“Man vs. Food” Host in Hot Water Over Instagram Comments

Adam Richman, star of Man vs Food and new show Man Finds Food, attacked commenters online with foul-mouthed tirades.

Adam Richman, the US TV host whose former show Man vs Food has become a cult hit in recent years, has seen his new series Man Finds Food "postponed indefinitely" after he sent abusive comments during an argument on Instagram.

The furore began when Richman posted an Instagram photo with the caption: "Had ordered this suit from a Saville Row tailor over a year ago. Think I'm gonna need to take it in a little …" He added the hashtag #thinspiration.

One Instagram user criticised him for using the tag, saying it "glorifies negative media self-imagery that being thin is better as opposed to any other body style" (the term can be used on social networks and blogs to celebrate unnecessary and unhealthy weight loss). Richman responded by writing "DILLIGAF", which means "Does it look like I give a fuck?" To other critics he wrote, "Oh eat a bag of shit, dummy. No apology is coming. If it inspires someone to attain a healthy thinner body then that was what it was meant to do. Only fuckup it seems was your dad's choice to go without a condom," and "grab a razor blade and draw a bath. I doubt anyone will miss you."

The comments have since been deleted, as have Richman's subsequent apologies, where he wrote: "I've responded to internet hate recently with vile words directed at those hating me. I am sorry, I should know better & will do better."

In my opinion there is no reason to be sorry. The guy lost weight to better himself and be healthier and someone was offended by that? Has this nation become such pussies that they can no longer stand when someone else is successful at something? It's a shame really. Adam worked hard to drop weight and make himself healthier and there's always going to be 1 jealous asshole who can't handle it. Well, to the guy who was offended how about getting off your ass, out of your mama's basement, do something with your life to be proud of instead of bringing others down to your level. For f**k's sake...if nothing else, just keep your comments to yourself or better yet...unfollow the guy instead of trying to be an internet watch dog.

End rant....