Obese American Airlifted off of Cruiseship

[Ghost-Girl]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/6677931.stm

An obese American tourist who fell ill on a cruise ship had to be carried off by helicopter because of his size.The man, who weighs 32 stone (203kg), was onboard a luxury five star cruise ship anchored in the Firth of Forth when he suffered gastric problems. Forth Coastguard realised he was so heavy that its usual rescue procedures would have been impossible.

So, is this how the rest of the world views Americans?

[nottaprettygal]

So, is this how the rest of the world views Americans?

So? Now the rest of the world knows just how much we love cruises. No big deal.

[libertarianjim]

Bah. Let the fat bastard choke on his own fat.

[Niffer]

lol, just...lol.

[Ghost-Girl]

So? Now the rest of the world knows just how much we love cruises. No big deal.

If it was just that, it wouldn't be so bad. But overly obese people with gastric problems that love cruises? I just don't know what to say about that.

[nottaprettygal]

If it was just that, it wouldn't be so bad. But overly obese people with gastric problems that love cruises? I just don't know what to say about that.

He probably wasn't obese before the cruise. They have some excellent buffets.

[Ghost-Girl]

He probably wasn't obese before the cruise. They have some excellent buffets.

Mmmm...crab puffs.

:ph34r:

[MacGuffin]

I hate cruises.

The food isn't that great either. Just lots of it.

[Lateralus]

This conjures an image...

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/9/9d/180px-Homer_simpson_-_muumuu.jpg

[Ivy]

"and I think it's ironic that for once, Dad's butt prevented the release of toxic gas!"