Pushing Boundaries

*At Flippy Dove Treat's house...*

"Today marks the 20th Bellyversary of the War of Fattrition. I'll never forget how awful things used to be when fat was outlawed and anyone found guilty of exposing it was arrested and locked up. To think that was the same town we have today but with higher restraints. It began 20 years ago in early Pudgyville, where it was known as Skinnyville and was run by a trio of anti-fat ponies that aimed to keep everyone fit and trim for future conflicts," recalled Flippy. *20 years ago...*

"Welcome to Skinnyville. You will obey all rules posted here and they will be enforced. We do not tolerate fat exposure at all, even if unintentional. If we find out you're doing it in any way, you get locked up for a period of time we see fit. There will be no exceptions or accepted bribes. If you are not properly dressed each day, you will be taken to our facility where your old clothes are disposed of and you will wear a one-piece suit for your time here. Escape is not an option. Anyone trying to escape will also be locked up. Don't disappoint us. The goal is to stay fit for any future attacks from neighboring towns. We cannot trust anyone outside here. Understand?" stated Mr. Trim. *In a bush...*

"I can't let them do this. This is beyond any decent way of life. I need a plan of action but I doubt I'll be able to do anything right now," thought Flippy. *That night...*

"Lights out, no exceptions!" ordered Mr. Fit. *The next morning...*

"No slacking off! We want to see ponies working out constantly!" yelled Mr. Trim.

"It's not supposed to be fun either. You signed up for this town and if you're not happy, too bad. This is your life here," added Mr. Slim.

"STOP!" yelled Flippy.

"Who dares disrupt the daily routine?" questioned Mr. Trim.

"I did and if you want me, you'll have to fight me for it," replied Flippy.

"GET HER!" ordered Mr. Slim before the other guards race towards Flippy.

"This won't be so easily won on your side I'm afraid. I've got my own army ready to go," protested Flippy before her own army comes out from hiding.

"This fight will be for nothing as we'll lock you and all you traitors up without remorse," declared Mr. Slim.

"Over my pudgy body. Fatties, CHARGE!" exclaimed Flippy in retaliation. *That night, after many hours of fighting...*

"You're outnumbered 200 to 1. Why not surrender?" questioned Mr. Fit.

"Never! Ponies deserve to live their lives how they want to. I'm taking a stand for fatties of the future. You cannot boss others around and force them against their will. Everyone, listen to me. This isn't the proper way of life. You've been told that fat is bad and that there will be a future attack from a neighboring town but it's been years. Where is this alleged attack going to come from and how? They can't tell you because it's all made up. Join my side and we can make fat an acceptable trait," continued Flippy.

"Yeah, right! What leadership skills do you have? You're a fatty! Get lost!" bellowed a resident.

"Yes. I know I'm a fatty but that's entirely the point. The point is to stand up to the likes of these three to live normal lives, and if that means being fat, so be it," replied Flippy. *Back in Pudgyville...*

"Hey, Flippy. Good to see you again. That time of year, huh?" said Mocha.

"Indeed and what a day to remember. It's a good thing you all weren't forced to deal with the horrors I saw," replied Flippy.