Please, sirs, stop mentioning Beth Ditto’s size as though it matters even a little bit.

Even announcements of shows they are going to play seem to mention her size. I can’t tell if it’s supposed to be a pseudo-politically correct gesture of diversity or if it’s typical media fixation over the appearance of a woman who is larger than a size 5.

I know Beth Ditto quite openly talks about her weight and sexuality, but it doesn’t seem like the focus is on her sexuality either, just her size, followed by her feminism and then usually some mention of her powerhouse vocals and then maybe something about punk and perhaps if there is room mention of Arkansas or OlyWa.

If I had my druthers, anything written about them would start with her vocals, then give some credit to Nathan Howdeshell and Hannah Billie, and then talk about their music and such. Then mention the feminism and outspokenness.

It might seem to some that I am trying to gloss over or hide her size as though it’s something of which to be ashamed. But really, unless she has five arms, I don’t give a shit how she looks. And when D. and I saw them open for (The Jon Spencer) Blues Explosion at Maxwell’s, she didn’t. So kindly fuck off, media-types.

Thank you.