Benefits from Obesity Surgery / Stomach Stapling - Page 2

WI Crippler · 06-23-08, 10:23 PM

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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.

RightinNYC · 06-23-08, 10:26 PM

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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.

CaptainCourtesy · 06-24-08, 01:21 AM

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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.

reaganburch · 06-24-08, 09:52 AM

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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."