Been watching year-old videos from Montreal-based food blogger Gurky
and his team who took a trip to Texas. Yes, they did find the well-decried
excesses of gas stations that make their own jerky and sell aisle on aisle of
candy. But their commentary made me realize I didn't understand the situation
in Southern USA at all: it is not an open climate, where one can just saunter outside and
go for a walk or a jog. it is a hyper hot climate for months on end. One goes from
an air-conditionned house to an air-conditioned car and back. A quick restaurant meal is ordered
from the car and eaten in the parking lot. Bigger cars make sense because one uses them more
often. Warehouse stores are social places, and prevalent. And it makes sense for them to offer
tasty fried casual foods and sweet drinks. Obesity for many is not degeneracy! That is a
misappreciation of the situation!!
McAllen, Texas is not just the country's obesity capital, it is the hottest city in Texas...
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