I had not realised that

**shaunbhoy** · 28 June 2006, 12:00

Originally posted by Dundeegeorge

we were under the influence of the politically correct on this board.
I shall rephrase my question.

In view of the awful criticisms that have come the way of Ronaldo relating to his apparent weight problem, does the panel think that it is still justifiable to mock those who are a little over their ideal weight?

Slagging off wobblebottoms is immoral, but can be fun. Especially those morbidly obese super-heavy danglebellies with 7 chins. However, I think we need to redefine just what constitutes "obese". For example, this whole notion of an "ideal weight for your height" seems flawed to me. Apparently I would meet the criteria of "ideal weight" if I were a few inches taller and that whilst I carry about an extra couple of stone my health is at serious risk as it puts extra strain on my heart. Utter tosh! Look at it this way. The heart is a pump, and what could be more effort for it than pumping blood uphill against gravity?? My having chosen to trade in some of my height coefficient for some extra width actually reduces the strain on my heart by ensuring that more blood is pumped horizontally than vertically. Were I taller, the ticker would be working far harder. There you have it................now I am off for a pint to reduce my stress levels still further.

**hyperD** · 28 June 2006, 12:05

Technically true as pgh increases with height and density of blood (thicker than water), but realistically the limiting factor here is dP (pressure drop) through the restriction and increase length of arteries.

**Dundeegeorge** · 28 June 2006, 12:07

Sorry to get back on topic and all that

but is it ever justifiable mocking someone with a self-inflicted (generally) problem?

**hyperD** · 28 June 2006, 12:08

Of course it is you porridge ***.

**Torran** · 28 June 2006, 12:20

Originally posted by Dundeegeorge

but is it ever justifiable mocking someone with a self-inflicted (generally) problem?

nothing to see here

**The Lone Gunman** · 28 June 2006, 12:22

Laugh all you like pal, but I punch every ounce I carry and I will hit you if I ever meet you!

**Dundeegeorge** · 28 June 2006, 12:23

Because then it wouldn't be discussed here

it would be discussed there.

Jesus H Christ, you're not very bright, are you?

Ooops, sorry, I meant to say, be careful you don't overtax your already stretched mental abilities.

(that was aimed at Torran, not you LG)

**Ardesco** · 28 June 2006, 12:48

The best thing about taking the piss out of fat people is if they ever get angry you can just run away and they rarely catch you

**Edit**

Just make sure it's not a fat person with a gun, they don't have to chase you and have prolly enough practise that they are a good enough aim to take your skinny arse down from 200 feet....

**shaunbhoy** · 28 June 2006, 13:30

Never criticise someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Because then you will be a mile away from them, and you will also have their shoes!!

I had not realised that