Nobrainer’s Think Tank

Is this really happening?

… Ana is short for anorexia, and — to the alarm of experts — many who suffer from the potentially fatal eating disorder are part of an underground movement that promotes self-starvation and, in some cases, has an almost cult-like appeal.

Followers include young women and teens who wear red Ana bracelets and offer one another encouraging words of “thinspiration” on Web pages and blogs.

(As a sidenote, the bracelet thing is annoying. I don’t think you’re a great person for spending 2 dollars on a popular colored bracelet.)

I was never previously aware of these “Ana” bracelets. If I ever encounter one, am I supposed to be impressed? I think I would be more impressed by a pink “Richard Simmons - Sweatin’ to the Oldies” bracelet than the alternative. But why would anyone want go around wearing a sign that basically says “I’m a fucking retard and I don’t mind sharing it.” Honestly, if I ever see any girl wearing that I’m not going to buy her a drink. Hell no. She’s getting a double cheeseburger with extra cheese and mayo plus a double side of fries — and a plate of barbeque if it’s available.

What’s worse is that somewhere there must be guys who are into this. As a group we can be a pretty dense bunch, granted, but this just goes past the line. Oh well, the dumb fockers who are into that insanity can go ahead and take those crazies.

Perhaps I should be thankful. Perhaps it isn’t a bad idea for the out-of-touch to wear signs for the benefit of everyone else.