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Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by jiggy2011 »

crag wrote: post #39

" America has no law preventing companies from using attractiveness as a hiring criteria, regardless of whether the job is exotic dancer, salesman, or software engineer. It’s pretty much okay from a legal standpoint to discriminate based on looks in America." My problem with this is beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So having laws preventing companies hiring based on looks is ridiculous. I mean, how would you kno…

It's only subjective to a point. There are many things that are almost uniformly considered attractive by the majority of the population.

There was an AMA from somebody who did research on this on reddit a while back.

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1cstrm/i_did_research_...

It says in there that it's usually around 30-40% subjective.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by clicks »

ChrisNorstrom wrote: post #35
clicks wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What... Okay, having just followed the link in your profile and looking at your picture, dude, trust me you're not ugly. I actually honestly think you're a handsome guy, judging purely by appearances. But anyway. You know, I've noticed that people who fixate on appearances tend to be irrationally harsh. You'd be surprised how big a part confidence and charisma plays in the overall attraction people feel for one anoth…

1st rule of being ugly: Every ugly person has at least 1 really good picture that hides all of their flaws or is easily photoshoppable to hide flaws. Use any combination of lighting, shadows, cropping, facial hair to get this effect. 2nd rule: Find that picture and use it for everything. 3rd rule: People will be confused when they see you in real life and realize you look different from your picture. They will be dis…

If anyone in the street just straight up tells anyone they're "ugly", something is seriously fucked up about them.

Seriously, go to http://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ and get some tips. Get a new haircut that suits you, maybe consider using some hair product, if you have acne issues or something see a dermatologist, get proper fitting clothes, etc. etc.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by n72 »

warfangle wrote: post #25
ChrisNorstrom wrote: post #16

Evolution wise, this is because people like in others, what they wish they had for themselves. Likewise, people hate in others what they dislike about themselves. We celebrate the beautiful because we wish we too could be beautiful. We mock the ugly/short/gay/fat/skinny/weak because those are qualities that we ourselves do not wish to have. If all of society punishes those with these traits, people with these traits…

/r/malefashionadvice might help you out some. I've been lurking there for a while , and for so many people it's not that they're ugly -- they're just used to wearing ill-fitting clothes that do not suit their body and face type.

Also, get a good hair cut. Pop for an appointment where you consult with a high end stylist. A good stylist really does know what they're doing. After that, once the style has been determined, you can have a less expensive haircutter simply maintain that style.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by jiggy2011 »

[deleted] wrote: post #40
incision wrote: post #20

I'm surprised there's no mention downsides to being an attractive man. I think they certainly exist, but perhaps the net is positive?

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You might be able to overcome that by investing in some jam-jar glasses and a thinkgeek t shirt. Bonus points for food or armpit stains.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by [deleted] »

emiljbs wrote: post #38
ChrisNorstrom wrote: post #16

Evolution wise, this is because people like in others, what they wish they had for themselves. Likewise, people hate in others what they dislike about themselves. We celebrate the beautiful because we wish we too could be beautiful. We mock the ugly/short/gay/fat/skinny/weak because those are qualities that we ourselves do not wish to have. If all of society punishes those with these traits, people with these traits…

I've read his post twice now and I can't for the life of me find the link, could anyone post it?

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Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by mynewwork »

ChrisNorstrom wrote: post #16

Evolution wise, this is because people like in others, what they wish they had for themselves. Likewise, people hate in others what they dislike about themselves. We celebrate the beautiful because we wish we too could be beautiful. We mock the ugly/short/gay/fat/skinny/weak because those are qualities that we ourselves do not wish to have. If all of society punishes those with these traits, people with these traits…

Another aspect of the absurdity of how negatively we treat plastic surgery is how common and acceptable cosmetic braces are in America. The vast majority of teens getting braces isn't because they medically needed them, it's just to make their teeth more attractive.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by omarish »

danielpal wrote: post #7

Readability note: Theres a really annoying iFrame in top right (join Tumblr), fixed position that makes it impossible to read the blog and follows you. Screenshot: https://twitter.com/danielpalacio/status/327525758065070080/... There's no way to close it. Is this something that Tumblr adds?

Yikes! Sorry, this is bad user experience.

Update: Tumblr seems to load their own stylesheets for mobile devices. We'll find a fix for this.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by cosx »

moistgorilla wrote: post #27
incision wrote: post #20

I'm surprised there's no mention downsides to being an attractive man. I think they certainly exist, but perhaps the net is positive?

What downsides?

You might get deported like that Saudi guy for being too handsome.

You can also be targeted by other men (of a different race for example) that feel threatened by you - or women too, the bitter type, in all seriousness.

To make it easier for your probable world view: being a very good looking tall black man for example, won't necessarily have everyone open up to you with smiles on their faces (especially if you don't necessarily want to assimilate into their 'culture'/social structure).

Being a very good looking asian (yes they exist, haha) guy myself - I would say I have experienced many instances in my life where white men have attempted to sabotage me.

People like things that make them feel/seem more powerful, and hate things that tend to do the opposite.

Re: Being Really, Really, Ridiculously Good Looking

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Post by trustfundbaby »

seanalltogether wrote: post #23
incision wrote: post #20

I'm surprised there's no mention downsides to being an attractive man. I think they certainly exist, but perhaps the net is positive?

As far as I'm aware being an attractive male doesn't hinder your chances in the STEM fields as it maybe would a female.

I think it can work against you, people might not take you seriously as an engineer if you're too goodlooking or well built.
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