Twitter called out body shamers, women on women hate and Rey proves that you will miss out on a “fabulous” woman because they are not your "type".
The recent episode of Date My Family brought a new perspective and shunned a lot of stereotypes around fully figured women.
Last night we met a confident, fierce and beautiful 29-year old Rey from Joburg who brought her A game to the show and left many in awe of her awesomeness.
“I’m a lover of life, passionate, fabulous and spontaneous. I’m single because I’m overqualified”.
Why I'm single : pic.twitter.com/yC68G04i1v
— Baevan 👑 (@bevan_heradien) March 11, 2018
Rey met with three bachelor's (Siya, Ali and Sugar)'s families for dinner while the potential partners watched from a different locations.
All the families including the bachelors immediately judged Rey on her body and the bachelors were heard saying she's not what I expected until she opened her mouth.
Rey is so comfortable in her body that she was not bothered by the judgement eyes and nasty remarks from family members.
Black Twitter didn't hold back in slamming those body shaming Rey.
The level of confidence Ray has wow.girl is everything she is amazing #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/GbwZ4TyNPH
— Abicah (@Abicah3) March 11, 2018
Why do people treat big women like they have some sort of disease? #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/lCbGyeae6D
— Ms. Aphane (@ntubby011) March 11, 2018
Eish miss me with the she is so confident even though she is bigger. Are big people not meant to be confident? Is confidence something reserved for slim people ? Think about it.
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) March 11, 2018
One family in particular went pulled all the stops to impress Rey. The decor, celeb friends, waiter, stretch tent, the works...and his friends were bunch of fun and welcoming expect for the ladies who were disapproving of Rey, saying she's not what what Ali would go for.
#DateMyFamily- Yho! This family is soo prepared.. stretch tent.. catering.. decor..
— Nontobeko Sibisi (@Nontobek0Sibisi) March 11, 2018
They have a whole waiter! Catering and all! The decor! Tente? Ke lenyalo nyana moes! #DateMyFamily
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) March 11, 2018
Ali’s friends went all out 👏🏽 decor, good food, waiters, I stan! #DateMyFamily
— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) March 11, 2018
Then there was Sugar from" a small surburb called Mamelodi", who got viewers on stitches with numerous real names, who wants to date a "God-fearing slay queen" and his preference of dating white women.
How many real names can one person have??? #DateMyFamily #DMF pic.twitter.com/5ztjViMZrR
— Handsome Savage 😈 (@KhotsoDirane) March 11, 2018
#DateMyFamily yeah guys, Mamelodi is a suburb, Houghton is a Hood. Akerr we are confusing the Listeriosis. pic.twitter.com/dTQ7scYyjP
— StoneColdSwixzSaucin (@AthiBakana21) March 11, 2018
He wants a ‘God fearing’ slay queen. #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/kj8sXxnEcs
— #SinuousLinesDesign (@Sentletse) March 11, 2018
Ali's friends made a good impression, it's no wonder Rey chose him and the duo looked so good together.
😂😂😂 he made tonight’s episode fun #malume #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/ZLNw7DHDN7
— saziso campbell (@Sazisokhango) March 11, 2018
Date my family today 👏👏👏. That Ali guy said a lot of beautiful things about Ray. Such a guy👌😢😢 #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/lbrD5IxjJD
Rey: So he’s got a doctorate in singleness? #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/lUlYSoI3cs
— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) March 11, 2018
While many have recently been complaining about Mzansi Magic's staged shows, it seems Rey brought back the real with many complimenting the authenticity of the show.
First episode that feels genuine and unscripted in a LONG time. #DateMyFamily
— Hlatse.🤓 (@HlatseMonty) March 11, 2018
No car talks
No talks about what the people do
No talks about material stuff
Just perfect😭❤
— Hlatse.🤓 (@HlatseMonty) March 11, 2018
Enjoyed this episode after a very long time of mediocre #DateMyFamily
— DUTCHЄЅЅ (@tiisetsomasitha) March 11, 2018
this is the best #Datemyfamily episode i have ever seen where the women don't misrepresent us. I love women who know what they want, women with no dependency syndrome. Girl, you have made me proud
— Nompilo Simanje (@nompilo_simanje) March 11, 2018
The guy who’s gonna marry Rey..
Can we just congratulate him in advance? Yes? 🙌🏾 #DateMyFamily
— Kgaugelo🏋🏽 (@ausckido) March 11, 2018
Rey, man! 😍 The Perfect catch. Look at how confidently she keeps the conversation going? How interested she sounds. So authentic. MOTHO! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️ #DateMyFamily
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) March 11, 2018
What we learned from tonight's #DateMyFamily pic.twitter.com/Zbu3AsMEYI
— Anele Nele Matshisi (@MrAnele_ZA) March 11, 2018
Today’s #DateMyFamily was beautiful 💕. Ali & Rey forever 💝 pic.twitter.com/0rICUljd8p
— Liz Kgabane (@lizkgabane) March 11, 2018