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Aubrey Gordon
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Cohost of Maintenance Phase. Author of two books. In a documentary called Your Fat Friend. She/her/hers. Photo by the wonderful Josh Coen.
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“I don’t treat fat people any differently”

(Photos by the inimitable Haley Morris Cafiero: www.haleymorriscafiero.com)
A fat white woman stands in a crowd while a thin woman appears to snicker at her. Photos by the incredible Haley Morris Cafiero. A fat white woman stands on a sidewalk while two thin/muscular people watch with jaws dropped. Photos by the incredible Haley Morris Cafiero. A fat white woman takes a phone call on the sidewalk while two uniformed police officers hold their hat over her head mockingly. Photos by the incredible Haley Morris Cafiero. A fat white woman sits on the stairs in a public space. A person stands behind her, making a silly face, posing for a photo with her in the foreground. Photos by the incredible Haley Morris Cafiero.
December 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Update from going through family photos:
A photo of Aubrey as a young child in a blue smocked dress with a Peter Pan collar. Superimposed next to her is a strange and unsettling second Aubrey face, appearing to float in midair. This is the weirdest image description I’ve written in a minute.
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Milo really manifested this one
A photo of Milo Yiannopolous in a white suit with gold jewelry wearing mirrored sunglasses, holding a sign that says "Dear Trump: Please Deport Fat People"
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Primary source material from today’s new Maintenance Phase episode:
A 2023 tweet from Andrew Tate reads “SEED OILS SEED OILS OMG SEED OILS OMG FUCKING OMG SEED OILS FUCK FUCK OMG FUCK. I can tell you losers have never had real enemies. You're afraid of sunflowers. You legit won't shut up about it. Such uninteresting lives. Total losers OH MY MOTHER FUCKING GOD SEED FUCKING OILS AND WORE THE WRONG SHOES TO THE GYM TO LIFT MEDIOCRE WEIGHT HOLY FUCKING FUCK HOW WILL HE BE AN ALPHA MALE EVER AGAIN FUCK FUCKKKKKKK FUCKKKKKKKK FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK”
August 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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McCarthyism in its purest form is when you can’t get pierogies because you support the US’s president and foreign policy
“Dershowitz said is was “pure McCarthyism” to not be served because of his political beliefs. He said it was likely because he represented Donald Trump at one of his impeachment trials or because of his ardent Zionism. The week before, Dershowitz was wearing his T-shirt that said “Proud American Zionist” on it.”
July 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Was going through some old boxes and found this absolutely wild artifact. This show did happen as scheduled & I did go.
A faded ticket stub in a photo album sleeve reads “MONQUI PRESENTS AT ROSELAND THEATER (8 NW 6TH Avenue, Portland) BELLE & SEBASTIAN TUES SEP 11 2001 8:30PM ALL AGES $24
May 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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To be clear, this doesn’t mean WW is closing up shop, it just means they have REALLY hit the skids.

At their most recent peak, in 2021, they were trading at around $40 per share. Today they’re trading at 45 cents—just over 1% of their 2021 high.
A screenshot of Google’s chart on Weight Watchers stock shows a price of 45 cents per share, down dramatically over the past 5 years.
May 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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I may never stop laughing about this part??

www.npr.org/2025/05/07/n...
Screen shot of an NPR news story reads “In September, WW International CEO Sima Sistani resigned, and the New York company named Tara Comonte, a WeightWatchers board member and former Shake Shack executive, interim chief executive. Comonte, now CEO, said in a statement Tuesday that, "As the conversation around weight shifts toward long-term health, our commitment to delivering the most trusted, science-backed, and holistic solutions - grounded in community support and lasting results - has never been stronger, or more important."
May 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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FINALLY, a press release worth talking about!
Headline reads “After Dinner Digestion Walk, AKA Fart Walk, Goes Viral And HMH Experts Say, The Health Benefits Don't Stink”
May 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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I’ve been worried that Mercedes Benz owners weren’t serious about self care, this is such a relief
An Oregon vanity license plate reading SLFCRE is attached to a black Mercedes Benz SUV. It has a branded license plate frame from Mercedes Benz of Portland. The license plate features the Portland Trailblazers logo and their slogan, Rip City.
May 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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I’ve been doing a lot of yelling into microphones about how much I love beans, so I thought I should provide some beanafides. Behold: the bean shelf!
A kitchen shelf full of eleven glass swing top jars, each full of a different type of dried beans.
February 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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In a VERY funny turn of events, my TikTok algorithm is like 95% queer content (fat &/or masc thirst traps, community drama, carabiner discourse) and 5% a heterosexual attorney I know
December 29, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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A black and white photograph of Richard Simmons shows him wearing sheer black tights and a black short sleeved leotard. The picture is double exposed. In one image, he stands gracefully in profile, arms stretched straight up. In the second image, he grimaces at the camera, bent at the waist, touching his toes. The picture is captioned “back and vertebrae stretch, all the way to the toes.”
November 24, 2024 at 1:34 AM
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Why are they baiting me like this
A screenshot of an email from the famously insufferable Cafe Gratitude advertising branded smoothies “I Am Deadpool” and “I Am Wolverine.” Continued screenshot features the header “best bubs” and describes the smoothies themselves. “I AM DEADPOOL: BLACK CHOCOLATE + CHERRY CHIA SHAKE. strawberry, banana, cranberry + pomegranate elixir, dates, black chocolate ganache, activated charcoal superfood garnish.” “I AM WOLVERINE: PASSION FRUIT MANGO + BLUE MAJIK SHAKE. whipped coconut meat, blue spirulina chia, dates, house lemonade, fresh turmeric, housemade coconut milk.”
November 12, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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A thing I frequently ask my friends to do is take a picture of me near fat- and food-related signs and murals
Aubrey, a fat white woman in sunglasses, stands in front of a grey tile wall tagged with the words “THICK GIRLS,” a heart, and a hand giving the middle finger. Aubrey, a fat white woman in sunglasses, jumps in front of a brick wall with a sign that reads “copious.” Aubrey, a fat white woman in glasses, stands beneath a green sign with white text that reads “puj.” A mural shows a large, clear pipe with pink frosted donuts flying out the bottom chute into a basket. Aubrey, a fat white woman in sunglasses, poses in front of the mural as if the donuts are flying into her mouth.
November 11, 2024 at 3:53 AM
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“I Am Trustworthy” and “I Am Wise” THE SHEER AUDACITY
A screenshot of the “Cafe Gratitude x Medical Medium” menu reads “Medical Medium Anthony William is the #1 New York Times best-selling author and chronic illness expert whose advanced healing information has reframed the natural health movement. From cell-supporting antioxidant potency to immune-supporting micronutrients and beyond, this exclusive menu reflects his unique understanding of foods and their untapped benefits so that we may cleanse, heal and thrive.” The dishes on the menu include: “I AM INSIGHTFUL $14.50 VEGETABLE SUSHI seasoned sesame jasmine rice, marinated pumpkin seed tofu, carrots, cucumbers, red cabbage, mixed herbs, dulse flakes, lemon-pickled ginger, wasabi, coconut aminos I AM WISE $16.50 GREEN PAPAYA & KELP NOODLE THAI SALAD red pepper, persian cucumbers, carrots, mizuna, cilantro, basil, scallions, thai coconut dressing, toasted pumpkin seeds I AM TRUSTWORTHY $17.50 SPICY PORTOBELLO FAJITAS red & yellow peppers, red onion, cumin, cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, lemon-pickled red onion, millet tortillas I AM NOBLE $17.50 BEAN + SPICY POTATO BURRITO BOWL lacinato kale, black bean + pepper picadillo, spicy roasted potatoes, pico de gallo, cheezy potato sauce, avocado, cilantro I AM PRECIOUS $13.50 MEDICAL MEDIUM ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE banana, dates, orange juice, cherries, wild blueberry powder”
October 15, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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This is nothing short of a personal attack
A screenshot of a promotional email from Cafe Gratitude reads “NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME: THE CAFÉ GRATITUDE x MEDICAL MEDIUM MENU. Our new menu collaboration with chronic illness expert Medical Medium Anthony William has arrived. Together, we've created a menu that unlocks the untapped power of food, compassionately crafted around Anthony's transformative insights. Get ready to cleanse, heal, and thrive!”
October 15, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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A blue book cover titled “Thinking Cop, Feeling Cop: A Study in Police Personalities” by Stephen M. Hennessy. The cover reads “ a fascinating look at the law enforcement, professional in a completely different light, or an interesting look at how the “deviations from true north,” uncommon Jungian personality types, function in the law enforcement profession.” Text is accompanied by a line drawing of a police badge superimposed over a white heart.
September 12, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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Bold choice to have this absolutely disgusted bear in the Governor’s office at the Montana state capitol. It’s like a little built in reaction gif.
A hallway in the Montana state capitol has white marble paneling, saffron walls, portraits of past governors, and a taxidermy bear that looks absolutely DISDAINFUL. A screenshot of an old article from the Guardian, reading “Greg Gianforte misled police after assault of Guardian journalist, incident report shows Montana congressman falsely said Ben Jacobs had initiated physical contact Gianforte told police 'the liberal media is trying to make a story'” A screenshot of a 2023 article from Mother Jones with the headline “Despite Pleas From Nonbinary Son, Montana Governor Signs Anti-Trans Bill Banning Care.” A screenshot of an Associated Press headline from 2024 reads “Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term. Governor reports more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022.”
August 17, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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Delighted to learn my sleep sounds app has a fantastic sense of humor
A screenshot of a sleep sounds app shows a number of different fan sound options under the header “only fans”
June 7, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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What a weird way to learn that I expected cultural sensitivity from factory farming corporations
A package of bratwurst from Johnsonville with a bright green label that reads “Luck of the Irish O’Garlic sausage. Only premium cuts of pork. A wee bit o’garlic! No artificial flavors or colors.” The label also shows a grilled sausage on a bun with sauerkraut and mustard.
May 11, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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This feels like a threat
A screenshot of an email from CB2 with the all-caps subject line “WIN A GOOP CHAIR”
May 2, 2024 at 12:05 AM
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Law & Order ADA Michael Cutter wears a white collared shirt, a pale grey tie, and a dark grey vest. He sits at a cluttered desk holding a baseball. The closed caption reads “well, if the lesbians aren’t reliable…” Law & Order ADA Michael Cutter wears a white collared shirt, a pale grey tie, and a dark grey vest. He sits at a cluttered desk holding a baseball. The closed caption reads “we’ll go a non-lesbian route.”
May 1, 2024 at 1:14 AM
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🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, wears oversized cateye glasses and gazes askance into the camera. Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, sits among plants, her hand on her chin, staring off to the side. Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, looks upward against a floral backdrop. Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, wears oversized cateye glasses and gazes off to the side, smiling.
April 19, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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I got some new photos taken by the wonderful Josh Coen!
Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, buttons her black velvet blazer. Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, sits amid deep green houseplants, hand on her chin, gazing into the camera. Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, wears oversized cat eye glasses and gazes into the camera. Aubrey, a fat white woman with short dark blonde hair, wears a black and white patterned top. She stands against a bright turquoise backdrop, her hand on her cheek, smiling to the camera.
April 19, 2024 at 2:38 PM