News Hooters' waitress sued company for being told that she is fat

Msmith · 05-25-2010, 09:54 AM

Controversy surrounding Cassandra Smith, a 20 year old Hooters employee, is gaining momentum among civil rights activists after she was told by her employer that she ought to lose weight otherwise face termination.

According to Hooters of America, the corporate company, in an official statement, “the company does uphold image standards from the more than 17,000 Hooters girls currently serving in the more than 455 restaurants around the world.” Hooters went on to say that the employee has been “counseled about [her] weight," even going so far as to offer Cassandra Smith a free gym membership.

A free gym membership. Not bad.

In a video statement, Cassandra Smith commented that she was told that her uniform was “not properly fitting anymore” (italics are mine). A seemingly callow remark implying that her uniform did fit at one point in her career as a Hooters waitress. To me, when a uniform, bridal gown, prom dress, business suit -- clothes -- no longer fit, it is a clear indication that you are putting on weight.

Cassandra Smith does not have a valid case. Ms. Smith is free to work anywhere else in this great country of freedom and choice, assuming her new employer does not have “standards.” As I’ve said before, if one willingly applies to work at an establishment where image is among the top requirements, then the applicant does indeed have an obligation to uphold that deal; handshake or contract. Cassandra Smith appears to be squatting on the “acceptance bandwagon” and might very well gain support from others who myopically interpret this as an unjust social rights violation.

I applaud Hooters; not only are they preventing Cassandra Smith from rolling down a hill headed towards obesity at an early age, but they are upholding their own corporate standards as being “delightfully tacky yet unrefined...”

Link with pics: http://ww.examiner.com/x-1943-Fitnes...0m5d19-hooters

Simply Red · 05-25-2010, 09:54 AM

*in.

Simply Red · 05-25-2010, 09:55 AM

Nobody wants that, it's not good for anybody involved.

Pants · 05-25-2010, 09:59 AM

What's next, ugly people suing model agencies for not hiring them? If you want to work for Hooters (ugh), don't get fat. Pretty easy.

Sofa King · 05-25-2010, 09:59 AM

Looked good before, after not so much...

She is no longer able to carry out her job in the manner in which they hired her... move on...

no real story here...

MOhillbilly · 05-25-2010, 10:00 AM

i dont wanna click on the link! just post the ****in pics from the article like any normal ****ing american person would!

JFC!

KCChiefsMan · 05-25-2010, 10:01 AM

JFC. Tell the bitch to lose some weight. I should sue her for going out in public wearing skimpy clothing, because it's gross on fat girls!

**Bob Dole** · 05-25-2010, 10:01 AM

Apparently, their "standard" varies from community to community. Chubbo Smith would be welcomed by the management here.

L.A. Chieffan · 05-25-2010, 10:02 AM

Damn that chicks only 20?

Maybe 20 guys a night...

HoneyBadger · 05-25-2010, 10:04 AM

Hooters is doing her a favor and telling her that she is getting fat.

**gblowfish** · 05-25-2010, 10:06 AM

If weight and appearance is part of the original hiring conditions, then she has no case. I'm sure Hooters has some sort of agreement with Hooters girls about what meets their job requirements.

If she was a cashier, this would be an issue. As a Hooters Girl, its on her.

**HemiEd** · 05-25-2010, 10:06 AM

She needs to lay off the dark meat, stick with the wings.

King_Chief_Fan · 05-25-2010, 10:06 AM

If they are finding a way around it in the recruitment process, they ought to be able to maintain the criteria after selection is made. All she has to do is serve the wings....not eat them.

Hydrae · 05-25-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sofa King

Looked good before, after not so much...

She is no longer able to carry out her job in the manner in which they hired her... move on...

no real story here...

She is the Joe Montana of Hooters.

or something like that.

Msmith · 05-25-2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

i dont wanna click on the link! just post the ****in pics from the article like any normal ****ing american person would!

JFC!

I don't know how to post pictures. *buried head in shame*

05-25-2010, 09:54 AM
Msmith Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $9078035	Hooters' waitress sued company for being told that she is fat Controversy surrounding Cassandra Smith, a 20 year old Hooters employee, is gaining momentum among civil rights activists after she was told by her employer that she ought to lose weight otherwise face termination. According to Hooters of America, the corporate company, in an official statement, “the company does uphold image standards from the more than 17,000 Hooters girls currently serving in the more than 455 restaurants around the world.” Hooters went on to say that the employee has been “counseled about [her] weight," even going so far as to offer Cassandra Smith a free gym membership. A free gym membership. Not bad. In a video statement, Cassandra Smith commented that she was told that her uniform was “not properly fitting anymore” (italics are mine). A seemingly callow remark implying that her uniform did fit at one point in her career as a Hooters waitress. To me, when a uniform, bridal gown, prom dress, business suit -- clothes -- no longer fit, it is a clear indication that you are putting on weight. Cassandra Smith does not have a valid case. Ms. Smith is free to work anywhere else in this great country of freedom and choice, assuming her new employer does not have “standards.” As I’ve said before, if one willingly applies to work at an establishment where image is among the top requirements, then the applicant does indeed have an obligation to uphold that deal; handshake or contract. Cassandra Smith appears to be squatting on the “acceptance bandwagon” and might very well gain support from others who myopically interpret this as an unjust social rights violation. I applaud Hooters; not only are they preventing Cassandra Smith from rolling down a hill headed towards obesity at an early age, but they are upholding their own corporate standards as being “delightfully tacky yet unrefined...” Link with pics: http://ww.examiner.com/x-1943-Fitnes...0m5d19-hooters
Posts: 1,999

05-25-2010, 09:54 AM	#2
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	*in.
Posts: 71,691

05-25-2010, 09:55 AM	#3
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	Nobody wants that, it's not good for anybody involved.
Posts: 71,691

05-25-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5619900	What's next, ugly people suing model agencies for not hiring them? If you want to work for Hooters (ugh), don't get fat. Pretty easy. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
Posts: 27,294

05-25-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
Sofa King Hello Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $922096 VARSITY	Looked good before, after not so much... She is no longer able to carry out her job in the manner in which they hired her... move on... no real story here...
Posts: 23,230

05-25-2010, 10:00 AM	#6
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	i dont wanna click on the link! just post the **in pics from the article like any normal **ing american person would! JFC! __________________ True Son of Liberty
Posts: 23,371

05-25-2010, 10:01 AM	#7
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	JFC. Tell the bitch to lose some weight. I should sue her for going out in public wearing skimpy clothing, because it's gross on fat girls!
Posts: 11,478

05-25-2010, 10:01 AM	#8
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2434497	Apparently, their "standard" varies from community to community. Chubbo Smith would be welcomed by the management here.
Posts: 48,629

05-25-2010, 10:02 AM	#9
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $4008654	Damn that chicks only 20? Maybe 20 guys a night...
Posts: 17,368

05-25-2010, 10:04 AM	#10
HoneyBadger The chosen one Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OC, California Casino cash: $1535760	Hooters is doing her a favor and telling her that she is getting fat.
Posts: 3,144

05-25-2010, 10:06 AM	#11
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17646178 VARSITY	If weight and appearance is part of the original hiring conditions, then she has no case. I'm sure Hooters has some sort of agreement with Hooters girls about what meets their job requirements. If she was a cashier, this would be an issue. As a Hooters Girl, its on her.
Posts: 40,839

05-25-2010, 10:06 AM	#12
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $3130564	She needs to lay off the dark meat, stick with the wings.
Posts: 33,453

05-25-2010, 10:06 AM	#13
King_Chief_Fan Praise Him Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: none ya Casino cash: $5875486	If they are finding a way around it in the recruitment process, they ought to be able to maintain the criteria after selection is made. All she has to do is serve the wings....not eat them.
Posts: 12,181