The Big Ones

February 22nd, 2008

Rebekah doesn't like looking at Mrs. Wildenstein every time my page loads, so apparently I need to post something new. So here it goes.

Awhile ago I found a site that documents some of the heaviest people in the world. To me it's amazing that people can pack on in excess of 6-7 times their natural body weight, and our bodies somehow still manage to survive. Granted risk of disease, heart failure, etc all skyrocket. Here is a list of some of the heaviest people in the world. And because I can, here is a photo of #1.

Some more fun stuff. This is a 49 minute documentary that while disturbing I find fascinating. At one point this man could not lay on his back because the weight of his fat would suffocate him to death. He peaked at over half a ton.

7 responses

  1. Weston comments:

    whooo, tgif.

    “my milkshake brings all the boys to yard…”

  2. sarah comments:

    and this picture is so much more appealing.

  3. Eric comments:

    that’s kind of the point sis :)

  4. shannon comments:

    thank you for making me feel skinny.

  5. Shaun comments:

    If you don’t bring me my chips, “I’ll rip you to shreds.”

  6. Amanda comments:

    …and to think after all that effort, he still lays on the bed and eats potato chips. Not exactly the most educated guy, is he?

  7. Weston comments:

    I finally watched this, it’s quite long, but it’s really good.

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