Three carved theatrical masks in black, charcoal and pale grey show different degrees of frowning against slate.

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John Bender

Claire is a fat chick’s name.

— The Breakfast Club ‧ 1985

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker associates the name Claire with a derogatory description of body size. The remark conveys a prejudiced judgment, not reliable information about anyone named Claire.

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