Breaking news: Ralph Lauren has hired its first plus-sized model. You have to admire Ralph for having the courage to give this chunky flabbalanche a turn in the spot light, thereby giving all the fat women in the world an opportunity to feel better about their ample proportions. Here she is:

What progress we're making, seeing this rotund gal making news around the world. Imagine how much better women like Adele and Kirstie Alley must be feeling. Or half of the population of the United States. Way to go Ralph - we need more plus-sized chubby-chunks like this in the fashion industry. And if she gains 5 or 6 pounds, you can include her in your "Obese Summer Swimsuit Catalogue."