Say what you will about Burke, but his attitude is great

[Deleted member 848]

Agreed.
I had to work in brazil for a bit and it was hard
Literally difficult to find any fat people in the town I was working in (pocos de caldas)

Everyone was always walking/jogging, biking, and working out. (Lots of exercise facilities)

Every meal they ate lots of fruits, veggies, rice, and beans.

Fine *** women.
Then back to America. Land of teh fats

it's just a reflection of the American life. Ppl don't live to work & work to live as cyclically as we do here. Completely difference in culture. Their diets aren't dominated by corporations trying to change food in ways that essentially makes it most profitable. Lastly, their urban layouts are designed in ways were commuting isn't necessarily sedentary.

I guarantee you there is a higher %age of Americans with conscious 'diets', 'workout-plans', and just citizens with health-conscious behaviour in general than a majority of other developed countries. That's why the whole obesity problem is so complicated-- it's more than just people being lazy and uninformed. Contemporary urban North American culture is basically designed in a way that encourages us to be fat-- when really it should be the opposite.



- one who has lived in Germany and Canada, and visits south-east Europe to meet relatives quite often

 

[fishonjazz]

it's just a reflection of the American life. Ppl don't live to work & work to live as cyclically as we do here. Completely difference in culture. Their diets aren't dominated by corporations trying to change food in ways that essentially makes it most profitable. Lastly, their urban layouts are designed in ways were commuting isn't necessarily sedentary.

I guarantee you there is a higher %age of Americans with conscious 'diets', 'workout-plans', and just citizens with health-conscious behaviour in general than a majority of other developed countries. That's why the whole obesity problem is so complicated-- it's more than just people being lazy and uninformed. Contemporary urban North American culture is basically designed in a way that encourages us to be fat-- when really it should be the opposite.



- one who has lived in Germany and Canada, and visits south-east Europe to meet relatives quite often

Good post.
Cheap, convenient, tasty, fast food availability on every corner is the reason for my gut. (Fwiw I'm 6 foot 3 and only 200 lbs.....but I have a gut)

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

What is funny about this is that most Germans are in decent shape. You see very few truly fat Germans. Actually the most fat Germans we have seen have been at Church. Dat fat mormon life doe.

Last year when I was traveling back and forth I knew I was back in the states because of all the fat people, and even more telling the fat people in spandex. Where the **** did that trend come from? There needs to be a licensing process for spandex for hell's sake. But really, I could not believe the difference. Summer here is great, lots of eye candy. Summer in the states you really notice the firm tight asses because they are so rare. ****ing fat americans.

I resemble this remark minus the spandex

 

[The Midnight]

Because once a large super nice German girl goes out with someone else it's all over? And how did the dork ask her before you had a chance? It sounds like you should have had plenty of chances while painting.

Well when we were painting together once and having a nice chat she suddenly asks what I was doing for the weekend and whether I have a car. I was still on a restricted license (cannot take passenger) so I had to tell her that I can't make it.


She said 'ok' and the week after she was going out with this dork.

 

[The Midnight]

You can't ask a girl out until you have condoms that fit. Them Asian condoms have really got in the way of his love life.

Haha.. good memory.


Boy, was that a painful (but valuable) experience.

 

[The Midnight]

What is funny about this is that most Germans are in decent shape. You see very few truly fat Germans. Actually the most fat Germans we have seen have been at Church. Dat fat mormon life doe.

Last year when I was traveling back and forth I knew I was back in the states because of all the fat people, and even more telling the fat people in spandex. Where the **** did that trend come from? There needs to be a licensing process for spandex for hell's sake. But really, I could not believe the difference. Summer here is great, lots of eye candy. Summer in the states you really notice the firm tight asses because they are so rare. ****ing fat americans.

Yeah I think she was just tall and had a big frame. Like she wasn't 'fat' at all. May be half way between chubby and average? Hard to explain.


I do love that German accent though ...

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

Well when we were painting together once and having a nice chat she suddenly asks what I was doing for the weekend and whether I have a car. I was still on a restricted license (cannot take passenger) so I had to tell her that I can't make it.


She said 'ok' and the week after she was going out with this dork.

So she basically asked you out and you still couldn't close the deal? I think maybe you need to try and uncover your inner bad boy. Try a few shots of tequila and then go on a dating website until you get a date. Yes, I know alcohol is evil, but it can also be a useful tool in getting people together. Something to consider.

 

[♪alt13]

So she basically asked you out and you still couldn't close the deal? I think maybe you need to try and uncover your inner bad boy. Try a few shots of tequila and then go on a dating website until you get a date. Yes, I know alcohol is evil, but it can also be a useful tool in getting people together. Something to consider.

If that doesn't work get some roofies.

 

[♪alt13]

 

[The Midnight]

So she basically asked you out and you still couldn't close the deal? I think maybe you need to try and uncover your inner bad boy. Try a few shots of tequila and then go on a dating website until you get a date. Yes, I know alcohol is evil, but it can also be a useful tool in getting people together. Something to consider.

Well I was 16 then and didn't know any better... haha... youth is wasted on the young that is SOOOO true.

 

[Red]

It's called pride. I said early on that none of the negativity out there this post season could possibly have been lost on Burke. We all have pride. If he said anything less then this, I would not respect him as much, I'm sure. Of course he's ready for training camp. If he's been doubted throughout his life as much as he claims, then that's the very place Cotton has always been as well. If he has any pride at all, he wants to prove all the naysayers wrong.

 

[Miggs]

If that doesn't work get some roofies.

This guy knows what's up.

 

[Miggs]

Germans yes, mormons no.

Dork.

 

[Miggs]

Basketball is a pretty unforgiving sport in this respect. You can play as hard as you possibly can, but if the shots don't drop, you're effed. Especially if you're just 6'.

They haven't dropped for two years.

Color me unimpressed by his words. What, after his awful rookie year, he wasn't more experienced and hungry as **** to improve and be a better player this past season? They're words. Nothing more. Prove it on the court, Madame Burke. Let's see an improvement to 40%/33% this season.

 

[fishonjazz]

Let's see an improvement to 40%/33% this season.

So sad

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

They haven't dropped for two years.

Color me unimpressed by his words. What, after his awful rookie year, he wasn't more experienced and hungry as **** to improve and be a better player this past season? They're words. Nothing more. Prove it on the court, Madame Burke. Let's see an improvement to 40%/33% this season.

I think that's the problem with trey tho. He thinks the way to prove himself is to shoot better, which means he has to keep chucking and believing the shots are gonna fall any minute. To me, shooting better isn't the answer, so much as being smarter about knowing when you're feeling it, and recognizing when you're having an off night and then adjusting accordingly by shooting less and doing other things to make a positive impact on the game. Trey needs to become a smarter player, and I'm just not sure he'll ever have a feel for his game like that.