I saw a funny article in AM New York (the free newspaper handed out near subways in the city). The article discussed how obesity isn't such a bad thing after all... the caption to the photos (which showed some cookies and a large woman) said "People who are overweight have a lower risk of death than those who are lean, studies have shown"
What?!?! don't we all have the same risk of dying, namely 100%???
The article was taken from the LA Times, but I wonder who is responsible for the terrible photos and worse caption.
The funny thing is that I was looking at yahoo news today, and the same photo of the large woman was used for this article:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/safrica_crime_offbeat
titled "XXL women shoplifters on the rampage in South Africa"
It is listed as a file photo. How would you like to be the stock "obese" or "XXL" woman used by newspapers across the country (and internet)? wow.
About Me
- Katie Whitfield
- Pulaski, TN, United States
- I am a stay-at-home mom of three sons, a fledgling farmer, and have turned over a new leaf in my 30s. I am a vegetarian, a couponer, a photographer, have a thing for rubber ducks and making lists, and when the motivation strikes, enjoy scrapbooking. This blog is the story of my life.
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