Why Nobody Was Fat in 1970s America

Monday, October 26, 2026

In 1970, the average American weighed 30 pounds less than today. No diets. No gym culture. No calorie counting. So what exactly happened?

In this video, we explore the real reasons why nobody was fat in 1970s America " from the way families cooked and ate, to the way children played, to the size of a dinner plate, to the moment everything quietly began to change.

This is not a story about willpower. It is a story about a world that made willpower unnecessary.

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Mama Cass would like a word.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-10-26 12:07 PM | Reply

Almost nobody ;)

Jefferson Airplane Performs Somebody to Love | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967)

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#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-26 12:27 PM | Reply

Looks like AI slop is rotting your brain Corky.....

#3 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-10-26 12:37 PM | Reply

You should just change your handle to, Onegotsnada.

Of course, given your historical Chinese Gov by Starvation of Millions standard, I guess food is prolly optional.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-26 12:52 PM | Reply

I certainly remember fat people.
That said, I see kids whipping around on e-bikes these days and figure we're doomed as a species.

#5 | Posted by morris at 2026-10-26 12:54 PM | Reply

How many cigarettes smoked per day per person?

#6 | Posted by Truthhurts at 2026-10-26 01:01 PM | Reply

I see kids whipping around on e-bikes these days

I assume most of them will die young.

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-10-26 01:04 PM | Reply

Gas was 16 cents per gallon for my '67 Firebird... wish I had kept that car!

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#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-26 01:30 PM | Reply

What exactly happened?

High fructose corn syrup.

#9 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-10-26 02:46 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Preservatives too.

Most our food is loaded with Chemicals.

It can barely be classified as food anymore.

The chemicals we've been consuming for generations has given rise to mental and physical health issues present day generations are experiencing.

#10 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-10-26 02:53 PM | Reply

#10

Which creates great new markets for pharmaceuticals that supposedly treat said health issues... at huge profits while causing side effects that are often worse than the health issues.

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-26 03:00 PM | Reply

Jane Fonda promoted Physical Fitness in the 80s.
That's how Conservatives know being fat was better.

#12 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-10-26 03:04 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

- High fructose corn syrup.
#9 | Posted by Dbt2

not to mention:

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1 min

#13 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-26 03:05 PM | Reply