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highwaystar101 on 11 December 2009
damkira said:
highwaystar101 said:

What annoys me is when you see fat people driving mini electric scooters that are meant to be used by disabled people. I mean, I know it's hard for obese people to move; But when these people have to use a scooter to get round then surely they must realise that it's a serious problem and it's not healthy. I think the thought that I couldn't walk around a few shops because of my weight or be able to sit in a single seat on an aeroplane would make me want to do something about immediately. I know that's easier said than done though.

Britain is officially the third most obese nation on the planet (with 23% of people classed as obese) and I seem to be noticing this more and more each day. It's a rather depressing thought that we are getting that way *sad face*.

What are the first two? I'd guess it the USA and Mexico.

 

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USA have 30.6% obesity and Mexico have 24.2% obesity (Source). 



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DiemJoker4 on 11 December 2009

I'm just wondering how they got the food cart by that guy, did only half the plane get their ginger ales?



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supermario128 on 11 December 2009

Yes, if they take up two seats then they need to buy two. I don't think its that hard to understand.....




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xbebop on 12 December 2009

Actually, they need to buy 3 unless they have a window seat or aisle seat.



CatFangs806 on 12 December 2009

Yes.



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gurglesletch on 12 December 2009

Yes, because they are huge and they weigh about 2 or more normal people.




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KingFate on 12 December 2009

Yes, just to avoid issues like that one.



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darthdevidem01 on 12 December 2009

hell yes!

+ it would cost more money, so they'll have less money to buy junk food & cakes



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dsister44 on 12 December 2009

No

By law I believe that you can't discriminate based on weight.



Kasz216 on 12 December 2009
highwaystar101 said:
damkira said:
highwaystar101 said:

What annoys me is when you see fat people driving mini electric scooters that are meant to be used by disabled people. I mean, I know it's hard for obese people to move; But when these people have to use a scooter to get round then surely they must realise that it's a serious problem and it's not healthy. I think the thought that I couldn't walk around a few shops because of my weight or be able to sit in a single seat on an aeroplane would make me want to do something about immediately. I know that's easier said than done though.

Britain is officially the third most obese nation on the planet (with 23% of people classed as obese) and I seem to be noticing this more and more each day. It's a rather depressing thought that we are getting that way *sad face*.

What are the first two? I'd guess it the USA and Mexico.

 

Correctamundo

USA have 30.6% obesity and Mexico have 24.2% obesity (Source). 

Wait...  That's not right.

 

There are tons of fatter countries then us.  In Samoa for example.... like 80% of the population is obese.

 

http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/07/worlds-fattest-countries-forbeslife-cx_ls_0208worldfat_2.html