Gym evicts smelly patron, and more

last updated 8 January 2015

Gym evicts smelly patron

A California man says his gym revoked his membership because he smelled terrible while working out. Actor Shawn Morales, who admits he doesn’t wear deodorant, said gym employees told him 10 patrons had complained about his body odor, but insisted it’s not that bad. “Of course I can smell myself, but obviously it doesn’t bother me or my friends,” he said

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