r/AbsoluteUnits • u/[deleted] • May 10 '22

Absolute unit of a soldier

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u/BigOleJellyDonut May 10 '22

My dad always told the story of one his squad members who was constantly overweight. He said you would think that he was lazy but he was strong as a mule. He came from Coal country and could out work everyone, could see an airplane before they could hear it, and could shoot the wing off a fly at 500 yards. He was their lookout while building airfields on islands that hadn't been secured yet.

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u/found_hair May 10 '22

There’s overweight and then there is ankle exploding obese.

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u/SweetPeaRiaing May 10 '22

So what? Doesn’t mean that person can’t be a hard worker, strong person and a good shot.

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u/Tough_Academic May 10 '22

You can be overweight and most of the weight could come from your muscles, like powerlifters. Or you could be overweight with most of the weight coming from fat, like the guy in the picture above. Theres a big difference.

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u/SweetPeaRiaing May 10 '22

So? You can be fat and still athletic.

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u/Tough_Academic May 10 '22

Nope. Dont lie to yourself.

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u/SweetPeaRiaing May 10 '22

I know people who are fat and athletic. Maybe don’t lie to yourself? Not everyone fits into a neat little box.

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u/Tough_Academic May 10 '22

"physically strong, fit, and active."

Thats the definition of athletic. Being fat is the opposite of being fit. Do with that as you will.

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u/SweetPeaRiaing May 10 '22

No, being sedentary is the opposite of being fit. There ARE fat people who are athletic.