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PAGE 4 Wl l)\l SPAY, N( )\ I Mill R 7. 2007 The Student Perspective - “What superhero would you be and why?” ;■'■'■£ ‘f<W / Camille “I would be Aquaman because he ca;i breathe underwater.” fat Worn page 3 other blacks. Being fat, however, brings scorn from everyone, including other fat people, and will most definitely exclude the fat guy from most peoples’ minds as being a potential mate - Ladies, when is the last time you’ve dreamt of your dream guy and had him as being very overweight? If that's ever happened to you, send me an e-mail. I’m available Friday. More seriously, I have witnessed this kind of discrimination against my friends who are fellow fatties. I’ve had a girlfriend’s mother try to break us up because she (openly) disliked my weight. It eventually worked. I've been flatly told at a job, when I applied for a higher position, that my weight would exclude me from having a position where I regularly interacted with and sold to customers. When looking at a career in law. I’ve had folks tell me that 1 should lose some weight if I expect to plead in open court or go into politics, as neither juries nor constituents will vote in favor of the fat guy. Even from people that know what it is like to face Want to Advertise to College Students? Advertise in THEIR Newspaper!!! Advertise HERE! Rates cards available in The West Georgian’s door, office or by request at: paperads@westga.edu (via e-mail or fax) j. , nn Chase “The Flash because he's really fast. He's faster than Superman.” scorn and derision. I’ve seen scorn and derision. In tin online comment at this paper’s website, one member of Lambda, when confronted with these types of arguments, wrote “You have no idea what it’s like to be truly discriminated against.” 1 disagree - I've had a pretty good idea ever since the play ground in third grade. Another Lambda member wrote “quit cry ing and find something real to complain about.” Glad to see that those folks are so open and caring toward the plight of other human beings. I even see it in rather minor ways. Do you know when the last time I've been hugged'? Neither do I. Last semester. I lived in a building here on campus that was very huggy - people hugged all the time, especially between the female residents and the openly homosexual guys. I outright asked why this was to those around me, upon making the observation, and the response was that, “Gay guys don’t want to try to get you into bed... they 're not a threat”. I’m not a threat, but socially I’m stuck between being ten) threatening as a straight guy and too unattractive as a fat guy. mitoL #|Jp | jUF aflß : ' Ryan “I’d be Ironman, because he's rich.” The result is that everyone is show n more affection and openly embraced.regardless of their lifestyle, except for me and my fellow- fat guys. 1 didn't even get a hug on Free Hug Day. It's almost like I have a disease. I do, don't I? 1 keep hearing about the ‘obesity epidemic’ on the news, where they talk about how people are fat and show stix'k footage of fat people walking around without show ing their faces. This is about the only time I ever see fat people on TV, of course - next time you’re watching a show or movie, see if there are any fat people. On the off chance you see one, see if it's for comic relief, because those fatties sure are good to laugh at. I apparently do have a disease, but it’s not a socially acceptable disease. If you have AIDS, you get a quilt and people will raise money and have walks for you. If you’re fat. you're told to “hop [on] a treadmill for a few weeks,” as one Lambda member so compassionately wrote. Speaking of that, shouldn't we be having fat walks instead of AIDS walks? That actually would go directly toward curing the disease. l \" ■kk .^H The Madman's Lantern By Joseph Benefield Classifieds 2000 Lexus GS3OO For Sale. Black with Gray leather interior. Mint condition. 160 K mi. S9OOO/obo. For more info: Call 407-252-1029 or 678-468-8118 Private 2 Bedroom House for Rent 1 Bath. Living Room, Kitchen, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer S7OO/mo, S3OO Deposit, Temple, GA Call Lorenzo at 404-421-5597 1111 WIST (TORCiIAN - OPINION Tiffany “I would have to say Storm from X-Men because she controls the weather.” Large, White, Bird Cage For Sale! Large cage used for 2 Cockatoo Birds. Little wear. Pan included. Rectangular frame. Contact 404-539-1613 ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished House , Quiet Neighborhood < 1 mile from UWG Cable TV, Wireless Internet $350-400/month All utilities included *** Ideal for Female Students *** Call Emilia at 770-489-5060 *f 'ttgraMHi a, “ m Bi i—i I, Kim “Spiderman. He can crawl on buildings.” /‘hotos by Kim Hahn