“Casual” Fat Shaming: An Open Letter Demanding More From Our Media January 26, 2016 by Matthew Mercer Leave a Comment I watched the pilot of the Hulu show, “Casual,” on my own. I liked the rougish male lead, even though he felt a common trope, with his rugged handsomeness, cockiness, and a savant-like perception of things that others didn’t perceive. I recognized the female lead from another show that my wife and I had enjoyed. I watched all the available episodes, even though the show seemed … [Read more...]