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| 10-30-2006 08:33 PM | |
| GhostUser |
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Originally Posted by Christopher Jon
 http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061016...NlYwNtZW5ld3M- No wonder North Americans are so fat!!! A friendof mine just returned from Thailand after 19 days.... He said the biggest thing he didn't see..was overweight people.(he said FAT -I didn't..a harsh word as far as I am concerned)..anyway, he kept emphazing it. I am not 100% sure about all the statisitics, but I have heard this concerning a few other countries also. It is a shame of the state we are in physically as a country..all we need to do is look around at the young adults..and it is not their fault. It is what they are taught. So, anyway..I am going to do my bes to help educate everyone I can about things like this...Deep Fried Coke..what the heck! ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! 
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| 10-30-2006 08:26 PM | |
| GhostUser | i thought this thread was about fried food. |
| 10-30-2006 08:24 PM | |
| astro |
Love some deep-fried politics 
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| 10-30-2006 05:49 PM | |
| GhostUser |
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Originally Posted by IamJen
Yeah. What about the Americans who didn't support invading Iraq? What about the fact that a lot of those who supported the invasion were misled by those same false pretenses? 
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| 10-30-2006 03:36 PM | |
| IamJen |
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Originally Posted by Christopher Jon
You're right. You're only self-absorbed when you're not invading other countries on false pretenses. Yeah. What about the Americans who didn't support invading Iraq? What about the fact that a lot of those who supported the invasion were misled by those same false pretenses? |
| 10-30-2006 03:18 PM | |
| anonymousemo | Gross, I hate all fried food. They are evil. |
| 10-27-2006 01:58 PM | |
| Christopher Jon |
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Originally Posted by nigel
No real point. Just an observation that different folks take terms to mean different things. Ok. |
| 10-27-2006 01:44 PM | |
| nigel |
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Originally Posted by Christopher Jon
What's your point? I'm not Mexican. No real point. Just an observation that different folks take terms to mean different things. |
| 10-27-2006 01:35 PM | |
| Christopher Jon |
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Originally Posted by IamJen
Perhaps the label of obtuse should be applied to those who use stereotypes as basis for their arguments. (e.g. "Americans are usually so self absorbed") You're right. You're only self-absorbed when you're not invading other countries on false pretenses. |
| 10-27-2006 01:33 PM | |
| Christopher Jon |
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Originally Posted by nigel
I've known quite a few Mexicans who use the term "Norteamericanos" to mean US citizens and only US citizens. What's your point? I'm not Mexican. |
| 10-27-2006 01:31 PM | |
| Christopher Jon |
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Originally Posted by 4EverGrounded
It's a safe assumption that people will not generally care about a place they don't live in. Your arguement holds no water. Secondly, you intended to mean Americans in your "north americans" comment and that's what you intend even now. Unless you're now trying to say that you think Canada and Mexico also have an obesity problem because of things like fried coke?  Thirdly, not ALL americans are that self-absorbed but they do know a thinly veiled bashing attack when they see it. And you, sir are full of thinly and not so thinly veiled bashing attacks. I am done with this thread and I am done with you and your circular arguements. Get off the crack. Your first point was the point I was making. Secondly, if I meant Americans then I would have said Americans not North Americans. Canada has an obesity problem as well. Any nutrionist will tell you that North America has an obsesity problem. I guess they are all bashing America. Lastly. Buh-bye. |
| 10-27-2006 01:30 PM | |
| nigel |
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Originally Posted by Christopher Jon
Secondly, Americans are usually so self absorbed that when someone says North Americans they forget that includes Canadians and Mexicans. I've known quite a few Mexicans who use the term "Norteamericanos" to mean US citizens and only US citizens. |
| 10-27-2006 01:16 PM | |
| IamJen |
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Originally Posted by Christopher Jon
Don't be obtuse. Ir's a safe assumption that Europeans, for example, wouldn't get all huffy and puffy over me saying that North American's were obese. Secondly, Americans are usually so self absorbed that when someone says North Americans they forget that includes Canadians and Mexicans. Perhaps the label of obtuse should be applied to those who use stereotypes as basis for their arguments. (e.g. "Americans are usually so self absorbed") |
| 10-27-2006 11:32 AM | |
| 4EverGrounded |
It's a safe assumption that people will not generally care about a place they don't live in. Your arguement holds no water. Secondly, you intended to mean Americans in your "north americans" comment and that's what you intend even now. Unless you're now trying to say that you think Canada and Mexico also have an obesity problem because of things like fried coke? Thirdly, not ALL americans are that self-absorbed but they do know a thinly veiled bashing attack when they see it. And you, sir are full of thinly and not so thinly veiled bashing attacks. I am done with this thread and I am done with you and your circular arguements. |
| 10-27-2006 08:16 AM | |
| Christopher Jon |
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Originally Posted by 4EverGrounded
You actually tracked the demographics of where the "protesters" were living so you could say "seemed like only Americans were protesting the obese lable"? Wow. Just wow. Ir's a safe assumption that Europeans, for example, wouldn't get all huffy and puffy over me saying that North American's were obese. Secondly, Americans are usually so self absorbed that when someone says North Americans they forget that includes Canadians and Mexicans. |
| 10-26-2006 01:56 PM | |
| Laura_I | According to my BMI, I am close to being underweight. My husband's body fat is 7%. We own a deep fryer. Damn it's so delicious. |
| 10-26-2006 12:54 PM | |
| sunshinegal |
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Originally Posted by orapunzel
You ever had your gall bladder checked out? I've had two friends over the years who had the same problem but they also had problems with their gall bladder... one actually had to have it removed due to gall stones. JC and FWIW.  Thank you for your concern! I actually have IBS so that has something to do with it. I don't know if I have ever had my gallbladder checked out, my guess would be no. I will keep it in mind though. I wonder why high fat foods effect the gallbladder? |
| 10-26-2006 12:09 PM | |
| orapunzel |
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Originally Posted by sunshinegal
I like fried food but it does not like me. I hardly ever eat fried food but once I do, watch out! My body flips out and my stomach is messed up for about 2 days straight. Sometimes, it is just worth it though!  You ever had your gall bladder checked out? I've had two friends over the years who had the same problem but they also had problems with their gall bladder... one actually had to have it removed due to gall stones. JC and FWIW.
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| 10-26-2006 11:29 AM | |
| 4EverGrounded |
You actually tracked the demographics of where the "protesters" were living so you could say "seemed like only Americans were protesting the obese lable"? Wow. Just wow.
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| 10-26-2006 10:56 AM | |
| Christopher Jon |
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Originally Posted by 4EverGrounded
I'm quite familiar with my geography, thank you. I'm also quite familiar with people who say "North American" while meaning those specifically from USA. Your post #25 verifies to me that you truely meant the latter and now you're back-peddling to try to pretend that's NOT what you mean at all. Nice try but no dice. Uhm, no. Post #25 was made because it seemed like only Americans were protesting the obese label. Secondly, why would I try to back pedal? You think I am afraid of people here or I take back what I said? Cause I'm not and I don't. |
| 10-24-2006 11:08 AM | |
| sunshinegal |
I like fried food but it does not like me. I hardly ever eat fried food but once I do, watch out! My body flips out and my stomach is messed up for about 2 days straight. Sometimes, it is just worth it though! I cannot even imagine how fried corn tastes..... |
| 10-24-2006 11:03 AM | |
| 4EverGrounded |
Must... resist... urge.... to.... deep fry..... corn on the cob.... Aw, crap Tame. NOW look what you've done. *runs like the wind to find her deep-fat fryer and her secret stash of corn on the cob* 
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| 10-23-2006 08:40 PM | |
| Tame | Fried corn on the cob = bestest food ever. |
| 10-23-2006 08:35 PM | |
| Aimra |
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Originally Posted by veggienurse
That's it........they will fry anything!!!! Next thing you know, they will be frying XANAX!!!! or Vicodin, or Methadone.........just name the drug!!  I laugh, but I know its true....... |
| 10-22-2006 02:01 AM | |
| veggienurse | That's it........they will fry anything!!!! Next thing you know, they will be frying XANAX!!!! or Vicodin, or Methadone.........just name the drug!! |
| 10-22-2006 12:12 AM | |
| Tame |
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Originally Posted by Ravenfire
Yes, but they don't have the obesity rates that we do. Of course, I just read an article that says they're quickly catching up to us, especially in the UK and Austraila. But even their obesity rates are now what ours were 10 years ago. I'm not saying it's just the fried foods but things like fried coke & twinkies don't help either. Keep in mind that obesity rates really do not tell the whole story. Part of the "alarming" increase of obesity in the US coincides with the changing of the standards. According to the BMI, I am borderline obese, although my apperance would indicate otherwise. I might add that you mention Europe's obesity rates are that of the US 10 years ago, but they are increasing at a faster rate than the US. They will catch up soon enough, and then we can finally put this nonsense to bed. I also agree with OA and Remilard - weight had much more to do with lifestyle than just food. |
| 10-21-2006 10:18 PM | |
| Marie |
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Originally Posted by Aimra
But a majority of Americans ate at home back then. We didn't used to eat out, as a country, like we do now. In a fine dining resturant you can consume as much as a bar of butter in one meal. People are generally more careful when they are cooking for themselves (although some could care less!) and wouldn't put a stick of butter in their dinner! Plus most people don't have deep fryers in their homes either..... Of course you can be obese and eat at home too, I know. I'm just saying.... as a whole.... I used eat butter when I was a kid... and lemons too. |
| 10-21-2006 09:57 PM | |
| Dirty Martini |
People sit around a lot more now, too. A LOT more. And drive 1/2 mile to the store, instead of walking there. |
| 10-21-2006 08:47 PM | |
| Aimra | I have to add. With eating out more and more people need to educate themselvs about nutrition. You can easily eat healthy while eating out if you just try. |
| 10-21-2006 08:45 PM | |
| Aimra |
But a majority of Americans ate at home back then. We didn't used to eat out, as a country, like we do now. In a fine dining resturant you can consume as much as a bar of butter in one meal. People are generally more careful when they are cooking for themselves (although some could care less!) and wouldn't put a stick of butter in their dinner! Plus most people don't have deep fryers in their homes either..... Of course you can be obese and eat at home too, I know. I'm just saying.... as a whole.... |
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