I'm not saying that I agree with the idea that that ad is offensive. But the issue isn't that the person is skinny.
The issue that it's a very skinny model is pictured alongside the words "Are you beach body read?" This implies that the only people who have 'beach bodies' are those as skinny as that model.
The idea isn't 'OMG, skinny people are offensive'
The idea is 'The implication of this ad is that only people who look like that very skinny model are beach body ready. Meaning, only incredibly skinny people are welcome at the beach.'
"only people who have 'beach bodies' are those as skinny as that model."
But that's true isn't it? A beach body = someone who is skinny or has abs. This is how we humans view healthy people.
It's something to aspire to if that's your thing.
Personally when I see images of fit, well-toned men, it reminds me that I need to do more exercise. I don't agree that such images should be removed because not everyone can achieve those things.
The issue that it's a very skinny model is pictured alongside the words "Are you beach body read?" This implies that the only people who have 'beach bodies' are those as skinny as that model.
The idea isn't 'OMG, skinny people are offensive' The idea is 'The implication of this ad is that only people who look like that very skinny model are beach body ready. Meaning, only incredibly skinny people are welcome at the beach.'