4. Funny Fat Men I - Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle’s Rise and Ruin
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The Legacy of the Funny Fat Man
This chapter investigates the historical trope of the 'funny fat man' in media, tracing its origins and societal implications. It critically examines portrayals of fat characters in ancient Greek and Shakespearean literature, shedding light on the complexities of their representations beyond mere comedic stereotypes.
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