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Sofie Hagen is a Danish-born comedian, writer, and podcaster based in the United Kingdom. Known for her sharp humor and activism, she has been a prominent voice in the body positivity movement and has performed internationally with acclaimed stand-up shows.
Known for: Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You
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Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You
Happy Fat is a part memoir, part social commentary by Danish comedian Sofie Hagen. The book explores body image, fat acceptance, and the societal pressures surrounding weight and beauty standards. Hagen combines personal stories with cultural critique, advocating for self-acceptance and challenging fatphobia in modern society.
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Early Life and Body Image
I grew up in Denmark, in an environment where being fat was something between a moral failure and a tragedy. My earliest memories include adults commenting on my size, teachers pulling me aside to talk about 'health,' and the collective understanding that I should be working toward becoming less of ...
From Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You
Cultural Conditioning
The way we see bodies is rarely our own choice. It is a long result of conditioning — from glossy magazines, from parents repeating what they learned from their parents, from television hosts joking about 'letting themselves go.' As a comedian, I’ve often thought about how humor mirrors culture. Fat...
From Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You
About Sofie Hagen
Sofie Hagen is a Danish-born comedian, writer, and podcaster based in the United Kingdom. Known for her sharp humor and activism, she has been a prominent voice in the body positivity movement and has performed internationally with acclaimed stand-up shows.
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