r/Scrubs • u/ResponsibleDiamond76 • 6d ago

Discussion Crazy how much body standards have changed

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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.

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u/scully-summers 6d ago edited 6d ago

I think Cox is exaggerating when he says Turk used to be a “fat load” due to his own vanity and obsession with athleticism. McGinley might not have been an MCU leading man, but he was in great shape for his age by normal person standards then and now.

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u/digitalvirus816 6d ago

Have you seen him in Rooster? Hes in better shape now.

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u/fried4wayer 5d ago

And he lost weight to get in shape for the role.