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Maybe it’s the sourpuss attitude. Maybe it’s the sincerity with which he campaigns for the countryside, rather than just shouting “cows” joyfully when confronted by them. Maybe it’s a general diminishment of interest in British royalty. Maybe it’s the gold state coach and cloak at a time when millions of UK adults are unable to afford essential hygiene products.

But today, as King Charles III is crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, the response of the internet’s meme-makers will feel muted in comparison to the one enjoyed by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a meme queen we all stanned.

On the face of it, King Charles should be an ideal candidate for memedom. He has unnervingly red, rotund, sausage fingers. He has a cartoonish visage, lampooned for years by cartoonists and eBay sellers, with jug-handle ears and a hangdog, sullen expression. He has an unnerving, innocent, naive approach to life that leads him to say outlandish things, which often come back to bite him. He once, reportedly, shrieked when he first saw plastic wrap.

Charles’ 1989 declaration that he was so infatuated with Camilla, who will become queen this Saturday, that he wanted to be reincarnated as a tampon so he could forever live inside her, has big dril energy.

Yet none of that has cut through to make Charles a perennial internet fave. Even attempts at internet traffic-catching roundups of the best King Charles memes are … underwhelming, and often not really about the man himself.

“He's not publicly weird enough to be endearing, but he’s also not like a patriarch because he's too weird to give off being normal,” says Hussein Kesvani, a journalist and podcaster specializing in digital culture. “When it comes to being popular online, especially cross-audiences, you need to have a malleable weirdness that makes you endearing as a subject or a feature.”

Perhaps the tally of “good-weird” when it comes to evaluating Charles’s suitability for memedom is outweighed by the tally of “bad-weird.” He has always been portrayed as problematic compared to his ex-wife, Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car crash. He has been willing to intervene in politics in a way that unelected members of the royal family have tried to avoid. He has an unfortunate habit of accepting cash donations in suitcases and grocery bags from Middle Eastern sheikhs.

And perhaps he’s suffering from the problem likely to blight his reign: He spent much of his life playing second fiddle to Queen Elizabeth, living in her shadow and being unable to develop much of a kingly standing of his own in the public’s eyes. “The queen was around for a very long time,” says Jeremy Blackburn, an assistant professor in computer science at Binghamton University and cofounder of the iDRAMA Lab, which looks at memes on the web. “So there was a long history that people had to draw from there.”

While Queen Elizabeth II was seen as a grandmother figure to the world, an innocent, sweet old lady, like Angela Lansbury but with palaces, Charles has long been seen—likely incorrectly—as waiting for his mother to give him his time to shine.

To be memeable, royals have to be likable, which is where the previous queen excelled—mostly. “Usually, they have to do something [to become a meme],” says Blackburn. “What is Charles known for? He’s known for the Diana thing. That’s not a positive meme. Then he was in the background for a lot of time. His kids are around now and seem to be more likable and interesting than him. The guy is not an interesting fellow. And the country’s not in good shape.”

The public knew the queen—at least the concept of her. She was canny enough not to give much away about her views in public, allowing the world to project onto her whatever they wanted, sometimes literally, which made her ripe for internet ribbing. Part of her success was that she was an older woman who sometimes was quirky.

The problem is that the public knows Charles—or at least think they do—based on his years of waiting in the wings. While the queen came fully formed as monarch at age 25, Charles is trying to adopt the role of king after decades spent as a comparatively outspoken campaigner. We know what he likes and definitely know what he doesn’t, which makes it harder for people to accept him as a blank canvas. “I don’t think the new guy is very endearing,” says Blackburn. “What are you going to say about him? His mom was queen for basically as long as everybody was alive, and now he’s prancing around like he [has been king for just as long].”

Gender also likely plays a role. That he’s a man hinders people’s ability to think of him positively in the same way they did the queen, says Alex Turvy, a meme researcher at Tulane University in New Orleans. “He's a reminder of the literal patriarchy,” he says. “Seeing that face, for some reason, sort of reminds you of the ugliness of colonialism, and the state hoarding all of this wealth.”

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Weekly Weighing

Here are a few gems I found this week around gaining & encouraging Tumblr.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/gaininggalore/761881797355274240/the-effects-of-an-office-job

The obligatory before and after! While this is only the first of several this week, @gaininggalore impressed me with both the starkness of the contrast and with how snugly that outfit fits on the right.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/bellyofthebear/761898175154044928/pay-bear-belly-using-paypalme

Click through to the several pictures of this look which @bellyofthebear has generously provided. Love a fat boy dressed properly for summer.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/drocprboii/761939810320531457/feeling-fat

Sometimes a post makes this list just because I like looking at fat men. @drocprboii looks good, and that's enough, sometimes.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/beergutgainer/761988898782068736/seriously-tho-whats-with-the-woah-bro-youre-so

No one is doing it better than this. Cast in a classic mode, this video of @beergutgainer completely in denial about how fat he's getting is incredibly hot if you're into this type of roleplay. I'm definitely saving this one for later!

5. https://www.tumblr.com/growinghimbo/762071772445229056/190-305

@growinghimbo's is the only type of glow up I want to see at the gym.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/bongbellygainer/762179889331847168/still-cant-believe-i-was-so-skinny-less-than-5

Third of this week's comparison photos, but be honest with me- it's impossible to exclude @bongbellygainer when he posts something like this. He's reached Gainer Hall of Fame status, so I simply must reblog it when I see it.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/hansel-blimp4/762254198539780096/get-more-from-hanselblimp4-on-patreon

Finally, one of my recent favorites, @hansel-blimp4 shows off his growing belly. It's a classic before and after, but for me the highlight is the expression on his face in the after picture. (Although my favorite look on this guy is definitely smug, like the cat that got the cream.)

Thus ends this week's Weekly Weighing. Enjoy!

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Weekly Weighing (03/31/2024 to 04/06/2024)

Here are (more than) seven posts from gaining and encouraging Tumblr I enjoyed this week.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/vinnyeats/746507054171226112/gotta-love-krispy-kremes

Starting off with @vinnyeats in a classic fat boy pose, looking like a hog with an apple in his mouth.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/suitedbeef/746512630474309632/easter-pig

With Easter passed, it only seemed right to honor @suitedbeef and his themed outfit. Pleasingly snug, as always.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/sumbellies/746645036774604800

This week's first obligatory before and after picture. Congrats to @chubbxo for the 80 pound gain! And thanks to @sumbellies for getting this on my dash.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/gainingbellyboy3/746807659353817088

@bellychaser57 collected some excellent pictures of ratthew413, a chubby singer who I'd recommend following. Click through for more.

5. https://www.tumblr.com/glennk56/746685719971610624/cliff-emmich-in-the-1980s

@glennk56 posts quite a few delightful collections of chubby actors, but when this one crossed my dashboard, I knew I needed to include it. There's a variety of different looks here, for the handsome Cliff Emmich. Check out this blog if you're looking for other posts like this, too, they're a regular feature.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/quiet-admirer/746768984476647424/i-love-this-its-simple-elegant-inclusive

@yourfattestcow responds to @quiet-admirer's call for a BDSM-esque umbrella acronym for fat fetish, gaining & encouraging/weight gain kink, and feedism. I'm fond enough of it that I thought I'd share it- although I do think EFAB and FABE are also worth considering.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/joshcroissant/746814285781614592/ready-for-a-meeting-with-me

This post by @joshcroissant was actually one of the ones that convinced me to go for more than my minimum seven posts. When I saw this, I knew that I would have to include it. What's better than the slightest hint of belly peeking through, the slightest clinging of the shirt fabric to the fat underneath, the slightest rounding of the jawline, hidden by beard...sometimes fat men are just hot, and that's how it is.

8. https://www.tumblr.com/littleandlard/746826870079832064/come-cuddle

Love a pose like this- sometimes it's not about looking as hot as possible. If you're a good-looking guy, like @littleandlard, a bit of charm and sense of humor turns an ordinary, mundane image into something greater. This expression is just perfect.

9. https://www.tumblr.com/ryanporker/746851749427593216/my-patrons-know-to-ask-for-what-they-like-anyone

@ryanporker is out here producing some of the best roleplay/fantasy content in this space, apparently. I've been sleeping on his content. Highly recommend checking out this preview if you're looking for new content and want a solid pitch.

10. https://www.tumblr.com/zangtang/746917658799259648

There are always a few videos I find, and I have to be judicious about which to include- in a big text post like this, you only get one. So I convert one to a GIF whenever I can, and where I think it preserves the appeal. This short and sweet post by @gluttonbeefy is just good fun. Watching a belly flop and jiggle is a core part of what most of enjoy here, I think. Thanks to @zangtang for providing me with this and the next post.

11. https://www.tumblr.com/zangtang/746920967349125120

Belly on a countertop. It's just great to see the way bellies are shaped, to watch them move- even in a still image, seeing the way it hangs...@bearbellied knows exactly how to show off his belly at its best.

12. https://www.tumblr.com/mattyhalled1/746940178372968448/you-did-this-to-me-i-blame-yall

The second and final of this week's obligatory comparison pictures! @ilikeeverythicc has a great shape for this particular angle, I think- it really highlights every inch of fat there. And the contrast on display- there's a reason I try to include one of these types of photos every week.

13. https://www.tumblr.com/feeder86/746901149259546624/tommys-two-hundred

Finally, a snippet of a @feeder86 story. I quite enjoyed the overall trajectory of this one, and highly recommend giving it a read if you're looking for more gainer stories that focus on someone discovering a desire to gain with a partner.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (04/07/2024 to 04/13/2024)

Here are eight posts I enjoyed this week on gaining and encouraging Tumblr.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/tanukistudent/747221855690276864

@sandwichfella wears this formalwear expertly. The bit of skin poking through the stretched buttons tantalizes the viewer.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/milothegainer/747235520711655424/feeling-so-large-today-cant-wait-to-be-so-so

@milothegainer provides us with a fun photoset and video of a man enjoying his fat. Instant classic.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/glennk56/747224544179290112

@glennk56 provides a few photos from this Frasier episode, where I'm sure the audience was not meant to appreciate Tom McGowan's bare chest quite as much as I am.

4. 04/09/2024 (Photo) supexpat, cpap machine  https://www.tumblr.com/zangtang/747379120288268288

@supexpat supplies us with this excellent shot of himself using his CPAP machine. What makes the photo better is the caption, which mentions his desire to become alarmingly obese...

5. https://www.tumblr.com/twunkleboywonder/747391967863914496/onlyfans

Obligatory comparison photos from @twunkleboywonder. Check out more of his content on OnlyFans if you want to see more.

6. 04/10/2024 (Video) thiccboysblog fries https://www.tumblr.com/thiccboysblog/747401444305600512/got-a-little-excited-while-eating-some-fries

I've taken a clip of a video from @thiccboysblog enjoying some fries and playing with his belly. I do recommend clicking through if you like what you see.

7. 04/11/2024 (Photo) biglabeouf, progress https://www.tumblr.com/chunkyguys/747506446851342336/mr-chunky-muscle

Impressive progression from @biglabeouf. Hope to see more growth.

8. https://www.tumblr.com/thiccboysblog/747522257169137664/that-belly-is-amazing

Finally, two great pictures of @bassgains in shirts that fit perfectly.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (08-11-2024 to 08-17-2024)

Here are seven posts from gaining & encouraging Tumblr I enjoyed this week.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/bigboyseason/758555442215632896/jiggly

Classic belly play, short and sweet, from @bigboyseason.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/himbeaubimbeau/758648785904730112/onlyfans

Click through if you want the preview clip of what looks like a fun video of @himbeaubimbeau and a partner.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/beefyrog/758753235793248257/same-tank-top

@beefyrog provides the mandatory before or after. Just look at that gut! Nicely done.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/fatlardassboy/758869543014842368

I love when a guy wears a shirt that is much too small. @overfed-meathead looking good as always.

(Thanks to @fatlardassboy for getting this one on my dash!)

5. https://www.tumblr.com/zangtang/758979529143418880

@fleetwoodbigmacs is clearly someone who understands gaining deeply, and this post here is a great summation of some of the appeal. I've read it a few times when I felt snacky, to make sure I don't skimp on calories.

(Thanks to @zangtang for sharing this one!)

6. https://www.tumblr.com/eatdeepfriedgrits/759005490718048256/it-was-only-a-few-months-ago-that-i-was-wearing

I'm a big fan of how @eatdeepfriedgrits approaches regular content. A post with a decent bit of text to get you in the mood, a picture to get you excited...it appeals to my personal tastes. This post isn't my favorite, but it's a good example of what I love. Give him a follow if you haven't.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/fatlardassboy/759194134863085568

My feeling on @mygrowingroommate is that the gimmick feels a bit much but it really is an appealing fantasy, isn't it? I like the voyeuristic element of the whole presentation. This picture really works for me, in particular. Go over and sub for a month if you like the concept, it's definitely worth sampling once.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (09-01-2024 to 09-07-2024)

This week, here are seven posts I enjoyed from around the gaining & encouraging Tumblr space!

1. https://www.tumblr.com/feeder86/760438953011724288/maxed-out

This is a bit of a revenge fantasy. I had a fun time reading it, although I'd say it isn't my usual cup of tea. @feeder86 is just really good at these.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/brachiibear/760526042602586112/onlyfans

Who doesn't have a bit of the ex-jock fantasy? @brachiibear indulges us with this fun little shot.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/beergutgainer/760636713065463808/well-i-found-one-of-my-old-gym-tops

Turn the volume on. @beergutgainer knows just what to say.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/cub4cuddles/760692704490504192/shirt-comparison-part-two-2019-2024

The first of four comparison pics I'm including this week, @cub4cuddles uses this shirt to great effect- the look of a gut poking through a button down is one of my favorites.

5. https://www.tumblr.com/huggernaut90/760827149355778048/evolution

Second comparison pic- @huggernaut90 proves that some men are just meant to carry some extra fat; he wears it so well.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/need-mass/760831580376891392/three-years-ago-175-seven-months-ago-255

In this third comparison pic, we can see @need-mass get hotter over three years. Love the double chin in the last picture, especially.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/mixtertuble/760845493470429184

A fourth comparison pic, for your enjoyment- just look at those indulgent, decadent rolls above the gut. The way that flat torso expanded outward. Gorgeous picture of @mixtertuble.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (04/21/2024 to 04/27/2024)

Here are seven posts I found across gaining & encouraging Tumblr this week.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/wh-2002/748375003504033792

A short little video of @gutgrowing12, courtesy of @wh-2002. Love to see a gainer getting an ironic amount of exercise between bites.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/fattracklad/748471156292632576/getting-harder-to-hide-this-tank-210lbs-fast

A few photos of @fattracklad wearing some proper kit. Love to see a guy spilling out of a uniform.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/uyuiuyui2/748644410521223169

@uyuiuyui2 surfaced this post by @damnyourefatdude comparing before and after shots of this cute musician. I recommend checking him out if you like some eye candy when you're listening.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/zangtang/748567383096033280

@mcdonut wears this outfit well. Imagine this guy delivering you pizza, with this much of his belly peeking out. (Thanks to @zangtang for getting it in front of my eyes.)

5. https://www.tumblr.com/quiet-admirer/748569470755373056/oh-my-god-its-so-fucking-hot-when-someone-gains

Lovely paean to weight gain from @quiet-admirer. Nice text post to round out our selection.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/mattyhalled1/748668702578360320/belly-brought-to-you-by-the-unlimited-meal-plan

@exxjockk's shape always manages to shock me. He looks fatter than he has any right to be. Something about how far out that gut juts out. I continue to look forward to following his growth. (Thanks to @mattyhalled1 for reblogging this one.)

7. https://www.tumblr.com/zangtang/749021234450317312

A study in contrast with @thegrowingrussian. This is exactly the kind of growth we like to see. Head on over; there's plenty more pictures like this where it came from.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (03/24/2024 to 03/30/2024)

Here are seven posts from gaining and encouraging Tumblr I enjoyed this week.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/quiet-admirer/745955374137491456

An excellent post from @quiet-admirer about the beauty of fat.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/cuteguysgettingchubby/746402937739345920

@keptfatkepthumble puts out lots of memes like this. This one in particular feels like it has the right combination of elements to be worth featuring. (Thanks to @cuteguysgettingchubby for getting it onto my dash.)

3. https://www.tumblr.com/wallowhog/746139296598261760

@totallytubz has featured in these posts more than once. He just has such an incredible set of before pictures that every time he posts a comparison, it climbs to the top of that week's posts, for me. (Thanks to @wallowhog for getting this post on my dash.)

4. https://www.tumblr.com/sumbellies/746293972220231680

I love seeing a guy at the beginning of his gain when it's clear that he has a lot of potential. I'm hoping to see more of @bulkingmonster. (Thanks to @sumbellies for delivering this post to my dash!)

5. https://www.tumblr.com/bigbellyboy2/746298163901644800

There's something excellent about pairing handheld foods with gaining. The idea of condensing calories into something that can be consumed so easily, so casually? @bigbellyboy2 has selected an excellent pose. Can't wait to see him eat those.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/thegaininggod/746307582357094400

This is an easy one for me. I love big guys wearing America-themed clothing items. @thegaininggod has pitched an easy hit, here.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/jack90265/746435532688637952

In the final post for this week, @sweeetrolls captions a comparison photo with an excellent description of the humiliation fantasy. Don't click through if humiliation and degradation aren't your thing, but if they are...

And that’s this week’s Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (02/25/24 to 03/02/24)

Here are 7 posts I enjoyed from the week of 02/25/24 to 03/02/2024.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/softjigglyprince/743601282140504065

Let's start off with @broaderstrokes. There's a lot of fat hanging off this superchub, and the lighting and the pose do a lot to highlight every inch of it.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/ryanporker/743443319671095296/alright-these-feel-like-pictures-i-wouldve-found

There's already plenty to like about these images, but the caption really cinched it for me. It's true- this looks very much like a case of achieving gaining goals.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/ginger-binge/743521056791330816/get-more-from-gingerbinge-on-patreon

If you're even slightly into teasing/degradation, this preview will definitely make you consider checking out this encourager's Patreon. Thanks to @ginger-binge for drawing my attention to him

4. https://www.tumblr.com/gaininggalore/743585289569812480/cinnamontoastken

CinnamonToastKen is a YouTuber/Twitch streamer whose content I mostly wouldn't recommend, but his weight gain is something I'm happy to appreciate from a distance.

5. https://www.tumblr.com/thespiderpig1999/743652819444400128/gaming-is-a-gainers-best-friend

I don't believe I've featured @thespiderpig1999 previously. This photo ties into my favorite idle fantasy, the gaining gamer boyfriend. Excellent use of a prop to turn a simple belly shot into something greater.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/naughtynoodle056/743777800843051008/heres-my-list-of-black-gainers-artists-and

I checked out quite a few names from this list of black feedist Tumblr users. Most of their blogs aren't for me, as while I respect and wish well for women into this kink, I'm too gay to want to see regular posting of photos of them. However, this is exactly the kind of list that ought to be spread- a curated list of folks who aren't getting enough exposure without the help. So I'm sharing it for anyone who follows me who might appreciate this sort of thing.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/mattyhalled1/743918037016756224, https://www.tumblr.com/mattyhalled1/743879218317950976/sometimes-i-get-discouraged-with-my-slow-gain-and

I was facing a choice between two gorgeous men with excellent, dramatic before and after comparison photos, and I have elected not to choose. Here they both are in all their glory.

And that’s this week’s Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (03/10/24 to 03/16/2024)

Here are 7 posts I enjoyed from the week of 03/10/24 to 03/16/2024.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/overfed-meathead/744699100816080896

@overfed-meathead trying out some new lighting. A meathead is still a meathead, though, especially an overfed one, so here he is being plumped up with some help.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/thiccboysblog/744789208003133440

Love this sort of aesthetic of obliviousness/denial. It's one of my favorite tropes when it comes to this kink. @supercutgains22 does a lot with that little 'Oops' for me. The tight shirt feels almost like an afterthought in my enjoyment of this photo.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/keptfatkepthumble/744938218093428736/happy-birthday-babe

Truly, is there anything hotter than the contrast between the shirtless fat guy eating a cake and his musclebound trainer berating him at the gym? Much thanks to @keptfatkepthumble for this find. It's the strangest encouragement to step up my Hindi learning I've found.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/thefoodballoon/745083316330528768

Short but sweet, the way any good gainer fic snack should be. Check out @heavy--feels for more.

5. https://www.tumblr.com/ryanporker/745026700048580608/spot-the-difference

@ryanporker is a cutiepie, as usual- this is my classic before and after comparison photo of the week, obviously. I'm allowed one.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/suitedbeef/745035980748275712/the-3rd-one-shows-how-much-work-the-shirt-is

@suitedbeef living up to his name! Although with the layers of fat accumulating, an update to suitedpork might be more appropriate.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/texan-renegade/745116369866080256

Finally, here's a screenshot from a snippet of video @texan-renegade posted this week. Click through if you want to check out the preview, or investigate further on his Patreon.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

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Weekly Weighing (05/12/2024 to 05/18/2024)

Here's the past week's collection of seven posts from around gaining & encouraging Tumblr I thought worth highlighting.

1. An excellent before and after to start us off. I highly recommend following @ryanporker’s content.

2. Sometimes you just want to see a shirtless chubby man drink a milkshake.

3. This picture highlights exactly the right parts- the shirt clinging to the belly, the double chin- nicely done.

4. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but this caption really does something for me.

5. Sometimes a guy just looks so fat, so perfectly displayed.

6. As usual, @bosshogalpha offers us a fun little display of gainerism at its core.

7. This man is quite a good role model. I recommend everyone follow his example.

And that’s this week’s Weekly Weighing, constructed very last minute.

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Weekly Weighing (03/17/2024 to 03/23/2024)

Here are some posts I enjoyed this week on gaining & encouraging Tumblr.

1. https://www.tumblr.com/jake-is-still-drunk/745274233642500097

It seems appropriate to post a cute chub enjoying St. Patrick's Day, for this week, so here's a sped-up gif of that.

2. https://www.tumblr.com/fatlardassboy/745329271679107072

Fat boy taking pride in his gut and showing it off while stuffing a burger in his mouth. @dionysianchub gets it.

3. https://www.tumblr.com/growingbeefy/745434779598651392

Someone bring @growingbeefy some more beers. That belly clearly needs fuel.

4. https://www.tumblr.com/getbigr/745495092671938560

@bigboibign was an excellent find this week- this is an incredible gain. Everyone go and congratulate this man on how good he's looking- and encourage him to get as big as he wants.

5. https://www.tumblr.com/recoverybelly/745467856014196736

@getting-tubby provides another comparison picture! We're spoiled for choice this week.

6. https://www.tumblr.com/tankertubbs/745606325507063808

Great look from @tankertubbs.

7. https://www.tumblr.com/uyuiuyui2/745697255785447424

A big guy throwing his weight around. This is straight out of my high school fantasies, if I'm honest.

8. https://www.tumblr.com/mattyhalled1/745733300409237504/do-you-have-a-beforeafter-pic-of-you-wearing-the

One final comparison pic from @beginnerbelly, because I find them so hard to resist. This one in particular is fun because it's the same shirt, and something about the tightness and the color in the after really works.

And that's this week's Weekly Weighing!

[templetogavage]

Hey there! I've noticed a few tags appearing on multiple posts like 'gone to seed' and 'sampling the beefcake', and I was wondering if you had like. A directory for all the different tags you use?

Not as of yet! So I guess I should start.

General

#adipose answers: This tag identifies ask answers.

#fattening feed: This tag identifies reblogged content.

#delectable diet: This tag identifies original content.

#rotund roundup: This tag identifies roundup content.

#weekly weighing: This tag identifies weekly roundup content.

#content type: [type]: This tag identifies the type of content featured: text, audio, video, photo, art, or AI art (AI art is separated because I know some prefer not to see it).

Body

These tags refer to body type, mostly, but includes a few other factors about how a man looks.

#bears out of provincetown: This tag applies to men with the bearish quality- hairy, perhaps a bit of muscle, typically a firmer gut, and with a hint of masculinity. This is mostly about Vibes and doesn't require all of the things I just mentioned, and I rarely tag this with #chasable chub.

#chasable chub: This tag applies to men without the bearish quality- hairless, lacking muscle, with a softer gut, and with more of a feminine energy. This is mostly about Vibes and doesn't require all of the things I just mentioned, and I rarely tag this with #bears out of provincetown.

Dynamic

These tags refer to whether there is a dominant, versatile, or submissive element to the post.

#throwing his weight around: This is the fat man as the bully, the boss; he is bigger and better and badder than you, and he can prove it.

#lard work and delicatessen: This is the fat man as the gainer, the man who has dedicated time and effort to getting as big as he is, and wants to show it off. (Self-assured and dominant, but submissive in its desire for worship)

#prize hog at the county fair: This is the fat man as the helpless hedonist, the pig who needs to be fed, who is being fattened up for someone else's pleasure.

Props

These tags describe additional elements of the post that make it hot, in my opinion. Typically this is an aesthetic, props, etc.

#a massive man in uniform: This tag applies to men in police, firefighter, military, and sometimes particularly formal attire. Anything that could pass as a Halloween costume if needed, basically? If I think the clothes he's wearing make him hot because of what they represent, it goes here.

#dressed for excess: This tag applies to men who are peeking out of, bursting out of, or otherwise struggling to fit into the clothes that they are wearing. Tight clothes, but also shirts riding up.

#geek physique: This tag applies to men who have props that make them seem like big geeks or nerds. Video game console? D&D paraphernalia?

Kinks

These tags describe other kinks that for me, overlap and intertwine with gaining & encouraging, but are separate enough that they're tagged to represent that flavor of post.

#bound to immobility: This tag refers to an emphasis on immobility, difficulty moving, etc. Anything in the realm of immobility kink goes here.

#funhealthy lifestyle: This tag refers to an emphasis on unhealthy gaining. Unhealthy eating, sedentary lifestyle, smoking if I ever find a post like that I'm into which is rare...

#measure twice cut once: This tag refers to an emphasis on measurement and numbers. Tape measurements, stats about clothing sizes, popping buttons, etc.

#temple to gluttony: This tag refers to an emphasis on feederism, food, chugging, and similar things that are visceral and physical and specifically highlighting eating.

[Will be updated as I write up more of my tagging system.]