My point was that it was not a pandemic level problem up until recently. Of course rich people with access to an abundance of highly palatable foods can become fat. Those aristocrats of old are suffering the same thing many people suffer today.
Edit: I suppose people don't see the connection between over consumption, availability, palatability, and processing.
You just did an about-face. In your first comment, you stress "processed foods"; here you put the emphasis on greater availability.
I think potatolicious makes an excellent point- "processing" (the popular demon today) cannot be pointed to as the sole cause. It is probably part of the problem, but probably not the root.
Fruit comes with fiber, which has suppressing effect on appetite, whereas confectionery items are usually made with pure white flour, which due to insulin spikes actually leads to an increased appetite.
Edit: I suppose people don't see the connection between over consumption, availability, palatability, and processing.