E2 : Fatfishing

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In this episode, we’ll talk about what romance looked like as fat teens and young adults in the 90s/noughts and then shift gears to discuss what it’s been like to date more recently, in smaller bodies, while still identifying with our inner fatties. In the first half of the episode, we’ll cover topics like suppression of sexuality, fantasy relationships, and ‘fatfishing’ (catfishing on the plus side). Then, we’ll roll into a discussion about breakthrough relationships, those heinous Von Dutch hats, and developing and road-testing our own online dating techniques. Slap on your favourite anti-chafing shorts because it’s date night, and we’re going all out.

Episode Glossary
Smash Hits Magazine: an Aussie offshoot of a British music magazine for young adults.
Red Shoe Diaries: an American erotic drama series that aired from 1992 to 1997.
Subzero: character from arcade game Mortal Kombat whose signature fatality was removing his opponents’ spines.
Leisure Suit Larry: an adult-themed video game series that was published by Sierra from 1987 to 2009.
Tara Reid: US actress who played Vicky in American Pie (1991) and later Bunny Lebowski on The Big Lebowski (1998).
Tough Mudder: an endurance event series in which participants attempt 10–12-mile-long obstacle courses, in mud.
Von Dutch: clothing brand made popular in the 2000s by Britney Spears, Ashton Kutcher, and Paris Hilton. More recently it has been worn by the likes of Jordyn Woods, Megan thee Stallion and Saweetie.