"Real women have curves."

I think most, if not everyone here, has heard this line. I have a problem with it.

Why?

Well, first and foremost, it implies that skinny women are less feminine and less attractive than curvy women. There's also a more subtle accusation that if curvy women have poor body image, it's skinny women's fault for making them feel bad. I'm skinny even for my smaller-than-Prince size, and I'm often on the receiving end of dirty looks from curvy and even average proportioned women in change rooms, locker rooms, etc. I've had complete strangers ask me if I have an eating disorder. It's no fun.

Secondly, at a time when approximately 60 per cent of North American adults are considered overweight, maybe it isn't the best message to be sending to anyone?

Perhaps a more appropriate line would be "Real women are proud of who they are." ?