One Third Off

"One Third Off" by Irvin S. Cobb is a funny story about overcoming challenges. The story follows the author's funny attempts to lose weight while also sharing stories and thoughts about society. Cobb writes with humor. He talks about going from a slim young man to someone struggling with weight, and he looks at what society expects about how people look and the funny ways people explain their food choices. He shares funny stories of trying to lose weight. In the end, he makes fun of trendy diets and admits that people are only human, making "One Third Off" a humorous and fun story about personal change.