New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who often jokes about his own weight and is certainly the butt of many fat jokes, has started a serious conversation about his health in a recent interview with ABC News. Christie, who suffers from asthma, says his blood pressure and cholesterol are fine, but admits he needs to lose weight.
https://twitter.com/WeightLossHelp5/status/220121596294213632
Chris Christie: “My blood pressure’s fine, my cholesterol is fine…. But I have to lose weight and I get it.” http://t.co/OkQGxJDh
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) July 3, 2012
Christie added that gastric bypass surgery is not an option for him, calling it “too risky.”
That triggered the most creative Twitter minds to respond accordingly.
@jaketapper @govchristie @nightline Because being 100 lbs overweight isn't risky at all. #fail
— BG (@F_Trumpism) July 3, 2012
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So exercise RT @jaketapper: .@govchristie opens up about his weight, says gastric bypass is "too risky." @Nightline http://t.co/sMmqagUr”
— April (@ReignOfApril) July 3, 2012
Christie’s weight issue will become more prevalent in the public eye as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney continues to search for a running mate. The New Jersey governor, who was on “Fox & Friends” Tuesday to tout his state’s third consecutive balanced budget and his call for a tax cut, said he might have interest if Romney gives him a call.
USA Today: Christie would take call if Romney talks VP http://t.co/Rjco2LQl
— BREAKING NEWS! (@ReportFeed) July 3, 2012
And although he would be interested, Christie isn’t confident that Romney would choose him.
RT @TheStalwart: Chris Christie asked if he'll be picked for veep: "I doubt it"
— Hudsonette (@hudsonette) July 3, 2012