Comments on: GB2C: The food and fat of the South http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south Jock Talk Blog Fri, 25 May 2012 12:25:56 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Noah http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-4536 Noah Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:40:09 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-4536 Well, my experience of the South is this: I went to visit someone I really had a crush on, and we ended up making out. We were 17 at the time, and her parents caught us, and were VERY close to getting their gun and killing me for what I did. I later found out that almost everyone in that town owned a gun, and, most disgustingly, wanted to essentially kill every Arab, every Muslim, and every non-Judeo-Christian on the face of the planet - including the girl I was once attracted to! Is this town typical of the South? I hope not, though, to put it gently, I'm not optimistic. Well, my experience of the South is this:

I went to visit someone I really had a crush on, and we ended up making out. We were 17 at the time, and her parents caught us, and were VERY close to getting their gun and killing me for what I did.

I later found out that almost everyone in that town owned a gun, and, most disgustingly, wanted to essentially kill every Arab, every Muslim, and every non-Judeo-Christian on the face of the planet – including the girl I was once attracted to! Is this town typical of the South? I hope not, though, to put it gently, I’m not optimistic.

]]> By: Tim http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3857 Tim Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:27:46 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3857 I wholly agree with the observations of the article. As a Kentucky native who travels home for holidays and other family events from Metro Washington DC, I am continually amazed at the size of the people I see. I am also amazed when I see all the handicapped parking spaces at the local malls filled and the huge people in their 40s and 50s hoisting themselves out of the cars and trucks parked in them. Right there you are seeing one driver of the health care funding issue -- these people have multiple conditions (diabetes, cardiac issues, joint/mobility issues, etc.) brought about directly by their obesity. I wholly agree with the observations of the article. As a Kentucky native who travels home for holidays and other family events from Metro Washington DC, I am continually amazed at the size of the people I see. I am also amazed when I see all the handicapped parking spaces at the local malls filled and the huge people in their 40s and 50s hoisting themselves out of the cars and trucks parked in them. Right there you are seeing one driver of the health care funding issue — these people have multiple conditions (diabetes, cardiac issues, joint/mobility issues, etc.) brought about directly by their obesity.

]]> By: Jeff http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3778 Jeff Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:04:28 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3778 Cyd, I know you were making an observation. I responded here a little emotionally, but often times we "Bearish" gays find ourselves being discriminated within the gay culture as a whole. I just ask that we all see that everyone has their struggles, my Dad's was with liquor, my aunt smokes, and mine is food. Enough said, and I'll have to miss coffee tonight since I didn't see this until 8pm and I live in Española (about 30 miles north). But I am very thankful for the offer. Cyd, I know you were making an observation. I responded here a little emotionally, but often times we “Bearish” gays find ourselves being discriminated within the gay culture as a whole. I just ask that we all see that everyone has their struggles, my Dad’s was with liquor, my aunt smokes, and mine is food. Enough said, and I’ll have to miss coffee tonight since I didn’t see this until 8pm and I live in Española (about 30 miles north). But I am very thankful for the offer.

]]> By: Lee http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3777 Lee Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:39:44 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3777 How do you know her lack of education caused her weight? Might it have been some medical or psychological condition? WE...who ask others not to judge us...often judge others the harshest. How do you know her lack of education caused her weight? Might it have been some medical or psychological condition? WE…who ask others not to judge us…often judge others the harshest.

]]> By: Cyd Zeigler jr. http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3776 Cyd Zeigler jr. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:11:22 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3776 Jeff, I'm sorry you took it that way. I was commenting on something I noticed in my travels, that's all. I didn't say anything or anyone was "horrible" or bad because of their weight. I don't feel that way at all! In fact, I really enjoyed traveling through the South! And of course, I have friends who are overweight and some who are obese. I love them no less than any other friends because of it!! I understand there are many factors that contribute to the weight of people. All I said was that I noticed obesity in the South and had a desire to help people who are obese. I'd hope you'd agree that a 30-year-old needing a walker because of her weight is something you'd like to at least educate her on. I'm sorry you took that as a judgment. It wasn't. We'll be in Santa Fe tonight. If you'd like to get dinner or a cup of coffee, drop me an email at cyd@outsports.com. I'd love to see you! Jeff, I’m sorry you took it that way. I was commenting on something I noticed in my travels, that’s all. I didn’t say anything or anyone was “horrible” or bad because of their weight. I don’t feel that way at all! In fact, I really enjoyed traveling through the South! And of course, I have friends who are overweight and some who are obese. I love them no less than any other friends because of it!!

I understand there are many factors that contribute to the weight of people. All I said was that I noticed obesity in the South and had a desire to help people who are obese. I’d hope you’d agree that a 30-year-old needing a walker because of her weight is something you’d like to at least educate her on. I’m sorry you took that as a judgment. It wasn’t. We’ll be in Santa Fe tonight. If you’d like to get dinner or a cup of coffee, drop me an email at cyd@outsports.com. I’d love to see you!

]]> By: Patricia Nell Warren http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3774 Patricia Nell Warren Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:22:11 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3774 There's a show on the Food Channel that explains some more about what's being discussed here. It's called "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." The host drives around the country looking for the best cheap restaurants anywhere in the U.S. The size of the helpings, the emphasis on carbs and fats, and the fact that the host is a bit chunky, not to mention a certain percentage of the customers, reveals a lot about our national diet. It's not just the South, y'awl. There’s a show on the Food Channel that explains some more about what’s being discussed here. It’s called “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The host drives around the country looking for the best cheap restaurants anywhere in the U.S. The size of the helpings, the emphasis on carbs and fats, and the fact that the host is a bit chunky, not to mention a certain percentage of the customers, reveals a lot about our national diet. It’s not just the South, y’awl.

]]> By: Jeff http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3756 Jeff Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:21:32 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3756 WOW, I was going to make some suggestions or possibly ask to join you in Santa Fe for dinner, but I am fat and would hate to be judged based on that or have you reflect on Santa Fe as another horrible fat place in America. :roll: WOW, I was going to make some suggestions or possibly ask to join you in Santa Fe for dinner, but I am fat and would hate to be judged based on that or have you reflect on Santa Fe as another horrible fat place in America. :roll:

]]> By: Chris K. http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3750 Chris K. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:01:37 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3750 Asking southerners to give up what they view as cultural heritage is a bit short sighted and more than a little arrogant. Why should they become northerners or westerners? They add flavor to what would otherwise be a bland homogenous society. Asking southerners to give up what they view as cultural heritage is a bit short sighted and more than a little arrogant. Why should they become northerners or westerners? They add flavor to what would otherwise be a bland homogenous society.

]]> By: LeaveBritneyAlone http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3744 LeaveBritneyAlone Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:28:05 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3744 There are a lot of fat arse people in the south. I flew through Houston last week and it was crazy. My time in Alabama was disturbing because of all the unhealthy habits. My cousin has a deep fryer next to his bed and makes potato chips all the time. He is 30 and weighs over 300 pounds and has serious medical problems. It's not because he's poor, because other cousins without money push away from the plate. Whether emotional eating or laziness, it's not cool. I did eat a lot of good coon and rabbit when I was there. And the deep friend snickers bars are amazing. But I do see fatter people down south. It's just what I see. And I think that if Southerners want respect getting rid of phrases like the "war of northern aggression" and stopping the passionate embrace of all things Confederate might make a difference. The war is over and people are still like "the South will rise again...", maybe it's all that wishful thinking that has people thinking of you as an unwilling participant in our country/stepchildren. Some of my best friends are from the South, so I'm not prejudiced. There are a lot of fat arse people in the south. I flew through Houston last week and it was crazy. My time in Alabama was disturbing because of all the unhealthy habits. My cousin has a deep fryer next to his bed and makes potato chips all the time. He is 30 and weighs over 300 pounds and has serious medical problems. It’s not because he’s poor, because other cousins without money push away from the plate. Whether emotional eating or laziness, it’s not cool. I did eat a lot of good coon and rabbit when I was there. And the deep friend snickers bars are amazing. But I do see fatter people down south. It’s just what I see.

And I think that if Southerners want respect getting rid of phrases like the “war of northern aggression” and stopping the passionate embrace of all things Confederate might make a difference. The war is over and people are still like “the South will rise again…”, maybe it’s all that wishful thinking that has people thinking of you as an unwilling participant in our country/stepchildren. Some of my best friends are from the South, so I’m not prejudiced.

]]> By: Cyd Zeigler jr. http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2008/12/20/gb2c-the-food-and-fat-of-the-south/comment-page-1/#comment-3742 Cyd Zeigler jr. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:24:09 +0000 http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/?p=3219#comment-3742 Tony, we saw a gay couple leaving when we got there - probably around 8:30. Was that you?? :) Tony, we saw a gay couple leaving when we got there – probably around 8:30. Was that you?? :)

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