I'm actually pretty athletic. I have to work out just to look fat. [1]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ferrell claims to be athletic but admits his physique requires effort to maintain the appearance of being heavy.
- In plain terms
- I exercise specifically to look fat, despite being athletic.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearance sometimes contradicts physical reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can effort change appearance?
- Why does size matter in comedy?
Another view
This is physically impractical and meant as a joke.
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