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It's A Fat World Afterall
Disneyland announced today that starting in January, they will shut down the flume ride "It's a Small World" to retrofatfit it. Apparently, it needs to be super-sized to accommodate the super-sized riders. The heavy loads are causing log jams, not unlike the arteries of the riders who are shoveling down freedom fries and that ilk at the snack bars.
The attraction is about 41 years old, so it needs to expand with the times. Disney has already resorted to making larger souvenirs and costumes. Adult men and women are about 25 pounds (11 kilograms) heavier than they were in 1960, and 65 percent are considered overweight, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
Should we be calling them freedom fries? Or should we work toward freedom from fries?
Posted by Catherine on November 9, 2007
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This is the problem with a society addicted to super-sized food and junk. Of course, it is also the problem of those who pretend obesity is not a problem.
Posted by: Scott | Nov 9, 2007 5:58:04 PM
Next ride to be super-sized: The Tea Cup Ride. It will be renamed to: "The Big Gulp, sponsored by 7-11"
Posted by: Karl | Nov 9, 2007 6:34:09 PM
LOL, perhaps the Frappacino sponsored by Starbucks?
Posted by: catherine | Nov 9, 2007 6:37:09 PM
Why are you denying the rights of consumers to make choices? You know, like the choice to have diabetes.
Posted by: seamus | Nov 13, 2007 1:56:57 PM
