[wonder woman]

Why does it seem here that it is generally less socially acceptable to like, prefer or praise people for their body (beauty, appearance) rather/more than their mind (knowledge, intelligence, wisdom) or behaviour?

If it's fine to choose form over function for things, why not for people?

Whilst I would work better and enjoy being with a beautiful/intelligent person more than an ugly/intelligent one, to me it's a question of the right balance.

And of course, one can always improve their appearance with makeup, their knowledge with books.

[stopwhiningatme]

The REAL Wonder Woman would never say that. She'd just beat the sh*t outta you.

[BadCat]

I see praise all the time for people who have the pretty but bugger all for people with the smarts.


People choose form over function in people all the time. That's why the divorce rate is so high. He was so pretty, pity he turned out to have the intellect of a broom and the personality of a pit viper on crack.

[`Comic Sans`]

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This post has been edited by *magenta*: 02/01/2013, 11:26 AM

[Soprano-Cat]

I see praise all the time for people who have the pretty but bugger all for people with the smarts.


People choose form over function in people all the time. That's why the divorce rate is so high. He was so pretty, pity he turned out to have the intellect of a broom and the personality of a pit viper on crack.

I've dated primarily "unfortunate looking" men. None of them have been as ugly as sin, but none of them have been pretty! I will ALWAYS take a person on their personality. Of course, it helps that I'm gorgeous, so I get a choice

[Livsh]

You should come and work with me OP, I am a nobel prize winning scientist who moonlights as a swimwear model!!

Maybe we should just tell all the "ugly/smart" people to work at home and save all the "pretty/dumb" people the trauma of looking at them?

[FoxyRetro*Gal]

Why does it seem here that it is generally less socially acceptable to like, prefer or praise people for their body (beauty, appearance) rather/more than their mind (knowledge, intelligence, wisdom) or behaviour?

If it's fine to choose form over function for things, why not for people?

Whilst I would work better and enjoy being with a beautiful/intelligent person more than an ugly/intelligent one, to me it's a question of the right balance.

And of course, one can always improve their appearance with makeup, their knowledge with books.

What world are you living in?
Beauty worship is everywhere

[BadCat]

I prefer to work alone lest the blemished visage of a co-worker ruin my day.

I guess it comes down to whether you have a fascination with the world around you, or shiny things.

This post has been edited by BadCat: 19/11/2012, 11:32 AM

[Ianthe]

I only surround myself with beautiful, smart people like myself so I don't understand the question.

[stopwhiningatme]

What is it, exactly, OP that makes you work better with the beyootiez around?

Because **** me, I'm at work now and the guy in the office next door is a dish, but it appears that I procrastinate regardless.

Any tips?