I've been lard off

The Sun (U.K.) ^ | 9/7/10 | Andrew Parker

[MissTed]

A 30-STONE factory worker has been laid off - in case he falls on his pals and CRUSHES them.

Tubby Barry Fowers had to climb on platforms despite being prone to blackouts.

But he was considered a danger to himself and others and took an offer of redundancy at his job making power equipment.

Barry, 51 - who also has diabetes, angina and other heart problems - said: "I had to climb on to platforms about three feet off the floor to install parts. They were worried I might pass out through my diabetes. They said my weight was a threat in case I fell off and landed on someone."

Despite his list of ailments, Barry, of Burton on Trent, Staffs, has been refused incapacity benefit after leaving his job at Crestchic. He gets £21.65-a-week Jobseeker's Allowance.

The angry dad of one said: "I've paid tax for 34 years and should get something in return."

Wife Shirley said: "We want this payment changed."

[MissTed]

Can't say that I blame the company.

[KarlInOhio]

A 30-STONE factory worker

That's 420 pounds.

[Onelifetogive]

The angry dad of one said: "I've paid tax for 34 years and should get something in return."

Like your kid in school, no foreign invasions, roads everywhere, stuff like that?

[Grut]

30 stone = 420 lbs.

[Doulos1]

All I have are two stones, boy do I feel slighted.

[wideawake]

30 stone is 420 lbs.

[ClearCase_guy]

The angry dad of one said: "I've paid tax for 34 years and should get something in return."

{chortle] The Nanny State says it will take care of you -- but that's not really what the Nanny State is all about.

[jakerobins]

Dang....How much is 30 stone? (For us Yanks that don’t know).......

[Wooly]

30 Stone is 420 lbs

[MissTed]

Post of the day!! LOL

[frogjerk]

"I've paid tax for 34 years and should get something in return."

You do, you have FREE healthcare...--rimshot--

[andy58-in-nh]

Personally, I’ve never been “lard off”, but I’m willing to try anything once.

[EternalVigilance]

lard off

Hmmm...a new Brit diet plan...

[Migraine]

Just think: if the tubby guy’s stones weighed 210 pounds, he’d be half nuts...

[Doulos1]

Place Obama bow here.

[ketelone]

Theres nothing more annoying than a fat whiner. This guy should shut the hell up, and lose about 20 St.

[EternalVigilance]

[hoe_cake]

“All I have are two stones, boy do I feel slighted.”

I’ve got one stone and I’m trying to pass it.

[calex59]

I wish I could be lard off, I would stand to lose about 30 lbs.

[Billthedrill]

Possibly a change of career is in order. Ballerina is probably out, though.