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Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 11:27:06 AM

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SEATTLE (AP) — The collective weight gain of Americans is pushing the U.S. Coast Guard to change the passenger capacities of Washington state's ferries. Under the old guidelines issued by the Coast Guard, the average person was thought to weigh between 140 and 160 pounds. But now the average American scales in at about 185 pounds. That weight spike forced some recalculations. For example, the ferry Yakima's old passenger limit was 2,000 people. Now, it's 1,783. State officials say passengers shouldn't see too many changes from the new capacity guidelines because boats rarely reach full capacity. Still, Coast Guard Lt. Kirk Beckman told KOMO News the change is about safety. They don't want overloaded ferries to capsize.

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 1:25:55 PM

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the average American scales in at about 185 pounds.

And that's just the kids...

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 1:31:58 PM

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Don't rock the boat, baby...

(someone had to do it)

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 2:59:07 PM

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the average American scales in at about 185 pounds.

And that's just the kids...

Hahahahahaha, nice. =)

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 5:14:39 PM

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Glad you got the reference

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Don't rock the boat, baby...

(someone had to do it)

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 11:34:56 PM

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With all due respect. I believe this is the classic reference.
From Frank Loesser. By Stubby Kaye

Nicely Nicely, Rocking The Boat

There is an important issue which would be relevant
to post about, but after everyone finishes their holiday feasting.

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/21/2011 11:58:57 PM

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Thank you, Outlier! Who could forget Nicely Nicely? One of my favorite movies ever!

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/22/2011 5:50:26 AM

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Will airlines soon have to do the same thing ? Those jets also have strict weight limits.

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/22/2011 5:56:41 AM

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Maybe if the airlines do it, it will allow for more leg room as they could then take out some seats and allow for more leg room, yes?

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/22/2011 6:04:56 AM

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PROVEN FACT: Obesity is the number 2 killer in this nation.
PROVEN FACT: Obesity is the reason your health insurance rates continue to increase.
and
PROVEN FACT: (Unfortunately) Obesity is prevalent on this website.

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RE: Don't rock the boat, baby - 12/22/2011 6:08:32 AM

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And that's your response to my hope for more leg room on planes?

geesh, tough crowd

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