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Adam Richman

Photo Donna — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:54:46 GMT

so -- have you all heard what a jerk this guy is?

Re: Adam Richman

minkbunny — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:01:05 GMT

Wasn't even sure who he was so I Googled and found this on Yahoo Entertainment.

His rant has not made much difference in my day.

'Man vs. Food' Star Apologizes for Twitter Rant

After a Twitter and Instagram exchange that resulted in his latest show “Man Finds Food” being put on hold, Adam Richman has apologized for saying some unsavory things to his critics on social media.

In a statement to ABC News, Richman said he is sorry for his "inexcusable remarks."

"I've long struggled with my body image and have worked very hard to achieve a healthy weight," Richman said.

Richman's rough comments started after he put his 70-pound weight loss on display for the latest issue of Cosmopolitan UK, then Instagrammed a picture of his new body with the hashtag "thinspiration."

This hashtag didn't go over so well with readers. The word can often be associated with anorexia and commentors took to social media to let the "Man V. Food" star know it.

He fired back with his own remarks -- including one regrettable comment: "Grab a razor blade and draw a bath. I doubt anyone will miss you."

He also commented on another user's Instagram post with the term "DILLIGAF," meaning "Does it look like I give a f***" after she had made a comment.

For that comment and others that might have offended anyone, Richman added in his statement, "I'm incredibly sorry to everyone I've hurt."

The Travel Channel did not respond to a request for comment.

"Man Finds Food," which was supposed to air on Wednesday, has been postponed.

Re: Adam Richman

faeriemoon — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:46:09 GMT

I've never heard of the word ""thinspiration.""

Re: Adam Richman

BellaPaprika — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:54:48 GMT

I'm sure that many people do not know of this word's connection to some who ""encourage"" anorexia. I didn't until reading about this incident. Obviously Mr. Richman didn't. He probably went through a great deal to get into shape and felt he was being attacked. His responses were over the top and most inappropriate but an apology should suffice. It has worked for many in the public eye who have done far worse.

Re: Adam Richman

JustJules — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:56:12 GMT

It's great that he lost 70 lbs, and I can rarely watch that show because I was always disgusted at how he would go around visiting restaurants and do these contests where he consumed obscene amounts of food within a specific amount of time. It was gross to watch and certainly couldn't be healthy for him. However, his comments were wayyyyy out of line. He is in the celebrity spotlight, he should know better how to handle criticism.

Re: Adam Richman

Photo Donna — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:08:09 GMT

We watched him some in the past. His over the top comments will make it very difficult to watch him any time in the future.

An apology is wonderful -- but a part of him has been exposed now and it is not fun or pretty.

Using the word was an honest mistake. His reaction was not a mistake -- it shows just who you are seeing.

Re: Adam Richman

------ — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:13:30 GMT

His show Man V Food was disgusting. If he had continued eating the way he was he probably would have had a heart attack in the middle of taping a show.

Re: Adam Richman

Lucky Charm — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:14:59 GMT

I'm shocked. I'm stunned.

I always thought it was spelled DILLIGAFF. The first 'F' is for 'flying'.

Re: Adam Richman

unicornarts — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:23:50 GMT

I agree with minkbunny ~ his rant made no difference in my day. I wonder how many people here have not lost it over something and stated things they might regret?

Re: Adam Richman

Photo Donna — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:34:23 GMT

well, it really makes no difference to me either.

I did recall a thread here not long ago where people were commenting on his weight loss and what a hottie he has become.

How hot is it to tell someone to get some razor blades and draw a bath?

Re: Adam Richman

sidsmom — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:39:34 GMT

He's still a Good in my book. Just got a little side-tracked, that's all.

Re: Adam Richman

unicornarts — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:40:36 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Photo Donna said:
well, it really makes no difference to me either.

I did recall a thread here not long ago where people were commenting on his weight loss and what a hottie he has become.

How hot is it to tell someone to get some razor blades and draw a bath?

Physical looks have nothing to do with personality. I can find someone to be handsome, but since think they aren't nice.

Re: Adam Richman

Photo Donna — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:41:23 GMT

whoops

did not mean to post

Re: Adam Richman

winamac1 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:43:29 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Jules5280 said:
It's great that he lost 70 lbs, and I can rarely watch that show because I was always disgusted at how he would go around visiting restaurants and do these contests where he consumed obscene amounts of food within a specific amount of time. It was gross to watch and certainly couldn't be healthy for him. However, his comments were wayyyyy out of line. He is in the celebrity spotlight, he should know better how to handle criticism.

And while he was visiting all those restaurants ...he was laughing ALL the way to the bank.

I liked him, but I'm not sure if these words were taken out of context. Either way..he shouldn't have said it.

Re: Adam Richman

evelomaddict — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:50:38 GMT

#thinspiration is pro ana, ana being anorexic.

it sets such a poor example for an adult to get into fights on social media and such language?

you'd think that if he wanted to fight with others and name call that he'd set up an alias like real grown ups do. bwahahaha.

Re: Adam Richman

AngusandBuddhasMom — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:52:09 GMT

First world problems...

Re: Adam Richman

PAX — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:28:29 GMT

DILLIGAF

Now here is something I can use.

Re: Adam Richman

birkin baby — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:33:40 GMT

Well I had no clue that thinspiration means pro anorexia .I do think it's ridiculous to make a word only relate to a certain thing/topic and if you use it for something else it's the worst thing ever. I thought it was sorta like using "swapportunity" in the yoplait commercials...a play on words.( I also think he looked better a little heavier.) I will however use DILLIGAF on the regular now that I know what that means.In fact,I think I need a t-shirt! lol

Re: Adam Richman

Photo Donna — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:33:43 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Georgie the 5th said:
DILLIGAF

Now here is something I can use.

me too -- and if this was all he said -- so?

the rest was very hate filled.

Re: Adam Richman

PAX — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:35:27 GMT

On 7/2/2014 Photo Donna said:
On 7/2/2014 Georgie the 5th said:
DILLIGAF

Now here is something I can use.

me too -- and if this was all he said -- so?

the rest was very hate filled.

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