“Would you like me better if I was thinner, John?”
First of all, this is a horrifying question that no wife should ask her husband, because there is no way he can answer without your feelings getting hurt.
John’s first answer is: “Honey, I like you just the way you are.” It seems like a pretty good answer until you realize that he has not answered her question. It is not a question of whether he likes her the way she is, but whether he would like her better. I am sure Elly would point that out, except she doesn’t get a chance.
We don’t get to see Elly’s response to this because John immediately launches into a quote from his grandpa, where old grandpa was clearly trying to say that he prefers a bigger woman over a skinnier woman, even though he does so in a sexist way.
John has a double problem with this answer. First, it is sexist to assume the woman is there to serve the man. Second, Elly doesn’t want to hear that John thinks she is a big woman, even if he prefers a big woman to a skinny woman. She wants John to tell her that she doesn’t need to lose any weight because she is already skinny.
Either statement is reason for Elly to, once again, attack John because of something he said.
@night-gaunt I’m guessing it’s because men grouse about their weight in front of the mirror or among male friends, but rarely ever ask anyone’s opinion about how they look. It’s just not a fashion thing with guys. But they occasionally get ribbed by male friends during happy hour or pool side or at reunions. At least, that’s been my experience for 80 years.
Seems there’s something “wrong” with any answer. Maybe he could just say "I love you the way you are, no matter if you’re underweight, overweight or somewhere in between. Stop obsessing over this!
When I was about 35 years old, I was looking at a black and white photo of my wife’s grandmother. She was very thin and had high cheek bones. I made an off hand comment that she looked like Sitting Bull ; the Apache chief. I’m 78 years old and she has brought it up with every opportunity ever since!
Coopersdad over 7 years ago
John never knows when to shut up.
Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member over 7 years ago
I’d only be saying it one time.
howtheduck over 7 years ago
“Would you like me better if I was thinner, John?”
First of all, this is a horrifying question that no wife should ask her husband, because there is no way he can answer without your feelings getting hurt.
John’s first answer is: “Honey, I like you just the way you are.” It seems like a pretty good answer until you realize that he has not answered her question. It is not a question of whether he likes her the way she is, but whether he would like her better. I am sure Elly would point that out, except she doesn’t get a chance.
We don’t get to see Elly’s response to this because John immediately launches into a quote from his grandpa, where old grandpa was clearly trying to say that he prefers a bigger woman over a skinnier woman, even though he does so in a sexist way.
John has a double problem with this answer. First, it is sexist to assume the woman is there to serve the man. Second, Elly doesn’t want to hear that John thinks she is a big woman, even if he prefers a big woman to a skinny woman. She wants John to tell her that she doesn’t need to lose any weight because she is already skinny.
Either statement is reason for Elly to, once again, attack John because of something he said.
LuvThemPluggers over 7 years ago
no wonder r Grandpa always had a fat lip in the family photos!
Tyge over 7 years ago
John is indeed clueless if he can’t see this coming by now.
llong65 over 7 years ago
and i’ll bet old Granddad never said it out loud.
ladykat over 7 years ago
John had another attack of foot in mouth disease.
ksu71 over 7 years ago
You know Merle Travis covered this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W2zagAKEgg
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
Why is it that men don’t get teased about their weight as much as women do? …Or do they?
sandpiper over 7 years ago
@night-gaunt I’m guessing it’s because men grouse about their weight in front of the mirror or among male friends, but rarely ever ask anyone’s opinion about how they look. It’s just not a fashion thing with guys. But they occasionally get ribbed by male friends during happy hour or pool side or at reunions. At least, that’s been my experience for 80 years.
Linguist over 7 years ago
With aphorisms like that, I’m sure Grandpa sleep on the couch, a lot !
indysteve9 over 7 years ago
One should always temper ones comments with care before one speaks.
katzenbooks45 over 7 years ago
I’m surprised John’s grandfather lived to be old.
alondra over 7 years ago
Seems there’s something “wrong” with any answer. Maybe he could just say "I love you the way you are, no matter if you’re underweight, overweight or somewhere in between. Stop obsessing over this!
Train 1911 over 7 years ago
Best laugh I had in weeks
kodj kodjin over 7 years ago
When I was about 35 years old, I was looking at a black and white photo of my wife’s grandmother. She was very thin and had high cheek bones. I made an off hand comment that she looked like Sitting Bull ; the Apache chief. I’m 78 years old and she has brought it up with every opportunity ever since!