Obesity, or the lack there of, is one reason I like watching old TV shows. They remind me of what it was actually like growing up where obesity was rare. Yes, there were a few hefty people and some outright fat, but morbid obesity seemed not to exist at all except at circus freak shows.
And most young women prided themselves in having hour glass figures and were graded on bust-waist-hip measurements. Today it’s sad to see some young women whose “waste” measurement exceeds their height measurement, and that is extremely unhealthy.
Growing up watching “The Honeymooners” Ralph Kramden was the butt of many a joke for being the fat man. I was struck, recently, watching a clip of the old program, he would barely rate on the fat spectrum, of the modern era.
After reaching 65-years old, being physically fit has more status than any luxury vehicle.
It’s why I buy a lot of vintage clothing. That stuff was made for my 5’2” 32x25×35 frame.
I’m lucky to live in an area where there’s a lot of it.