Why do Mexicans think that most Americans are fat???

Question

I'm in Mexico right now with a group of other Americans & they are very suprised that we are not fat & sloppy,not one of us is fat.i'm a size 7-8. Do we have that bad of a REPUATATION???

not all americans are fat!!!!

Answer 1

They're not all fat of course, but they certainly have more than the normal share of fatties, although other countries are catching up fast now, particularly in Europe.

Answer 2

LOL OMG. I HAVE FAMILY IN MEXICO AND THEY ALWAYS TELL US THAT AMERICANS ARE FAT, FROM ALL THE FASTFOOD THEY CONSUME. I TRY EXPLAINING THAT NOT ALL AMERICANS WERE FAT BUT ITS USELESS TO EXPLAIN IT TO THEM. AND THEY ALSO THINK THAT EVERYONE IN AMERICA DOES DRUGS, WHEN ITS THE OPPOSITE. MORE PEOPLE IN MEXICO DO DRUGS THAN PEOPLE IN AMERICA. AHHHH MY PEOPLE SO STUBBORN. STILL LOVE THEM.

Answer 3

yes we think that you are fat becuz of the way our relatives describe you and your country.

Answer 4

I think they (I´m Mexican too but I don´t believe that so I say they) think that because of the Fast Food Chains. They mostly all come from the states and all the publicity that Americans are giving to these BAD foods. Like the movie Super Size Me, I´m sure most Mexicans have seen this movie so one thought leads to someones comment and then the chain reaction of the belief that All Americans are Fat.

Though you do have your share of fat people, every culture has fat people.

We have plenty of fat people and with us it is because of the lack of information on eating right. I´m sorry to say this to the  Mexican population but grease filled or soaked tortillas, quesadillas, tacos, tamales, etc foods are not healthy. Not to mention the all time favorite "Carnitas", this is pig deep fried in gallons of cooking oil... Ugghh!

In conclusion, I believe all cultures have a reason to be fat. And we all have our misconceptions of other cultures, people and races.

Answer 5

go to south Texas you see a lot of Mexicans that are fat.as four Mexico they don't have the MC Donald's,Wendy's,KC,burger king,and all the other fast food places on every corner.this dollar menu is kicking Americans a**.

Answer 6

Yep--we have that reputation of the fat, ugly American...

Answer 7

I agree we are not all fat.Mexico & Europe have alot of fat people as well!!!!!

Answer 8

at least your not fat don't worry about it

Answer 9

Is the pope catholic, do bears s*hit in the woods...........????!!!!

Of course North Americans are fat.

Compared with all other nations on earth US citizens are generally obese, unhealthy, and on a collision course for either a heart condition or cancer.

Me I stick to my greens and Yoga.

Open your eyes next time your at the mall back home.

Yellow Springs, OH

Answer 10

Huh?? and who said that... that's generalization.. that's like saying that all Mexicans are short..

If you encounter someone like that that does not mean that all of them think the same.

Forget about the person who said that and move on.