Seaworth'sShipmate Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I noticed that four books into ASOIAF, Sam Tarly is still pretty fat. My question is why? I get why he was in the first place. I bet living in a southern lord's castle he had access to all kinds of alcohol, meat, spices and other delectables. However I think that would change once he is at the wall. While I think all the Nights Watch is fed well with high calorie meals, that is really all they get, and I don't get the sense that anyone is allowed to snack or anything. Even when the brothers aren't out ranging, it seems like a physically demanding position, what with training, or getting supplies or generally just moving around. You might think after all this time Sam would have shed a few pounds, but he hasn't not on the show nor in the books. So what gives? Does he have a secret stash of candy hidden away? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blackmont Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 The candy bar doesn't judge you, it accepts you just the way you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarkofWinterfell Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Candygate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammarYatzy Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I think one of the only benefits of the nights watch is they eat pretty well everyday. Those stewards have mad supplies and it seems like they have a feast every night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Patroclo Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Perhaps you're confusing with the show.He did get thinner, it is explicitly mentioned several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Wren Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Candygate Another conspiracy? I like it. But am thinking it could also be a clue to Sam's significance in the story. Like Jon's Starky nature, or Ned's not getting cold in the North, etc. Sam is sure to survive because he has a pro to-valyrian slow metabolism--like a Malamute or a Husky--can maintain body weight and energy (sort of) no matter what. Thus, in the battle for the Dawn, he will be able to endure when no one else can. The candy bar doesn't judge you, it accepts you just the way you are. As we should accept and revere Sam and his magical, weight maintaining role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blackmont Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Not sure how much of Hobb's cooking I would be willing to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashless Society Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Doesn't he have to like keep holding his belt in AFFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightTime Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Because he is the living incarnation of the god of bread wine and tits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Bastard Snow Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 The same could be said of Hurley from LOST.Clearly Sam is training Ravens to steal candy bars and fly them to castle black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blackmont Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 The show needed more boobies. Okay... That was mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nights Kings Queen Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 He did lose weight.He went from 20 stone to 15 stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Wren Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 He did lose weight.He went from 20 stone to 15 stone.Ah--"waking dragons from stone"=Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beautiful Balon Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 He engages in cannibalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farstrider Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Sam works in the library with Aemon, right? He's not getting the same work out as the builders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayarts Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Haha, yeah, thats sth I asked myself several times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeves Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Lord Arryn, Are you saying there's something wrong with fat? I hope you're not saying that, cuz you and me we're fixin' to have us a problem. I'm haulin' your scrawny ass outda door and we'se fixin' to dance! Just kidding. It's like this. Samwell has a low metabolism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calo760 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 He probably has a thyroid disorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdw4950 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 iirc, its mentioned that he does get noticeably thinner. its just that hes pretty damn fat to start with so a thinner sam is still fat in relative terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Sam is not fat. He's festively plump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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