Fatty, Fatty 2x4, Couldn't Fit Through the Bathroom Door

While this research seems a little obvious, it's still important - especially for teachers, educators, and all the school yard/recess teachers. Thank you, Mrs. Bunch!

Yahoo! Health posted an article, Bullies Target Obese Kids, (duh!) showing that regardless of socioeconomic level, race, gender, or other usual suspects for name calling, being a lard ass is the #1 way to ensure an awful childhood. While I myself am a lard ass, you can see my obvious cynicism for this article by the diction and sarcasm that is ever present in this post. Any 2 second glance at a school's playground, a walk down the halls, or an eavesdropping ear will tell you the chunksters are most likely the targets...and maybe that's because it's easier to hit a bigger target.

My point is, learn some self-esteem. There is going to be one of two outcomes to bullying: 1) They win. or 2) You win. While I realize that not every overweight or obese kid will have as much confidence or cockiness or as big of an ego as me, I do realize these things are learned and fostered by others. I'm not saying we need to go watch Mr. Rogers, The Wiggles (who have the clap, btw), or Fragglerock to be told we're special in our own way. I'm saying, as educators, let's find what each kid is good at and let's help them become better human beings.

"As Stuart Smally says, 'I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me.' So now, I'm going to go be happy with myself...and my ham sammich."