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doom102575 on 31 January 2008
Mummelmann said:
doom102575 said:
Mummelmann said:
doom102575 said:
Mummelmann said:
souixan said:
waron said:
well probably because balance board can't handle average american;) so they need to work on it for a while.

Not a very high opinion of America huh? The truth is Obese people are more common in city environments which is just what people happen to hear about when they hear/read/watch anything about/on America. Truth is in suburbs and rural areas where a good porition of the country lives obeseity is not as a problem.

 

Texas and New York are among the biggest offenders. Ironically both also have some of the lowest test grades in the country..

 


That is not ironic, it's implicit when one is obese. People with high IQ's are almost without exception skinny or slim because of a healthier diet. Without a healthy diet, it is very hard to develop your intellect, and studies show that hamburgers are literally making people dumber and is the single most hated "meal" by the WHO. It may sound bogus to Americans to hear it, but it's actually true; obesity and lowered IQ go hand in hand, and a low attention span is also a part of the equation. Wonder why British and American channels have so many commercial breaks? Because people's attention span limits their capacity to watch an entire program without multiple breaks. The same thing is occurring in China and parts of Europe (Greece, Denmark, Germany).


I think your statement is the most idiotic thing I have ever read you must be eating many hamburgers. There are so many commercial breaks due to revenue. That is how tv stations make there money has nothing to do with attention spans. Why don't movies have commercials in the theaters? How could us big, fat, dumb Americans actually watch Lord of the Rings without commercials? Wow one of the worst posts I have read ever on any sight. Back to topic I am starting my cat on a stepper to prepare him for wiifit


Yes, it is also due to revenues, but why do people put up with it? Research the subject (I'm studying nutrition) before you call me names and laugh me in the face. You don't think I know they make cash off of commercials? You must be on hamburgers mister.


People put up with it because it is given fact that without commericals there is no tv revenue which means they can't afford to pay people on tv. Just because you are studying nutrition doesn't mean you know anything you are talking about. Where is your proof? Do they test the same exact people after eating hamburgers for 1 year then have them stop for a year and see how much smarter they are and that their attention span is that much better afterwards? All studies into these type of things are just like meteorologists it's all a guessing game. I think we might get snow but if not we won't. I graduated one of the top in my class From University of Michigan and make a very good living, and many of the most intelligent people I know while I wouldn't call them obese they are overweight. Go back to your studies sir and come back to me when you have half the intellect I do. Also where in my statement did I call you names I must be unable to see my invisible writing where I call you names.


Congratulations. According to your logic, that does not imply that you know what you're talking about (and besides, you could have a cooking or cleaning degree for all we know). You are the most childish and arrogant person on Vgchartz, live it up. That's all I wish to say.


While I have to agree with you I am a very arrogant SOB I don't see where I was being childish but to each his own. I never claimed I knew anything on the subject matter only was stating a FACT about reasons why we have commercials instead of nonsense. And damn it you knew about my cleaning degree.



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brute on 31 January 2008

well it is most likely because they can barely meet demand in japan



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pichu_pichu on 31 January 2008

I wonder if American and European cats would buy wii fit?



Kasz216 on 31 January 2008
Mummelmann said:
souixan said:
waron said:
well probably because balance board can't handle average american;) so they need to work on it for a while.

Not a very high opinion of America huh? The truth is Obese people are more common in city environments which is just what people happen to hear about when they hear/read/watch anything about/on America. Truth is in suburbs and rural areas where a good porition of the country lives obeseity is not as a problem.

 

Texas and New York are among the biggest offenders. Ironically both also have some of the lowest test grades in the country..

 


That is not ironic, it's implicit when one is obese. People with high IQ's are almost without exception skinny or slim because of a healthier diet. Without a healthy diet, it is very hard to develop your intellect, and studies show that hamburgers are literally making people dumber and is the single most hated "meal" by the WHO. It may sound bogus to Americans to hear it, but it's actually true; obesity and lowered IQ go hand in hand, and a low attention span is also a part of the equation. Wonder why British and American channels have so many commercial breaks? Because people's attention span limits their capacity to watch an entire program without multiple breaks. The same thing is occurring in China and parts of Europe (Greece, Denmark, Germany).

 

Warren Buffet would disagree with you about that hamburger crack... and I back Warren Buffet. He's my boy.

I'd like to see that study though as their are many conflicting variables. For example, people who can't afford healthy food are likely to eat hamburgers. People who can't afford healthy food also can't afford prenatal care, preventitive healthcare, live in areas with poor schooling and generally have cultures that actually are more negative towards proper schooling.

They also have less belief they will be able to get out of their current situation.

Not sayin it doesn't have a part... but how much is that part compared to the other confounding variables.



ZenfoldorVGI on 31 January 2008
Mummelmann said:
souixan said:
waron said:
well probably because balance board can't handle average american;) so they need to work on it for a while.

Not a very high opinion of America huh? The truth is Obese people are more common in city environments which is just what people happen to hear about when they hear/read/watch anything about/on America. Truth is in suburbs and rural areas where a good porition of the country lives obeseity is not as a problem.

 

Texas and New York are among the biggest offenders. Ironically both also have some of the lowest test grades in the country..

 


That is not ironic, it's implicit when one is obese. People with high IQ's are almost without exception skinny or slim because of a healthier diet. Without a healthy diet, it is very hard to develop your intellect, and studies show that hamburgers are literally making people dumber and is the single most hated "meal" by the WHO. It may sound bogus to Americans to hear it, but it's actually true; obesity and lowered IQ go hand in hand, and a low attention span is also a part of the equation. Wonder why British and American channels have so many commercial breaks? Because people's attention span limits their capacity to watch an entire program without multiple breaks. The same thing is occurring in China and parts of Europe (Greece, Denmark, Germany).


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FishyJoe on 31 January 2008

Damn, that has to be one of the most ignorant things I've heard in a while.



superchunk on 31 January 2008

God I hate cats. Someday they will be the downfall of mankind.



rocketpig on 31 January 2008
Kasz216 said:
Mummelmann said:
souixan said:
waron said:
well probably because balance board can't handle average american;) so they need to work on it for a while.

Not a very high opinion of America huh? The truth is Obese people are more common in city environments which is just what people happen to hear about when they hear/read/watch anything about/on America. Truth is in suburbs and rural areas where a good porition of the country lives obeseity is not as a problem.

 

Texas and New York are among the biggest offenders. Ironically both also have some of the lowest test grades in the country..

 


That is not ironic, it's implicit when one is obese. People with high IQ's are almost without exception skinny or slim because of a healthier diet. Without a healthy diet, it is very hard to develop your intellect, and studies show that hamburgers are literally making people dumber and is the single most hated "meal" by the WHO. It may sound bogus to Americans to hear it, but it's actually true; obesity and lowered IQ go hand in hand, and a low attention span is also a part of the equation. Wonder why British and American channels have so many commercial breaks? Because people's attention span limits their capacity to watch an entire program without multiple breaks. The same thing is occurring in China and parts of Europe (Greece, Denmark, Germany).

 

Warren Buffet would disagree with you about that hamburger crack... and I back Warren Buffet. He's my boy.

I'd like to see that study though as their are many conflicting variables. For example, people who can't afford healthy food are likely to eat hamburgers. People who can't afford healthy food also can't afford prenatal care, preventitive healthcare, live in areas with poor schooling and generally have cultures that actually are more negative towards proper schooling.

They also have less belief they will be able to get out of their current situation.

Not sayin it doesn't have a part... but how much is that part compared to the other confounding variables.


Agreed. You're using the stats to make the tail wag the dog on this one, Mummel.




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redspear on 31 January 2008

The most obese states in the country,

1. Mississippi

2. Alabama

3. West Virginia

4. Louisiana

5. Kentucky

6. Tennessee

7. Arkansas

8. Indiana (tie for 8th)

9. South Carolina (tie for 8th)

10. Texas


In fact Souxian I find that there are more obese people living outside of the cities particularily places with lower employment rates and incomes. When it comes to Cities there are places liek Chicago and Philadelphia which rank up there in terms of Obesity but in general most of the obese people live in suburbs or non agricultural rural areas.

Alabama: 28.9 percent obese, rank: 2

Alaska: 27.5 percent obese, rank: 15

Arizona: 21.1 percent obese, rank: 43

Arkansas: 28.0 percent obese, rank: 7

California: 22.7 percent obese, rank: 30

Colorado: 17.8 percent obese, rank: 51

Connecticut: 20.1 percent obese, rank: 46

Delaware: 23.5 percent obese, rank: 29

District of Columbia: 21.7 percent obese, rank: 39

Florida: 22.8 percent obese, rank: 35

Georgia: 26.5 percent obese, rank: 12

Hawaii: 19.7 percent obese, rank: 50

Idaho: 24.5 percent obese, rank: 31

Illinois: 25.0 percent obese, rank: 23

Indiana: 27.2 percent obese, rank: 8

Iowa: 25.4 percent obese, rank: 21

Kansas: 23.9 percent obese, rank: 26

Kentucky: 28.6 percent obese, rank: 5

Louisiana: 30.8 percent obese, rank: 4

Maine: 22.7 percent obese, rank: 34

Maryland: 24.4 percent obese, rank: 24

Massachusetts: 20.7 percent obese, rank: 49

Michigan: 26.2 percent obese, rank: 11

Minnesota: 23.7 percent obese, rank: 27

Mississippi: 30.9 percent obese, rank: 1

Missouri: 26.9 percent obese, rank: 14

Montana: 21.3 percent obese, rank: 45

Nebraska: 26.0 percent obese, rank: 20

Nevada: 20.7 percent obese, rank: 42

New Hampshire: 23.1 percent obese, rank: 36

New Jersey: 22.1 percent obese, rank: 40

New Mexico: 21.8 percent obese, rank: 41

New York: 22.2 percent obese, rank: 36

North Carolina: 25.9 percent obese, rank: 17

North Dakota: 25.4 percent obese, rank: 18

Ohio: 24.5 percent obese, rank: 15

Oklahoma: 26.9 percent obese, rank: 13

Oregon: 23.8 percent obese, rank: 33

Pennsylvania: 25.3 percent obese, rank: 19

Rhode Island: 21.0 percent obese, rank: 47

South Carolina: 29.1 percent obese, rank: 8

South Dakota: 25.5 percent (obese, rank: 22

Tennessee: 27.4 percent obese, rank: 6

Texas: 27.0 percent obese, rank: 10

Utah: 21.2 percent obese, rank: 43

Vermont: 20.2 percent obese, rank: 47

Virginia: 25.1 percent obese, rank: 25

Washington: 23.3 percent obese, rank: 31

West Virginia: 30.6 percent obese, rank: 3

Wisconsin: 24.4 percent obese, rank: 28

Wyoming: 24.2 percent obese, rank: 36




supermario128 on 31 January 2008

I thought Wii fit was taking longer to get to the US because they are making larger boards.




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