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Nufftin:
I love it how djdawg has the brilliant idea of having a men's only board, and the major topics have been sports, beer, and poops. Not that those things aren't important (especially the poops), but it's so stereotypical of guys to talk around, a touchy subject (dieting as gendered activity). "Women don't sweat, they glow." Men lose weight by working out (active), women lose weight by dieting (passive).
One of the stories out of THE BOOK, was of this guy (Matt?) who, as he lost weight, became much less of a crying post for the women in his office. They were much less likely to come to his desk and talk about their relationship issues, because he had changed from someone who they would never think of dating to someone who could possibly come on to them.
For the men: Does this story ring true for you? Does it only show that women are just as shallow as men?
For the brave female souls who frequent this part of the site: Does this story ring true for you? Are women more looks-oriented that they are given credit for?
For all: What about the "Kevin James Syndrome" on television? For those of you who haven't seen "The King of Queens", Kevin James plays a overweight UPS driver married to a hot Leah Remini. It also happens on "Family Guy" (Peter and Lois). Plain husbands paired with much more attractive spouses.
Now back to your regularly scheduled fart jokes. :-)
Tandoori Trilobite:
Ah yes, I recognise the case you're talking about -- it's Michael (at the top of this page).
Men and women are primitively wired to look for certain characteristics in a mate, including, among other things, desirable genetic characteristics and healthiness. Fortunately, when it comes to perceived genetic characteristics, tastes vary, and there's someone for nearly everyone. For instance, some men like their women to be waif-like thin, while some like a Rubenesque build, and others are more middle-of-the-road. I've also heard that some people subconsciously look for partners who resemble themselves (out of a sense of genetic affinity), which would explain why some couples look to other people like brother and sister. And as far as healthiness goes, I don't think there'd be much doubt that Michael looks much more the part in his "after" photo.
My gut feeling is that, while both genders (unavoidably, because they're wired for it) take at least some account of the other's looks, looks form a less important part of women's assessment of men than vice versa.
As my compatriots here will know, Australia's richest man -- a rather (as far as I can judge) ordinary-looking and flabby man, who inherited the richest-man mantle from his media mogul father who died a while back -- recently gave up his bachelorhood and married ... surprise, surprise ... a model. I guess that might be the ultimate stereotypical example of what one might cynically suspect as bilateral shallowness. :)
You expect fart jokes? Well, here's what Google returned when I queried it a while back about a problem that's apparently common among people who take protein supplements. At least I know I'm not alone. :)
(Oops ... according to Wikipedia, Australia's richest man was previously married ... to a swimsuit model. And before her, he was engaged for a while to ... a model-cum-actress. How utterly surprising of all concerned.)
K-Mac:
--- Quote from: Nufftin on July 05, 2007, 07:22:17 am ---One of the stories out of THE BOOK, was of this guy (Matt?) who, as he lost weight, became much less of a crying post for the women in his office. They were much less likely to come to his desk and talk about their relationship issues, because he had changed from someone who they would never think of dating to someone who could possibly come on to them.
Well I have always found it pretty easy to talk to just about anyone, male or female, but the above scenario is probably true for a lot of women. I got suckered into buying $100 worth of cosmetics at a department store the other day because the gay man helping me was so darn friendly and easy to talk to. I've been wondering ever since, if he would have been straight, would I have bought so much? (I'm not a big shopper and I don't even wear a lot of make up, so this guy was either good at sales and/or really easy to talk to.) While I think several factors come into play here, I think the fact that you have absolutely no plans to date someone could allow you to speak more openly with them. (Which is kinda weird in and of itself...don't we want to be able to date someone we could speak openly with??) Humans are weird. :lol:
For all: What about the "Kevin James Syndrome" on television? For those of you who haven't seen "The King of Queens", Kevin James plays a overweight UPS driver married to a hot Leah Remini. It also happens on "Family Guy" (Peter and Lois). Plain husbands paired with much more attractive spouses.
I've often wondered that about TV shows, but I knew a very attractive woman that I worked with who was totally and completely attracted to big guys. Muscles, fat, it didn't matter. She wanted a big, strong, teddy bear-type of man. And she married one. I think of her frequently when watching King of Queens because her and her husband were like the Southern version of Doug and Carrie. :lol:
Now back to your regularly scheduled fart jokes. :-)
Cool!
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minty:
ok, I'm going to generalise and speak on behalf of all the women I have ever known and talked with!
we like men to be sweet on the eye!
:D
So if your cheekbones are more prominent when you lose some weight, and your jaw line is more rugged, you are going to be treated more as a potential love interest than someone who isnt that way. FACT!
Magpie:
--- Quote from: minty on July 07, 2007, 05:31:20 am ---........So if your cheekbones are more prominent when you lose some weight, and your jaw line is more rugged, you are going to be treated more as a potential love interest than someone who isnt that way. FACT!
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Minty, you forgot ...........and if I can get a decent hug without a massive beer gut getting in the way.......
or were you just being more diplomatic than me :? !?
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