Falstaff

“Falstaff”

“This chair shall be my state, … and this cushion my crown”

Act 2, Scene 4, Henry IV, Part 1

Falstaff, a very likeable thug, impersonates the reigning king Henry IV at the behest of the Prince of Wales, Hal at a lowly cavern. He puts a cushion on his head, assumes the chair as his throne to enact as a king.

In the painting, Falstaff has a popular fast food tub as his crown. This Falstaff knows that the customer is the king. 

This is a reflection on our culture which fattens first and then shames the fat. 

Celebrate your body, you are beautiful!