Despite the apparent argument by some fluffy lesbians that scientists are mistaking “muscular” for obese, researchers are sticking to a finding that says lesbians are twice as likely as straight women to be fat. I tend to believe them. Last time I checked, of all the gay women in the United States (and yes, I know them all except for one or two), there was one Jackie Warner, plus one million lesbians who were not fat only because we’re constantly fighting the battle of the bulge (but determined to get that six-pack. Okay, a two-pack), and then seven million other lesbians who are, well, fluffy and muscular in the Garfield way. Not in the Jackie Warner way.
Now, just to make sure things are clear:
Jackie Warner=Fit and Muscular. And, uh, appealing.
Rosie O’Donnell=Unfit and Fat. And, uh, unappealing.
Yes, I am the Queen of the Understatement. This should clear up any confusion about the difference between the two.
Lesbians twice as likely to be obese
Lesbians are twice as likely as heterosexual women to be overweight or obese, which puts them at greater risk for obesity-related health problems and death, US researchers said. The report, published in the American Journal of Public Health, is one of the first large studies to look at obesity among lesbians.
“Our findings indicate that lesbian sexual identity is linked to a greater prevalence of overweight and obesity,†the authors wrote in the study, released this week.
They reviewed smaller studies that have suggested a higher prevalence of obesity among lesbians and the possible reasons why…
But the authors said they placed little confidence in the idea that lesbians were more muscular than straight women, and thus were more likely to have a high body mass index, or BMI, while having little body fat.
LOLROTFLMAO!
Wow, I love my destiny. Anyone want some chocolate?
[LOL!–ed.]
Coming quickly on the heels of the Rosie romp, I’m suspicious of this “reportâ€. I feel the MSM is baiting all of us into some cheap bottom of the barrel stuff. Sorry, not falling for this one!
Love ya Tammy!
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The “scientists” that put together the study didn’t seem to make it down to southeast Georgia or visit a Walmart anywhere in the south.
Unless of course all the women there are lesbians. Could it be??
Just another pointless study to get some press time by ignored eggheads that like to lump people into collective groups in order to prove there is no individuality anywhere.
Tammy seems to have dodged the twinkie bullet with no problem, maybe they are counting the Rosies of the world twice.
I guess the scientists are hiding their “No fat chicks” agenda behind the epidemic of obesity that is sweeping (waddling?) across our land.
Back in the mid-80s, I breezed into the inaugural “North GA Women’s Music and Comedy Festival” (Michigan’s official migration), specifically to hear Rita Mae Brown, whose books I’d just discovered. In the midst of my sheltered, innocent world, I was completely unprepared for the culture shock of those 3 days! I will spare the gory details, but lemme just say there was some scary “fluffiness” walking around in the raw. (I witnessed a “shirts and skins” basketball game, notable in that no other clothing was required. My psyche was scarred for life.)
While there I heard a lecture by Rita Mae, part of which she spent addressing body image in first-wave feminists and lesbians (she initially being among some of the most radical). Of course she was bedecked in the pink Oxford shirt with the collar turned up and sleeves rolled three-quarters, as was the fasion rage, and plenty of make-up. She stressed the absurdity of making themselves unattractive to “spite” men and mainstream women, when the only results are the inevitable strengthening of a stereotype and a chronic bad self-image. She cracked the place up when she yelled, “Look, ladies, if you don’t want to look hot for them, then at least look hot for ME!”
Hmm, which actually sounds like something Tammy might say. After that weekend, all I gotta say is I’m for whatever helps! J
My first (and only) festival event confirmed all the stereotypes. Sad, but this study is pretty accurate.
Hmm…I wonder what MY excuse is. Did the scientists say anything about short, straight, Italian males…? LOL! 😉
“Queen of the Understatement”, although the title of Queen would always be favorable, I would like to also suggest the always fun:
Mistress of the Obvious!
(imagine with a slight echo)
From my gay eyes, women look fabulous in tuxedos or pinstripe suits with a necktie of course. Rita Mae Brown said it all when she said, “At least look hot for me.” Why is it that so many gay women want to look like red-neck men with their plaid shirts and jeans? And a lot of them look mad, too. What is wrong? And, yes, many are overweight. Don’t they care?
Hi Tammy:
All of my choices for a name for the new Bruce girl have been taken. I do have a question, though. Has Sydney been introduced to her yet? If so, what does she think about her new sister?
Ron.