John Candy Obesity

A man flying from Perth, Australia to Sydney, Australia paid an extra $25 to sit in comfort but instead was seated next to an obese man who took up almost all two seats. Imagine what the man, who payed for the seat, must have felt like when he saw an obese man taking up both seats? Although obesity is an individual condition, its consequences extend far beyond the individual and can affect others. Specifically, obesity can cause others to feel feelings of sadness and frustration as represented by the above example.

People often have a reaction of sadness when they see or hear news of the death of an obese family member, or other loved one, who has died from complications from being obese. A famous actor named, John Candy, died backstage while working on a movie from symptoms arising from his obesity. The media and general community were shocked at the news and grieved the passing of such a great man and actor. Not only can obesity create sadness, but the condition can make others feel frustrated.

Like it stated in the first paragraph,the man who paid extra was probably hoping he would be able sit down and be more comfortable because he paid extra. But instead, he had an even more uncomfortable seating arrangement, despite having paid extra. Making matters worse, the flight attendants could not do anything. The man sent a letter talking to the airline explaining the incident and how disappointed he was.

Although we live in world of choice, many individual choices can have good and bad impact on others - obesity being one of those individual choices. Obese people can often cause others around them to feel sadness and