I'm too fat for japan :(

November 11, 2009 8:44 AM

Are you too fat for japan?

For those who just want to cut to the chase, the new maximum waistline size is 85 centimeters (33.5 inches) for men and 90 centimeters (35.4 inches) for women. After reading the article it is unclear exactly what the penalties for exceeding these limits are.

posted by tehloki (15 comments total)

Off we go.
posted by brain_drain at 8:47 AM on November 11 [2 favorites]

First two comments explain how the article is completely misleading.
posted by Perplexity at 8:47 AM on November 11 [1 favorite]

obligatory
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 8:47 AM on November 11 [1 favorite]

Man. The sumo wrestlers are screwed.
posted by ardgedee at 8:48 AM on November 11

I'm big in Japan, if that's what you mean.
posted by Flunkie at 8:49 AM on November 11 [2 favorites]

I may be fat, but I know where it's at.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 8:50 AM on November 11

Looks like I can squeeze in, so no need to cancel my next flight. Phew.
posted by rokusan at 8:50 AM on November 11

Apparently they don't fine/punish you directly, but an employer with too many fat employees risks having to contribute more money to the national health-insurance system, so there is doubtless a lot of pressure on anyone over the limit.
posted by Kadin2048 at 8:52 AM on November 11

SEND IN THE BUNDT CAKES.
posted by jquinby at 8:53 AM on November 11 [2 favorites]

It's not what they're doing that's interesting imho, it's the size limit. How many people are there with 34 inch waistlines that would be considered fit by any reasonable doctor?
posted by tehloki at 8:54 AM on November 11

Oh look, a misleadingly provocative news headline! On a website!

Also, it might be interesting to see what the 33.5"/men and 35.4"women waistline dimensions would be if adjusted for European/U.S. height averages.
posted by applemeat at 8:56 AM on November 11

This is a misleading, death panels-esque article. Flagged.
posted by ignignokt at 8:57 AM on November 11

What could go wrong? A little peer pressure in the workplace to trim your waistline can't be that bad, right? It's not like there's a mental health crisis going on that this could....hmm....uh oh....

Did I just crack the code?
posted by Salvor Hardin at 8:58 AM on November 11

How many people are there with 34 inch waistlines that would be considered fit by any reasonable doctor?

Um, lots?
posted by Madamina at 8:59 AM on November 11

Are you too fat for japan?

Yes. Next question, please.
posted by doctor_negative at 9:00 AM on November 11