your successes and failures, your basic humanity, your vulnerability. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story, and p!ss on the haters.
I like how even when he asked people to not upvote that one post but he got 140k likes lol
that is awesome!! congrats dude also HAPPY NEW YEAR TO WHOEVER EADS THISSSS
I am so proud of you! What a journey you have been on . I'm only sorry there are so many bitter hearts out in the world. I think these sad folks are just desperate for attention in any form. Don't give it to them. Your next shirt should be filled with the nice things people say to you. Bless you.
Absolutely faint with envy here. Good Lord, the courage and self control it took even to start such a journey--and to have someone troll it? Puh-lease! And by the way, your Lady also looks smashing with her weight loss. Props to her, too!
Somebody hurt those people and made them into jerks, but I'm sure it wasn't him.
What I hate is people that assume you are fat because you are a greedy pig. I am fat and, yes I got fat because I ate loads of the wrong stuff and lay on the bed watching tv. However, that happened because I suffered from depression and stress so it isn't just a case of saying why don't you go on a diet and excercise. Think of it being like an alcoholic but with food. You just can't help it. So if you see a fat person or you know one, instead of making fun or being rude and ignorant why don't you do something to help that person lose weight? You'd be amazed how great you feel when you see that person slim and know you had something to do with it.
This is a beautiful transformation by a beautiful couple. I love his determination, his attitude and his sense of humor. Congratulations, you look splendid!
Husky dudes are actually the sexiest! Awesome transformation, nevertheless!
any lb gone in the weight journey is a celebration. I'd applaud him
They both look fantastic. The amount of work they had to put in, and now continue to put in is incredible and should be admired. I know from experience that it's a life long commitment, and it's incredibly hard. I hope the people who feel that they have the right to be cruel have accomplishments like that to boast of.
It's amazing how much you have missed the point.
Load More Replies...I am ok with this actually - if you are going to censor nips censor all the nips!!!! I really don't care as long as it is consistent. But it does show how ridiculous it is.
Load More Replies...Dang Redbeard,to heck with the haters.They're just jealous of your awesomeness. Congrats from another bald, formally red bearded ( it went gray awhile back) guy that lost a lot of weight.
So glad this couple got healthy (and dang, he got handsome.) Congrats to them to have strong, supportive partners.
Now that sort of transformation takes so much power, dedication, durability and willpower. I truly admire people who manage to achieve goals that aren't easy to reach. It's easy to judge why people become that heavy in the first place. But it's not fair, we just don't know their reasons. I acknowledge the hard work they doubtlessly did -RESPECT - and will never understand how anyone feels the need to put others down to feel better.
LOL- People on Reddit are generally good but you really get the wankers on there. This lot is a prime example of the Redditards that like to attack people for doing great things. Glad this guy was able to respond in such a great way.
People can be so cruel and hateful. I am glad you didn't let their obnoxious behavior get in the way of your success.
I like all his shirts. Sublime and the simpsons!! This guy seems like he has alot going for him! Keep on keeping on, guy!
Screw haters, the guy did the best for his health he could have done. Those people are just insecure and jealous of his success. Btw I am glad that he did not lose that ginger beard .. so cute.
It's awesome that they went on this journey together. It's so much better having the support of someone close to you.
Congrats on your weight loss! Screw the haters, they are just sad pathetic people who don't like themselves. You keep being great!
Cause they're sexual objects, just like boobs? IDK, I was wondering that too
Load More Replies...Ignore the trolls! Well done on the great transformation. Very inspiring.
I only wish the t-shirt had included the names of the commentors. I'm sure they're proud.
MY compliments to you and your lady. It takes great fortitude to lose weight. Please ignore all the naysayers. Both of you look so much better and I am certain you feel much better. Hang on to hats: your health, love life, and vitality are going to improve greatly. Congratulations.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Health is always in fashion and I like seeing post like these because it's motivating. It's nice to see when they tell us that the world is only getting fatter.
What is wrong with these haters? They must have so much pain inside ! Hope they find peace and love...
That is quite an achievement not only for him but also his wife(?). It is fantastic!
So happy and proud of him! It was very heart warming and touching to see his transformation journey.
There’s a very large and supportive weight loss community on the Reddit if you bother to Google it. Congrats to this guy for getting it done!
Congratulations on your healthier you. Your wife looks amazing as well. Good for you♥️
WTF??? Why would anyone have negative comments about this couple's journey to better health? How pitiful the lives of those haters must be! It takes a lot of courage to share your successes and failures, your basic humanity, your vulnerability. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story, and p!ss on the haters.
I like how even when he asked people to not upvote that one post but he got 140k likes lol
that is awesome!! congrats dude also HAPPY NEW YEAR TO WHOEVER EADS THISSSS
I am so proud of you! What a journey you have been on . I'm only sorry there are so many bitter hearts out in the world. I think these sad folks are just desperate for attention in any form. Don't give it to them. Your next shirt should be filled with the nice things people say to you. Bless you.
Absolutely faint with envy here. Good Lord, the courage and self control it took even to start such a journey--and to have someone troll it? Puh-lease! And by the way, your Lady also looks smashing with her weight loss. Props to her, too!
Somebody hurt those people and made them into jerks, but I'm sure it wasn't him.
What I hate is people that assume you are fat because you are a greedy pig. I am fat and, yes I got fat because I ate loads of the wrong stuff and lay on the bed watching tv. However, that happened because I suffered from depression and stress so it isn't just a case of saying why don't you go on a diet and excercise. Think of it being like an alcoholic but with food. You just can't help it. So if you see a fat person or you know one, instead of making fun or being rude and ignorant why don't you do something to help that person lose weight? You'd be amazed how great you feel when you see that person slim and know you had something to do with it.
This is a beautiful transformation by a beautiful couple. I love his determination, his attitude and his sense of humor. Congratulations, you look splendid!
Husky dudes are actually the sexiest! Awesome transformation, nevertheless!
any lb gone in the weight journey is a celebration. I'd applaud him
They both look fantastic. The amount of work they had to put in, and now continue to put in is incredible and should be admired. I know from experience that it's a life long commitment, and it's incredibly hard. I hope the people who feel that they have the right to be cruel have accomplishments like that to boast of.
It's amazing how much you have missed the point.
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