Who's fat?

elSicomoro · 01-05-2002, 12:57 AM

The fattest cities in America have been ranked again by Men's Fitness magazine.

Our beloved city of Philadelphia has dropped to 4th, down from 3rd last year. Houston again took honors as the fattest city. Perhaps our residents switched from beef steak to chicken steak, and went light on the salt on soft pretzels.

My beloved home of St. Louis went from unranked to #9. Now THAT is strange...all that good Italian food from the Hill, and of course, Ted Drewes concretes.

I do take issue with these folks on one thing in particular. They state that we have 63 city parks, saying that we're only above Baltimore in terms of parks per capita. I looked at the way they rated this (the parks/open space factor), and I don't agree with it. I mean, hello! We have three huge parks that take up a substantial amount of space (Fairmount, Cobbs Creek, and Pennypack). Ah, but it's just a survey in the end.

They also rank the fittest cities as well. Colo Spgs., CO is the fittest city. San Diego, last year's fittest city, slid to 3rd fittest.

russotto · 01-05-2002, 09:31 PM

I think Philly is either first or second in park area per capita. I also heard that the beloved Schuylkill Punch (gaaak!) was rated worst in water quality.

Chewbaccus · 01-05-2002, 11:11 PM

I'm surprised Pittsburgh doesn't show up on the hefty side. I mean, three words: Primanti Brothers' Sandwich.

If you don't know what I mean by this, post so and I'll explain

~mike

elSicomoro · 01-05-2002, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chewbaccus
I'm surprised Pittsburgh doesn't show up on the hefty side. I mean, three words: Primanti Brothers' Sandwich.

What is this place you speak of, Mike?

Chewbaccus · 01-06-2002, 01:31 PM

Primanti's is a bar/grill found all over Pittsburgh and in surrounding towns that's famous for one thing: The Primanti's Sandwich.

Here it is:

~~ Slice of Italian (i think) bread
~~ Coleslaw
~~ French fries
~~ Other slice of bread

You can get your choice of meat (chicken, steak, etc.) and other toppings (cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, etc. etc.), but those are the basic components of the sandwich. You order it without those, and they look at you like you have three more heads.

They put fresh-out-the-fryer French Fries and coleslaw on a sandwich, and they think you're nuts.

This just proves I'm from out of town. In fact it's a lot like number 62

And just in case you meant Pittsburgh, it's Philadelphia's evil bastard brother on the other side of the mountains.

~mike

01-05-2002, 12:57 AM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Who's fat? The fattest cities in America have been ranked again by Men's Fitness magazine. Our beloved city of Philadelphia has dropped to 4th, down from 3rd last year. Houston again took honors as the fattest city. Perhaps our residents switched from beef steak to chicken steak, and went light on the salt on soft pretzels. My beloved home of St. Louis went from unranked to #9. Now THAT is strange...all that good Italian food from the Hill, and of course, Ted Drewes concretes. I do take issue with these folks on one thing in particular. They state that we have 63 city parks, saying that we're only above Baltimore in terms of parks per capita. I looked at the way they rated this (the parks/open space factor), and I don't agree with it. I mean, hello! We have three huge parks that take up a substantial amount of space (Fairmount, Cobbs Creek, and Pennypack). Ah, but it's just a survey in the end. They also rank the fittest cities as well. Colo Spgs., CO is the fittest city. San Diego, last year's fittest city, slid to 3rd fittest.

01-05-2002, 09:31 PM	#2
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	Re: Who's fat? I think Philly is either first or second in park area per capita. I also heard that the beloved Schuylkill Punch (gaaak!) was rated worst in water quality.

01-05-2002, 11:11 PM	#3
Chewbaccus Freethinker/booter Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 523	I'm surprised Pittsburgh doesn't show up on the hefty side. I mean, three words: Primanti Brothers' Sandwich. If you don't know what I mean by this, post so and I'll explain ~mike __________________ Like the wise man said: Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

01-06-2002, 01:31 PM	#5
Chewbaccus Freethinker/booter Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 523	Primanti's is a bar/grill found all over Pittsburgh and in surrounding towns that's famous for one thing: The Primanti's Sandwich. Here it is: ~~ Slice of Italian (i think) bread ~~ Coleslaw ~~ French fries ~~ Other slice of bread You can get your choice of meat (chicken, steak, etc.) and other toppings (cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, etc. etc.), but those are the basic components of the sandwich. You order it without those, and they look at you like you have three more heads. They put fresh-out-the-fryer French Fries and coleslaw on a sandwich, and they think you're nuts. This just proves I'm from out of town. In fact it's a lot like number 62 And just in case you meant Pittsburgh, it's Philadelphia's evil bastard brother on the other side of the mountains. ~mike __________________ Like the wise man said: Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

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