They held meetings twice a year, and members were informed well in advance so they had time to stuff themselves, as public weigh-ins were a big part of these.

"We're fat and we're making the most of it" was their mantra.

"I've got to be good-natured; I can't fight and I can't run" was their motto.

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[–] 61 points 10 months ago (3 children)

They don't exist anymore because being over 200lbs isn't all that exclusive anymore.

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  • [–] 28 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    90.72Kg for anyone else confused by using lbs.

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  • [–] 25 points 10 months ago

    current fee is whatever your Internet provider charges

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  • [–] 14 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    So, now most American men would be eligible.

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    [–] 7 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    If they didn’t call themselves things like the Walrus Lodge, they missed an opportunity

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago

    In 2023 that meant about 1 in 3 US adults would qualify.

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago

    "We're here! We're fat! Hey, are you gonna eat that?"

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)
    [–] 5 points 10 months ago

    Why would they need a secret handshake?

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago*

    So what's the password?

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago

    Footage from one of these meetings: https://youtu.be/ZDm6j92DshA

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    Okey but 90kg but for which height? I am 90kg for 1m90

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