Let's get something else straight...

Why is it that, if someone was once fat, but then they lose weight and have kept the weight off for years, they still keep getting referred to as "fat" by whoever has a problem with them?

What brings this particular rant on? Reading about the umpteenth "Rush is a hypocrite" rant by someone gloating over Rush Limbaugh's recent confession of being addicted to prescription pain-killers. These rants almost invariable include the "fat" insult. The truth is, Rush hasn't been fat in years. In fact, he's probably slimmer than a lot of his detractors.

What is it about being fat that makes it this unforgivable sin? Apparently, the "sin" of being fat is so hideous and awful that even if someone has been thin for years, they still get the "fat" insult thrown at them.

In case you missed my point, I'll write it in all caps so you can understand: RUSH IS NOT FAT AND HE HASN'T BEEN FAT IN YEARS! Got it? Are we clear? Good!