[HPFGU-Catalogue] Re: more...and more

[Ginger]

Dot said: 

What are we to make of studies that
show a person is considered more attractive (to both sexes) if 
they're standing next to a thin person than if they're standing next 
to a fat person in a queue? Not being somebody else's idea of
fashionable or attractive *can* screw up a woman's life.  

Ginger now:

I have been watching this with great amusement.  As the fat person in the queue, I can assure you that anyone looks good next to me.  

Ah, the joys of being homely.  Aside from basic hygene, and the monthly removal of one's mustache, personal care is not the expensive time-consuming process that it is for the sisterhood of beauty-seekers. 

I do believe Barry had a point about the magazines.  After 22 years of hair dye, I decided to let the grey go, and it was the women who fussed and worried.  The men thought it looked great, barring a few "skunk" and "Bride of Frankenstein" references from those close enough to be addressed as "Hey, Buttugly" on a regular basis.

No, I must say that as an observer of humanity, the lengths we go to to look good is silly.  Anyone remember leg warmers?  What was up with that?  Did we really think men would be attracted if we resembled Clydesdales?  Maybe it was the unconcious connection to beer.

Highly impractical.  North Dakota.  20 degrees below 0, and the women still have to have exposed navels so the boys will think they are cute.  Yeah, nothing sexier than frostbite.

Good to be past that stage in life.  

Paul- My condolences.  I remember the loss of my dog of many years.  He comes back in dreams, and I have learned to cherish those moments.  

Take care, all, Ginger


		
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