Sorry, But Millennials Just Aren’t Buying These TV Tropes Anymore

There’s Always One Friend Who’s Life Is Defined By Being Overweight

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TV shows always have that one character that used to be fat, and their weight loss is a defining moment in their life. Sometimes it can be a good thing, or the weight loss makes them cocky, like Fat Schmidt from New Girl. Whatever the reason, millennials aren’t defined by their weight.

If you’ve ever questioned how a sitcom family eats dinner, then you’ll understand why the TV trope coming up is unrealistic.