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Originally Posted by RightinNYC Actually, throughout most of history being overweight has been considered a sign of wealth, power, and good fortune. It was highly desirable in a mate in many, many cultures. | True as this may be, I believe there is a difference between being overweight, and obese. The overweight certainley aren't in the greatest of shapes, but can still function normally. The obese sweat when they think.
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Originally Posted by independent_thinker2002 Now you are just showing off your 9th grade education.  | To be fair, that was mostly freshman year african history classes. 
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Originally Posted by RightinNYC Actually, throughout most of history being overweight has been considered a sign of wealth, power, and good fortune. It was highly desirable in a mate in many, many cultures. | This is correct. In China, today, people will greet each other by saying, "You look like you've gained weight". This is considered quite a compliment, as it indicates that you have enough money to eat well.
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Originally Posted by WI Crippler True as this may be, I believe there is a difference between being overweight, and obese. The overweight certainley aren't in the greatest of shapes, but can still function normally. The obese sweat when they think. | And, what do they think? "I think I'll have another donut."
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