Welcome…

12 Aug 2011 1 Comment

by nyota0uhura in Uncategorized

I’m out and about in Zurich today. As I wait for my bus, I spot three different posters around me. One is by the right-wing party and says “No to mass-immigration” and pictures huge black legs striding over the Swiss flag. The other two are from the “no fatties allowed in Zurich” society and tell me to eat more vegetables and maybe it’s time to exercise again? On the bus, I’m greeted by the same society’s banner which tells me to get the fuck off the bus and walk a few stations. I understand where they’re coming from on this, but I can’t help but find these posters offending. You should see the looks of “yep, there’s a reason they’ve put up those posters” that people at the bus stop just gave me. Nobody ever puts up pictures of anorexics which read “have a sandwich” or “when’s the last time you stayed on your couch and had some crisps?” but somehow it’s okay to pick on the obese. Trust me, anyone in my position is more than painfully conscious of the situation. We really don’t need you to tell us, no matter how good your intentions.

All this to say: I’ve never felt more welcome here.

Live long and prosper, peace,

Anna

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