For the record, George Patton had a pot belly

[BeyondGeography]

And he even had a nickname for it.

Since Trump and his fat shaming sidekick were channeling George C. Scott in the opening scene of the film Patton today, I entered “George Patton had a pot belly” on the search line. AI confirms that Patton did indeed wage his own personal Battle of the Bulge:

Contrary to the popular image of a hard-charging, trim soldier, General George S. Patton did have a belly that he referred to as his "oil belly". The exact size of his midsection is debated, but accounts from people who knew him, like Red Cross worker Betty South, indicate that it was noticeable.

[gay texan]

1. Curt LeMay was pudgy as well n/t

[Ping Tung]

2. The 1st/Sgt of my squadron had a memorable beer belly and a pea brain.

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[rsdsharp]

3. Georgie would get a pass. He was an Olympian.

[Oeditpus Rex]

4. I don't know what this is about, but

Gen. Leslie Groves, military head of the Manhattan Project, was what I call an "A-frame" -- broad hips and a pronounced spare tire. He was also apparently addicted to chocolate.