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Uberjager
10-01-2012, 17:15
Anyone else hear about this bullshit? I heard two ham planets ranting about this yesterday at a Starbucks. I googled it earlier today and a bunch of stuff came up regarding it as existing.

I'm like 165 and 6' 2", and I don't get any preferential treatment, compared to when I was 237. What say you?
vectorsc
10-01-2012, 17:18
I think you probably just proved the "thin privilege" thing when you used the phrase "ham planets".

Thin people have the "privilege" of not being called "ham planets".
Uberjager
10-01-2012, 17:20
I think you probably just proved the "thin privilege" thing when you used the phrase "ham planets".

Thin people have the "privilege" of not being called "ham planets".

Hell, I'll call skinny people noodles, starvin' Marvin, skeletons, et cetera. Is part of that fat privilege?
vectorsc
10-01-2012, 17:22
Yup.
Ridge
10-01-2012, 17:54
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Ah Pook
10-01-2012, 18:01
Does the Thin Conspiracy have anything to do with the murals at DIA?
jhood001
10-01-2012, 18:02
I think you probably just proved the "thin privilege" thing when you used the phrase "ham planets".


[ROFL3]
ChunkyMonkey
10-01-2012, 18:04
OP needs to be less super visual and less sensitive. Carry on.

- Ham Planeteer
rondog
10-01-2012, 19:36
"Ham planet"? I'm a ham planet now? Jeeze.....
merl
10-01-2012, 19:49
so a ham planet doesn't have anything to do with radio?
colocowboy01
10-01-2012, 21:35
Does the Thin Conspiracy have anything to do with the murals at DIA?

Nope, just the deep underground alien bases that were built under DIA.
Monky
10-01-2012, 22:14
WTF is wrong with you..
sniper7
10-01-2012, 22:50
Better than porkers wearing bailing twine for underwear!!!
MrPrena
10-01-2012, 23:15
Losing weight isn't too hard.
Just have second job.
While back, lost tons of weight by working at Dick's sporting goods part time after work.
GilpinGuy
10-02-2012, 00:35
Man, I lost 50 lbs. (down to "average" weight according to my doc) and I don't get any special treatment. Am I getting ripped off? Maybe if you're a walking twig like the celebs....

This reminds me of the Eddie Murphy skit on SNL where he dressed and had make up like a white guy, then walked around NYC. He found that everything was "free" for the white folks.....that was freaking hilarious.

By the way, how can I get transported to a "ham planet"? Sounds yummy. Probably some cheap bacon there too. [ROFL2]
mevshooter
10-02-2012, 07:48
They were probably just ranting and raving, looking for an excuse for their lives.

However, and I'll have to find them, there have been a bunch of studies that show discrepancies between the tips made by larger individuals as opposed to thinner ones, people not getting jobs because of their weight and perceived "deficiency" at performing tasks, etc.

Part of it is a confidence thing though. I'm a mountain of a man, and I've never had a problem getting a job. Its all in how you present yourself. But I definitely got better tips at my last job when I was down under 300 and lookin' mighty sexy.
MCarp71
10-02-2012, 08:08
I am of the Ham Planet, It's in the bacon solar system! "Tis Tasty"[Coffee]
BigBear
10-02-2012, 08:57
..Part of it is a confidence thing though. I'm a mountain of a man...when I was down under 300 and lookin' mighty sexy.

I don't remember EVER begin below 300... lol... I think you're right though about the confidence. Never had much problems with jobs, gals, etc. As a matter of fact, my wife should be a friggin' model...
Ronin13
10-02-2012, 09:31
I don't remember EVER begin below 300... lol... I think you're right though about the confidence. Never had much problems with jobs, gals, etc. As a matter of fact, my wife should be a friggin' model...

I see this all the time- bigger guys with gorgeous wives... Maybe I need to pack on some more pounds? I'm at 165, and feel weight wise I'm good, but I would like to get rid of the little bit of pudge I have on my belly.
Monky
10-02-2012, 10:42
I see this all the time- bigger guys with gorgeous wives... Maybe I need to pack on some more pounds? I'm at 165, and feel weight wise I'm good, but I would like to get rid of the little bit of pudge I have on my belly.

Dear Diary.. The fat girl at the office called me out on my pudge.. I cried for hours.
Ronin13
10-02-2012, 11:42
Dear Diary.. The fat girl at the office called me out on my pudge.. I cried for hours.

Monky, you really shouldn't stick broom handles there...
sniper7
10-02-2012, 11:46
Monky, you really shouldn't stick broom handles there...

oh snap!


monky, don't dress up as a damn elk for halloween![ROFL1]
funkymonkey1111
10-02-2012, 11:51
Anyone else hear about this bullshit? I heard two ham planets ranting about this yesterday at a Starbucks. I googled it earlier today and a bunch of stuff came up regarding it as existing.

I'm like 165 and 6' 2", and I don't get any preferential treatment, compared to when I was 237. What say you?

the question you need to ask yourself is why aren't you benefitting from the thin privilege? are you suffering from other issues that counteract the thin privilege?