I've thought long and hard about the prospects of crash dieting to fit the stereotypical image of what a person in a band should be. Can a band of overweight lovers crack into the music industry dominated by the beautiful people.
When we put together a set list for any gig, we strategically place the song Chubby in the second slot. It amazes me how quickly the new faces in the crowd change once they hear that song. Our musical abilities have not changed from the first song, but people realize that we know that we're chubby.
It almost seems like it give them the ability to forget about how physically fit we are and focus on the music. So I suppose we're back to the dilemma. When one of your hit songs is about being chubby should you lose weight. I'll ponder it over a twinkie....or two....