A PLUS-SIZE fashion influencer has opened up about her nightmare trip to Disneyland, where she claimed gawking crowds left her horrified.
Gracie Bon, 27, from Panama, said that the entire trip, which was supposed to be a fun day-out with her closest ones, consisted of people double-taking and filming her curvy figure.
The model, who is also an ambassador for Fashion Nova, has won over 10million followers on Instagram[/caption]
However, the model, who claims to have a mega 55in backside, came up with the best revenge – and started recording the thrill-seekers right back.
Sharing her tale on Instagram, the brunette beauty said the video went viral, racking up over 5.1 million views.
Gracie was gobsmacked by fellow visitors’ reactions, sharing: “Today I came to Disney with my family, ready to have fun.
”But the second I arrived, the nightmare started.
“Some parents started recording me, so I decided to change the game. If they were going to record me, I was going to record them.”
The influencer‘s brother became her secret cameraman with cleverly concealed glasses.
Watching it back, she was outraged: “People were shocked to see my body, like hello, this is America.
”Almost 40 per cent of people here are plus size, so why were they acting like I was some rare creature?”
The body positive content creator didn’t mince her words about the discrimination she felt, adding: “What do people expect me to do?
”Shrink myself so I can go to an amusement park? I can’t just wake up one day and be skinny.
” It’s 2025, and people need to realise that not everybody looks the same, and that’s okay.”
The 27-year-old decided to not allow the cruelty other Disney goers to spoil her day, insisting she was “having so much fun” despite the incident.
“I needed two seats on the slinky dog ride, but that just means double the fun,” she quipped.
However, some social media trolls slammed her antics in her video comments, with one writing: “You thrive off the attention.”
What is body shaming?
In addition, “commenting on a person’s clothing, body hair, eating habits, make-up skills or attractiveness” could be constituted as body shaming too, PsychCentral explained.
While body shaming has become more of an issue in recent years, a study conducted by Glamour magazine in 2000 found that a staggering 97 per cent of women surveyed admitted to having an “I hate my body” moment.
And those who shame people about their figures can include doctors and medical professionals too.
A 2019 report found that more than 3 in 5 adults encounter “weight bias” from their doctors – particularly those who are obese.
And body shaming someone can have massive effects on their mental health, and could potentially lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and self-harm.
If you have been body shamed and are struggling to deal with the effects, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential, emotional support.
Another wrote: “You’re not naturally ‘big,’ that’s the issue.”
Someone else sneered: ”It’s not [people looking] because you’re plus-size.
”It’s because your body has been modified and looks too ridiculous for most people.”
The model has long faced allegations faced of undergoing various cosmetic procedures, including breast implants, lip injections, fillers, and Botox, to enhance her appearance.
However, the plus-size star denied ever having surgery on her face.
The model got her brother to record strangers who were staring at her curves[/caption]
