"fat logic" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fat logic (uncountable)
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory) Illogical or scientifically inaccurate reasoning used by obese people and fat activists to argue that weight loss is unhealthy or impossible. Tags: Internet, derogatory, uncountable Synonyms: fatlogic Related terms: body positivity, fat acceptance
    Sense id: en-fat_logic-en-noun-3O2NlKlM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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