Suebob's Red Stapler: Essay question

20 June 2007

Essay question

The weight-loss drug Alli is now available over-the-counter.

Is it worth pooping your pants to lose weight? Discuss. No judgement - I really want to know.

16 comments:

lizgwiz said...: I've been trying like crazy to lose weight the past few weeks, eating healthy and working out, and I would love it if there were truly a magic button that could make it easier, but I can't imagine being tempted to take a drug that comes with instructions to "wear dark pants and take a change of clothes to work." Yeah, THAT sounds like a great way to live.; 7:01 AM
super des said...: It seems like the very act of pooping your pants will help you lose weight, at least a little bit. And providing that you change your pants after each poop.; 7:10 AM
meno said...: This is the first i've heard of this one.
It would not be worth it to me, but weight is not an issue for me and so i don't feel like i can say that it is not worth it for anyone.; 7:34 AM
Lynnea said...: I'm thinking no. I've been struggling to rid myself of some extra weight for about oh two years now. But pooping my pants? Hmmm, I think I'll keep looking.; 7:39 AM
Kevin Charnas said...: Coming from someone who HAS shit his pants before. I don't think anything is worth shitting one's pants over...except a LOT of money...like 50 dollars.; 8:05 AM
ByJane said...: god no...let me say that a bit louder, GOD NO! i can just imagine the "oops, if only we had know" that the FDA and drug mfus will be giving a few years hence on this one.; 8:09 AM
Stephanie said...: It's over-the-counter now b/c doctors wouldn't prescribe it.; 8:17 AM
Anonymous said...: No ma'am, nor worth it. I'd rather be a little chubby than skinny with poopy pants. I'm all about avoiding the embarrassment.; 8:18 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow, what a coincidence...please see my blog for my answer, LOL. Last night before bed I went OFF on Alli chez Snackie!; 8:46 AM
VenturaMom from said...: Nope. Since having The Girl I can barely contain my pee. Why would I want to jeopardize my poo-holding ability?; 9:18 AM
Anonymous said...: If there was very little pants-pooping and very much weight-losing then maybe. But I'm a little skeptical of this Alli stuff for some reason.; 9:25 AM
Anonymous said...: No.; 11:32 AM
Anonymous said...: OH my, is that one of the side effects? Really? And the stuff is flying off the shelves. It seems that sales of Depends will also be skyrocketing.; 12:23 PM
Anonymous said...: Funny, Alli was the topic of my "Weird Wednesday" post last night...www.acharmedlife.typepad.com. My beef with it is that let's say you've been "good" all day long and eaten lots of fiber-rich, protein-packed healthy foods. Then you go have a scoop of ice cream. That's actually how you're supposed to handle a maintenance diet at your ideal weight...healthy food and then occasional treat. But if you're using Alli to lose a few pounds, and your treat to yourself puts you a few fat grams above the recommended amount, you will not only soil yourself, but thanks to all that healthy fiber, it's gonna come out at high-speed. No thanks, I'd rather be chubby! But it's easy for me to say, I just lost all my weight!

Good luck to anyone who tries it...just stock up on dark pants first!; 3:20 PM
Julie Marsh said...: Such BS. It's almost like shitting your pants is punishment for not following the recommended diet.

And "gas with oily spotting"? That's pretty horrifying.; 5:06 PM
Major Bedhead said...: As my 12-year-old would say, "Duh! Um, no."; 11:01 PM