The 24-year-old graduate student at Ohio State University explained that fat is, in fact, not a feeling, and is a natural part of the body, regardless of one’s weight.

Facebook's 'Feeling Fat' Emoji Leaves Some Users Flat. ... Weingarten, a 24-year-old graduate student at Ohio State University, said she considered the rounded, red-face icon far from harmless.

Facebook has eliminated the "feeling fat" emoji from its status update options after an online petition on Change.org reached more than 16,000 signatures. The smiley face with puffy cheeks remains ...

The petition does not request Facebook remove the “feeling stuffed” emoji, which is illustrated with the exact same rotund face. The company added the option to include an emotion in status ...

A group of body image activists wants Facebook to remove the "feeling fat" emoji from the range of feelings users can choose when posting status updates.

Facebook removed the controversial status update emoticon. — -- Facebook’s “feeling fat” emoji has been removed. A Change.org petition successfully lobbied the social media network to ...

After thousands of people signed a petition urging Facebook to remove it’s “feeling fat” emoji, the site has removed the chubby-cheeked emoji and replaced it with feeling “stuffed.” The ...

Update 3/10/15, 1:55 p.m.: Facebook has removed the “feeling fat” emoji after complaints from users. The company sent the following statement to the Daily Dot: ...

A group of body image activists says the "feeling fat" emoji on Facebook sends a negative message and makes fun of people who consider themselves overweight. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County ...