A guy I knew actually tried to get very fat to avoid military draft (which is sort of a big deal for some people in Russia, few people want to get conscripted, even if they're swole). It wasn't the most stupid idea I ever heard, but it definitely was in the top ten. Even worse, he would have to stay fat, because fats only get a temporary relief and have to be checked every half a year, to be drafted if their weight falls below certain number.