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Anonymous asked in Social ScienceGender Studies · 9 years ago

What's the deal with so many American men complaining that American women are fat?

It's not that I take issue with the premise, "American women are fat(ter, in general, compared to women from other countries.") That's very true. However, the same is true for American men. It isn't as if American men are a bunch of athletic studs forced to breed with a nation of fatties. C'mon. Seriously.

Update:

Common - sometimes, yes! I went to college with a guy who on the fat side of chubby and steadfastly refused to hook up with "fatties." Ultimately, he hardly ever got laid.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    I think it's because men are appreciated for accomplishments, women for looks. Keeping slim is a whole lot less of an effort than working and making money - makes sense that their men should complain.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    People always do that sort of thing. People are hypocrites because the harsh reality is too much to handle--they think they are always the exception. "Yeah, I'm fat, but I'm CUTE fat."

    Ugly girls who want Prince Charming because men "should" like them for their personalities is a similar phenomenon. "Yeah, I'm ugly but I have a great personality"

    The only time I have a problem with it is when their IDEAL and reality are SO far apart that it's laughable. I actually know normal, not-hott guys who think they have a chance with a Victoria's Secret model.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Um, some in line with risk. sure, it incredibly is real that white adult adult males, a number of them, are finding south of the border and around the pacific for his or her suitable female who would be submissive, not have lots opinion, be "classic" spouse etc. yet some adult adult males, sure there are whites, latinos, blacks nevertheless in americas that choose for white or black women folk. they could get a kick out of our take cost techniques, talkativeness, not uncomplicated female stuff and dominance. possibly they're people who're used to their mothers having the top hand and telling them what to do (heavily). sure, there are white adult adult males who could rejoice with this, I married one. Ain't no push-over right here. I even have heard of black women folk being intimidating... yet howdy, there is a few dudes that get off on being ruled by utilising a stable woman, they get off on that! i think of it incredibly comes right down to if a guy likes that variety of ingredient or not.

  • MZT
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    Men's attraction to women is primarily based on appearances....women's attraction to men is primarily based on success. Sure, there is more to it then that, but this statement still generally holds true as we are creatures of our biology....not so easily changed, much to the chagrin of feminists.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Is it the fat men who are complaining?

    Add: Well, we all want what's ideal, regardless of our own characteristics. A mugger doesn't want to be mugged themselves.

    ~

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Agree with you.

    I remember being at dinner and overhearing men behind me talking about who was attractive etc, and who they wouldn't talk to at the bar I was at,

    When I stood up and turned around I noticed all of the men had beer guts, which is the biggest clue of heart disease and future stroke. they were not overly attractive and they were being picky about who they were going to chat up????

    It was hilarious, I couldn't help but beam a smile at them. One of them misunderstood it and actually tried to talk to me....lolol

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Women get the richest guy their looks can attract, men get the hottest chick their wealth can attract.

    It's Darwinism of the highest order.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    that's a load of hooey. american men are just as fat. if you don't like a fat lady, then don't hit it.

    simple as that.

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