And yes, it’s gonna be on TV!
Food Network star Jamie Oliver is heading to America’s fattest city to help them clean up their act!
But, the residents of Huntington, West Virginia are not pleased!!
The show, which is scheduled to air on ABC next year, is aimed at getting people to eat healthier and improve their quality of life.
Although, it opens fresh wounds from the Associated Press story that deemed them the country’s fattest and unhealthiest city – a label they claim to be unjustified.
“The quick, sexy way to promote the show is, ‘We’re here to save the fattest town in the world,'” said Doug Sheils, director of marketing and PR for Cabell Huntington Hospital. “That’s going to be a label we can’t shake for a long time.”
But, obesity related illnesses are so common in Huntington, that it is hard to ignore the epidemic!
“All the years of statistics don’t strike home as much as the threat of a national TV audience getting this perception about Huntington,” said Delegate Don Perdue. “If it’s accurate and not positive, that’s our fault. If it’s inaccurate and negative, that’s their fault.”
Don’t get your plus-sized panties in a twist and enjoy the free food!!!
[Image via WENN.]
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