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Two Things That Would Make This Country Better

ekulu by ekulu · Jun 8, 2004 · Article · 369 views

I can think of two things that would make this country a lot better. The government has been putting a lot of attention lately on the fact that millions of Americans are fat, overweight, unhealthy and out of shape. They realize the health risk and that's in the end it's going to cost them money. So they go and promote diets and what not, encourage people to exercise and work out. And in all truth, I would really like the benefit of joining a gym, maybe even having a trainer that could help me from time to time. But the thing is, I just don't have the money. So wouldn’t it be a good idea if the good ole government made Public Govt. sponsored Gyms? That could attribute to the healthiness and happiness of tons of people. (haha, tons) I think it'd be a good idea!

Another thing I think would be a good idea is what I like to call a "Sleep Bar". Wouldn't it be nice if you could go to a nice place designed especially for you comfort and rest and just get a nice good long sleep? Of course, you can always just plop in your bed. But going to a sleep bar is like taking a trip up to a fluffy cloud where you can forget about everything and just get whatever sleep you need. They also serve special teas, drinks, and foods that help you get revitalized and go back out and face your day. Some of the rooms in the "sleep bar" come in different themes, such as: "Hawaiian paradise Dream", "Childhood slumber Escape", and "Simple Heavenly Sleep." The staff will be trained in how to make you feel comfortable, relaxed, and have a perfect sleep. When you leave, you will feel completely refreshed and revitalized! Many people view sleep as what you do when you body can no longer stay fully awake. This place will make you realize that it's a necessity, a joy, and a pleasure.

I don't know if either of these places exist already, but I would be really happy if these they did!

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29 Comments

skaorsk8 skaorsk8OG 2002

Seeing as to how you live in California, and your governor invented the PHYSICAL FITNESS CHALLENGE (designed to make pudgy children like myself feel inadequate when our shuttle run times were posted on the locker room door), i should think that your state should be the first to have MANDITORY physical fitness testing in order to receive a driver's license. Can't do 30 situps in 45 seconds? Start walking everywhere, and expect to do community service afterward, so you can suffer the same ridicule as a person convicted of hugging trees.

thefunkyfresh thefunkyfreshFounder

i think they already have these kind of places. they're called "brothels"

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

adam, they do have "free gyms" don't you have friends that live in apt complexes? the majority have gyms in them, and guess what, they're FREEEEEEE - seriously ask some of the friends

ekulu ekuluOG 2002

yea, there are plenty who live in apartment complexes, but they arent exactly "nice" ones. the only regular excersice activity in those buildings is running from the police. but I will ask around. I nere thought about that

thatdarngirl thatdarngirlOG 2002

I like the first idea. It would be like Rome with the bath houses and all that jazz...kinda. Of course, I have a free gym now that I don't use. It's at school and also sports an indoor pool. I've been prepping myself to go since September..one of these days it'll happen!

rocksupastar rocksupastarFounder

hmmm bath houses... i dont know if id wanna be taking baths with a buncha guys... kinda gay.

ilikebirds ilikebirdsOG 2002

1. free gyms are all over the place. though not all govn't sponsored... i mean YMCA's and stuff.. free
2. Club bed and sleep...

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fivezer0OG 2004 stupid

The sleep bar is THE DUMBEST THING I'VE EVER HEARD. You're getting 5 demerits for such a stupid idea. I am fivezer0, Ezebel Sherriff.. come up with better ideas or else!! Don't make me get the SMACK BELT!!!

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

hahaha, you're stupid

hunkpapap hunkpapapOG 2003

i think the sleep bar idea was already invented in L.A.(where else), but it was not that popular..

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

they were only "oxygen bars" - not good - who would want to spend $5 a minute on oxygen??

theremin thereminOG 2002

I was just gonna bring that up. I saw that on a TV program. It had me going "Whaaaa.." the whole time.

ilikebirds ilikebirdsOG 2002

5$'s?

you know you hit up the ones in vegas.

it was so cheap...

what 5 bucks got me like 15 minutes of oxygen, a head massage, back massage , a power shot, and like lotion something.

haha i love that place.

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

everythings good in vegas!!! when're you going again???

ilikebirds ilikebirdsOG 2002

when are you treating me...

juicymango juicymangoOG 2003

the sleep bar idea makes me uncomfrodoable

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brothermanOG 2004

I have a bowflex. After using it for the last 3 months I have lost 23lbs and toned up my muscles nicely. Who needs a gym. I spend 40-45 minutes a day using it. It is an $800-1200 investment depending on what model you get. Just save your pennies for awhile, the machine is well worth it. You can finance one if you have decent credit.
For all you guys looking to impress the ladies, look no further. This is your answer. Even if there were fee gyms in abundance, who wants to spend 2-3 hours driving back and forth and waiting in line to use a machine. That in itself would dissuade a person from going.

thatdarngirl thatdarngirlOG 2002

A good precent of ladies aren't impressed by big muscles.

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

this is true!

you are so wise my dear one!

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

do you like those tall skinny guys with no butts? thats seems to be the rage.

thatdarngirl thatdarngirlOG 2002

Noo..just toned or not fat. Either of those are cool.

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

acceptable! i've run into a rash of girls who like skinny skinny punk guys. like sid vicious looking cats. gross!

thefunkyfresh thefunkyfreshFounder

haha, i love how girls think all guys work out just to impress them.

skaorsk8 skaorsk8OG 2002

well, if you're trying to impress other guys, kelly, you need to watch Dr. Phil a little more regularly.

perrin perrinOG 2004

Could be working out simply for their own health. :-P

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brothermanOG 2004

You hit it right on the nose.

juicymango juicymangoOG 2003

I think it may be because he said "for all you guys trying to impress the ladies" or whatnot...

omegatweeter omegatweeterOG 2003

sleep bars don't sound like a good idea, people could like get raped or something

aviator aviatorOG 2004

ummh i dont know about that extent. But they would be changing the sheets a lot.

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