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Kevy Baby
10-25-2006, 08:26 PM
A little belt-tightening could really help Americans save on gas.

Americans are spending more money on fuel these days in part because adult men and women on average are at least 24 pounds heavier than their counterparts were in 1960, a study has found.

Collectively, today's automobiles are burning more gasoline to haul all that extra weight around -- about 1 billion gallons more annually, in fact, than they would if drivers weighed the same as they did in 1960. At recent gas prices of $2.20 a gallon, that adds up to $2.2 billion more spent at the pump each year because of America's weight problem.

More story (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/25/AR2006102501776.html)
Not Afraid
10-25-2006, 08:32 PM
I blame Sir Mix-a-Lot.

I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung
Wanna pull up tough
Cuz you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh, baby I wanna get with ya
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got
Make Me so horney
Ooh, rump of smooth skin
You say you wanna get in my benz
Well use me use me cuz you aint that average groupy
innerSpaceman
10-25-2006, 09:00 PM
Somehow I don't think my svelt figure quite offsets the 6-ton SUV I drive around in.
Kevy Baby
10-25-2006, 10:13 PM
NA is quoting Sir Mix-A-Lot.

The world is getting weird.
Not Afraid
10-25-2006, 10:15 PM
Yes. I have NEVER hear that song before you played it at the wedding. I was making fun of Neph for knowing all of the words.
CoasterMatt
10-25-2006, 10:21 PM
Photographic proof that the world has gone "weird", as Kevy put it :)
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pantsonfire/images/midgetwatergu8.jpg
Sub la Goon
10-26-2006, 06:25 AM
Driving more makes us fatter. Which makes us drive more.
CoasterMatt
10-26-2006, 07:21 AM
I blame the McDonald's drive thru ;)
Cadaverous Pallor
10-26-2006, 08:20 AM
Sir-Mix-A-Lot does not condone obesity....

"'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'"
"little in the middle but she got much back"
Nephythys
10-26-2006, 08:33 AM
I blame Sir Mix-a-Lot.

I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung
Wanna pull up tough
Cuz you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh, baby I wanna get with ya
And take your picture
My homeboys tried to warn me
But that butt you got
Make Me so horney
Ooh, rump of smooth skin
You say you wanna get in my benz
Well use me use me cuz you aint that average groupy


hey hey! Obviously looking up lyrics- cause on Saturday you did not know this song. ;)
MouseWife
10-26-2006, 08:37 AM
I know this isn't a Sir Mix-A-Lot thread but I am laughing so hard.

On the wedding congrats thread, I almost asked if Kevy had played 'Baby Got Back' but I thought, 'Nah...'

And, CP, yes, you are right, he does not condone being overweight. He clearly states he wants women properly proportioned to their height...as long as the butt is big and round.

Back on topic, I've heard that carrying around a bunch of crap in your car is bad for your gas mileage. Damn. So you mean I can't leave the 50lbs of dogfood and two cases of water in the back until we need to use them?
Capt Jack
10-26-2006, 10:42 AM
ha! well, considering 2 of my 3 vehicles get < 10mpg...Im not too terribly worried about y'all carrying a pound or two extra in your trunk. anything youre saving, Im burning at 5 times the rate. :evil:

so....carry on.
DreadPirateRoberts
10-26-2006, 11:01 AM
ha! well, considering 2 of my 3 vehicles get < 10mpg...

What have you got?
Capt Jack
10-26-2006, 11:11 AM
1 450+ cid hotrod (my baby)
1 full size PU/hauler
1 V6 mustang.

kinda sad when the mustang is actually the econo-box.
DreadPirateRoberts
10-26-2006, 11:18 AM
1 450+ cid hotrod (my baby)
1 full size PU/hauler
1 V6 mustang.


I'm going to buy some Chevron stock :)
Jughead P. Jones
10-26-2006, 12:17 PM
My name is Sir-Mix-A-Lot, and I approve this message.

Because Cosmo says you're fat...and I ain't down with that.
Alex
10-26-2006, 01:14 PM
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/saving/efficiency/savingenergy.html) the average American uses 500 gallons of gas per year. We all know that there are currently very close to exactly 300,000,000 Americans.

That is 150,000,000,000. In other words 150 billion gallons of gas. 1 billion doesn't seem that big of a deal (when in addition to the extra 24 pounds so many people are driving 1,000 pounds more vehicle than they need).

On an individual level that would be using 500 gallons instead of 496.6.
sleepyjeff
10-26-2006, 01:20 PM
1 450+ cid hotrod (my baby)


Kinda car where if you don't turn off the engine when your pumping fuel the engine will run out of gas:D
RStar
10-26-2006, 01:53 PM
hey hey! Obviously looking up lyrics- cause on Saturday you did not know this song. ;)
Just don't Google "Big Butts". Trust me......:blush:

Besides, I thought that was an Eddie Murphy song (Shrek).;)

Another thing, when I first heard this, I thought "Trunk" refered to the trunk of the car. Is 24 lbs making that much of a difference? Can we clean out our cars and carry 24 lbs. less junk in the trunk? Just a thought.
MouseWife
10-26-2006, 01:59 PM
Just don't Google "Big Butts". Trust me......:blush:

Besides, I thought that was an Eddie Murphy song (Shrek).;)

Another thing, when I first heard this, I thought "Trunk" refered to the trunk of the car. Is 24 lbs making that much of a difference? Can we clean out our cars and carry 24 lbs. less junk in the trunk? Just a thought.

Well, so did I. {the trunk} I really just read an article on Yahoo!

And, don't look up 'Peeping Tom'. That is a group I was trying to find on line and let's just say I gave up. I asked at work and they didn't know so I asked them what ever help they could give because I couldn't google it. At all.
LSPoorEeyorick
10-26-2006, 02:50 PM
I drive a Toyota to make up for my ass, thankyouverymuch. I get >30mpg.

And you go ahead and mock Sir Mix-a-Lot, Lisa. He was an integral part of my youth culture. Nyah.

But then, of course, youth culture killed my car.
SacTown Chronic
10-26-2006, 03:06 PM
And, don't look up 'Peeping Tom'. That is a group I was trying to find on line and let's just say I gave up. Mojo, baby. Mike Patton rawks!
Nephythys
10-26-2006, 03:21 PM
A'right Lisa- by the time I see you next I expect you to be able to sing Posse's On Broadway by heart ;)

heehee
MouseWife
10-26-2006, 03:53 PM
Mojo, baby. Mike Patton rawks!

Yes sir, he does. ;) Did you get the cd? I am so glad I didn't f' it up when I opened it.
Capt Jack
10-26-2006, 04:50 PM
Kinda car where if you don't turn off the engine when your pumping fuel the engine will run out of gas:D

that'd be the one, yeah. :D