Essay 1063

Reviewing report cards in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• The New York Post reported more details on the trendy bar accused of keeping track of female employees’ weight (see Essay 1059). The joint allegedly also rated the ladies in three categories: personality, sales and body. “It was a rating system between 1 and 10,” said one waitress. Upon viewing her name next to an average score of only 7.3, “I was mad.” A heavyset worker earning a 3 for body was reportedly fired shortly after being graded. The establishment’s lawyer said, “This is the first time I’m hearing these allegations, and, again, my understanding is that the allegations are fictitious.” Bet this guy rates a 0 for honesty.

• The Wall Street Journal reported Ford Motor Company will announce sweeping corporate restructuring designed to lower white-collar costs by up to 30 percent. The automaker deserves average ratings for personality and body — but a big, fat 0 for sales.

• USA Today reported nutrition experts are primarily blaming parents for the growing number of fat kids in America — especially parents who are fat themselves. One dietician remarked, “Parents are, hands down, the biggest influence on their kids. They need to be good role models. I heard a quote that said, ‘What you say will speak to your kids. What you do will scream to them.’” Guess too many parents scream for ice cream.