OPINION: Until surprisingly recently, being fat was a status symbol. Most people were constantly staving off starvation, so love handles were a sign of wealth. Rather than wearing slimming stripes, 16th century fashionistas carefully styled and padded clothes to accentuate a big belly. In some parts of the world, a spare tire is still associated with power and attractiveness.
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