Tuesday, March 02, 2004
First off, the Average Joe 2 finale SUCKED! In an interview, she told the show exactly what she was looking for in a man, and Brian fit it perfectly, we all thought. Then she goes and picks the good-looking one on the chance that maybe she can get him to open up. They fly off for Mexico, spend a couple days frolicking on the beach, then she reveals her "big secret": that she used to date Fabio. I was majorly disappointed by the secret in itself, expecting something a more scandalous, but then came the big twist: Gil, Mr. Good Looks, couldn't handle it and left immediately, without even talking to her about it. So the last few minutes are her crying because she made the wrong decision. Duh! You should always pick the dark-haired, slightly dorky one! ;) Well, at least she got what she deserved for telling us she wanted someone intelligent, emotional, and nice, then picking the cold yet good-looking one. Dumb girl.
On the topic of attractiveness, I found this really interesting quiz. Well, more like a test. Match.com claims they put it together using actual research, to help you figure out which "type" you're most attracted to. It takes about 15 minutes, but they get really specific. It's hard to be unbiased, having someone in mind (tall, dark, and psychotic), but apparently this dude is my ideal:
Yeah, I think he's pretty cute. Hmm, overall sort of similar to someone I know. Who could it be?
So here's some of the things it says about me:
"Balanced Approach: Your taste in men is very similar to other women your age. You can quickly spot the most handsome guy in the room, but you can also appreciate the more "mainstream" or "normal" good looking guys as well. You probably struggle with balancing your natural instincts, which draw you to good looking guys, with your desire to find smart, mature, and well-rounded men. Even though you typically picked handsome men in the test, you also seemed to recognize the difference between "eye candy," men who are just nice to look at, and more approachable cute guys."
"Mainstream: Your tastes fell right in the middle compared to other women your age. You seem to have a pretty balanced view of attractiveness. You're not overly "picky," and at the same time you appreciate "traditional" or "mainstream" good looks. This is usually a good position, since you're not fighting over the most popular guys with other women and instead can focus on the undiscovered "gems." " Hear that, Dear? You're an undiscovered gem. :)
"You also liked a pattern scientists refer to as "Ectomorphs." Geometrically, they are similar to triangles, because they are widest at the cheekbones and then narrow to a relatively pointed chin. Ectomorph men are said to have "angular" features, including a chiseled nose and prominent cheekbones. Historically, these faces have been viewed as distinguished and were often found on European royalty. These men also tend to have lean builds." Hear that? I want cheekbones fit for a king!
"You seemed especially interested in men with brown eyes. In the test, you may not have even noticed eye color on a conscious level. However, those smoldering brown eyes apparently stood out to you on an unconscious level. Supposedly, brown eyes give the impression of softness and mystery."
"Although you liked men with a variety of hair styles, you seemed to have a special interest in men with straight hair. Wavy and curly hair on men can give them a certain "feminine" quality that you clearly did not find appealing. When it comes to hair on men, you believe in keeping it simple. A well-trimmed, masculine hair cut is all you're looking for. You liked men with a variety of hair colors, but you seemed especially interested in men with deep, brown hair. In the test, you picked a definite subgroup of men who had a variety of different features and "looks," but many had dark brown hair. This seems to fit with your overall interest in handsome MEN, not boys. Blondish guys can appear too boyish for you, while darker hair represents a more serious, masculine look." Ok, I'll agree with that.
"You like your men to be clean shaven. In this test, the men that had beards or goatees were not especially appealing to you. You may occasionally find a bearded man sexy, but at least with this set of photos, your choices were not similar to women who say they love facial hair. Maybe you love the clean-cut look. Or, maybe you're just trying to avoid rubbing your face against scruffy beards. After all, how would you explain the stubble burn on your face and neck after a date?!" True dat ;)
On the topic of attractiveness, I found this really interesting quiz. Well, more like a test. Match.com claims they put it together using actual research, to help you figure out which "type" you're most attracted to. It takes about 15 minutes, but they get really specific. It's hard to be unbiased, having someone in mind (tall, dark, and psychotic), but apparently this dude is my ideal:
Yeah, I think he's pretty cute. Hmm, overall sort of similar to someone I know. Who could it be?
So here's some of the things it says about me:
"Balanced Approach: Your taste in men is very similar to other women your age. You can quickly spot the most handsome guy in the room, but you can also appreciate the more "mainstream" or "normal" good looking guys as well. You probably struggle with balancing your natural instincts, which draw you to good looking guys, with your desire to find smart, mature, and well-rounded men. Even though you typically picked handsome men in the test, you also seemed to recognize the difference between "eye candy," men who are just nice to look at, and more approachable cute guys."
"Mainstream: Your tastes fell right in the middle compared to other women your age. You seem to have a pretty balanced view of attractiveness. You're not overly "picky," and at the same time you appreciate "traditional" or "mainstream" good looks. This is usually a good position, since you're not fighting over the most popular guys with other women and instead can focus on the undiscovered "gems." " Hear that, Dear? You're an undiscovered gem. :)
"You also liked a pattern scientists refer to as "Ectomorphs." Geometrically, they are similar to triangles, because they are widest at the cheekbones and then narrow to a relatively pointed chin. Ectomorph men are said to have "angular" features, including a chiseled nose and prominent cheekbones. Historically, these faces have been viewed as distinguished and were often found on European royalty. These men also tend to have lean builds." Hear that? I want cheekbones fit for a king!
"You seemed especially interested in men with brown eyes. In the test, you may not have even noticed eye color on a conscious level. However, those smoldering brown eyes apparently stood out to you on an unconscious level. Supposedly, brown eyes give the impression of softness and mystery."
"Although you liked men with a variety of hair styles, you seemed to have a special interest in men with straight hair. Wavy and curly hair on men can give them a certain "feminine" quality that you clearly did not find appealing. When it comes to hair on men, you believe in keeping it simple. A well-trimmed, masculine hair cut is all you're looking for. You liked men with a variety of hair colors, but you seemed especially interested in men with deep, brown hair. In the test, you picked a definite subgroup of men who had a variety of different features and "looks," but many had dark brown hair. This seems to fit with your overall interest in handsome MEN, not boys. Blondish guys can appear too boyish for you, while darker hair represents a more serious, masculine look." Ok, I'll agree with that.
"You like your men to be clean shaven. In this test, the men that had beards or goatees were not especially appealing to you. You may occasionally find a bearded man sexy, but at least with this set of photos, your choices were not similar to women who say they love facial hair. Maybe you love the clean-cut look. Or, maybe you're just trying to avoid rubbing your face against scruffy beards. After all, how would you explain the stubble burn on your face and neck after a date?!" True dat ;)
