Controversial Facebook page targets ‘fatties’ of California community [View all]

[Cali_Democrat]

BY Nina Golgowski

A Facebook page titled "530 Fatties" is drawing outrage after fat-shaming overweight or obese people in a California community.

The page, which labeled itself an "entertainment service" out of Yuba City, was reportedly taken down Monday after growing anger and upset while showcasing photos of people without their permission.

"Janyo is Japanese for makes you fat," reads one photo showing a family dining inside a frozen yogurt café on June 27.

A screen grab of the page taken by CBS Sacramento blurred out the family's faces. Otherwise, the victims and their family and friends were able to easily recognize them.

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