In the study 120 volunteers were given descriptions of four fake politicians along with photos, then asked to rate them on honesty, ability to perform and other criteria. Researchers tallied up the results and found that the obese (not just fat!) men scored 6 percent better than their slim counterparts.

Predictably, the study says the same standard does not apply to women.  Better hit the gym, ladies.  [Gothamist]

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