Yesterday, a ton of news outlets picked up the story of Donna Simpson. Click here to learn more.
The short of the story is this: Donna Simpson is currently the world’s 43rd heaviest woman at a weight of over 600 pounds. But everyone knows that being 43rd in something is simply being the 42nd loser, so Simpson is trying to gain an additional 400+ pounds so she can become the world’s heaviest woman.
But here’s the thing: I’m not convinced this story is true. First, no one interviewed her on camera for the story; everything that exists is just a bunch of random quotes that sound fake. Second, all of the news articles say she’s utilizing a website to raise money to fund her gluttony, yet not one of them linked to it. Also, a quick Google search for the site turned up nothing.
I’m calling it now: This is either a headline from “The Onion” or a great prank, and everyone (from “The Huffington Post” to “The New York Post”) is falling for it hook, line and sinker.
Time will tell if I’m right, I guess.
I’d be happy being the 43rd anything in the world,
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March 17, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Ralph-
For some reason i have been watching Good Day LA on FOX 11. The other day and they ran this story. They actually talked to the lady, who had a few kids. They mentioned that she spent something like $700 a week on food.
She was a real piece of shit!
March 17, 2010 at 4:52 pm
jshady
Seriously?!? I haven’t been able to find real proof of her existing anywhere!
March 18, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Ralph-
I went to the Good Day LA website to find the story, but couldnt find the video.
March 18, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Ralph-
Here is some of the footage from some other fox show, but the one i saw on Good Day LA has her talking out of her fat fucking disgusting mouth!
March 18, 2010 at 1:07 am
Pauly
I think she sounds hot!
March 18, 2010 at 5:43 am
decker
What the fuck is wrong with this woman. maybe when she achieves her goal and her heart explodes or is crushed, her children can slice her open and crawl in side for warmth Skywalker style.
March 18, 2010 at 11:09 am
Du
Yeah, I first read in the Telegraph, and then I saw her on the TV. She said that people donate things to her- she gets McDonald’s gift certificates in the mail and even once a pan of baklava.
I think it’s entirely possible that she’s real. She doesn’t WANT to be the fattest woman in the world, mind you, I think she wants fame.
Also, did you hear that her partner is a chubby-chaser? He’s 150 lbs.
March 18, 2010 at 11:17 am
jshady
Well, if she IS real, here’s my new theory: She’s just trying to get people to buy her groceries/meals. Not a bad scheme, truth be told.
March 18, 2010 at 11:46 am
Drew Linne
that sounds awful!! I hope it’s a headline from the Onion.
March 19, 2010 at 8:16 am
Jenea
This women is so scared! You know, a few minutes ago I watched one great film- “Push” with Gabby Sidibe! This movie is so great, and telling about one fat girl too! watch it!!!
March 19, 2010 at 11:51 am
Justin Shady
Best comment ever!
March 19, 2010 at 8:18 am
Jenea
film—– “Precious”!