The ‘Dad Bod’ Was the Preferred Physique
Forget those chiseled abs, sculpted bodies, and bulging muscles. In ancient Greece, the ‘dad bod’ was in vogue, and a potbelly was considered a legitimate body type, not a surplus of excess fat. Individuals with potbellies were not labeled lazy or greedy; quite the contrary.
Those with potbellies were believed to be exemplary leaders. This is a body standard from the past that some of us wouldn’t mind adopting. Bring on those cheeseburgers ASAP!
