shadowplay Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Young or older as he is right now, he's still spastic. I don't understand his appeal, just like I don't understand the appeal of Leonardo DiCaprio. I' agree with you about DiCaprio, but that's because he has a baby face and a sleazy personality. Haven't seen enough of Laurie to make a judgment on his personality. Link to post Share on other sites
marlena Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Lord, that man is goofy looking. Sort of like Al Bundy! I guess he was a late bloomer. Just goes to show, aging can be very sexy!!! Link to post Share on other sites
MindoverMatter Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I don't see what's so wrong with that woman. I also don't see why it is less superficial to critizise somebody else's looks than to favor students who are better looking. OT: beauty is one factor. If you are more outwardly appealing, you will be ahead of someone who isn't. Same as somebody who is smart will be in a better position than an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites
marlena Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I' agree with you about DiCaprio, but that's because he has a baby face and a sleazy personality. Never even thought of DiCaprio as a man. Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I can't believe you admit to being more keen as a teacher to teach the good-looking students. That's pretty disgusting. I didn't say I expend more effort on the good-looking students; I try to make an equal effort with all students in my class, because that's my job. However I will admit that when glancing around the class my eyes linger longer on the handsome guys, and spending extra time tutoring the good looking students is rather more pleasurable. For the same reason, I prefer it when the handsome young maintenance man comes out to fix things in my house rather than the older guy who works for the same company, and I - as well as all the other ladies in my office -prefer it when the hot young technician comes out to repair the computers at work Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy's_Brother Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I will admit that when glancing around the class my eyes linger longer on the handsome guys, and spending extra time tutoring the good looking students is rather more pleasurable. I think I foresee a Debra LaFave / Mary Kaye Letourneau thing about to happen. Just make sure to film it and put it on YouPorn for me, OK? Link to post Share on other sites
Eve Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Yes, looks count for a lot but can also be a trap if a person is not careful. Doors can open more easily but I do think that it can be more difficult to be taken seriously.. especially on the dating scene when one is very attractive. Overall though, life is what you make it. Take care, Eve xx Link to post Share on other sites
Rudderless Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 The only things that have paid dividends in my life are things that I've worked really hard for. I was earning over $100K in a high flying career by the time I was 23, owned a really nice apartment in central london, had a really amazing looking girlfriend - these things came in a bat of an eyelid. Was I happy? No I really wasn't because the point was I didn't appreciate those things because I didn't work particularly hard to earn them. Where was the challenge? I think if you float through life picking up things without really doing anything for them you're going to feel rather empty and unfulfilled. Look at at the celebs that have ended up with addictions and mania, looks, money, fame, what are their dividends? A drug addiction, hangers on and friends that don't care about them? Are these the sorts of doors you really want to open? No thankyou. Link to post Share on other sites
Rudderless Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I didn't say I expend more effort on the good-looking students; I try to make an equal effort with all students in my class, because that's my job. However I will admit that when glancing around the class my eyes linger longer on the handsome guys, and spending extra time tutoring the good looking students is rather more pleasurable. For the same reason, I prefer it when the handsome young maintenance man comes out to fix things in my house rather than the older guy who works for the same company, and I - as well as all the other ladies in my office -prefer it when the hot young technician comes out to repair the computers at work I find tutoring the more adept students pleasurable because they challenge me and ask tricky questions and make me think and learn things. I find tutoring the struggling students pleasurable because of the joy they get when they have a eureka moment and realise they can actually do something. I tend to find my eyes lingering on the students that are in a state of flux trying to work whether they're finding the material too soft or difficult. No offence, but If I ever started fixating on looks, I would leave my job tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
marlena Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have a special place in my heart for the "underdogs" in my classes. They are so interesting and need my help more than the others. That's where I get my reward as a teacher. Link to post Share on other sites
C-i-C-u Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Could you explain this? It makes no sense to me. And I know a few good looking people who are pretentious. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 And I know a few good looking people who are pretentious.And I know a few trolls. Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bear Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 TBF your pic is just too funny!! Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Kittens need love too. I agree that there are upsides and downsides to good looks. Generalizations are the worst. Link to post Share on other sites
Cora Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I agree with this totally. I have always been ugly, ever since I was a child. If anything I have gotten worse over the years. It really does affect not only who you can attract, but it also affects jobs, school basically your whole life. You just have to make do with what you have I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
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