Reflections From a Murky Pond

Poor fat people – the War on Food is tied up with race-baiting and animal husbandry as applied to the poor, especially poor Blacks. Hilariously is predicated upon the postulate that America has achieved a society where the commonest dietary problem of the “poor” is that they are too fat.

OK, given the state of real poverty in the world, I’ll unashamedly cop to that as a postulate. Hellfire! America’s poor people are too fucking fat! Huzzah! Shout it out as a point of national pride.

Liberals, Progressives, and worthless political panderers such as Michelle Obama – ironically, of fat-assed fame – feel differently about the matter though, or say they claim.

Somehow, Some Way, This is My Fault

Those sorts view poor fat people, who largely happen to be Black, as victims of some vast conspiracy made up of wealthier White people who, for some reason unknown to all, want the poor to be fat. This is especially true when they speak of fat Blacks.

Apparently, they want Americans to believe that responsible personal behaviors, self-restraint, and at least marginally decent eating habits are a “White Privilege.” Hence, we’re hit with lies about “food deserts” and calls for “Justice” of some sort – and prohibitions of various foods and drinks.

It has been decided for some reason that America has obesity issues. Yes, plural. There are two major obesity issues within the borders of America, those experienced by Americans and those experienced by Liberals and their minority tenants.

America’s Obesity Issues

But this has always been the difference between Americans and the domestic enemies we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. This supposed “obesity epidemic” is just one current example.

Americans

When an American decides that something in his or her life is wrong – his or her weight in this example – he or she says, “Damn! I’ve got a problem and I need to do something about it.“

When an American decides that something in someone else’s life is wrong – their weight in this example – he or she says, “Damn! They’ve got a problem and they should probably do something about that.”  The American may then offer to help or may not, dependent upon a variety of factors.

Liberals, Progressives, and Minorities

When Liberals, Progressives, or their minority tenants decide that something in their lives is wrong – their weight in this example – they say, “Damn! Something is wrong with America. They caused my problem and it’s all their fault. They need to do something about this!“

When Liberals, Progressives, or their minority tenants decide that something in somebody else’s life is wrong – their weight in this example – they say, “Damn! America is wrong! It’s selfish and evil!. They either caused this person’s problem or allowed them to do it to themselves. They need to do something about this!” They then set about building a bureaucracy to regulate whatever behaviors and outcomes are involved.

Of course, if the person with the problem – his or her weight in this example – is a minority, especially a Black, the problem will be claimed to be caused by America being racist. “Social Justice” and “White Privilege” will be blamed for the problem and reparations will be called for in addition to correcting the problem for them and any of them experiencing it again.

Thus we have the obesity issues in America, both those experienced by Americans and those experienced by Liberals, Progressives, or their minority tenants. The first is a personal problem that can be dealt with by responsible personal action. The second is a declared societal failing that must be dealt with by the government.

New York born pop star Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady Gaga is known as both a singer and a pop-culture and style icon of sorts, especially when it comes to hats and other headgear. This might be a natural phenomenon though; she might by born this way. 😉

Indeed, her penchant for bizarre clothing, especially headgear, oft-times made from meat or other unusual materials might be a more comment trait than previously known. Ms. Germanotta isn’t even the most extreme case…

That “Hat” Is Beyond Gaga

Yep. Ms. Samantha Gardner of Chester, England is beyond Gaga when it comes to hats – but in an oddly delightful way. Then again, I love sashimi, especially tako, so I might not be the most objective viewer. 😉

Fish Is Rape!

As ridiculous as it is to scream, “Fish is rape!” it makes almost as much sense as what the ever-annoying and self-righteous vegans rant, scream, jabber, and whine on an almost daily basis. 😉

The Southwest Patty Melt at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s is a spicy twist on a classic burger, the new Southwest Patty Melt features a charbroiled beef patty, with sliced jalapeños, grilled onions, pepper-Jack cheese and spicy Santa Fe sauce, all on grilled sourdough bread.

Better, hotter, and definitely spicier than the patty melt in question, the commercial for this dish features Kate Upton really enjoying a Southwest Patty Melt at a drive-in cinema.  😛

I’d like One To Go, Please…And One Of The Burgers Too

Now, aren’t you gentlemen suddenly hungry and doesn’t Carl’s Jr. or Hardees sound like a good choice? 😆

Warning: Before ordering a Southwest Patty Melt please consult with your physician to make sure your heart is healthy enough for gastronomic relationships.

Oh humor – and drooling over Kate Upton – aside, this is one of the finest examples of television commercials I’ve ever seen. The drive-in setting, Upton’s pink sweater, hair bow, polka-dotted sun dress, and stockings and garters all evoke Americana and have a retro sensibility that pushes so many of the right buttons.

The modern cars and modernly dressed people around Upton just add to this. It makes Kate Upon and her patty melt a vision and gateway to an idealized time.

Add in the sex, and passionate enjoyment of food has always been a metaphor for sex and an indicator of sexual prowess and willingness, and you’ve got a perfect marketing storm.

Sort of sadly, the mousy brunette in the next car looks more the type to order the Low Carb It.® – Original Grilled Chicken Salad with Low-Fat Balsamic Dressing on the side – so it’s pretty obvious that Carl’s Jr. and Hardees are still not interested in the female demographic.