Nobody messes with news anchor Jennifer Livingston. That’s what viewers learned when the TV personality stood up for herself in an epic on-air rant about bullying. Jennifer, who works for a Wisconsin morning show, has endured comments about her weight for years. She decided to speak out after receiving the following email:
“Hi Jennifer, It’s unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today. I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn’t improved for many years. Surely you don’t consider yourself a suitable example for this community’s young people, girls in particular. Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain. I leave you this note hoping that you’ll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle.”
Jennifer acknowledges she is overweight — even obese, by doctors’ standards — but she knew she didn’t deserve this kind of treatment. It was outright bullying (yes, adults do it too, unfortunately).
Footage of Jennifer’s four-minute bully smackdown has garnered more than 10 million views on YouTube. You don’t want to miss this video. Watch it here.