Say what you will about Burke, but his attitude is great

[Park Bites]

I felt this way the other day, until we went to this awesome restaurant and had this:

That is an entire cauliflower and about 3 pounds of the best schnitzel I have had yet.

damn now i am "hungry" too.

 

[Siro]

Schnitzels and chubby German women. Yum.

 

[bjwsan]

What is funny about this is that most Germans are in decent shape. You see very few truly fat Germans.

Bavaria must be a bit different... just as many fat Bavarians here as Stateside... in or out of the church...
But, yes... the food IS good, and the produce, bread, cheese... much better than in US stores.
Fat or not, the general Germans populations seems much more active than in US... lots of biking, walking, swimming... outdoor activities.

 

[fishonjazz]

What is funny about this is that most Germans are in decent shape. You see very few truly fat Germans. Actually the most fat Germans we have seen have been at Church. Dat fat mormon life doe.

Last year when I was traveling back and forth I knew I was back in the states because of all the fat people, and even more telling the fat people in spandex. Where the **** did that trend come from? There needs to be a licensing process for spandex for hell's sake. But really, I could not believe the difference. Summer here is great, lots of eye candy. Summer in the states you really notice the firm tight asses because they are so rare. ****ing fat americans.

Agreed.
I had to work in brazil for a bit and it was hard
Literally difficult to find any fat people in the town I was working in (pocos de caldas)

Everyone was always walking/jogging, biking, and working out. (Lots of exercise facilities)

Every meal they ate lots of fruits, veggies, rice, and beans.

Fine *** women.
Then back to America. Land of teh fats

 

[Deleted member 848]

Agreed.
I had to work in brazil for a bit and it was hard
Literally difficult to find any fat people in the town I was working in (pocos de caldas)

Everyone was always walking/jogging, biking, and working out. (Lots of exercise facilities)

Every meal they ate lots of fruits, veggies, rice, and beans.

Fine *** women.
Then back to America. Land of teh fats

it's just a reflection of the American life. Ppl don't live to work & work to live as cyclically as we do here. Completely difference in culture. Their diets aren't dominated by corporations trying to change food in ways that essentially makes it most profitable. Lastly, their urban layouts are designed in ways were commuting isn't necessarily sedentary.

I guarantee you there is a higher %age of Americans with conscious 'diets', 'workout-plans', and just citizens with health-conscious behaviour in general than a majority of other developed countries. That's why the whole obesity problem is so complicated-- it's more than just people being lazy and uninformed. Contemporary urban North American culture is basically designed in a way that encourages us to be fat-- when really it should be the opposite.



- one who has lived in Germany and Canada, and visits south-east Europe to meet relatives quite often

 

[fishonjazz]

it's just a reflection of the American life. Ppl don't live to work & work to live as cyclically as we do here. Completely difference in culture. Their diets aren't dominated by corporations trying to change food in ways that essentially makes it most profitable. Lastly, their urban layouts are designed in ways were commuting isn't necessarily sedentary.

I guarantee you there is a higher %age of Americans with conscious 'diets', 'workout-plans', and just citizens with health-conscious behaviour in general than a majority of other developed countries. That's why the whole obesity problem is so complicated-- it's more than just people being lazy and uninformed. Contemporary urban North American culture is basically designed in a way that encourages us to be fat-- when really it should be the opposite.



- one who has lived in Germany and Canada, and visits south-east Europe to meet relatives quite often

Good post.
Cheap, convenient, tasty, fast food availability on every corner is the reason for my gut. (Fwiw I'm 6 foot 3 and only 200 lbs.....but I have a gut)

 

[Park Bites]

What is funny about this is that most Germans are in decent shape. You see very few truly fat Germans. Actually the most fat Germans we have seen have been at Church. Dat fat mormon life doe.

Last year when I was traveling back and forth I knew I was back in the states because of all the fat people, and even more telling the fat people in spandex. Where the **** did that trend come from? There needs to be a licensing process for spandex for hell's sake. But really, I could not believe the difference. Summer here is great, lots of eye candy. Summer in the states you really notice the firm tight asses because they are so rare. ****ing fat americans.

I resemble this remark minus the spandex

 

[The Midnight]

Because once a large super nice German girl goes out with someone else it's all over? And how did the dork ask her before you had a chance? It sounds like you should have had plenty of chances while painting.

Well when we were painting together once and having a nice chat she suddenly asks what I was doing for the weekend and whether I have a car. I was still on a restricted license (cannot take passenger) so I had to tell her that I can't make it.


She said 'ok' and the week after she was going out with this dork.

 

[The Midnight]

You can't ask a girl out until you have condoms that fit. Them Asian condoms have really got in the way of his love life.

Haha.. good memory.


Boy, was that a painful (but valuable) experience.

 

[The Midnight]

What is funny about this is that most Germans are in decent shape. You see very few truly fat Germans. Actually the most fat Germans we have seen have been at Church. Dat fat mormon life doe.

Last year when I was traveling back and forth I knew I was back in the states because of all the fat people, and even more telling the fat people in spandex. Where the **** did that trend come from? There needs to be a licensing process for spandex for hell's sake. But really, I could not believe the difference. Summer here is great, lots of eye candy. Summer in the states you really notice the firm tight asses because they are so rare. ****ing fat americans.

Yeah I think she was just tall and had a big frame. Like she wasn't 'fat' at all. May be half way between chubby and average? Hard to explain.


I do love that German accent though ...

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

Well when we were painting together once and having a nice chat she suddenly asks what I was doing for the weekend and whether I have a car. I was still on a restricted license (cannot take passenger) so I had to tell her that I can't make it.


She said 'ok' and the week after she was going out with this dork.

So she basically asked you out and you still couldn't close the deal? I think maybe you need to try and uncover your inner bad boy. Try a few shots of tequila and then go on a dating website until you get a date. Yes, I know alcohol is evil, but it can also be a useful tool in getting people together. Something to consider.

 

[♪alt13]

So she basically asked you out and you still couldn't close the deal? I think maybe you need to try and uncover your inner bad boy. Try a few shots of tequila and then go on a dating website until you get a date. Yes, I know alcohol is evil, but it can also be a useful tool in getting people together. Something to consider.

If that doesn't work get some roofies.