Nab away 🙂 It is actually one of a whole series of videos on Youtube based on the same (more or less) premise. I thought this was the best of the bunch, but you may prefer one of the others.

People in general look for someone other than themselves to blame, but it seems to me in recent times that placing blame has become an epidemic. A child is fat? Blame the existence of fattening food. Someone goes on a killing spree? Blame video games. Hot coffee causes burns? Blame the restaurant for making it hot.

The truth is pretty obvious: for the vast majority of people carrying extra pounds, the choice (or “fault”) is their own. There is no magic to losing weight: eat less empty calories and be more active. Some folks are blessed with a metabolism that allows them to get away with poor behavior. I *used* to be so blessed, but not so much any more.

Important clarification: I also think society spends far too much time focusing on “thinness”. I care more about happiness- if a person is carrying extra pounds and can do all the things they want, and enjoys life- that’s how things should be. I’ll admit to being grossed out by people who are morbidly obese: 500 pounds or some such. I can’t imagine wanting to be that way any more than wanting to be an 88 pound 5’9″ skeleton wearing a $9,000 dress. Finding a personal balance is important.

But if someone isn’t happy with their weight and wants to change themselves, the answer is pretty obvious. This video basically says “Yeah, I’m fat, and its obvious why”. It doesn’t really glorify obesity, it just reminds the viewer of common sense.

And its kinda funny, too. Especially the “I’m fat ’cause I eat, and then I go to sleep” part- that is almost exactly my life. I have lunch, and the first thing I want to do is have a nap. Go me!