The Wii Fit is Fatphobic

By: A Victim (a former fat kid)

I’m sure if you were a Wii kid growing up in the years 2007-2014, you likely saw the release of the Wii Fit and grew curious of what it entailed for your small, impressionable self. I, as well as my siblings, were very curious. They say curiosity kills the cat, but it can also kill your self-esteem. 

I couldn’t tell you when exactly my parents purchased this device that my siblings and I begged for, but one day it was sitting in front of our TV and we were lined up to explore its wonders. 

The Wii Fit promises to be your best friend from the get go, makes you pick your off-accurate mii, and then goes on a spiel about your health that you're too young to understand! My siblings and I did not give a fuck about the various questions regarding birthday, height, etc., but then he tells you to stand on the scale. Watching the Wii Fit analyze you and then proceed to tell you at the ripe age of 8 that you are overweight is something that certainly sticks with you. But nevermind the Wii Fit calling me a fatty, here are some other memorable experiences that I hope you can also relate to!

The Obstacle Course: Can we all agree that this was the best Wii Fit game? Like this was what Wii Fit was all about. My siblings and I would have screaming matches to take turns and see how far we could go. 

Ski Jump: You had to have Megan knees for this shit. Also god forbid I jump on the Wii Fit board and it pauses the whole game like I'm gonna break it…the drama.

Bird’s-Eye Bull’s-Eye: Nothing was more rage-inducing than when you had to attempt to land in the middle of the target to get 30 points. Like how did they manage to make it look so easy but have it be so difficult. 

Cycling: It never ended lowkey???????

Rhythm Parade: The origin of my hatred towards band kids. 

Tightrope Walk: My balance was and still is shit. Fuck this game.

Soccer Heading: Throwing cleats was nasty work. They were out for blood.

Hula Hoops: This game was for the elite. I am not elite.

In all seriousness, Nintendo ultimately failed to make a physiotherapy program that was intended for adults. Kids all around the world were susceptible to receiving an inaccurate BMI (which has been debunked) which likely led to problems with body image for many children. By the way, the Wii Fit is lowkey wide himself…maybe he should be worrying about himself instead of calling 8-year-olds obese!