Fat people really ARE more jolly - because their genes mean
they're less likely to get depressed - Scientists from McMaster
University in Canada found the so called 'fat gene' FTO is also
a 'happy gene', too - Associated with an eight per cent
reduction in the risk of depression The word 'jolly' has long
been a byword word for 'plump' - hijacked by experts in the back
handed compliment. But scientists believe there could be genetic
evidence which explains why fat people are often happier than
their skinny friends. It comes after Strictly favourite Lisa
Riley has been flying the flag for larger women insisting she is
a 'big, happy girl', more than comfortable with her size.
Scientists have linked the 'fat gene' with the 'happy gene'.
Strictly star Lisa Riley has recently said she is a 'big, really
happy girl who is lucky enough to be confident in her own skin'
The breakthrough could be an explanation for why obese
characters, such as The Laughing Policeman and Father Christmas,
are often portrayed as jovial an