<p>We're checking in on body image and fatphobia in pop culture in 2025.</p><p>Because when speculation over which suddenly-slimmed-down celebrity might be using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic begins to feel like an online sport, and social media apps put out stuff like the 'chubby filter' — it makes us wonder — what happened to embracing bodies of all sizes?</p>

We're checking in on body image and fatphobia in pop culture in 2025. Because when speculation over which suddenly-slimmed-down celebrity might be using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic begins to feel like an online sport, and social media apps put out stuff like the 'chubby filter' — it makes us wonder — what happened to embracing bodies of all sizes?

Where have all the fat influencers gone?

Do you have complicated feelings about pop culture? Beverley Wang and Hannah Reich are here to help.

Each episode Beverley and Hannah sort through the latest hot takes and Internet discourse to help you understand how pop culture reflects your world.

Want to know which new releases to watch or skip, which long reads to share with your group chat and which podcasts to follow? Stop Everything's got you.

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Do you have complicated feelings about pop culture? Beverley Wang and Hannah Reich are here to help. Each episode Beverley and Hannah sort through the latest hot takes and Internet discourse to help you understand how pop culture reflects your world. Want to know which new releases to watch or skip, which long reads to share with your group chat and which podcasts to follow? Stop Everything's got you.

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