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An Argument For Childhood Obesity



Surprising that parents find it okay
Serving unhealthy portions of all slop:
Pizza and soda and cookies each day,
But wine, beer or spirit—touch not a drop!

A taste will make a criminal it's thought,
And sex, well sex: those nasty thoughts must stop!
But boy, such joy: count your calories not!
Girl, unfurl! Give growth to that muffin-top!

It's clear there's a difference among sin,
As it's best not to teach moderation.
Safer to continue putting food in,
Than to expose gently to libation.

     In childhood be fat, holy not thinner;
     In college become that drunk, sexed sinner.

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That is too precious. Especially with the picture.

Ah nuts, I just realized I missed an entire stanza. Well, time to revise :)

Okay, I've added the missing stanza. I think it adds more *weight* to the issue.

Oh, poor children surrounded by flies;
Just remember to finish your quarter-pounder and fries;
So poor, so cold, with your hats and your mittens;
Because for you fast food has replaced the old soup kitchens.

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