I don’t mean to distract anyone from ripping Penelope Trunk a new one, but I just had to share a comment from our newest troll, “Wazza.” Regarding my post about the 245-lb. woman who died because paramedics somehow couldn’t figure out how to move her over the course of two hours – and meanwhile stood … Continue reading »
Posted on October 18, 2007 …
Open for Discussion
Today’s topic: Penelope Trunk needs a swift kick in the ass. Have at it, y’all.
Quick Outrage: Fire Dept. Wants to Charge Extra for Moving Fatties
Shaker Kevin brought this gem to my attention: Fire service may charge for shifting fat people. The Lancashire (England) Fire and Rescue Service has experienced a “sharp rise” in the number of calls asking them to help other services move extremely obese people — they’ve doubled in the past year! — so they figure they … Continue reading »
Shortness Reaching Epidemic Proportions!
Okay, you really must read this BBC article apricotmuffins just linked to in comments: Short people rate worse on health. Check this out: The results predicted that increasing height could help boost feelings of wellbeing. If men could add just 7cm (2.7in) to their height and women 6cm (2.3in), their health-related quality of life could … Continue reading »
