I am so proud
Australia is now the most obese nation in the world.
Posted by Justine at 11:50, 20 June 2008 under State of the World, Sydney/Australia | 10 Comments »

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veejane Says:
It’s an illusion! Those teeny tiny short-shorts bathing suits just make people look bigger by contrast.
June 20th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Skott Klebe Says:
We’ll get right on that. You know how competitive Americans are.
SK
June 20th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
rebecca Says:
zomg. i seriously thought that was an honor only americans would ever have.
my hometown is the number three most obese city in the u.s. yeah. go us.
happy first day of summer!
June 20th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
David Moles Says:
oh, man! I gotta start hitting the oreos and the buffalo shrimp!
June 20th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
hillary! Says:
But…you guys have less people that makes no sense. Did they factor that into their calculations? Well, I’m off to eat me a Cheescake Factory chocolate fudge sumfink or other cheesecake.
June 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Iris Says:
*sits on ouch with computer and bag of potato chips and cheesecake and ice cream and soda and …*
I agree with Scott Klebe … Americans will get right on fixing -that- statistic …
June 20th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
capt. cockatiel Says:
It’s only by one percent, America will catch up soon enough… ;o
June 20th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Laini Taylor Says:
Wow. I thought we had that title sewn up! Your pride reminds me of mine, when I learned that my own state (Oregon) led the nation in hunger and unemployment. I actually AM kind of proud that we have the least churches per capita, though. Hurray for the godless!
June 20th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Leeland Says:
Really? Wow, that’s kinda surprising, considering it gets pretty hot there. You’d think everyone would sweat it off. Hmm. You shouldn’t worry though Justine! We all know you’re perfectly in shape! =) I agree with the people who say America is gonna catch up. *Sits down with strawberry newtons*
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
hillary! Says:
WOW! Is that really true about Oregon?
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm