Given the levels of obesity in America, it comes as no surprise to learn that US carrier Southwest Airlines is now charging extra for passengers who can’t fit in one seat. Passengers whose ass is over 17¼” wide will have to pay for two seats, presumably one per buttock.

Predictably, pro-fat advocates, er, I mean “size rights organizations” are complaining about it. They apparently feel that they shouldn’t pay for an extra seat despite the fact that they need one. Surely they should be used to paying extra—I’ll bet that their grocery bills are larger than mine...