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the biggest loser stories: 2 news summaries
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 Why We Love Fat TV 

Zaftig reality stars make us feel better about our bulging waistlines: Dumenco

Sep 27, 09 2:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - America's obsession with "fattertainment" has become a form of catharsis for an obese nation, Simon Dumenco writes for GQ. Shows like The Biggest Loser and Dance Your Ass Off were at least ostensibly about getting their contestants in shape. But on More to Love, “the participants... More »

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obesity • obesity epidemic • fat • humor • the biggest loser

 Fat TV Is Ratings Heavyweight 

Dance Your Ass Off is latest weight-centric hit

Jul 22, 09 2:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - As American waistlines continue to expand, a crop of fat-centric TV shows has emerged to cater to viewers who struggle with their weight, CNN reports. From NBC’s The Biggest Loser, to Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva, Style’s Ruby, and Fox’s upcoming More to Love, networks have embraced... More »

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obesity • television • NBC • fat • Fox • Oxygen Media • Lifetime • the biggest loser • More to Love • Dance Your Ass Off • Style Network

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