Bold Fashion Choices--Proof Of America's Obesity Epidemic

If you need graphic proof that Americans are fatter than they used to be, just gaze at this and realize...In 1950, the average American woman's waist was thinner than her neck!

No, seriously, it's true!!
I mean, advertising would never lie to us, right? Especially comic book advertising!!

Plus, people apparently bought dresses from clip-out coupons in comic books in 1950...

From A Spectacular Feature #11 (1950)