Rob Ford Claims To Have Been Bullied Because of his Weight

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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The Mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, admitted that he has been a victim of bullying most of his life. Ford shared on Monday that he was picked on for his overweight, while he was inaugurating the Bullying Awareness Week at City Hall.

Ford shared his story during the press conference, stating that “when you’re overweight like I’ve been my whole life, (you get) made fun of, and it’s not good growing up.” He explained that “there are many different types of bullying but being called fat, all that stuff, it bothers you but you have to deal with it.” The mayor even added that he takes care of any bullying complaints on the high school football team he coaches as well. He added that “we won’t tolerate that.”

Giving advice to the victimized children of bullying, Ford bluntly told them to “Report it.” He emphasized that “definitely make sure that people — the authorities, the principals, if it is outside (school) that police — are aware who is doing the bullying. You have to stand up to bullies. And if you keep it inside, it could, you know, I think, mentally harm you.” He even instructed that “make sure people know and point out the bullies.”

Furthermore, while addressing a question from audience, Ford explained that “like I said, bullying comes in many forms and if gay people are being bullied, I think that is terrible.”