Some people, particularly dull Canadians, like to revel in reports of America’s fatness. I would just like to point out that the prevalence of obesity in America is primarily among the poor, so nice work making fun of poor people.
Also check out the CDC’s map below, which lays out the fattest states–which also happen to be among the poorest.
Lisa of Lisablog went to the airport to pick up her British in-laws:
While waiting for the peops, Thomas and I played the British Airways Arrival Gate Game. We Call it Citizen Of?…
Some tips on determining the citizenship of those weary travelers passing throught the customs gate:
Lopping and/or wide arm-swinging: American
Wardrobe malfunction: British
Gum-chewing: American
Defeated facial expression: British
Angry look: American or British, probably American if also lopping, probably British if accompanied by an utterance such as “f***ing c*nt”
Confused look with mouth slightly ajar: British
Stupid look: American
Very mussed up hair (for men): British
Immediate cell phone use: American
Apologetic look and/or actual verbal apology: British
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