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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on July 13, 2011 at 5:20am

Is Size-ism the new Sexism/Racism/Creed-ism?

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Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on July 13, 2011 at 5:13pm

Depends. I'm fat. I admit that. I've lost a lot of weight though. I understand it is a difficult battle. I don't judge when I see people, but if someone were to ask me I would say it should not be encouraged. It's fine if you're trying to fight it.

 

I have known some people who embrase it and let it become their persona. The "It's my right to be fat" attitude isn't healthy.

James BlackHeron said:

Is Size-ism the new Sexism/Racism/Creed-ism?

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Permalink Reply by Carly on July 14, 2011 at 2:24am

Well, I heard a while ago that the overweight test dummy became the regular test dummy.  I'm not surprised at all; whenever I think of the average motorist they come to my mind as being sedate and overweight.  From the company's standpoint, I'm sure they're just trying to corner a customer base.  If you happen to be a large motorist, you'll want to check out Ford for sure because they work to satisfy you.  For them, it's just about making money.

 

This article again demonstrates the silliness intrinsic to automobiles- americans are fat and unhealthy because of cars, (and also because of over processed food, but that's another rant) so now car manufacturers are enlarging the vestibule of their models to give allowance to further driver enlargement.  Ugh.  Accommodating an extraordinarily tall person is one thing, but accommodating being grotesquely overweight? Never.  It's like accommodating heart disease and diabetes as well, not to mention the cost of health care these days.  

 

Another example of how capitalism is sick and sad and is never out for anyone's best interest except those of the investor.  *HORK*

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Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on July 14, 2011 at 3:49am

Maybe Ford should be required to give the purchaser a bicycle/helmet/lock along with each "big person" car sale?

 

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Permalink Reply by Davo on July 14, 2011 at 4:17am

There is that lady trying to get to 1000 lbs. What kind of car does she drive?

 

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Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on July 14, 2011 at 3:35pm

Trek has a similar design program to Ford.  Or was that Giant?

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Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on July 15, 2011 at 2:24am

I give kudos to anyone out there trying.  God knows I look a mess when I'm out there trying to JOG!!!

My problem with the Ford article is it seems like they're just saying to the masses that it's OK to give up; we'll make your seat no matter how big you get!

Thunder Snow said:

Trek has a similar design program to Ford.  Or was that Giant?

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