[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

I'm sure it probably originated in the US but these things mean very little these days - it was all across social media, forums, things like Tumblr etc. back in those days so "international" really (or the English-speaking world, anyway). I vaguely recall that Australia for example had quite a big problem with a surge in eating disorders.

It didnt do much good in the US, 2nd time lucky though.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by parmnion

It didnt do much good in the US, 2nd time lucky though.

Not really amusing Parmy - this is something that mostly affects young teenage girls, and a lot of them end up with permanent health consequences (or dead).

Also two ends of the same stick; extreme over-eating and extreme under-eating are both eating disorders.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Not really amusing Parmy - this is something that mostly affects young teenage girls, and a lot of them end up with permanent health consequences (or dead).

Also two ends of the same stick; extreme over-eating and extreme under-eating are both eating disorders.

In hindsight you are probably correct. Sorry.