Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Jargon Watch


Sausage casing girls - Young women and girls who are overweight and wear clothes that are far too small for them, so creating giant love handles and letting it all hang out in an unsightly manner.

The debate rages on whether they are fashion victims needing to wear the latest slinky tops and hipsters, in denial about their size or showing body pride.

There is one great line from
Letting it all hang out (July 5, 2006) by Robin Abcarian of the Los Angeles Times: "Fat or skinny, it doesn't matter," she said. "The guys in there will look at you if you're wearing a little skirt and hoochie tank top."