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ismnotwasm

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Sun Aug 25, 2013, 09:10 AM Aug 2013

Listen Up, Ladies: Here's Everything Real Men Think Is Wrong With You [View all]

Last edited Sun Aug 25, 2013, 12:19 PM - Edit history (2)



I've been doing some scholarly research, and I noticed this thing that's been really dragging society down for the past few millennia: it's that everything is wrong with you. You are gross. First of all, your hair is gross, because it is not long and thick enough. But don't strap fake hair to your head! That's also gross! Also, what the fuck is up with your skin? It is so dry and scaly like a lizard (but not one of those sexy lizards)! Except uuuuuuugh, do you have to take so long putting on your idiotic woman-lotion? This penis isn't going to fondle itself! CHOP CHOP. Now, I know all this contradictory minutiae regarding your attractiveness can get confusing (especially with your lipstick-encrusted walnut brains!), but luckily, plenty of guys are generous enough to explain what they don't like about you in great detail. Over and over. You're welcome.

For your edification, the good folks over at Yahoo have compiled a list of the "15 Biggest Beauty Turnoffs from Real Guys"—yet another survey of "real guys" to reinforce the precise line of shit we women need to walk to remain attractive to them (it's the least we can do, really). Because that media trope never gets tired. Let's jump in!

If you are looking to attract a man with your fluffy false lashes and your flowing fake mane, it is time to take a different approach. We scouted the truth and discovered the things women do that make men turn the other way. All in all, men love to see the woman underneath the makeup, so ditch the dramatic routine and go natural for once.
First of all, I am neither an empty man-socket nor a fucking venus flytrap. I am not looking to "attract a man." I am just trying to do my stuff and then maybe meet a person who likes me because I am also a person. I didn't want to get all serious right off the bat, BUT SORRY: Women's grueling, lifelong, losing battle to transform themselves into magical, flawless creatures with Disney hair and 15-inch waists and massive ham-lips is not for the benefit of women. And when men say that they "love to see the woman underneath the makeup," they're not saying they want to see your leg stubble and greasy bangs—they're saying they want you to be better at hiding your maintenance routine. Because the maintenance spoils the fantasy.



http://jezebel.com/5936323/listen-up-ladies-heres-everything-real-men-think-is-wrong-with-you
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That is the best rant I've read in a while. gollygee Aug 2013 #1
"Real men" equal the kind of men safeinOhio Aug 2013 #2
I actually think women are more critical of their own appearance BainsBane Aug 2013 #3
I used to believe that. redqueen Aug 2013 #6
Curiously, you're taking the word here largely of women... TreasonousBastard Aug 2013 #26
Back in the real world, at the link above, redqueen Aug 2013 #31
One or two small points ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #32
I love that my wife does 'maintenance' for me Bay Boy Aug 2013 #4
Congratulations. redqueen Aug 2013 #5
Huh? Bay Boy Aug 2013 #7
You know perfectly and no subtly in playing your game. seabeyond Aug 2013 #14
I know nothing... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #18
And do you emerge a perfect fantasy for your wife? ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #16
I do my part... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #17
I make my wife get up an hour before me... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #20
I can't speak for her... redqueen Aug 2013 #23
I think most men could give a shit. They'll go along with whatever's popular. MADem Aug 2013 #8
This affects girls and young women to a significant degree. redqueen Aug 2013 #9
Did I suggest -- ever -- that this was "meaningless?" MADem Aug 2013 #11
Why are you talking about fashion? redqueen Aug 2013 #13
Thank you for posting that video. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #21
The pleasure is all mine, believe me. nt redqueen Aug 2013 #22
You have very valid point ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #15
The playing field is being leveled....! It's a slow process, but it is happening.... MADem Aug 2013 #19
I remember the first time ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #10
THIS MadrasT Aug 2013 #12
... ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #24
Question about a man commenting on a woman’s appearance Jim Lane Aug 2013 #25
Yikes ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #28
That's pretty much what I did. More detail in my response to BainsBane. Jim Lane Aug 2013 #33
Just say you look nice BainsBane Aug 2013 #29
Agreed. It'a definite jerk behavior. Dash87 Aug 2013 #30
I think this is an exception to your point about being controlling. Jim Lane Aug 2013 #34
We need a Martha Argerich School of Beauty BeyondGeography Aug 2013 #27
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