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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · 3h

Feeling super snuggly in my new @wellingtonpride.bsky.social hoodie with cat print done by Shay Loves Orange.

I got a Gildan hoodie in a 5XL & I’m a size 4 Boom or regular 28

(Obvious disclaimers etc)

Yes this is basically all I post about these days #sorrynotsorry wellingtonpride.digitees.co.nz

Fat babe, grey hoodie, rainbow cat print

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · 7d

My last Covid vaccination was blind because it was part of needle size research but today I had to ask the person at Johnsonville Life Pharmacy to switch to the larger needle

Sigh

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Wellington Pride Festival I Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara @wellingtonpride.bsky.social · 28d

There’s no way the WPF committee'd be able to create 70+ events we’ve had at past festivals by ourselves. Maybe you’re thinking about an event you’d like to see at WPF 2026? But you don't know how to start?

We've put together a beginner's guide to events! www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/how-to

Create your own Pride events in five easy-is steps

1. Come up with a great idea
2. Choose a venue and a time
3. Tell people about the event
4. Sell tickets - or is it free?
5. Run the event on the day

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Aug 9

This particular design is by Pinky Fang. Shirts aren’t made by House of Boom, I should add - I’m also the co chair of Wellington Pride Festival now. They’re printed in Welly but I think the shirt stock in this particular style is from a US brand, so can’t guarantee ethicalness

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Aug 9

What’s cooler than a fat cat? A queer fat cat that raises money for @wellingtonpride.bsky.social
I wear a size 28, and this is a 5XL. It was super important to me that we offer more than just black in the larger sizes. Shirts are $50 - half goes to artis, half to WPF

wellingtonpride.digitees.co.nz

Fat babe Joanna in a bright orange t-shirt featuring a cartoon fat cat on a pink motorcycle, flying the progressive pride flag

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Gin Valentine @chekhovsgundam.bsky.social · Jul 27

"I cannae make her any thiccer captain, I dinnae have the power"

maura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · Jul 27

I have re-read this line 17 times. "The company is yet to experiment with creating plus-size women, claiming 'the technology is not advanced enough for that'."

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Jul 20

Fat babe picnic happening next Saturday! Not me organising it but i fully support the kaupapa!

Are you a fat babe? Do you like picnics?
Come along with a plate to share and enjoy a body loving space and connection with other fat babes!
Please note this is a women's space which of course includes trans women. Nonbinary people who feel comfortable in Women's spaces are also welcome.
Please also note anyone who identifies as fat (or whatever word feels comfy) is welcome.
Lower Hutt Women's Centre-186
Knights Road
• Saturday July 26th
1pm-4pm

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Tash 🍉 @tashmahal.bsky.social · Jul 6

What news! A case for joy! 🎉🙌🏽❤️ congratulations brilliant @nuapk.bsky.social!

Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · Jul 6

Yay for Nafanua! This is wonderful news 🎉 www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2025/07...

Nafanua Purcell Kersel named as 2025 Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence | News | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

The University's International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nafanua Purcell Kersel as the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2025.

www.wgtn.ac.nz

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Jun 14

Giant front page article about ailing NZ fashion that even quotes my beloved production manager, and not one single mention of the fact that one major reason people don’t buy NZ fashion is most refuse to make sizes that fit the majority of population

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · May 22

a woman in a leather jacket is clapping her hands in a room with other people

Alt: Animated gif: Amy and Diaz from Brooklyn 99 high five

media.tenor.com

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · May 22

The 5xl femme cut is 69cm flat (nice!) and of course I've taken down my shop so I can't tell you what that is in Boom equivalence but probably about a size 26?

🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · May 22

NEW: Nature's Cathedral tee and I'm actually so stoked, I have a new partnership with an NZ-owned apparel co-op, with fitted/femme tees, sizes thru 5XL!

Also, $3 from each of these tees will go to Forest & Bird to support conservation. <3

Pre order here: pepperraccoon.com/products/nat...

A digital flatlay showing two t-shirts, one that is unisex/straight-cut in a dark pavement grey, and one that is cream in a fitted/femme shape. The artwork is a gothic cathedral window with a Tui, mountains, and trees.

A close up of the artwork, featuring a tui, mountains, and flowers.

A digital flatlay showing a t-shirt, cream in a fitted/femme shape. The artwork is a gothic cathedral window with a Tui, mountains, and trees.

Artwork of a gothic cathedral window with a Tui, mountains, and trees.

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Apr 8

Your fat friends will love this too, photos of seating in places you wanna go with them!

Erin @ezbear.bsky.social · Apr 8

I asked a friend - incidentally we met on Twitter - to double check the accessibility of a restaurant we are meeting at tonight and this is what she sent me. 🥹 Top tier. 👏 Please do this for your disabled friends more.

A screenshot of a WhatsApp message that says ‘I videoed myself on my walk to work so you can see where we going... hope that is useful to see what you need to navigate when you get here’

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 17

"The thin-obsessed world is growing more unflinchingly vicious to fat people again, while others stand by and do nothing to stall it. When you hate our bodies, you are teaching everyone to hate theirs."

Bec Shaw @brocklesnitch.bsky.social · Mar 17

My column this week is about how fucking BAD the body image/fatphobic vibes are at the moment and how other people need to engage before it destroys us all. I don’t ever insist you read my stuff but I’d love you to read this one www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The thin-obsessed world is growing more vicious by the minute. But fat people aren’t going anywhere | Rebecca Shaw

It’s time to open up your big fat mouths and push back against fatphobia

www.theguardian.com

House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 15

Kickstarter for CASTLE OF BOOM please www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...

Wellington castle with colourful past for sale

The agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 15

We’re all set up and ready for Fat Queers Eating Cake, so even if you haven’t registered, take a RAT and come join us at the Tararua Tramping Club

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 13

Fat Queers Eating Cake as part of @wellingtonpride.bsky.social is tomorrow! Here's what to do
1. Register www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/fat-que...
2. Take a RAT
3. Bring kai if you're able
4. Eat & relax with your community
5. Get your portrait sketched, if you want, by the Creative Itch Collective

Fat queers eating cake promo image, featuring a stock photo of fat babes with added on cartoon cakes and trans flag bunting, all text in link

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 11

And don’t forget to stock up on RATs this week - all attendees are asked to test beforehand

House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 9

Have you registered yet for your free ticket to Fat Queers Eating Cake? It’s less than a week to go! What kai are you bringing to share? www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/fat-que...

Fat Queers Eating Cake, 1pm, 15 March. Take up space with your community

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 11

(It’s -always- been a very good time but…)

Bec Shaw @brocklesnitch.bsky.social · Mar 11

Not aimed at anyone specific but noticing a lot of writers/women’s/ideas festivals that still don’t include issues around fatness or fat women speaking on other things! With ozempic & TikTok’s rising pro anorexia shit, it’s a very good time to include fat ppl in your thoughts, projects & politics!

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 10

Also, don't forget to pick up some RATs, because we're asking everyone to test beforehand, since it's an indoor event and eating & drinking is hard in a mask

House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 9

Have you registered yet for your free ticket to Fat Queers Eating Cake? It’s less than a week to go! What kai are you bringing to share? www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/fat-que...

House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Mar 9

Have you registered yet for your free ticket to Fat Queers Eating Cake? It’s less than a week to go! What kai are you bringing to share? www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/fat-que...

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Feb 27

PSA fats: Torrid has basically halved its shipping cost ($50NZ instead of $100 so still $$$) it arrived in less than a week and you can browse the site in NZD now. I got (as well as my fav bras) a high necked bikini after too many burnt titties

Fat babe Joanna wears a sea green button up bikini top and smiles

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Feb 26

Learn to tag properly Joanna, gosh, it's @wellingtonpride.bsky.social

You could drop off suitable clothes at any time before Tuesday in Thorndon, or I can pick them up this weekend. Let me know!

House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Feb 26

PLUS SIZE BALL OUTFITS NEEDED!

Yes For Success are hosting an outfit-finding session for queer youth before @wellingtonpride’s Youth Ball & i wanna make sure that fat teens get included w plenty of choices too. Got something suitable in your wardrobe that you’re done with? Slide into my DMs!

A page from Joanna’s scrapbook with an incorrectly panorama photo of her in a shiny blue dress and Doc boots before her 1994 homecoming dance, and the flyer for a play called ‘Love, Death & the Prom’ she was in around the same time. The play sucked and she cried a lot cos she had a crush on a boy and let someone tell him for the first time ever and he didn’t like her back, and a boy she now realises had a crush on HER teased her about it. Get better dressses and get better stories!

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House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Feb 24

Thumbs up to the pharmacist for being fine with me saying I didn’t want to know how much I weighed (they use it in the study though), but thumbs down to Unichem Petone for only having chairs with arms

House of Boom @houseofboomnz.bsky.social · Feb 24

Just got my Covid booster as part of this arm size effectiveness study and it was real weird to not have to double check they were using a large needle. I recommend joining the study if you’re eligible though having to give a full life prescription history was a little trauma-stirring for me

needlelength@mrinz.co.nz is the email to contact

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