Bravo to author Josh Max for having the courage to come out of the closet and tell the world his deepest secret: he loves fat girls. In fact, he loves them so much he married one, and his recent article in Salon is a mash note to his wife and the other big beautiful women of the world. There's also a message for guys who share his affection for dangerous curves (and there are plenty of you out there) but might be embarrassed to admit it to their friends. Embrace the flesh, he says, because "not everyone is into it, but just because you are doesn't make you a freak." Amen.

· "Big love" (salon.com)

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