I’m an overweight guy who has massive self-esteem and body image issues, mostly stemming from abusive bullying when I was younger. Perhaps there’s also a bit of misplaced jealousy in there as well, because I wasn’t very popular with girls throughout most of high school.

For a minute there, I forgot I was reading a story published by a Gawker portal; which is to say, solid work. It was an enjoyable read. It’s also a nice change to see a young journalist who knows how to capture — and hold — the reader’s interest past today’s usual 500 words (and without some spammy, click-bait…