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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #105 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:08am

AusGeoff wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2023 at 2:21pm:

This issue of overweight people on aircraft has
obviously triggered Gordon for some unknown
reason, or struck a raw nerve.

So much vitriol in three posts in less than 10 minutes!

—You really need to lighten up mate. Angry

Gordy is the single most shallow and judgemental poster on Ozpol. He literally brags about taking his family out bullying people who do not fit his acceptable world view.

Alas ... as it transpires, it's all a bit of a brains/brawn kinda thing.

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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #106 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:12am

UnSubRocky wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2023 at 4:39pm:

Kat wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2023 at 12:16pm:

You do realise, I hope, that they don't actually smell any different to anyone else.

Why would they?

Being overweight doesn't mean they're incapacitated and can't shower or perform
other body-hygiene tasks. It doesn't mean they can't or won't use deodorant or
perfume, or wear clean clothes.

Are you capable of forming a single opinion any particular group without
immediately and unerringly going for the old 'worst-case' stereotypes - which
are almost always inspired by the same bigotry and ignorance you seem to be
so proud of possessing?

I'd rather find myself sitting next to an overweight bloke or woman, than some
clown who beer-farts his way through the flight, a bratty kid, or someone who
either talks non-stop or not at all.

You might have missed the post where I mentioned that I lived for months with a super morbidly obese person. The smell coming from him was enough to put me off staying there for a while longer than sleeping in the same house.

Fat stinks. It will go through your pores when you sweat and will stain your clothing. Three showers a day and body deodorant applications will only mitigate the stink your body produces. Lean body mass will reduce your body odour remarkably.

Oh good. Rocky's sample size of one upon which he has built a lifelong prejudice.

Familiar anyone?

No Rocky, fat doesn't stink. Poor dietary choices and poor hygiene result in excess body odour.

I don't get it with you. Are you trying to make Gordy like you or something?

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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #107 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:17am

Violet Crumble wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2023 at 8:42pm:

Fat women today are obnoxious. Before they were self-deprecating. Now they seem to think they're as hot as the hot girls. I blame Lizzo for that.

The temerity! Women you don't personally find attractive are not "self-deprecating" enough?

And if that's not bad enough, they're showing actual confidence?

Outrageous! Shouldn't they recognise themselves as they below par citizens they are?

Wait... should thy even be citizens?

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Violet Crumble Gold Member Offline Posts: 576	Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS Reply #108 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:30am mothra wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:17am: Violet Crumble wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2023 at 8:42pm: Fat women today are obnoxious. Before they were self-deprecating. Now they seem to think they're as hot as the hot girls. I blame Lizzo for that. The temerity! That's a mighty big word, little lady.
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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #109 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:33am

Violet Crumble wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:30am:

mothra wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:17am:

Violet Crumble wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2023 at 8:42pm:

Fat women today are obnoxious. Before they were self-deprecating. Now they seem to think they're as hot as the hot girls. I blame Lizzo for that.

The temerity!

That's a mighty big word, little lady.

Why aren't you using your AiA account?

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Violet Crumble Gold Member Offline Posts: 576	Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS Reply #110 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:39am What a delightfully unexpected gift you are for homosexuals today!
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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #111 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:42am

Violet Crumble wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:39am:

What a delightfully unexpected gift you are for homosexuals today!

And what an ongoing commitment you are towards people feeling horrible about themselves.

Is the urban myth true? Does it actually make you feel better about yourself in a real and meaningful way?

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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #112 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 2:35pm

mothra wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:12am:

Oh good. Rocky's sample size of one upon which he has built a lifelong prejudice.

Familiar anyone?

No Rocky, fat doesn't stink. Poor dietary choices and poor hygiene result in excess body odour.

I don't get it with you. Are you trying to make Gordy like you or something?

I could not imagine the fried chicken, hamburgers, sugary drinks, alcohol to smell all that good on the way out during a bowel movement. Nor would the smell of it coming from your breath or being sweated out during your exertions to be all that appealing to others.

Remember, I have been going on and on about how I was around 130kg. I did not smell all that good, even though I showered twice a day. I went without a shower all yesterday, and I smelled better than I did when I was 25kg heavier and showering twice a day. One of the reasons behind smelling better now than I did 9 years ago was the fact that I can shower more efficiently these days. Imagine trying to scrub a body that has as many fat folds as I did. The sweat, bacteria build up, etc., was something that I could have done without, had I dieted and exercised back then.

I can imagine that the super obese woman on that plane would spend 99% of her waking moments dealing with her fat folds just growing bacteria that does not get washed away very easily. Deodorants are one thing. But they are a temporary fix. I have about 10 cans of deodorant in my bathroom. I apply deodorant every time I prepare to go out. But, I am going to stink like hell unless I improve my diet and lose the excess skin.

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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #113 - Jul 24^th, 2023 at 2:56pm

UnSubRocky wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 2:35pm:

mothra wrote on Jul 24^th, 2023 at 9:12am:

Oh good. Rocky's sample size of one upon which he has built a lifelong prejudice.

Familiar anyone?

No Rocky, fat doesn't stink. Poor dietary choices and poor hygiene result in excess body odour.

I don't get it with you. Are you trying to make Gordy like you or something?

I could not imagine the fried chicken, hamburgers, sugary drinks, alcohol to smell all that good on the way out during a bowel movement. Nor would the smell of it coming from your breath or being sweated out during your exertions to be all that appealing to others.

Remember, I have been going on and on about how I was around 130kg. I did not smell all that good, even though I showered twice a day. I went without a shower all yesterday, and I smelled better than I did when I was 25kg heavier and showering twice a day. One of the reasons behind smelling better now than I did 9 years ago was the fact that I can shower more efficiently these days. Imagine trying to scrub a body that has as many fat folds as I did. The sweat, bacteria build up, etc., was something that I could have done without, had I dieted and exercised back then.

I can imagine that the super obese woman on that plane would spend 99% of her waking moments dealing with her fat folds just growing bacteria that does not get washed away very easily. Deodorants are one thing. But they are a temporary fix. I have about 10 cans of deodorant in my bathroom. I apply deodorant every time I prepare to go out. But, I am going to stink like hell unless I improve my diet and lose the excess skin.

On a flight of any decent length, those folds would be festering with bacteria and fungus, which stinks.

Excessive adipose tissue, impaired mobility, malnourishment, and skinfolds all contribute to skin issues in adults who are obese. Excessive adipose tissue has a poor blood supply, leading to inadequate oxygenation, which can impair wound healing. Adipose tissue also insulates the body, trapping heat, increasing patients’ core temperatures, and causing excessive sweating. The result is increased moisture, especially in skinfolds, that leads to fungal or bacterial growth.

https://www.myamericannurse.com/obesity-skin-issues-and-skinfold-management/

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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #114 - Jul 27^th, 2023 at 8:32pm

AusGeoff wrote on Jul 20^th, 2023 at 8:25am:

I guess it's difficult to fairly judge the physical size
and mass of somebody—particularly—on an airline,
because of the implications of potentially invasive
questioning and/or a breach of a person's right to
privacy.

There are genuine medical causes in some cases for
obesity: Cushing’s Syndrome, hypothyroidism or
monogenic obesity for example.

So... can an airline booking agent ask specifically for
evidence of a medical condition? Would that overrule
the personal rights of an overweight person? At what
point would a person's weight trigger extra charges?

It's a tricky scenario. Cool

Don't make excuses, it is all about calories in and calories out! There is no special medical condition that makes breathing cause weight gain. Every one of these land whales ate themselves into obesity! You should not tease them but no one should have to be inconvenienced by their bulk. If they need more space, they need to pay for the extra room! In the US every business with available parking must reserve the closest spaces for the handicapped. The only people I ever see who seem to deserve it are the elderly. Most are taken up by the fat asses and a certain "minority" group who believe they deserve special consideration.

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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 25200 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS Reply #115 - Jul 27^th, 2023 at 8:35pm I had my photograph taken at the university today. It was posted online. They say that the camera adds 10kg. However, I cannot lie to myself. If the scales at the supermarket spoke, it would probably say "One at a time, please".
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Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS
Reply #116 - Jul 28^th, 2023 at 3:20pm

Violet Crumble wrote on Jul 20^th, 2023 at 4:19am:

I don't think I'd say much anything to her not wanting to offend her. But this is a very real, daily scenario. Not only is her fat spilling over into the next seat, but her little breather is also resting on the seat. In this case, maybe she purchased two seats in which case, it shouldn't be an issue. But can you imagine if you're that poor person stuck in the middle seat? And you can't even rest your arms on the armrests because of this piece of lard and maybe the other person hogging the armrests on that side? Jesus, flying is becoming a literal nightmare.

https://twitter.com/ElonMuskAOC/status/1681134737971355648

Last year I was waiting for a flight and saw a massively fat couple traveling together and said a silent prayer hoping I would not have to sit next to them. And my prayers were answered!

I've seen woyse - and now you can, too.

https://twitter.com/JebraFaushay/status/1682573686316867588

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chimera Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 15426 Armidale Gender:	Re: You walk onto a plane & see THIS Reply #117 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 6:59am When cars are stopped on pedestrian crossings, the idea is to walk across the car. If the fat lady is parked, you can 1) sit on top 2) use the hostess seat at the back 3) bang on the pilot's door and shout loudly.
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