Post by doublecheesebubgers on Apr 10, 2024 4:13:34 GMT -5
Lorne has previously been compared to other infamous figures, most notably Chris Chan and Cyraxx. But has any comparison been made between him and Steven Assanti?
For those unaware, Steven Assanti is probably the most infamous figure to appear on My 600lb Life. Beforehand, he was featured on Dr. Phil's House of Hatred; aside from this show being mind-bogglingly stupid with absolutely no redeeming qualities, Assanti apparently "hated" thin people and got suckered into saying racist shit out loud. He was lazy and refused to take a shower throughout the experience.
In My 600lb Life, Assanti started off weighing around 800lbs. After being kicked out of one hospital for ordering pizza, Dr. Now also kicked him out after he was extremely disrespectful to staff.
Not only is Assanti morbidly obese (and frequently gains weight throughout the programme), but he has also developed a heavy addiction to opioids. This, combined with an entitled attitude, is a dangerous cocktail. In the end, Assanti gained back all the weight he lost during the show, has lost most of his teeth and is a miracle to science considering he is somehow still alive.
Having observed Assanti's episode, I have drawn a few comparisons between him and Lorne:
1: Both have crippling vices. Lorne is a heavy drinker and smoker, whereas Assanti lives on a constant pizza diet and opioids. Lorne is definitely a predator whereas some theorise Assanti has committed sexual abuse before.
2: Neither is very productive. To give Lorne RARE credit, he has actually done some construction and military "work" in the past. I doubt Assanti has ever worked a day in his life.
3: They take advantage of and have no respect for anyone who helps them.
4: Their main enabler is a parental figure. Lorne and Mama Gwen needs no explanation, whereas Assanti's father continually bends over backwards to "help" his son. One time, the dad gave Assanti pizza and asked for a slice as he had not eaten for many hours. Steven just gave him the middle finger and ate the whole pizza.
5: Both have a brother they take their frustrations out on. With Lorne, this is of course with Roy. As for Steven, he absolutely traumatised his younger brother Justin, to the point where the latter cannot stand him. Justin had his own weight issues, though to his credit has made substantial moves to turn his life around, which included running a successful hobby store.
6: If they don't get their own ways, they cry wolf, rage and throw things.
7: Lorne and Assanti have this weird passion for public nudity. Lorne of course transmitted constant footage of himself naked to Kayla and his catfishes. Meanwhile, Assanti took some evil delight in strutting around naked as his carers looked after him. One time, Dr. Now asked Assanti where his gown was. Steven remarked that Dr. Now had already seen him in this state, but the latter pointed out everyone else didn't have to either.
8: Hygiene is a foreign concept for both. Lorne's trailer is a complete mess and he has rarely (if ever) taken showers. Assanti completely destroyed his apartment and stunk so badly that Dr. Now ordered him to take a shower the next time they met.
9: Neither have any chance for a bright future anymore. Both have also gotten worse over time as well.
Are there differences? Well, Lorne is mobile for the most part whereas Assanti can barely stand without complaining of "pain". Steven has also somehow married a woman in the past, though has since been divorced.
That being said, I can see an alternative timeline where Lorne ends up extremely obese too. The only reasons Lorne is merely fat are 1: The distance between himself and Mama Gwen (whereas Assanti lived with his father and other enablers) and 2: Lorne and Mama Gwen are too poor to afford an abundance of food (whereas Assanti has somehow been fed multiple pizzas a day).
Are there any other patterns of behaviour these two monsters share?
For those unaware, Steven Assanti is probably the most infamous figure to appear on My 600lb Life. Beforehand, he was featured on Dr. Phil's House of Hatred; aside from this show being mind-bogglingly stupid with absolutely no redeeming qualities, Assanti apparently "hated" thin people and got suckered into saying racist shit out loud. He was lazy and refused to take a shower throughout the experience.
In My 600lb Life, Assanti started off weighing around 800lbs. After being kicked out of one hospital for ordering pizza, Dr. Now also kicked him out after he was extremely disrespectful to staff.
Not only is Assanti morbidly obese (and frequently gains weight throughout the programme), but he has also developed a heavy addiction to opioids. This, combined with an entitled attitude, is a dangerous cocktail. In the end, Assanti gained back all the weight he lost during the show, has lost most of his teeth and is a miracle to science considering he is somehow still alive.
Having observed Assanti's episode, I have drawn a few comparisons between him and Lorne:
1: Both have crippling vices. Lorne is a heavy drinker and smoker, whereas Assanti lives on a constant pizza diet and opioids. Lorne is definitely a predator whereas some theorise Assanti has committed sexual abuse before.
2: Neither is very productive. To give Lorne RARE credit, he has actually done some construction and military "work" in the past. I doubt Assanti has ever worked a day in his life.
3: They take advantage of and have no respect for anyone who helps them.
4: Their main enabler is a parental figure. Lorne and Mama Gwen needs no explanation, whereas Assanti's father continually bends over backwards to "help" his son. One time, the dad gave Assanti pizza and asked for a slice as he had not eaten for many hours. Steven just gave him the middle finger and ate the whole pizza.
5: Both have a brother they take their frustrations out on. With Lorne, this is of course with Roy. As for Steven, he absolutely traumatised his younger brother Justin, to the point where the latter cannot stand him. Justin had his own weight issues, though to his credit has made substantial moves to turn his life around, which included running a successful hobby store.
6: If they don't get their own ways, they cry wolf, rage and throw things.
7: Lorne and Assanti have this weird passion for public nudity. Lorne of course transmitted constant footage of himself naked to Kayla and his catfishes. Meanwhile, Assanti took some evil delight in strutting around naked as his carers looked after him. One time, Dr. Now asked Assanti where his gown was. Steven remarked that Dr. Now had already seen him in this state, but the latter pointed out everyone else didn't have to either.
8: Hygiene is a foreign concept for both. Lorne's trailer is a complete mess and he has rarely (if ever) taken showers. Assanti completely destroyed his apartment and stunk so badly that Dr. Now ordered him to take a shower the next time they met.
9: Neither have any chance for a bright future anymore. Both have also gotten worse over time as well.
Are there differences? Well, Lorne is mobile for the most part whereas Assanti can barely stand without complaining of "pain". Steven has also somehow married a woman in the past, though has since been divorced.
That being said, I can see an alternative timeline where Lorne ends up extremely obese too. The only reasons Lorne is merely fat are 1: The distance between himself and Mama Gwen (whereas Assanti lived with his father and other enablers) and 2: Lorne and Mama Gwen are too poor to afford an abundance of food (whereas Assanti has somehow been fed multiple pizzas a day).
Are there any other patterns of behaviour these two monsters share?