There is only one thing that keeps gay men in shape: fear. The book is supposedly, 'a stylishly slimming discourse that proves gay men really ARE French women: prone to disdain, favoring cheeky underwear, convinced of their own artistic brilliance, and (of course) calorie-obsessed.' Clever, but where does that obsession come from? The advice as to why gay men don't get fat isn't as palatable. French Women Don't Get Fatĭoonan's advice will probably be equally cute, fun, and witty. The advice from French woman (and millionaire CEO) Mireille Guiliano is cute, fun, and witty. Doonan's book seems to be a take on the best-selling book French Women Don't Get Fat, which makes an argument that if you follow the culturally ingrained diet and lifestyle of a French woman, you too can be skinny, fabulous, and look good in Chanel. I'm a little upset at myself that I didn't think of this idea first.

While this is true, the real reason why gay men don't get fat might not be the most marketable message. New York gay about town and Barneys creative director Simon Doonan just sold a manuscript for a diet book called Gay Men Don't Get Fat.