Is obesity a class thing?

Perhaps it's time for me to add that I myself am from the lower classes and live in a deprived area. I'm surrounded by people who are heavy smokers, heavy drinkers and eat a lot of take-aways. A large number of them are obese. I live near a 'posh' park where I meet middle class people walking their dogs and playing golf. None of them are obese (though exercise might be a factor). I'm just wondering if there is a connection?

Got any fizzy pop to go with that Anya

Budge up and pass the popcorn Anya.

Ann and me!

You're right rigby - it has to be either windup or wicked so I'll follow your lead!

Ann I know you as a kind and respected member of GN but now that you've admitted to those extra pounds we all have to reevaluate I'm afraid.
I don't think the lower classes join GN which why it's OK for us to discuss them in these terms.
I'm glad you've been brave enough to admit your shortcomings and suggest you pay careful attention to your betters.
Maybe one day you'll be regarded as worthy - like the OP.

Of course, I can't suggest for one minute what anyone else should do but I for one am not going to feed the beast.

I am not the slimmest of people, quite the opposite and must now re-evaluate my place in society and I definitely instantly feel inferior. The point is, I don't know how, as I am comfortable with my self and my place in the great scheme of things.
Tips are welcome as to how I do this as I don't know anyone in the lower class of society, and need to know how I seek them out to become one of them.

And perhaps even heading for another deletion?
Rosie did you take any time to familiarise yourself with GN before jumping in with both feet?

Is this for real? Lower classes of society ? What exactly do you mean by this? Are you being clever and deliberately being offensive to provoke a discussion?

Lol...yes, I'm wondering whether I've dropped myself into hot water here! It is a valid question though.

Pulls up a chair, breaks out the popcorn, sits back and waits for the fun to start