Macy’s came under fire over the weekend after podcast and Tv host Alie Ward called the department store chain for carrying plates with demeaning messages about portion control.

The stir began Sunday afternoon when Ward tweeted a picture of two of the plates from the Pourtions collecting at Macy’s.” How can I get these plates from @Macys banned in all 50 states ,” Ward wrote.

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How can I get these plates from @Macys banned in all 50 countries pic.twitter.com/ 1spntAluVl

— Alie Ward (@ alieward) July 21, 2019

One plate had three circles, the smallest labeled” skinny jeans ,” the middle labeled” favorite jeans ,” and the largest labeled” mama jeans .” The second plate in the picture had only two circles, “foodie” and “food coma.”

Many people in the replies , was indicated that the size of the” skinny jeans” circle was too small to fit recommended sections for a full meal, accused Macy’s of promoting anorexia and disordered eating.

Because it’s basically pro-ana. And as a society we should aim to protect those who are vulnerable.

— Bekkii (@ bekkiifennelly) July 22, 2019

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All these people trying to defend the shitty design … lol imagine believing a circle labelled “skinny jeans” big enough to hold like two chickens nuggets is demonstrating “healthy portion control” …. The only thing it’s teaching is body shaming, and nothing to do with health.

— cheese steak (@ totodialed) July 22, 2019

This is a toxic message, promoting even greater girls beauty standards and dangerous health habits. These expectations can actually kill someone, and I know someone it has. @Macys, remove this from all of your stores and denounce the manufacturer.

— Anna L Puchkoff (@ AnnaPuchkoff) July 21, 2019

Others joked about how the proportions on the plate simply don’t make sense. Just because something is taking up less physical space doesn’t mean it has fewer calories or is healthier.

I could Jenga the shit out of some french fries on there

— Nim (@ TimeLordtea) July 21, 2019

SECRET TO WEIGHT LOSS: stack food vertically

— Hot as a Dove-n (@ DoveShackBaby) July 21, 2019

The replies were also full of people telling Ward that the plates were” simply a joke ,” or stimulating body-shaming remarks about her and anyone who felt the plates could be problematic.

Thank you for effectively demonstrating how nasty people are about weight-related issues, especially if others think they are overweight. Good for you! You make a weight joke! You must feel very proud of yourself to break out a grade school-level comeback like that.

— Lisa Buckley, PhD

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