Why is it that you always see couples on TV where the girl is hotter/fitter than the guy, but rarely see any where it's the other way around? King of Queens, George Lopez, Simpsons, Family Guy just to name a few. I mean come on, how did Peter EVER get with a girl like Lois?

Is it because fat guys are funny, but fat girls aren't? And that a fat couple all together would equal no ratings? Or is it because a hot guy would never realistically settle for a fat girl, while hot girls can definitely look beyond the superficial and dig deep enough (sometimes really deep) to find that special guy? Oh oh! maybe The Simpsons just paved the way with their brilliant formula of Stupid Fat Guy + Domestic Slim Wife = good old TV sitcom comedy?

As for the answer, I have no idea. But it'll probably be a combination of everything I've listed above and then some. Either way, I still find the whole setup is pretty ridiculous (and admittedly, yes: very hilarious.)

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