"Brainiac : Science Abuse", (a light-hearted science show) had a long running feature where they would pit a fat man against a thin man every week (always the same two men) to see who would survive/cope best in extreme conditions.
1. At sea, the fat man came out on top as he floated for longer.
2. In a simulated storm with just an umbrella for protection, the thin man came out on top as he stayed drier.
3. In extreme cold, the fat man came out on top as he stayed warmer longer.
4. In extreme heat the thin man came out on top as he stayed cooler longer.
5. In a simulated hurricane, the fat man came out on top as the thin man was blown over.
6. In a simulated earthquake, the fat man came out on top as he was able to remain stable and upright.
So with a score of 4/2, it was proven that a fat man is likely to cope better in extreme conditions. I thought that was very interesting.
1. At sea, the fat man came out on top as he floated for longer.
2. In a simulated storm with just an umbrella for protection, the thin man came out on top as he stayed drier.
3. In extreme cold, the fat man came out on top as he stayed warmer longer.
4. In extreme heat the thin man came out on top as he stayed cooler longer.
5. In a simulated hurricane, the fat man came out on top as the thin man was blown over.
6. In a simulated earthquake, the fat man came out on top as he was able to remain stable and upright.
So with a score of 4/2, it was proven that a fat man is likely to cope better in extreme conditions. I thought that was very interesting.
