[markomalley]

But it's OK to lie about being awarded the Medal of Honor.

[paulycy]

I’m almost certain that a fat and ugly barb requires a fat and ugly barber.

[TheOldLady]

What’s wrong with people these days? I’m fat and ugly, but if someone points it out, I just say, “I can diet and wear makeup, but there’s no way to fix your being a rude ashhole.”

[unique]

One can be issued a ticket for calling someone fat and ugly? How is that disorderly conduct? It’s strictly verbal - and, what if it’s true?

[r9etb]

Obviously most folks did not read to the end of the article:

"Effinger said the man allegedly continued to harass the woman until she called police."

IOW, there's more to the story than the misleading headline. As usual.