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Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 12:20 PM

"There are now more overweight people across the world than hungry ones, according to experts."

Ok that is freaky.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4793455.stm

Monique · Aug 15, 2006, 01:09 PM

So what it does not affect you really it is their problems. As for the cost if you would take all this time and harrass people with cancer for example what would you be called?

We all have some problems some obesity you it is not to be so kind.

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Monique

So what it does not affect you really it is their problems. As for the cost if you would take all this time and harrass people with cancer for example what would you be called?

We all have some problems some obesity you it is not to be so kind.

I'm gonna have to run that reply by the Cryptonography team.

Chuckit · Aug 15, 2006, 01:15 PM

So you'll defend people whose care (or lack thereof) for their body actually creates a burden on society, but you jump down the throat of anybody attractive? You're a strange cookie.

Eug Wanker · Aug 15, 2006, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

I'm gonna have to run that reply by the Cryptonography team.

P.S.

China typified the changes, with a major shift in diet from cereals to animal products and vegetable oils accompanied by a decline in physical work, more motorised transport and more television viewing, he added.

Last time I was there, the people definitely looked fatter.

Plus deep fried chicken is now one of the fave fast food there now. Bleah.

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 01:22 PM

No really, I have no clue what monique said. Can someone clarify?

Dork. · Aug 15, 2006, 01:23 PM

What about hungry, overweight people?

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

What about hungry, overweight people?

They can eat each other.

scaught · Aug 15, 2006, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

No really, I have no clue what monique said. Can someone clarify?

I don't really know either, but it looks like she and Chuckit are both up in arms thinking you're making some negative commentary about fat people. I don't really see it in your post. interesting.

Actually. Here, let me try and translate Monique's post:

Originally Posted by Monique

So what? It does not affect you, really it is their problem. As for the cost if you would take all this time and harrass people (with cancer for example), what would you be called?

We all have some problems some obesity you it is not to be so kind.

wow. I really can't crack that last line I bolded. Can anyone else help?

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 01:30 PM

I thought Chuckit was talking to Monique??

Now I am even more confused.

osiris · Aug 15, 2006, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

No really, I have no clue what monique said. Can someone clarify?

I ran it through an array of computers....
From what was decoded, I believe monique meant to say that she is offended by the 'persecution of the obese' and that it is their problem, so why point it out. Cancer patients aren't persecuted. (?)

wait... another message from the computers... monique may be slightly overweight and is therefore personally offended by people talking about obese people.

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by osiris

I ran it through an array of computers....
From what was decoded, I believe monique meant to say that she is offended by the 'persecution of the obese' and that it is their problem, so why point it out. Cancer patients aren't persecuted. (?)

wait... another message from the computers... monique may be slightly overweight and is therefore personally offended by people talking about obese people.

OK i guess that makes sense in Moniques brian.

But ya, I think your right about her being a fat chick. The pieces are slowly coming together...

Shaddim · Aug 15, 2006, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Monique

So what it does not affect you really it is their problems. As for the cost if you would take all this time and harrass people with cancer for example what would you be called?

We all have some problems some obesity you it is not to be so kind.

Translated:

"So what? It does not affect you, really, it is their problem. As for the cost, if you took all this time and harrassed people with cancer, for example, what would you be called?

We all have problems, some have problems with obesity. You are not being so kind."

Ok, it isn't perfect, but that's a little better.

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

Translated:

"So what? It does not affect you, really, it is their problem. As for the cost, if you took all this time and harrassed people with cancer, for example, what would you be called?

Ok weird, that just brings up more questions than it answers.

Gossamer · Aug 15, 2006, 01:51 PM

Yeah, I think Chuckit was talking to Monique. You said nothing bad about overweight people, and you don't have a pattern of doing it, so I think she's a tad defensive...

Dork. · Aug 15, 2006, 01:54 PM

Do you like pie? I like pie.

Mmmmm, pie!

Shaddim · Aug 15, 2006, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Ok weird, that just brings up more questions than it answers.

Hey, I was just translating, not editting for content.

If I were to decypher the actual message it would read:

So what? It does not affect you, really, it is their problem.

As for the cost, if the researchers spent all those resources harassing people with cancer, for example, what would they be called?

We all have problems, some have problems with obesity. Why can't you treat it as a real disease and be compassionate?

Anyway, I think that's what she's really trying to say.

molala · Aug 15, 2006, 02:13 PM

I would translate the last line as, " We all have problems. For some, it's obesity. For you, it's lack of kindness."

I wish typing on my Mac could burn more calories.

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by molala

I would translate the last line as, " We all have problems. For some, it's obesity. For you, it's lack of kindness."

I wish typing on my Mac could burn more calories.

Ok this is turning into broken telephone game now.

Stradlater · Aug 15, 2006, 02:44 PM

Wait so is Monique fat?

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Wait so is Monique fat?

Ya but if you bring it up you might as well make fun of people with cancer.

Stradlater · Aug 15, 2006, 02:47 PM

Wait does Monique have cancer?

Stradlater · Aug 15, 2006, 02:49 PM

Anyway, re: thread.

The mention of most obesity's harm on society is hardly an automatic poking-fun at those who are obese. The food industry can be mostly to blame, and not all obese people have complete control over their condition (though, by and large, most do).

It's sad, though. The world probably has enough food to feed everyone, but instead we get this.

Dakar · Aug 15, 2006, 02:51 PM

Looks like we could make a game out of translating Monique. Perhaps we should start a thread where someone picks random posts and we decipher them.

No, not really.

Landos Mustache · Aug 15, 2006, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Anyway, re: thread.

The mention of most obesity's harm on society is hardly an automatic poking-fun at those who are obese. The food industry can be mostly to blame, and not all obese people have complete control over their condition (though, by and large, most do).

It's sad, though. The world probably has enough food to feed everyone, but instead we get this.

Well I think it is more about bad habits and laziness.

Y3a · Aug 15, 2006, 02:53 PM

I guess the FAT people are those who work long hours, have long commutes, get home, eat too much, and fall asleep on the couch. NO EXERCISE. the rest are starving.

Stradlater · Aug 15, 2006, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Well I think it is more about bad habits and laziness.

I think it's a mix, yeah. The part of the industry and consumer group are to blame.

powerbook867 · Aug 15, 2006, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Monique

So what it does not affect you really it is their problems. As for the cost if you would take all this time and harrass people with cancer for example what would you be called?

We all have some problems some obesity you it is not to be so kind.

My head hurts after attempting to read this...

....but my laughter has since made the headache go away!

scaught · Aug 15, 2006, 03:56 PM

fat people make me go to the gym more.

(see you on page 4)

Chuckit · Aug 15, 2006, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

I thought Chuckit was talking to Monique??

I was. I just hit quick reply and you got to it before me.

Rumor · Aug 15, 2006, 04:47 PM

Anyone see Carlos Mencia's rant on obesity? I think he sums it up nicely.

Spliffdaddy · Aug 15, 2006, 06:58 PM

*creates a list of the people making fun of Monique*

I plan to personally visit each and every one of you - and make you take it back.

loki74 · Aug 15, 2006, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Ok weird, that just brings up more questions than it answers.

heh, not really! I mean, come on, she's got a reputation for that kind of attitude... it becomes so much simpler if you don't give it a second thought. And I really think you needn't.

Face Ache · Aug 15, 2006, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Y3a

I guess the FAT people are those who work long hours, have long commutes, get home, eat too much, and fall asleep on the couch. NO EXERCISE. the rest are starving.

The problem would be resolved if the fatties would SHARE THEIR FOOD!

Donuts for Africa!

Dork. · Aug 15, 2006, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

*creates a list of the people making fun of Monique*

I plan to personally visit each and every one of you - and make you take it back.

How chivalrous of you, Sir Spliffdaddy, to defend a damsel's good name! And we're not even sure of she is a redhead!

voodoo · Aug 15, 2006, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

*creates a list of the people making fun of Monique*

I plan to personally visit each and every one of you - and make you take it back.

So you're like the anti-santa.

So anyway, this is a good development, no? More people with abundant food than people with too little food..

V

andi*pandi · Aug 15, 2006, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by scaught

fat people make me go to the gym more.

(see you on page 4)

You just want us to ask about your finely chiseled thighs. Don't you.

Kerrigan · 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Well I think it is more about bad habits and laziness.

Yup. I can guarantee it that if you took any of these typical fat guys off the street, and put them on diet with a mild calorie deficit and made them jog 3 times a week, they wouldn't be fat after a few months.

If I stopped exercising and starting sneaking sodas and candies and extra meal portions, I would be fat too.

For almost everyone, the simple fact is that if you start eating fewer calories than your required caloric intake, you will start losing weight. People always try to get around this, by eating, say, 2600 calories a day in organic snacks and subway sandwiches, or 2500 calories a day in "low carb" cheeseburgers. None of that works, you just have to get yourself together and control how many calories you eat.

Y3a · Aug 15, 2006, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Face Ache

The problem would be resolved if the fatties would SHARE THEIR FOOD!

Donuts for Africa!

The problem would go away if the political problems and corruption in those countries went away. The money people donate doesn't ALL go to the starving. Some is used for bribes just to get the food to some of the starving.