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What makes somebody attractive?
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Thief
Rogue Theologian
There's been a scientific study over this topic.
It grew in part from having machines built to id people as they come and go through secured doors.
As the cameras and programs developed for recognition, it was noticed that people having symmetrical and proportioned features, were considered more attractive.
The study was furthered with volunteers grading photos handed to them.
A standard 'face' measured to the last mm was developed.
Color, race and sex were not defining qualities.
It grew in part from having machines built to id people as they come and go through secured doors.
As the cameras and programs developed for recognition, it was noticed that people having symmetrical and proportioned features, were considered more attractive.
The study was furthered with volunteers grading photos handed to them.
A standard 'face' measured to the last mm was developed.
Color, race and sex were not defining qualities.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Personally, I think a great smile overcomes a number of imperfections!
Also, I much prefer someone who looks healthy and naturally attractive over waif-like bodies (male or female), pasty paleness, and surgically enhanced attributes. But hey, that's just me.
Also, I much prefer someone who looks healthy and naturally attractive over waif-like bodies (male or female), pasty paleness, and surgically enhanced attributes. But hey, that's just me.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
To me, girls are most attractive if they have smaller noses, but not too small, and if they are sort of skinny, but not too skinny. And boys can have bigger noses and still be attractive. I think darker skin is attractive too.
Smoke
Done here.
To a point. I'm sure you've seen this site:
Face Research » Demos » Make An Average
One of the things that happens as you average faces together is that the results get more and more symmetrical and proportioned if you average more faces at a time.
For instance, here's a face I find particularly attractive:
One of the things that happens as you average faces together is that the results get more and more symmetrical and proportioned if you average more faces at a time.
For instance, here's a face I find particularly attractive:
I can average this face with these three faces:
and get this result:
I can average those four faces with 44 other faces and get this result:
I think a lot of people would say that the more proportioned averaged faces are more attractive, and that the last face is the most attractive of the six. I agree that the averaged faces are attractive, but I still think the first face has a "certain something" that the averaged faces don't.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
Well, Smoke, the last one is the most attractive in a way that it is smooth-skinned and everything looks very normal, but another part of attractiveness on an individual opinion level is uniqueness. I mean, sometimes someone looks attractive to me because of a certain flaw they have.
eg: Adrien Brody.
He's got a gigantic nose, but it's so different than everyone else that it's actually charming.
The last face you posted is attractive, but the first one looks more like he's got an actual personality. That's probably why you like the first one. He's not perfect, but no one is. Sometimes it's unique flaws which make someone attractive.
eg: Adrien Brody.
He's got a gigantic nose, but it's so different than everyone else that it's actually charming.
The last face you posted is attractive, but the first one looks more like he's got an actual personality. That's probably why you like the first one. He's not perfect, but no one is. Sometimes it's unique flaws which make someone attractive.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
That's a cool site, Smoke, but I'm with you - I find the first face the most attractive - but is it because i know the last one isn't "real?" I'm trying to be objective and I think the last face is truly beautiful. Actually the one above it is too.
Heck, I don't know. I like unusual features too - we'd be losing something precious if we lost Adrian Brody's nose, Jackie O's enormous wide set eyes, Tracy Ulman's elastic face, Tracy Chapman's expressive mouth, Seal's amazing cheekbones, Reese Witherspoon's high, wide hairline..,
I do think we could lose Jay Leno's chin though and be none the worse.
Heck, I don't know. I like unusual features too - we'd be losing something precious if we lost Adrian Brody's nose, Jackie O's enormous wide set eyes, Tracy Ulman's elastic face, Tracy Chapman's expressive mouth, Seal's amazing cheekbones, Reese Witherspoon's high, wide hairline..,
I do think we could lose Jay Leno's chin though and be none the worse.
whereismynotecard
Treasure Hunter
Jay Leno's chin is cool. Not attractive, but amusing. I'd say we should keep it.
blackout
Violet.
I always turn my head and take note of people who dare to be different,
whose personal look sets them apart,
who do their own thing with style and flair,
and who you can just sense are completely comfortable with who they are.
(comfortable enough to be able to still fit in while completely standing out)
For me, ecclectic apparal, hair color (as in pink, green, blue, purple)
pulled off with quirky or whimsical artistry,
or even just even some signature thing about a person
that makes a statement about who they are.
These are the things I find attractive.
These are the people I find myself most naturally attracted to.
Mysterious eyes, shining eyes, a winning smile, and an adorable accent
all engage me as well.
I have always tended to be attracted to guys with longer hair,
but it seems to matter much less now (then when I was younger).
I really do not like buzz/army cuts on men though. I just don't. Not attactive to me at all.
whose personal look sets them apart,
who do their own thing with style and flair,
and who you can just sense are completely comfortable with who they are.
(comfortable enough to be able to still fit in while completely standing out)
For me, ecclectic apparal, hair color (as in pink, green, blue, purple)
pulled off with quirky or whimsical artistry,
or even just even some signature thing about a person
that makes a statement about who they are.
These are the things I find attractive.
These are the people I find myself most naturally attracted to.
Mysterious eyes, shining eyes, a winning smile, and an adorable accent
all engage me as well.
I have always tended to be attracted to guys with longer hair,
but it seems to matter much less now (then when I was younger).
I really do not like buzz/army cuts on men though. I just don't. Not attactive to me at all.
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blackout
Violet.
That was very well put.
And exactly what I was trying to get at.
I think you did it better ... and in WAY fewer words.
Draka
Wonder Woman
There are different types of attractiveness. For looks alone, I like darker hair, dark skin tone, muscular but not overdone, don't like too skinny or pale, a little ruff isn't bad either. "Pretty" boys aren't my thing either.
To me, this is physically attractive:
Thorsten Kaye
However, physical attractiveness means nothing if the person is rude, ignorant, unintelligent, mean, or a number of other undesirable traits. You can have someone who is absolutely gorgeous and once you spend just a little bit of time with them suddenly they aren't even that good looking at all. Likewise, someone you might not even normally notice, once you get to know them, might be very attractive to you.
To me, this is physically attractive:
Thorsten Kaye
However, physical attractiveness means nothing if the person is rude, ignorant, unintelligent, mean, or a number of other undesirable traits. You can have someone who is absolutely gorgeous and once you spend just a little bit of time with them suddenly they aren't even that good looking at all. Likewise, someone you might not even normally notice, once you get to know them, might be very attractive to you.
Erebus
Well-Known Member
That could be a better way of putting it :yes:
So far I pretty much agree with what people have said here. I'm not attracted to people who look "mundane" no matter how beautiful they might be. I'm also not attracted to people who come across as too "easy", my friends have told me I'm mad for turning down some of the girls who simply throw themselves at you. Despite being male, sex doesn't interest me a great deal and I don't like "one night stands", I prefer to think that anybody I wake up with means something to me (and I mean something to them too). I don't actually want to sleep with a girl until we've been on a few dates and enjoyed one another for who we are, not just for how we can pleasure one another.
According to my friends sentiments like these are proof that I'm gay
. I really can't stand the fact that young males are expected to play up to the alpha dog BS and that the guys who break hearts and treat girls as sex toys are looked up to.Anyway, back to my own OP
I tend to notice the girls who might get abuse shouted at them in the street by the sporty or generic students. If a girl has bright purple dreads, I notice. If she prefers to read instead of watch TV, I notice. If she prefers to headbang rather than dance, I notice.
I don't like girls who look like Barbie Dolls or page 3 models. I don't like girls who don't have an opinion on anything besides Coronation street. I don't like girls who sacrifice their identity for the sake of fitting in. Basically, most of the girls in my university just don't do it for me.
I tend to be blown away by beautiful girls who don't actually realise they're beautiful, these are often the girls who I fall for. I also like girls who enjoy a discussion, preferably about something they have strong opinions about. I rarely like the girls who all the guys love.
Guess I'm just a freak
MissAlice
Well-Known Member
I think attraction is subjective.
There have been numerous times where I found someone attractive and people who will often disagree with me.
Personality wise, I tend to identify with ppl who are a bit of an oddball or share the same interests as me. I'm not the outgoing type so that might be why.
As far as physical goes, I guess there's been a theory about symetry although I'm a bit rusty on that so it's a little hard for me to expand on this subject right now. I will say that people who I find physicall attractive seem to vary from person to person. I'm not sure why this is but I do tend to notice that most of the guys I find attractive have a non-threatening and friendly look about them. I've never really found muscles and the bad boy image all that attractive like most women.
There have been numerous times where I found someone attractive and people who will often disagree with me.
Personality wise, I tend to identify with ppl who are a bit of an oddball or share the same interests as me. I'm not the outgoing type so that might be why.
As far as physical goes, I guess there's been a theory about symetry although I'm a bit rusty on that so it's a little hard for me to expand on this subject right now. I will say that people who I find physicall attractive seem to vary from person to person. I'm not sure why this is but I do tend to notice that most of the guys I find attractive have a non-threatening and friendly look about them. I've never really found muscles and the bad boy image all that attractive like most women.
Draka
Wonder Woman
And on the other hand, a girl who does the exact same thing there is ...a ****. Gotta love that double standard don't you? The whole thing is just messed up.That could be a better way of putting it :yes:
So far I pretty much agree with what people have said here. I'm not attracted to people who look "mundane" no matter how beautiful they might be. I'm also not attracted to people who come across as too "easy", my friends have told me I'm mad for turning down some of the girls who simply throw themselves at you. Despite being male, sex doesn't interest me a great deal and I don't like "one night stands", I prefer to think that anybody I wake up with means something to me (and I mean something to them too). I don't actually want to sleep with a girl until we've been on a few dates and enjoyed one another for who we are, not just for how we can pleasure one another.
According to my friends sentiments like these are proof that I'm gay
Anyway, back to my own OP
I tend to notice the girls who might get abuse shouted at them in the street by the sporty or generic students. If a girl has bright purple dreads, I notice. If she prefers to read instead of watch TV, I notice. If she prefers to headbang rather than dance, I notice.
I don't like girls who look like Barbie Dolls or page 3 models. I don't like girls who don't have an opinion on anything besides Coronation street. I don't like girls who sacrifice their identity for the sake of fitting in. Basically, most of the girls in my university just don't do it for me.
I tend to be blown away by beautiful girls who don't actually realise they're beautiful, these are often the girls who I fall for. I also like girls who enjoy a discussion, preferably about something they have strong opinions about. I rarely like the girls who all the guys love.
Guess I'm just a freak
I don't think you're a freak. I think you are just more mature than your friends. More open and less superficial too. These are good things, not freak things.
Confidence. :yes: