This is what progressivism has given us

[JamieDimonsBalls]

I’m old enough to remember the days of Kathy Ireland and a Rebecca Romijn.

we’re a nation with an obesity epidemic and we’re celebrating obesity for wokeness’ sake. Our healthcare costs are mathematically higher by a significant amount because of our obesity rate.

Oh, and of course I would. But that isn’t the point.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

You know we had an obesity epidemic when we made fun of obese?

 

[Univee2]

I’m old enough to remember the days of Kathy Ireland and a Rebecca Romijn.

we’re a nation with an obesity epidemic and we’re celebrating obesity for wokeness’ sake. Our healthcare costs are mathematically higher by a significant amount because of our obesity rate.

Oh, and of course I would. But that isn’t the point.

They can do a lot these days with airbrushing . . .

 

[anon_mlxxvlbug9dpa]

I’m old enough to remember the days of Kathy Ireland and a Rebecca Romijn.

we’re a nation with an obesity epidemic and we’re celebrating obesity for wokeness’ sake. Our healthcare costs are mathematically higher by a significant amount because of our obesity rate.

Oh, and of course I would. But that isn’t the point.

She looks fun.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

You know we had an obesity epidemic when we made fun of obese?

so applauding and encouraging that lifestyle is going to improve things?

 

[kurt cloverdales]

I’m old enough to remember the days of Kathy Ireland and a Rebecca Romijn.

we’re a nation with an obesity epidemic and we’re celebrating obesity for wokeness’ sake. Our healthcare costs are mathematically higher by a significant amount because of our obesity rate.

Oh, and of course I would. But that isn’t the point.

is that lucy?

 

[iuwclurker]

Hard no

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

She looks fun.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

is that lucy?

Nah, Lucy is a cheap date

 

[Marvin the Martian]

so applauding and encouraging that lifestyle is going to improve things?

Not on obesity, the hope is it will improve eating disorders. Teen girls have a high significant percentage of eating disorders. 2.7% overall, but much higher among girls. If shame does not lead to lower obesity rates, maybe ending it will lead to lower rates of eating disorders. Or maybe drug use, Bertinelli said she took cocaine in her youth because it kept her thin.

It just isn't fat girls that have body issues, some are thin, some are athletic build. They have an irrational fear of being fat. Karen Carpenter was never obese, though as a teen she was overweight. Somewhere her mind decided starving to death was preferable to overweight.

 

[bub-rub]

I’m old enough to remember the days of Kathy Ireland and a Rebecca Romijn.

we’re a nation with an obesity epidemic and we’re celebrating obesity for wokeness’ sake. Our healthcare costs are mathematically higher by a significant amount because of our obesity rate.

Oh, and of course I would. But that isn’t the point.

if media reflects a society, what’s the real issue here? We can’t jog very far, or even touch our toes, but this is who we are. Lol

 

[jet812]

I’m old enough to remember the days of Kathy Ireland and a Rebecca Romijn.

we’re a nation with an obesity epidemic and we’re celebrating obesity for wokeness’ sake. Our healthcare costs are mathematically higher by a significant amount because of our obesity rate.

Oh, and of course I would. But that isn’t the point.

Gross.

 

[El Drado]

So American consumers aren't to blame for being obese, nor are the Mondelez's of the world...it is a woke issue?
My wife works in a low income school, so the kids receive blessings in a backpack. I asked what they get now, she says it was things like pb and bread, now it is literally slim jims and cheetos. Are they helping or hurting, honest question?
FWIW, i would let Yumi sit on my face.....you would have to pay $20 to watch

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

So American consumers aren't to blame for being obese, nor are the Mondelez's of the world...it is a woke issue?
My wife works in a low income school, so the kids receive blessings in a backpack. I asked what they get now, she says it was things like pb and bread, now it is literally slim jims and cheetos. Are they helping or hurting, honest question?
FWIW, i would let Yumi sit on my face.....you would have to pay $20 to watch

lol out at your last line.

I do agree that consumers are responsible, as are the sugar and processed foods industries.

And Pb isn’t allowed in schools any longer bc of the allergy fears. So is your wife lying to you?

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

if media reflects a society, what’s the real issue here? We can’t jog very far, or even touch our toes, but this is who we are. Lol

because heterosexual men have some consensus on what beauty is when it comes to women.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

Not on obesity, the hope is it will improve eating disorders. Teen girls have a high significant percentage of eating disorders. 2.7% overall, but much higher among girls. If shame does not lead to lower obesity rates, maybe ending it will lead to lower rates of eating disorders. Or maybe drug use, Bertinelli said she took cocaine in her youth because it kept her thin.

It just isn't fat girls that have body issues, some are thin, some are athletic build. They have an irrational fear of being fat. Karen Carpenter was never obese, though as a teen she was overweight. Somewhere her mind decided starving to death was preferable to overweight.

eating disorders are certainly a problem. But compare the percentage of the population affected by those (2.7% in your example) vs those suffering from obesity. It’s not even close. And yes, ED has more short-term risks, but both have considerable long term risks and more importantly, societal costs.

 

[anon_mlxxvlbug9dpa]

because heterosexual men have some consensus on what beauty is when it comes to women.

That woman is objectively beautiful. But she’s not healthy and that’s the problem. Not my problem - her problem.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

That woman is objectively beautiful. But she’s not healthy and that’s the problem. Not my problem - her problem.

It’s all relative. You can find tons of more attractive women on Instagram that are healthy.

but the biggest issue with your statement is that it’s not her problem. It’s our problem. Obesity is one of the primary factors of our runaway healthcare costs.

 

[mcmurtry66]

eating disorders are certainly a problem. But compare the percentage of the population affected by those (2.7% in your example) vs those suffering from obesity. It’s not even close. And yes, ED has more short-term risks, but both have considerable long term risks and more importantly, societal costs.

ED may have short term risks and societal costs, but i'm certain there are many both short and long term benefits. I guarantee you over the course of an adult life men with ED have more money. are promoted more often. start and run more successful businesses. pursue more hobbies. spend more time with friends. drink less. read more. on and on

 

[anon_6hv78pr714xta]

ED may have short term risks and societal costs, but i'm certain there are many both short and long term benefits. I guarantee you over the course of an adult life men with ED have more money. are promoted more often. start and run more successful businesses. pursue more hobbies. spend more time with friends. drink less. read more. on and on

Huh?

 

[mcmurtry66]

Huh?

ED. Erectile dysfunction

 

[hoot1]

Well, at least we aren't the only country where obesity is progressing according to this article.

As we search for solutions at home, it’s worth noting that the obesity epidemic has leaped from our shores to the developed and even the developing world. Among OECD countries, Mexico has the second-highest rate of obesity (after the U.S.), followed closely by New Zealand and Hungary. Obesity is also on the rise in middle-income and poor countries: China, India, and Brazil are grappling with the epidemic.

 

[anon_6hv78pr714xta]

ED. Erectile dysfunction

I think they were referring to ED--Eating Disorder.

If this was a joke, I apologize for it sailing right over my head.

 

[Cortez88]

ED. Erectile dysfunction

Not familiar with it.

 

[Bowlmania]

It’s all relative. You can find tons of more attractive women on Instagram that are healthy.

but the biggest issue with your statement is that it’s not her problem. It’s our problem. Obesity is one of the primary factors of our runaway healthcare costs.

There are millions of obese women in the country. There are also millions of obese men. It's much more of a stigma for women, though. Exponentially more women than men have body image issues and eating disorders. Eating disorders among American girls and women is reportedly at staggering levels and became even worse during the pandemic. I've seen multiple instances in my own extended family.

While you're apparently jarred by it, an obese woman on the cover of a magazine should not be that big of a deal. On the other hand, if the cover helps prevent just one girl or young woman from getting sick or dying from an eating disorder, or from taking her own life because she hates herself for being fat, then SI has done a real public service.

Do you have young daughters? If so, you may want to rethink your approach.

 

[Bowlmania]

ED may have short term risks and societal costs, but i'm certain there are many both short and long term benefits. I guarantee you over the course of an adult life men with ED have more money. are promoted more often. start and run more successful businesses. pursue more hobbies. spend more time with friends. drink less. read more. on and on

Wait. What?

 

[mcmurtry66]

Not familiar with it.

And you're fertile

 

[Marvin the Martian]

eating disorders are certainly a problem. But compare the percentage of the population affected by those (2.7% in your example) vs those suffering from obesity. It’s not even close. And yes, ED has more short-term risks, but both have considerable long term risks and more importantly, societal costs.

I am not disagreeing about obesity, I am suggesting the evidence is not in that fat shaming stops people from becoming obese. Maybe it does, but we won't know without some way of testing. If removing fat shaming does not change the obesity rate but does change the rate of eating disorders, might we have success?

We know that obesity has held steady for several years, but it has declined among kids 2-5. Maybe we are starting to see progress:

Declining Childhood Obesity Rates

Childhood obesity rate has leveled off with some cities and states reporting recent declines in their rates, thanks to far-reaching changes in food and physical activity.

www.rwjf.org

Here was an interesting stat from the CDC:

• In 2011-2014, among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, the prevalence of obesity decreased as the head of household’s level of education increased.

Childhood Obesity Facts | Overweight & Obesity | CDC

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States. Learn more...

www.cdc.gov

 

[larsIU]

Not familiar with it.

Can’t “dysfunction” mean things like irrational, inappropriate, and inopportune boners (like when you’re hugging grandma)?

Asking for a friend.

 

[outside shooter]

i wasn't aware that AOC and "the squad" were in charge at Sports Illustrated.

Or maybe it's Soros and his space lasers.

 

[larsIU]

Or maybe it's Soros and his space lasers.

Nah, too busy on the GRT project to mess with this. Probably Gates.

 

[anon_mlxxvlbug9dpa]

Can’t “dysfunction” mean things like irrational, inappropriate, and inopportune boners (like when you’re hugging grandma)?

Asking for a friend.

Speaking of grandma, have you seen the Maye Musk images from the alternate cover? I don’t know what to think….

 

[jet812]

Speaking of grandma, have you seen the Maye Musk images from the alternate cover? I don’t know what to think….

Be a tough call between her & the big’un...& not in a good way.

 

[TDHoosier]

Big Girl Banger!

She looks fun.

I agree you may be a "Big Girl Banger".

This tread is hilarious as it quickly turned into a medical/health. The seriousness of this forum is laughable not the group I'm calling on Friday night to hit the local watering hole.

 

[larsIU]

Speaking of grandma, have you seen the Maye Musk images from the alternate cover? I don’t know what to think….

I found the images.

I'm not sure how to feel right now. I'm very confused.





Wood.

 

[anon_6hv78pr714xta]

I found the images.

I'm not sure how to feel right now. I'm very confused.





Wood.

Maye Musk becomes oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model

Her billionaire son may have dominated headlines recently, but 74-year-old Maye Musk is now in the spotlight after becoming the oldest model to feature on the Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit cover.

www.cnn.com

 

[larsIU]

Maye Musk becomes oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model

Her billionaire son may have dominated headlines recently, but 74-year-old Maye Musk is now in the spotlight after becoming the oldest model to feature on the Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit cover.

www.cnn.com

What are you trying to do to me.

It's like alternate reality Golden Girls

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

What are you trying to do to me.

It's like alternate reality Golden Girls

reminds me so much of the first part of this clip

 

[larsIU]

reminds me so much of the first part of this clip

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More grist for the guilty pleasures thread.

 

[Indianaftw]

This works well in the thread, I think...Did someone switch planets with us while we were sleeping?