Dutch Fat Kids

I want to bring to light a hitherto little known fact about the Dutch. Yes, we all know they ALL speak English (an impression that I do think could take some modification), but were you aware that here in the middle of Europe lies a fat kid population just waiting to...eat? I've come to this conclusion based primarily on one important fact--the Dutch put sprinkles on their bread...and their biscuits...and really anything. That's right, sprinkles, like you'd put on a cake. But these sprinkles are not for special occassions, except for that glorious meal that is breakfast...and sometimes lunch...and yes, I suppose also for special occassions. These sprinkles are not sold in some dainty container on the cake aisle. Oh no, my friends, they've got a whole shelf full of cartons of sprinkles. Cartons. Of course, there are other contributing factors to the fat kid state of Maastricht. There's the variety of prepared potato salads to be found at every grocery store and the deep and abiding love of cheese. Do not be fooled by their bike riding and seeming fitness. Here in the south, they are likely riding to their next meal. On my first day in town, while being served delicious vla (a sweet pudding/custard type pie dish that can be made with a variety of fruits on top...also another testament to the thinly veiled fat kid mentality), I was told that should I gain weight while here in Maastricht, that would be "no problem." No problem indeed. Where there are fat kids handing out free vla, rest assured, I'll be there.