Boris Johnson has sparked controversy by referring to British children as “fatsos” in the midst of the nation’s obesity crisis. The former prime minister remarked that when he was younger, it was rare to see a “fatso” in class, but now, he claimed, “they’re all fatsos,” adding, “I’d be shot for saying it, but it’s the truth.”
Johnson criticized the Church of England for its failure to provide the “spiritual sustenance” people need, suggesting this lack of spiritual guidance is leading to overeating. He compared his childhood, when kids were outside playing, to today’s generation, who are more sedentary and glued to screens due to safety concerns.
He also linked Britain’s poor health to the country’s struggles with Covid, sharing his ICU experience and observing that many middle-aged, overweight men were severely affected.
Further criticizing the Church’s leadership, Johnson claimed religious leaders are failing to address people’s spiritual needs, adding, “The living bread is being provided by Tesco,” referring to how people are “gorging themselves” on physical food rather than spiritual nourishment.
