So What's a BigFella Anyway?

by Brian Pittman

We've all heard someone utter the phrase "Easy Big Fella" before in response to a large and unruly person or animal or in some cases large and furry hybrid of the two.  The entire idea for this blog came about during a conversation several months ago in which someone made that remark and the next hour was spent trying to actually define what a BigFella actually is.  The question proved a little more complicated than a few knuckleheads and a case of beer could work out, unlike world peace, so the idea was crafted that maybe a blog should be started to better explore the whole concept.

 

So, here we are, blog in hand, and still trying to "suss out" the real definition of a BigFella.  Why is this problematic? Well, to be honest, there's just no easy way to identify all things BigFella.  Sure there are some easy qualifiers but there's also a lot of grey area as well. 

 

Let's start simply.  A BigFella is first and foremost male.  Does this mean that this site is anti-female and that the little pink mafia is hunting us down as we speak?  Not in the slightest. One thing that a little web surfing / research / procrastinating revealed is that there just aren't that many resources out there for larger than average men be it for reasons of height, weight, musculature, or any combination thereof.  Women, on the other hand, can find answers to any of life's musings at the touch of a button, or at least it would so seem.  But not to fret, however, there will still be female contributors to the blog.  There is already one guest blog for us in development on what it's like to be a small woman and have a bad habit of dating very large men.

 

So we've established that BigFellas are male, but what else defines who they are?  Considering the average man in the US is 5'7" tall and weighs about 150 lbs., I would consider an automatic inclusion to the BigFella definition anyone who is 6' or taller and 200 lbs or more.  6'2"? Gotcha covered!  5'9" and 310 pounds? You are so in and god bless you sir.  Another easy qualifier is men who are large not by benefit of stature but by musculature.  Are your arms so large that normal golf shirts scream in pain and you have to buy a size larger pants to get them over your quads? Welcome sir.  Do you choose to wear Dickies work shirts simply because they are comfortable and don't rip down the back when you inadvertently flex your back? Thanks for joining us!

 

Now we've come to my favorite part of the BigFella definition: those who qualify not by physical presence but by attitude, word, or deed alone.  The BigFella's Guide is all about the alpha male in this world, the man who leads by example, the man who stands up for what he believes in and does the best he can to do right in his family and community.  A BigFella is anyone willing to run toward danger, not away from it, and anyone who makes their living protecting and serving others is an automatic inclusion as far as we're concerned.  To all law enforcement, public safety, and military out there, congratulations on yet another recognition, now as a BigFella, as well as a quick and sincere thank you.

 

So there you have it - the most nebulous as possible definition for the term BigFella.  It's going to grow and change with time we're quite sure, but for now we'll take this as a starting point.  Welcome to all we hope you enjoy all the great stuff we have to come!