Most unhealthy food Downtown
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May 22nd, 2012 at 9:36:41 AM
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Which do you figure is more unhealthy: the burgers, fries and shakes at the Heart Attack Grill, or the deep fried Twinkies and Oreos at Mermaids? Or some other choice?
I'm voting for mermaids. I shudder to think what deep-frying does to the partially-hydrogenated, processed fats already on Twinkies and Oreos, not to mention the already high sugar content. The bypass burgers, at least, have some protein, carbs and vitamin A...
I'm voting for mermaids. I shudder to think what deep-frying does to the partially-hydrogenated, processed fats already on Twinkies and Oreos, not to mention the already high sugar content. The bypass burgers, at least, have some protein, carbs and vitamin A...
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May 22nd, 2012 at 9:50:24 AM
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Wasn't there something about a bowl of chili from Binions or something? As I recall, that looked terrible. Though, maybe it's perfectly healthy?
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May 22nd, 2012 at 9:55:05 AM
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That chili from Binion's cafe IS turrible. I voted for mermaids but maybe the deep dish pizza at the 4 Queen is less healthy for me. I eat it till I'm satisfied then just keep eating it. I think the secret ingredient is crack or maybe the pizza here in Southern California is pure crap.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 9:56:25 AM
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But I need something to go with my Mermaids football of beer why not some deep fired fat ball. LOL its some bad stuff for sure.
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:02:25 AM
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That 4Queens Chicago deep dish is pretty awesome. The oil doesn't completely congeal, even the next day, so it can't be THAT bad for you...
I have to think the alcohol in a "yard" of frozen Margarita tearing up folk's livers does more damage, but is it a "food"?
I have to think the alcohol in a "yard" of frozen Margarita tearing up folk's livers does more damage, but is it a "food"?
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May 22nd, 2012 at 10:08:01 AM
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You can also get chicken fried lobster at Binion's steakhouse.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 10:45:19 AM
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1 Twinkie = 150 calories (alone)
Batter and oil = 275 calories
Total Damage = 425 calories
I think that there are plenty of things that are worse. The problem is that it's not much food. You would still have plenty of room for a pizza.
Pop quiz. Match the 37 ingredients in a twinkie to the photo of them in a petri dish.
Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour [Flour, Reduced Iron, B Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Folic Acid)], Corn Syrup, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable and/or Animal Shortening (Soybean, Cottonseed and/or Canola Oil, Beef Fat), Whole Eggs, Dextrose. Contains 2% or Less of: Modified Corn Starch, Glucose, Leavenings (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Sweet Dairy Whey, Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium and Sodium Caseinate, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Soy Lecithin, Soy Flour, Cornstarch, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sorbic Acid (to Retain Freshness), Yellow 5, Red 40.
Batter and oil = 275 calories
Total Damage = 425 calories
I think that there are plenty of things that are worse. The problem is that it's not much food. You would still have plenty of room for a pizza.
Pop quiz. Match the 37 ingredients in a twinkie to the photo of them in a petri dish.
Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour [Flour, Reduced Iron, B Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Folic Acid)], Corn Syrup, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable and/or Animal Shortening (Soybean, Cottonseed and/or Canola Oil, Beef Fat), Whole Eggs, Dextrose. Contains 2% or Less of: Modified Corn Starch, Glucose, Leavenings (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Sweet Dairy Whey, Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium and Sodium Caseinate, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Soy Lecithin, Soy Flour, Cornstarch, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sorbic Acid (to Retain Freshness), Yellow 5, Red 40.
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:15:40 PM
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The Heart Attack Grilled seems to get press every time someone has a medical emergency there, but I suppose that is just favorable advertising for them.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 12:35:35 PM
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I'm sure Mermaids changes the oil on a regular basis. You can barely smell it when you walk in.
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:48:21 PM
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This is a picture of Lisa with a deep-fried Twinkie. She actually ate about half of it.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 12:56:21 PM
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Quote: pacomartinCorn Syrup, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup,
In other words: sugar, sugar and sugar-fortified sugar.
Quote:Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable and/or Animal Shortening (Soybean, Cottonseed and/or Canola Oil, Beef Fat),
The oils sound good, but "partially-hydrogenated" is a process that produces trans-fatty acids. Alas, it's much too common in processed foods and used to be the mainstay in margarine.
Quote:Whole Eggs,
Ah, protein! Too bad it's also loaded with cholesterol.
Seriously, all joking aside, a balanced diet does include occasional junk food. But things like pizza, chips, burgers, french fries, hot dogs, ice cream and candy bars are healthier than a deep fried twinky.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 1:16:54 PM
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I've never been to the Heart Attack Grill (not a burger fan), but I have had a deep fried Twinkie from Mermaids. I didn't eat for close to two days after that. There's something about the batter and the deep frying of the Twinkie that bloated me beyond belief. It felt truly awful.
May 22nd, 2012 at 1:58:08 PM
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Heart Attack Grill is lucky to still be open.
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:29:42 PM
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Quote: ThatDonGuyHeart Attack Grill is lucky to still be open.
Now I'm really glad I've never eaten there. Junk food and mocking healthy eating are one thing. Storing meat at improper temps is quite another. Meat is very sensitive to temperature. In other words, unless you salt and/or dry it, meat tends to rot quickly unless if not frozen or refrigerated.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 3:29:01 PM
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I think the question downtown is what isn't unhealthy. It's almost impossible to find something with fresh fruits or vegetables. Even the buffets at Fremont and Main Street have a paltry selection. That said, I'm a big fan of the $0.99 hot dogs at Mermaids. Quality all-beef, I think. Also the Shrimp Cocktail at Golden Gate (when they had it) was good, too. Pretty much just pure protein.
You left out some of the Hawaiian specialities. Big bowl of white rice covered with Spam, Chicken Cutlet, and Hamburger Meat, slathered in gravy with macaroni salad on the side, anyone?
You left out some of the Hawaiian specialities. Big bowl of white rice covered with Spam, Chicken Cutlet, and Hamburger Meat, slathered in gravy with macaroni salad on the side, anyone?
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May 22nd, 2012 at 3:54:50 PM
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Quote: teddysYou left out some of the Hawaiian specialities. Big bowl of white rice covered with Spam, Chicken Cutlet, and Hamburger Meat, slathered in gravy with macaroni salad on the side, anyone?
Well, the rice is boiled...
Actually I ordered a Teriyaki chicken breast from the "Hawaiian" part of the menus at Magnolia's, and it was pretty good. As I recall it came with vegetables and boiled rice. The Lemon chicken from the "regular" part of the menu came with fries and string beans. Odd combination. The salads had honey mustard dressing available, too. It's just a matter of looking.
The chicken breast melt, sandwich, though, is some chicken, cheese and butter on bread with fries on the sides. Delicious, but not healthy at all.
And I'm pretty sure McDonald's at the D has oatmeal with blueberries.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 4:02:53 PM
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If anyone is up for an eating challenge at the Heart Attack Grill I think we need to get started on that soon, before they get shut down, or go into bankruptcy, due to lawsuits.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 4:05:33 PM
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Quote: WizardIf anyone is up for an eating challenge at the Heart Attack Grill I think we need to get started on that soon, before they get shut down, or go into bankruptcy, due to lawsuits.
Bring IV antibiotics, hand sanitizer and Sheldon Cooper :)
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May 22nd, 2012 at 4:19:03 PM
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Quote: WizardThis is a picture of Lisa with a deep-fried Twinkie. She actually ate about half of it.
I've eaten an entire deep-fried Twinkie on several occasions. They aren't bad. I vastly prefer the deep-fried Oreos. But don't let either get cold as they are quite disgusting then. In other words, don't wander all the way to Binion's before you eat it!
May 22nd, 2012 at 4:37:12 PM
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Quote: WizardIf anyone is up for an eating challenge at the Heart Attack Grill I think we need to get started on that soon, before they get shut down, or go into bankruptcy, due to lawsuits.
So down!
Gigi's cupcakes at The Plaza are beyond good. Then again, I've never met a cupcake I didn't like.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 5:24:20 PM
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Deep Fried Pineapple isnt too bad, it's been at the Iowa State Fair for 2 or 3 years now. I prefer the oreos as well, myself.
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:36:57 PM
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Of course the massive quantity at the Heart Attack Grill can't be good for you. Don't they have unlimited fries?
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May 22nd, 2012 at 5:38:21 PM
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There's a new sushi/Hawaiian style food place in the Plaza that makes these deep fried dough balls, rolled in sugar called Malasadas. They are so tasty, they have to be bad for you.
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February 12th, 2013 at 7:19:30 PM
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You can't say they don't live up to the hype. R.I.P.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4792326/Hamburger-fan-who-ate-every-day-at-the-Heart-Attack-Grill-dies-of-heart-attack.html#ixzz2KkHnOXX6
Quote:HAMBURGER fan John Alleman, who ate every day at the Heart Attack Grill, has died — of a heart attack.
Mr Alleman, 52, collapsed while waiting for a bus to take him home from the Las Vegas joint famed for its 9,000-calorie burgers and waitresses dressed as nurses.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4792326/Hamburger-fan-who-ate-every-day-at-the-Heart-Attack-Grill-dies-of-heart-attack.html#ixzz2KkHnOXX6
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February 12th, 2013 at 7:44:09 PM
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I don't think it was downtown but the Wizard found the most unhealthy joint in vegas. :)
February 12th, 2013 at 8:20:07 PM
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I don't remember this thread at all, but I'm pretty sure I read it back in May.
However, on my last Vegas trip in October, I got 2 hot dogs from Mermaids for a small sum (I think it was 2 or 3 dollars). Good value! I didn't get sick.
However, on my last Vegas trip in October, I got 2 hot dogs from Mermaids for a small sum (I think it was 2 or 3 dollars). Good value! I didn't get sick.
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February 12th, 2013 at 8:23:27 PM
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Quote: AcesAndEightsI don't remember this thread at all, but I'm pretty sure I read it back in May.
However, on my last Vegas trip in October, I got 2 hot dogs from Mermaids for a small sum (I think it was 2 or 3 dollars). Good value! I didn't get sick.
According to the poll your lucky to be alive. :)
February 12th, 2013 at 8:28:31 PM
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Do americanos ever eat healthy? From what I've seen in Internets, the common diet consists merely of hamburgers, french fries and cola.
February 12th, 2013 at 8:34:23 PM
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Quote: Fuengirola2Do americanos ever eat healthy? From what I've seen in Internets, the common diet consists merely of hamburgers, french fries and cola.
You know what? Thats the second or third time
you've insulted the US on purpose. I don't think you
are in EU where's its 6am, I think you're a troll
who's been here before.
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February 12th, 2013 at 8:38:19 PM
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Quote: EvenBobYou know what? Thats the second or third time
you've insulted the US on purpose. I don't think you
are in EU where's its 6am, I think you're a troll
who's been here before.
I think it's interesting the juxtaposition of "Northern Europe" and using the name of a Spanish coastal town on the Med.... (I suddenly realized where I'd seen that name before).
Just saying...
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
February 12th, 2013 at 8:43:27 PM
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Sorry Bob, did not mean to insult anyone. Of course I know you eat other things too. Even the McDonald's hamburger has some salad in it.
February 12th, 2013 at 8:46:03 PM
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Those are good hot dogs! I think there should be a hot dog eating challenge organized at some point. At $0.99, a better value than the now $2.99 (I think) shrimp cocktails at Golden Gate.Quote: AcesAndEightsHowever, on my last Vegas trip in October, I got 2 hot dogs from Mermaids for a small sum (I think it was 2 or 3 dollars). Good value! I didn't get sick.
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February 12th, 2013 at 8:54:27 PM
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Quote: Fuengirola2Sorry Bob, did not mean to insult anyone. .
Sure you did. You said it twice, in two different
threads. The first time you're given the benefit
of doubt and we joke about it. The second time
is clearly an insult.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 12th, 2013 at 8:56:47 PM
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Quote: EvenBobSure you did. You said it twice, in two different
threads. The first time you're given the benefit
of doubt and we joke about it. The second time
is clearly an insult.
C'mon, I'm just a stranger making fun of stereotypes! And it was not me who started the 'canos overweight discussion in my job searching thread. Please forgive me, Even. You seem to be a nice guy.
February 13th, 2013 at 7:38:04 AM
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" 'canos " ?
That sounds like an insult -- within the apology!
That sounds like an insult -- within the apology!
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February 13th, 2013 at 12:55:53 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBear" 'canos " ?
That sounds like an insult -- within the apology!
Whats a 'cano? I've never heard that term.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 13th, 2013 at 1:05:10 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 13th, 2013 at 1:14:53 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesShort for Americano.
So we're called cano's in EU now? Its sounds
stupid. "I know that guy, he's a cano." It
makes no sense.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 13th, 2013 at 1:56:57 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesShort for Americano.
Isn't that a Espresso with hot water?
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
February 13th, 2013 at 1:59:55 PM
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Quote: EvenBobSo we're called cano's in EU now? Its sounds
stupid. "I know that guy, he's a cano." It
makes no sense.
Maybe in Spain, but nowhere else I know off. Considering the breadth of languages, I guess, maybe it's the cool term now...
Yanks, Septics, Americans, Yankees... in the UK
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
February 13th, 2013 at 2:56:22 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 13th, 2013 at 2:58:40 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 13th, 2013 at 3:01:34 PM
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Quote: Fuengirola2C'mon, I'm just a stranger making fun of stereotypes! And it was not me who started the 'canos overweight discussion in my job searching thread. Please forgive me, Even. You seem to be a nice guy.
Outside of some small nations (mostly South Pacific Islands), the US is known to be the leader in overweight.
Spain is much skinnier than UK or Germany, but not as skinny as French and Romanians. Japan and Singapore or the skinniest of the major economic powers.
The Indian subcontinent, and parts of SE Asia and the Subsaharan African continent are almost unaware of obesity.
The following list reflects the percentage of overweight adults aged 15 and over . These are individuals who have individual body mass indexes, which measures weight relative to height, greater than or equal to 25.
Rank Country %
1. Nauru 94.5
2. Micronesia, Federated States of 91.1
3. Cook Islands 90.9
4. Tonga 90.8
5. Niue 81.7
6. Samoa 80.4
7. Palau 78.4
8. Kuwait 74.2
9. United States 74.1
10. Kiribati 73.6
% Country (over 20 million)
74.1 United States
69.4 Egypt
69.4 Argentina
68.1 Mexico
67.4 Australia
65.2 Venezuela
63.8 United Kingdom
63.5 Saudi Arabia
61.1 Canada
60.1 Germany
59.6 Peru
56.8 Turkey
55.6 Colombia
53.3 South Africa
53.2 Iran
52.8 Syria
51.8 Spain
50.5 Brazil
49.1 Russia
47.5 Poland
46.0 Uzbekistan
45.5 Italy
45.4 Iraq
44.8 Ukraine
42.9 Morocco
42.0 Korea, South
40.1 France
39.9 Cameroon
39.8 Algeria
39.4 Korea, North
39.1 Romania
36.3 Burma
31.6 Thailand
29.9 Malaysia
29.2 Ghana
28.9 China
28.9 Taiwan
27.1 Nigeria
27.0 Yemen
25.2 Philippines
23.1 Sudan
22.9 Cote d'Ivoire
22.6 Japan
22.2 Pakistan
21.2 Tanzania
18.9 Congo (Kinshasa)
17.4 Madagascar
17.3 Mozambique
16.2 Indonesia
16.0 India
15.1 Afghanistan
14.8 Uganda
14.3 Kenya
8.4 Nepal
7.4 Sri Lanka
6.4 Vietnam
6.1 Bangladesh
5.6 Ethiopia
I hear it discussed so often, that I can hardly consider it an insult.
February 13th, 2013 at 3:57:45 PM
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No way I would have guessed Kuwait was ahead of us.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:10:10 PM
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Quote: tringlomaneNo way I would have guessed Kuwait was ahead of us.
Keep in mind that this is a measure of "overweight" people, not "pounds per capita". It's a wealthy country and everyone has enough to eat. They can hardly grow their own food in the desert, so most food is packaged and imported. They could have a high percentage of people who are 10 pounds overweight, but morbid obesity might be fairly rare.
You are considered overweight if (5'7" and 160 lbs) or (6'0" and 185 lbs).
If they did the same ranking for obesity (5'7" and 192 lbs) or (6'0" and 222 lbs) then I think the USA might be on top.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:12:14 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesI've heard it from Mexicans many times.
I haven't.
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February 13th, 2013 at 4:15:30 PM
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Quote: NareedI haven't.
I've never ever heard it anywhere. If Nareed lives
in Mexico and has never heard it, I have my doubts
its all that popular.
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February 13th, 2013 at 4:31:50 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI've never ever heard it anywhere. If Nareed lives
in Mexico and has never heard it, I have my doubts
its all that popular.
Even Urban dictionary doesn't have it, and it has all sorts of made up crap ;
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cano
Except for :
Cano
A mexican or chicano, mostly used from mexican to mexican
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
February 13th, 2013 at 4:38:09 PM
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Quote: thecesspitCano
A mexican or chicano, mostly used from mexican to mexican
I've never heard that one, tiehr. But it could be more current way, way north from Mexico City
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February 13th, 2013 at 4:38:30 PM
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Quote: thecesspitEven Urban dictionary doesn't have it, and it has all sorts of made up crap ;
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cano
Except for :
Cano
A mexican or chicano, mostly used from mexican to mexican
If its not on Urban Dictionary, it isnt a used. Many offensive terms and examples on there. Look up "Paterno'd"
