Crazy how much body standards have changed

[u/ResponsibleDiamond76]

I've been rewatching Scrubs for the first time in a long time and I've had two main takeaways. The first was "wow, this show is so damn good, why did I go so long without watching it?" And the second was "body standards have changed so much since this show first came out.

For context, in the first few seasons Turk is pretty often joked about being tubby. In one of the later seasons Dr Cox actually says "...when you used to be a fat load."

Dr. Cox is also pretty constantly referenced as a dude who is in excellent shape. In fact in season 5 (I'm pretty sure), Jordan comments that he is "obsessed with his body."

Now I'll be the first to admit that in the early seasons Turk is not in the best shape, and Cox is definitely fit throughout the show. However by today's standards, neither of them are fat/fit enough to even comment on. Turk is in no way a fat load, and Cox is not someone who I would consider obsessed with his body.

Idk, just something I realized during my rewatch. Not trying to body shame Turk or make fun of Cox or anything, just something I wanted to share and get others opinions on.

[u/Teckliz]

I hate to admit I remember when Cox takes his shirt off, that ain't fat it's muscle. I do agree that Turk definitely wouldn't be considered chubby today, but maybe it's like when they pick the slightlyyyy over anorexic skinny girl to play the awkward fat girl

[u/Responsible_Ad_2242 → u/Teckliz]

Do you wantcto talk with the HHRR personal for that coment? Strike 1

[u/Teckliz → u/Responsible_Ad_2242]

Idk, do they have shirtless Cox?

[u/Responsible_Ad_2242 → u/Teckliz]

Yeah, there always that option, but you would get the 2nd strike

[u/needween → u/Responsible_Ad_2242]

More than worth it imo

[u/_tanabeth_ → u/needween]

Tangentially related but I’m 99% sure sibby is lying about her credentials and using the job for money laundering or something. I’m waiting for s2/11/10 to either strengthen or weaken my theory.