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and what do men want?!?...all they want is....ummm...i rather not talk about this!
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So you agree with:;)Quote:
and what do men want?!?...all they want is....ummm...i rather not talk about this!
Nooo, I'm making an even less valid oversimplication.
Meanwhile, just so that you know... That wasn't jell-o, that was playdough!
But you probably like mud pies, too.
"A man has got to know his limitations." Wasn't that from a Clint Eastwood movie? I tried looking it up, but no such luck. Anyone out therre know?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
Well, something like it was in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels...
"My point is, Freddy, know YOUR limitations. You are a moron.
It is from 'Magnum Force' according to imdb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
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Study to answer bum size puzzle
Women of various shapes and sizes are taking part in the study
Researchers at a Scottish university are aiming to answer the question - does my bum look big in this? Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles and Design has launched what is believed to be the world's first study on how clothing affects the bum.
Four female models with various sized bottoms will wear different types of clothing as part of the research.
The study will examine how designs, colours, patterns and fabric types affect perception.
The university believes the research could have major implications for retailers.
Female volunteers wearing hundreds of different types of clothing will have their rears photographed for the research.
Participants will then be asked to look at the pictures to assess how big or small each model's backside appears.
Dr Lisa Macintyre, who is leading the research, said four models had been chosen to provide as representative as possible a sample of female rears.
One has a "standard" womanly backside while another has a much fuller "pre-Raphaelite" bum.
The academic said the third model was slim with a small bum while another had a curvier behind like singer Jennifer Lopez.
Dr Macintyre, 33, from Edinburgh, said: "There's much discussion in the media of clothing styles that flatter the body and it's generally accepted that enhancing body perception can improve confidence and self-esteem.
"But the factors behind this have never been fully investigated in a proper scientific manner.
"Designers and consumers don't currently have access to established information that could enable them to make or choose garments that enhance body size and shape.
"This study will provide for the first time detailed and usable information that would enable designers to make the clothes that help women make the most of their natural assets."
The results from the first phase of the study, which will look at how different styles of trouser affect the appearance of bottom size, are to be published in May.
Dr Macintyre, whose PhD was in dressings for burn scars, plans to apply for a government research grant to expand the study.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4563628.stm
Yeesh. I'd hate to be the PhD who introduces him/herself at parties as "The Bum Doctor."
"Oh, what is it you do for a living?"
"I classify backsides."
"...you know, if you admin a webcam site, you can just say so."
"No, seriously!"
"Riiiiiight...oh, look, Elvis! ~runs away~"
with all the poverty, disease, social unrest, abuse and neglect plus famines, earthquakes and floods overwhelming the face of t his earth and those groaning in agony upon it this study seems so sad.Oh if the money used on this could be used in my street ministry-I should weep buckets of tears of joy-regardless of how i look in my jeans.
I think Don Johnson is not attractive even clean shaven nor Brad Pitt. I hate unshaven appearance. The no socks thing, well in a hot clime I can understand .
I think that men and women are as varied and diverse as fingerprints. For me I could not stand a person that was ungracious unkind or thoughtless. Nor would I respect a man that tried to pamper me, yet closes his eyes to the suffering in this world and has no part in helping bring relief.But caring is a different matter. Just the little things make a world of difference for both men and women to do. Putting the other first, going without to give to the other, not bringing up mistakes or past hurts, and thinking the other beautiful and intelligent and wonderful-as is not as one would like to change them-for me that is important. I don't believe for a minute you or Virgil M'Lord are anything but lovely.And Starr too, I see under that shaggy hyde of yours. I think all of you in your own way are stellar. Perhaps a little rough on the edges, one of you at any rate, but still worth the effort to get to know.
All the girls on this forum are amazing, my opinion. Beauty, brains and moxy.
What about male bums? [Bums?, is this a British term. I think we say buns is the US, but I'm not always up on the latest slang.] Sounds like a sexist (tongue-in-cheek) study to me. Or should we speculate as to which of the genders is more self conscious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
Yeah, we say buns... a bum is a homeless guy or something
Thanks. Hey, I just noticed your cool signature. I have to remember that. Where is the quote from?
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Originally Posted by Virgil
I don't know, just something I thought up. I just changed it today, before it was:
"There's nothing scarier than to not have an emotion at all"
which I also thought up.
That's fantasy world. I would much rather just take and leave than give and keep giving until you are a wreck yourself. And still she would want more. Thus it is better to let them serve you than be a servant yourself; no woman is worth half the trouble they bring in a permanent relationship. It's not like men even need them for anything else but sex and sex can be bought from the right places.Quote:
In other words, women want unconditional love from a man that lasts forever. My question is: how many men are able or willing to give that, even to a woman who looks as appealing as Michelle Pfeiffer?
Ironically, many want to forbid prostitution -maybe because of this? ;)
You are obviously a man who speaks his mind and doesn't mince words, but you are running through a minefield blind-folded. I know because I'm walking on stumps myself. The ladies at this forum are likely to pick your bones like harpies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirhe
The bloodshed will commence soon, I'm sure.
Maybe prostitution is illegal in just about most places in the world because it is a degrading thing. Maybe to most, it's immoral. Maybe it's for losers, with a capital L.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirhe
BTW, next time you buy sex, make sure you're not buying any diseases that go along with it.
I usually agree with your opinions, Virgil, but not this time. Although protected sex is excellent advice to anyone nowadays, I don't think prostitution is morally wrong as long as the woman is an adult. I realize that some women resort to prostitution because they are trapped in poverty, but I've seen minimum-wage jobs that were just as degrading in a different way. I have never used the services of a prostitute myself, but I don't consider men who do losers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
One last comment: behind the moral prohibition against prostitution I sense a Puritanical judgment that sex in general is depraved. This is unhealthy nonsense.
Hey starr, are you planning to start a WWS? (Women Welfare Society)
Spurned recently, are we? Because I don't know about you, but I derive a great deal of emotional satisfaction and contentment from talking with my girlfriend. You're right that she's not worth the trouble, because there IS no trouble; besides, such rare gems are beyond appraisal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirhe
how beautiful M'Lord. And Wirhe I don't know why you say what you do so I will only reply I wish you found the person that would show you that you just might be very wrong.
Virgil, you have just completed my "like a dance" picture. thankyou.
Harpies Starr, that is not a very nice word. And how do you know what we will or won't do, can you add psychic to your incredible list of talents? you are sharp as a tack today, have you been using the magic whistle I gave you? It seems to be helping improve your memory at least.
A harpy is a bird of prey (eagle) in the tropics. I didn't want to say vultures because that word has a much more negative connotation. Perhaps I should have said raptors. People seem to accept raptors ever since the "Jurrassic Park" films.Quote:
Originally Posted by rachel
My memory is perfect. It's the past that keeps changing.
Wirhe,
just wondering, are you a Mirkwood elf or what?
Your sense is wrong. There is nothing immoral about sex in general (between adults of course). I'm no Puritan, but it doesn't take a Puritan to come to the conclusion that prostitution should be illegal. 99% of the free world still outlaws it, and most people are not Puritans. If you sensed passion in my words, it wasn't so much on the issue but more as a reaction to Wirhe's attitude.Quote:
Originally Posted by starrwriter
Your completely wrong. First, there's nothing wrong with giving, one who prefers to receive and receive is a selfish and self-centered person. Second, you speak as if all women have exactly the same minds. If they have exactly the same minds, then shouldn't we? Men don't all want the same things, so why should women? if that's the case, and it probably, no obviously, is... no one in this entire world (including animals) should have the same mind. Some women want more, but others don't, so it's not fair that you would treat the ones that can be easily satisfied and happy badly because of the ones that do want more. It's punishing someone for another's bad deed. Every person has a different mind because every person has had a different life, your experiences are different from my experiences, so life has taught you about women differently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirhe
:lol: *Laughs, rolls on the ground laughing, gets up, wipes a tear, and laughs some more* :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by starrwriter
I'm sorry, Starr, but what you just said is of serious insult to both your personal intelligence and integrity. Believe it or not, there are things women enjoy doing besides man-catching. You must have really went after the lemons, man... I wish you only better luck in the future, though you might have to change your attitude first. Mistrust is too often a self-fulfilling prophesy.
Also, I agree with Sher when she said she doesn't want a "protector." I mean, I'm not always frigid and politically-correct; I think it's cute when my boyfriend can get things off high shelves for me, and then teases me about me being short; and I like that thing where we're walking on the sidewalk, and someone is coming the other way, and I move in front of him and he automatically puts his hand on my back to "guide" me—I think that's so cute!—; so, yeah, I like some of the "protective caretaker" stuff. It makes me feel... cared for. But I don't want someone to do everything for me—I insist on paying my half when we go out to eat, or to the movies. Sometimes he takes me out on "real dates" and pays for everything, but sometimes I take him out, too, and insist that he doesn't pay for himself. It's fun; I like feeling like a caretaker, too. I like doing silly domestic things, like baking cookies for him; but for a housewarming present, when I first moved into my apartment, he made me coconut macaroons, my favorite! And, again, we often get together just to cook together. I love a man that likes to cook!
I would hate, hate, hate to have a guy who is jealous and controlling; the type who would get in a fight with another man if he hit on me—or over anything, for that matter,—as if assuming that I would automatically go to any man who extended the opportunity, or that I was too weak-of-mind to tell someone off myself. That wouldn't make me feel cared for, it would make me feel like I was dating a possessive jerk. I like balance of power in a relationship. But, again, that doesn't mean I want to have power over the other person... Anyway, that's what I mean by "freedom;" the freedom to be my own person, and make decisions for myself. It's a shame if one views "freedom" as a kind of power game; that if one gives a partner freedom, he or she will only use it to hurt you. Personally, I don't view romance as a series of one-up-man-ships.
Who would have thought it would be so hard to describe such a basic idea as that of equality and mutual respect? I'm just sorry that some people can be so unlucky in love—or weak of character; take your pick—that bitterness utterly pollutes their opinion of women/men as a gender.
Ha. I tried to read through what I've missed but I can't do it. I'm wondering if the gentlemen posting really feel that way or are just trying to start a war? If they do feel that way I'm wondering why they always pick the type of women they seem to be picking. And before anybody says all women are heartless shrews - that is untrue, all the women you choose to have relationships with are heartless shrews. The only constant in the long succession of women is you, so I'm thinking perhaps the problem may lie in yourselves?
Actually, Papya, most of the men have been quite favorable towards women's sensitivities. Obviously not all.
Perhaps I missed those parts, I didn't say all the fellas that posted here, but there are several posts that are negative towards women, those are what I'm refering too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
agree with papaya!
Just off the top of my head, Robin, Digitalcrash, and myself have been supportive. At least that's my impression.Quote:
Originally Posted by smilingtearz
err yepp agreeing with virgil, your seeing more of the negitive papaya because it stands out more :nod:
I like to leave 'em rolling in the aisles.Quote:
Originally Posted by emily655321
I could live just fine with your definition of freedom. Unfortunately, I've known too many women (some of my own girlfriends and those of buddies) who thought freedom meant the right to mess around with other men while Mr. Boyfriend paid all the bills. And, yes, I had to peel the rind off of one or two of my "lovers." But I'm a sucker for gorgeous women.Quote:
Originally Posted by emily655321
I never said you guys haven't been supportive. I am only commenting on those who have written mostly negative comments.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
I'm wondering what your definition of "gorgeous" is, because I know plenty of attractive women who are not high-maintenance. The nice ones tend not to doll themselves up like hookers or movie starlets all the time, though, so I'm wondering if when you say "gorgeous," whether you actually just mean "lots of make-up and Gucci."Quote:
Originally Posted by starrwriter
that is what I was wondering too.,Emily your description of you and your boyfriend was so healthy and wonderful and I have to agree that Starr perhaps has a habit of gong back to the same sort of person that wrecked his feelings to begin with . And perhaps the really sad thing is that he actually knows from the beginning that these 'gorgeous' girls are going to behave like that, wants what he wants from them and sure enough they act precisely like he thought they would because from the beginning they were that type of girl. So really they are honest because they didn't pretend anything else and he is less honest because he wants certain things but doesn't want any consequences from his actions. very interesting.
36-23-36, baby face, long black hair, dark brown eyes, perfect teeth and skin, 5 foot 9 inches tall -- a description of Leslie, who lived with me on Maui, is my definition. Then there was the young French woman from Paris who hit on me right after I broke it off with Leslie -- but you don't want to hear about all of my women, do you?Quote:
Originally Posted by emily655321
I never met a single one -- and neither have any of my buddies (we discussed this topic many times.) In the women we have known maintenance was always in direct proportion to good looks. Perhaps your definition of attractive is different than mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by emily655321
I hate make-up. The natural look is much more appealing.Quote:
Originally Posted by emily655321
And anyone like that exsists?!Quote:
Originally Posted by starrwriter
:goof:
All I have to say is with expectatuiopns like that Star its no wonder you're dissapointed.
;)
36-23-36? Whoa, way to be a nonconformist, there, starr!
I am trying to picticure this and all I can think is "thats impossible" shell snap in half!
((g))
have to go mad computer says my break is over!