In a conversation with a charming older French woman, she said the following after finding out that I am American:
"But you are not fat! The Americans -- and above all the American women ("americaines") -- are so large. It's obesity is what it is! It is like an S-shape: one curve for the stomach and one curve for the ass. How could they let themselves get like that?!"
I responded that I attributed the health situation to the high levels of high fructose corn syrup. She responded, "But something must be done! I don't understand it, America -- it is such a beautiful civilization (emphasis added). Really, such a pity."
So, there you have it: it's not radical Islam or right-wing fundamentalism threatening American civilization, guys. It's high-fructose corn syrup.
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