‘Fat Jokes Aren’t Funny’: Dylan Sprouse Reflects On Gaining Confidence To Resist Fat Jokes Towards His Suite Life Mom

In his discussion on humor, Dylan Sprouse – known for sharing the screen with his twin brother Cole – expressed his thoughts on a particular type of joke. “I usually don’t find jokes that mock or comment on people’s appearances very amusing,” he said. “I believe there are more witty jokes out there, and let me tell you, starring in your own show at such a young age really boosts your self-assurance.”

Dylan’s physical build during his youth may have contributed to his choice to voice his opinions. He mentioned that as a younger person, he was somewhat overweight and it wasn’t until he turned 18 that he truly found his confidence.

Kim Rhodes, being pregnant while the series was being filmed, also mentioned Dylan’s helpful demeanor. On a podcast called Back to the Best in November 2023, she reminisced about his decision to pass on a joke about weight that had been prepared for him, demonstrating his consideration.

According to Rhodes, while I was on the show, I became pregnant, and the show chose to address it through making jokes about my weight. One particularly memorable moment for me was when Dylan had a line that was a fat joke, but instead of delivering it, he skipped over it repeatedly. This occurred during the flow of our dialogue, so every time there was a skip, it felt like a missed opportunity for laughter.

Rhodes continued by explaining that when a producer shouted at Dylan from offstage, “Cut! Dylan! Recite the line!”, Dylan retorted. He emphasized that he would never speak to a woman in such disrespectful terms, especially not this one. Instead, he urged them to come up with something humorous, and he would deliver it.