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I didn't realize the origin of the anime mattered...I don't watch anime, period.

I don't watch anime, hopefully that will be entertaining to people who do. And last time I checked, this was a car site, not a goofy video site with played-out non-sequitors infesting nearly every thread.

I don't have a problem with both GMC and Buick having vehicles on the same platforms; it's all about positioning. If GMC were truly elevated to Professional Grade, offering true off-road performance and durability (similar to Jeep), in a premium Truck/SUV segment, then I don't see it competing with Buick versions that would be sportier and more comfortable/luxurious for families with disposable income.

It's played out on this site. Seems to be cropping up in new threads every day here.

We haven't seen this in a while. Now don't start posting it every other thread... or

Sorry, but as I said in another thread... PINGAS IS PLAYED OUT P-L-A-Y-E-D O-U-T Go find a new joke.

Jesus Christ this PINGAS@!@!!@@ bull$h! stopped being funny a week ago. The internet moves quickly--go try out a new joke. Avatars: Maybe Northie knows the secret to a larger avatar, but can we keep that as his little secret? I really don't want to see PCS instigating an avatar size pissing contest.

Torrance is good...VERY close to Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, LAX, Palos Verdes, decent access to the Westside, and decent to Long Beach. Carson? Very industrial, air smells...I wouldn't recommend...

Quick, someone get me a safety pin...

In LA it's orange Lamborghinis and Bentlys

Agreed. But both are pretty dire...

Agreed.

This is an obnoxious idea, plus it would really screw up the formatting in threads. Why on earth do you need a bigger avatar?

I can't disagree with this. I have had the same suspicion as well.

Plus you're educated and...NOT WHITE TRASH so you already have that advantage in controlling yourself from punching someone.

I can't finish a supersized anything. After going long enough without that kind of food intake, I now know what actually being full is like, and not the "I'm so full I'm about to puke," which was my MO back in the day. Now, I can't even eat half of what I used to regularly in one sitting.

Sedan-exclusive rear treatment. It looks really tacked-on in person.

Well, the people who seem to enjoy freaking out over everythng on this site will still find whatever excuse they can latch onto to continue crying that the sky is falling...but those Canucks have that crazy Pontiac fetish, and it wouldn't surprise me if GM would like to keep Pontiac--even small and focused in the US--if only for the opportunity to rebadge Chevrolets up north. Seriously, people paid good money for this over a Cavalier:

MSN Autos / Autoweek Story (Google is my bitch)

Easy--"I don't believe in a higher power." What I find requires far more creativity is someone stating and JUSTIFYING their belief that a higher power exists without any real proof. Not that there's anything wrong with being religious, or that someone is required to justify any of their beliefs--just that I find it very interesting to hear the logic when someone chooses to justify.

Based on some PM's you have sent me, I assume you are referencing me obliquely. Go ahead, be judgmental and disappointed in me for expressing myself honestly and openly here. But just know that if I ever met you randomly on the street, and you happened to be morbidly obese, you would have no idea that I have strong feelings on this subject because I would treat you with the utmost of respect. There is a very big difference between having an opinion on a subject, and expressing that opinion disrespectfully to someone in person. Until I posted my stats on request upthread, for all you would have known I could be the most self-loathing fatass in the world. And frankly, considering I grew up in the midwest and did suffer from really bad childhood obesity up through the first half of college until I started taking responsibility for myself and my health, I'm pretty confident I have the place to speak on this issue. I know all the excuses; I used to use many of them. Maybe that's why I'm so critical of it in other people, but I do know what it takes to fix things, and frankly I don't think it's really all that hard or complicated. When I dine exclusively on fast food and drink excessively, I gain weight pretty quickly. When I eat healthfully, and balance my caloric intake, I maintain. When I restrict my caloric intake, continue to eat healthfully, and increase my physical activity (walking--exclusively walking), I lose weight. There is no secret trick to it. It takes nothing to take the stairs instead of the elevator, it takes nothing to walk to the corner store instead of driving, and it takes nothing to order a filling and nutritious meal at a restaurant instead of the deep-fried entree loaded with cheese and olive oil. Walking a mile takes ~15-20 minutes at a moderate pace, and burns 100 calories. Forego the dessert at the restaurant and take a half hour walk upon returning home, and not only are you aiding your digestion, but you are saving yourself 300+ calories on top of the 200 you burn walking 2 miles.

Food is not "addictive." There is no physically addicting property to it. "Psychological addiction" is just a responsibility-evading term for "poor self-control." Of course those pre-packaged foods contain preservatives and fillers (read: fat and empty carbs) that make them more shelf-stable and less nutritious. This is no revelation in that--that's been well-publicized and known for the past 15-20 years. Nutritional labels are required on every ready-made package of food--there's no excuse for ignorance. You want to bring up genetic predispositions, and not wanting to judge people for their obesity, fine; but I will bring up some facts: 3% of the population suffers from hypothyroidism. 1% of the population suffers from hyperthyroidism, and of that 1%, 15% can experience weight gain. So 3.15% of the population can reasonably be excused by thyroid problems. Genetic causes, however, do not even come close to explaining the obesity epidemic. You can read why here. I certainly do not contest that the obese have the right to be lazy gluttons (to paraphrase your post), but I most certainly have the right to think poorly of gluttony and sloth. You reserve the right to choose to be lazy and gluttonous, fine; but I reserve the right to judge you for it, especially when my tax dollars and insurance premiums subsidize your health problems. You can certainly be a kind, good-hearted person and be obese, but you can't argue against physical appearance (especially the controllable aspects of it) having an influence on people's perceptions of you. There are many studies out there (do a quick google search if you'd like) linking attitudes and values to physical appearance. Very fit people tend to be very efficient, goal-oriented, and attentive to their work. Obviously not EVERYONE fits this, but many people do. People who are fit tend to be more health-conscious and careful in other aspects of their lives. Fit people tend to have better self-control. So yes, I will (and so will most people whether or not they have the balls to admit it) judge people based on physical appearance. There is firm science backing up many of the judgments, and this is the reality we live in. Again, some people (3.15% of the population) have conditions making them much more prone to obesity through no fault of their own, but when I see a morbidly obese person chowing down on a Big Gulp Slurpee, a large plate of nachos, and a giant pretzel on the side, I feel fairly confident in ruling out any thyroid conditions.

YUP!

I don't think I've ever advocated for removing the choice to be an unhealthy lardass...I'm just not usually a fan of people who choose that choice over more aesthetic and healthy choices. There are exceptions, but not very many.