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[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 13 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

Because there is no in-fiction reason why that would be the case. Dragons aren't realistic, but not losing weight is internally inconsistent with the rules of the world as presented to us.

[–] RamenJunkie@midwest.social 13 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

John Snow regularly gives his best buddy his extra rolls because he has a gluten allergy.

Boom, explained.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 6 points 21 hours ago

And it would be good if they showed something like that on screen. Shows Jon as a kind friend, if a little too soft.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

I don't have any context to know if that works here or not, but either way, relying on headcanon to explain the primary text is a hallmark of sloppy writing.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 7 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

He was fat in the original books.