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    Mrs. Jones: Well, this explains the meth epidemic. All those fat, lazy, poor people who can't afford Phen-Fen are taking the shortcut to thin fabulousness! more »
    madgetheripper: At least here in Seattle, most of the worst-dressed people are frat guys and sorority girl types, at least they are the most likely to be wearing pjs ... more »
    Mafalda para Presidente: Must we really be made to believe that comfort is an unacceptable factor in dressing, or that only chubby people take it into account when choosing cl... more »
    JennaW: I was in Paris last year in March and we kicked around largely non-touristy areas and it was the off-season. I was surprised by how normal most peple ... more »
    nyc-caribbean-ragazza: @ ricanhavoc ...for some reason I can't reply to post...yes the designer is Gaultier. more »
    nyc-caribbean-ragazza: My own personal experience? I think a lot of this depends where you live. In L.A. I dressed a lot more casually than I did when I lived in NYC. Now I... more »
    Cam/ron: FWIW, Newsweek also complained about fashion "slobs" almost 15 years ago: [www.newsweek.com] more »
    ricanhavoc: Total aside: Who is that gorgeous, pre-Raphaelan moddle in the pic? Is that Gaultier? Me thinks me and my curves could totally rock that dress. more »
    mbg1968: My take on this issue: Fashion is less important in most modern Amercan's life BECAUSE most current fashion designers now are so pathetic at their job... more »
    Kitanne: Oh, poo, I'm a fat chick and I dress fucking awesome. The only elastic in my clothing is in my pj pants and I don't own anything with Velcro in it tha... more »
    ellaesther: Ah shit, I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner: Sameer Reddy, I throw my shoe at you! (See what I did there? See that? Ah, I kill me!) more »
    sweetbeans: I just read the Reddy article, and I have to say that I don't think it's very well represented here. Not that I'm defending him, but statements like"R... more »
    TruthAndTheory: I agree the article is harsh. But some things are true! Was it not George Bush Sr. who said "The American way of life is not up for negotiation?" He ... more »
    amazoncowgirl: Putting my hand up and admitting that I'm a "fatty" who is also reasonably fit (as much so I'd say as many "non-fatty" people are) and I like to dress... more »
    Raspberry Swirly: Who is the woman in this picture? She's really pretty. Also, I'm fat, but I am well dressed, fuck you very much. more »
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    Fashion Writers: "Fat" People Lazy, Shiftless, Poorly Dressed

    Newsweek’s Sameer Reddy is railing against elasticized waistbands, chubbiness, Velcro, Juicy Couture, jean shorts, and the value of comfort in dressing. Does he hate puppies, too?