Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Fat

The video discusses the historical context of obesity, noting that it was rare due to manual labor, with Falstaff as an exception. It explains how animals were fattened for slaughter and how the term 'fat' was metaphorically used to describe animals as dumb or lazy. The video concludes by comparing weeds to slow-witted animals, suggesting they become forgetful by growing near a river.

Why was it uncommon for people to become overweight in the past?

• People had access to modern gyms.

• Food was abundant and cheap.

• Most people engaged in manual labor.

• There were strict dietary laws.

Which character from literature is mentioned as an exception to the trend of people not becoming fat?

• Falstaff

• Macbeth

• Othello

• Hamlet

How was the term 'fat' metaphorically used in the context of animals?

• To describe their intelligence.

• To show their strength.

• To indicate their speed.

• To suggest they were lazy and slow-witted.

What was the purpose of fattening animals historically?

• To make them more agile.

• To make them more intelligent.

• To increase their lifespan.

• To prepare them for slaughter.

What effect does the river environment have on the weeds, according to the metaphor?

• It makes them grow faster.

• It causes them to become forgetful.

• It enhances their color.

• It strengthens their roots.