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Amy, I'm sorry you have "issues" with that statement for your own personal reasons -- but I do know people that "let themselves go", and I guaran-damn-tee you they would be the first ones to admit it. Myself included when I ballooned up 20 lbs. a couple of years back because of poor diet and lack of exercise due to a medical condition. A nightly diet of fried and fast food followed up by ice cream wasn't the best thing for a waistline. But I felt so awful at the time, food was one of my only pleasures in life so I just didn't care much.

And Karen -- if you'll read my post -- and then my follow-up comments -- I was not aware it was a medical condition. And I do feel awful for him. VERY awful. Between having Lyme disease for 10 years and undergoing infertility treatments for over 3, I can personally guarantee you that I would be the LAST person to mock a medication's side-effects -- and I do have a great deal of compassion for him. In fact, I can't imagine why fate would make anyone have to suffer through that.

Move along please...

¤ ¤ credit: robyn | 09.03.02 at 02:57 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Does that mean I'm not welcome to post a response to your response? If so, then I guess you can just delete this.

I understand everyone has different viewpoints, but wasn't sure you were knowledgeable of the disease of food addiction. It's a passion of mine to get the word out, I guess, because I think that SO many people are just plain ignorant in this area. I was, too, for a long damn time.

So, bottom line, no offense to you was intended - I know from reading your other entries that you're not all about judging people on the surface, which is chiefly why I felt my post here would have been welcomed and read with an open mind and heart.

And now, I'll be moving along and sorry if I caused any trouble. It definitely was not my intent.

¤ ¤ credit: Amy | 09.03.02 at 04:08 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

You're more than welcome to reply any time you'd like -- as that's why I have comments to begin with. But I'm also able to respectfully disagree in my own house. Especially when I also speak from personal experience...

But judging from Mr. Lewis' small size throughout his whole life -- even in his late years -- I seriously doubted food-addiction was what brought about his sudden and drastic physical appearance changes. This was almost immediately confirmed here. So in this case, I honestly didn't need the lesson. But thanks anyway.

¤ ¤ credit: robyn | 09.03.02 at 04:14 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Ack, yes I'm still here.

That would be an excellent point about Jerry Lewis's size if having a food addiction didn't also include anorexia and bulemia, both of which I've suffered from as well. I wasn't specifically referring to Jerry Lewis, though, I was talking about people in general who are perceived to have just let themselves go. I think it's a false assumption in many cases.

I do realize you're able to respectfully disagree on your site or any site, for that matter, but I was referring to your "Move along please" line. I was just wondering if that meant "Leave now." or whatever. At any rate, I'm not trying to argue or debate this, really I'm not. I'm also not prone to get into discussions that resemble an argument in any way on blogs, so I'm feeling very uncomfortable about opening my mouth - yet I feel the pressing need to plead my case. (I'm innocent, I swear!)

Okay, I should just shut up now, right? Right. Shutting up. Carry on.

¤ ¤ credit: Amy | 09.03.02 at 04:49 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Pulmonary fibrosis? That wouldn't have anything to do with his years of chain smoking would it? I recall watching him run around the stage near hour 62 sweating buckets in a cloud of smoke.

Key-rist ... There are a million reasons people get fat or sick. Everyone has their own story. Any many of us have our own culpability. Being a big sinner myself - I am certainly not one to cast any stones. Smoke, eat, drink, be merry! Just don't blame anyone else if it kills ya!

¤ ¤ credit: MJ | 09.03.02 at 07:34 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Not in any way trying to dis you, start something, etc...but just wanted to add my $.02...I'm wondering why it's okay to be fat if you've got a medical condition, but if you're just fat cause you're fat, or you like food, you're vilified? Even though I know he's been ill, he doesn't look terrible at all to me, just fat. Why does fat automatically = ugly? Why is it so easy to say "put the pudding down" to someone larger than you, when you wouldn't tell someone of a smaller size anything at all about the way they eat?

Like I said, no dis intended, and I am completely cool with folx saying whatever they want on their blogs. I just wanted to pipe up & let y'all know that fat people aren't some iconic punching bag put here to make y'all feel better about yourselves.

And I like reading your blog, whatever you write.

Peace.

¤ ¤ credit: starmama | 09.04.02 at 01:00 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Oh Jesus Christ people -- you are SO missing the point here it's almost not even worth the explanation. If someone's appearance changes that drastically and that suddenly -- and they are not themselves how you've known them to be your whole life you are most likely going to end up shocked. I was not the only one obviously. I mean, LOOK at the man. Did he look "right" to you? Did he look at his personal best? I think not. And sue me for reacting and stating as such.

And if you really think that's how I truly feel deep down inside, then you obviously haven't been reading my blog for very long. Have you even looked at photos of my friends? Size fucking does not matter to me. Nor should it. "Letting yourself go" could mean a number of things and everyone is so self-defensive it's pathetic. Don't put your own life issues into MY JOURNAL THOUGHTS.

Now please get over yourself(s). I am quite tired of hashing, and rehashing this. Subject CLOSED.

¤ ¤ credit: robyn | 09.04.02 at 01:21 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

the condition is known as "moon face".

that little medical term brought to you by the many drugs that cause somelence, dizziness, priapism, and anal leakage

¤ ¤ credit: laura | 09.04.02 at 10:14 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

And so what if he did let himself go? He's lived most of his life the way already. Why not enjoy what's left the way you really want to? My Grandpa was told shortly before he died that he couldn't have red meat, alcohol or chase women. His response to the doctor? "Two outta three ain't bad!"

But Jerry Lewis does have a medical condition. One he almost killed himself over. Cut him some slack already. ;-)

¤ ¤ credit: jenni | 09.05.02 at 12:30 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

wow. glad I missed the heart of this one.

¤ ¤ credit: erika | 09.05.02 at 03:26 PM | link--this ¤ ¤