Books That Shook Us discussion

Gay uses pop culture to highlight issues of the body. What example(s) (e.g. Oprah, reality weight loss shoes, yogurt commercials) stood out the most to you? Why did these examples strike a chord? Why do you think weight and bodies is an appealing topic in pop culture?

Relatedly, how does Gay's discussion of Rachel Frederickson losing "too much weight" on The Biggest Loser highlight society's views on our weight and bodies? How does one "win" at weight loss in these reality shows and in society? Who determines these standards, and how do they decide on these standards? Have they evolved over time?