lose weight save gas.... - Political Forum

Ygorl · 10-25-2006, 06:56 PM

I had to laugh at this one:

CHICAGO - Want to spend less at the pump? Lose some weight.

That’s the implication of a new study that says Americans are burning nearly 1 billion more gallons of gasoline each year than they did in 1960 because of their expanding waistlines. Simply put, more weight in the car means lower gas mileage.

Using recent gas prices of $2.20 a gallon, that translates to about $2.2 billion more spent on gas each year.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15415446...15773?GT1=8618

Lord almighty LOL

superbug · 10-25-2006, 06:57 PM

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“If a person reduces the weight in their car, either by removing excess baggage, carrying around less weight in their trunk, or yes, even losing weight, they will indeed see a drop in their fuel consumption.”

Wel no shit.

Ygorl · 10-25-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by superbug

Wel no shit.

Well, hey it's a free country and all and if people want to be fat and out of shape that's their business and shortened lifespan and expense :-)

Just funny that this is being mentioned on MSN of all places.