Ample portions
indulged in regularly,
lead to ampler proportions
in the consumer,
which lead in turn
to buying new clothes
to fit and fill a larger wardrobe,
thus greed is good for business.
This tarradiddle is my 33 word contribution to the Trifecta Prompt to write about the third definition of the word “ample”.
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Haha! I like it. I live in Hong Kong, and I’m far too skinny despite my best efforts to gain. When I go back to the US for visits, I find I can’t buy anything at the stores there. Nothing fits. I credit public transportation and, ya know, walking with the level of fitness I see here in Hong Kong. Gotta keep moving!
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Well said, are business greedy, or just feeding on it (pun intended)
Your structure is great, this was an enjoyable piece. Thanks for sharing!
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They are all in it together to get us expanding and spending more money. I love food so I “get” how ample happens slowly but surely!
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I’m the only woman I know who’s trying to put on weight and succeeding, but I go to second-hand stores for new jeans because I like ’em broken in! This is clever and oh, so true. But why are all the sizes starting with “0”? That’s just plain WRONG. Peace, Amy
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There’s no such thing as size “O” in these parts, nor in UK. The smallest size I ever wore in my young days was 10, and I was skeletal then. Now it’s (sh!) 16, and I’m a size overweight.
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The cycle of amplitude! You’ve captured this very well.
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Americans are certainly the kings of ample all around! I hope it’s a little better in France?
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Very much so – French people don’t snack, and they do exercise.
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Sigh. I recognise myself in this 🙂
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Nice play on the word. It made me smile and it is oh so true!
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Ah, it all makes sense now. Maybe the restaurants are actually owned by clothing manufacturers 🙂
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(much laughter!!) so that is why they up size all the portions!! c
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