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Smoke replied to the thread Does "Pretty Privilege" Exist?.I swear you were inside my mind a few weeks ago when I was reading Genesis again. I'm perhaps a bit more cynical than you are though... -
I knew nothing about how I looked at fifteen except I knew I despised my curly hair because it was unmanageable and would do whatever it...
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CHuckle!!!! Do we drive on parkways, and park on driveways?? Is the Pope a Catholic?? (oops - that doesn't work any more)!! Does a...
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Smoke replied to the thread Does "Pretty Privilege" Exist?.Very interesting study. I'll have to try to find it so I can dive deeper. The "Not a Blank Slate" part, would this indicate that there...
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Tests have been done with newborns that show they prefer attractive faces to the alternative. Search results: Researchers have found...
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Most definitely -- I think it's just a very human thing to do. I was definitely NOT part of the in crowd at school. I was an adopted...
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Smoke replied to the thread Does "Pretty Privilege" Exist?.If I had to take a position, I would say it's more beneficial than it is disadvantageous. However, from a male perspective, I can give...
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Yes, harsh truth....this world is like that... Being attractive can be an advantage in a world where superficiality often reigns, and...
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Smoke replied to the thread Does "Pretty Privilege" Exist?.Makes me think of Val Kilmer who died yesterday. :cry:
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Time seems to be the great equalizer, in a lot of cases. I've often thought of how in our culture, it's better to die young and be...
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I think psychologically - perhaps subconsciously - people presume those who are beautiful are also good, and often, those who are ugly...
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Smoke replied to the thread Does "Pretty Privilege" Exist?.I'll have to watch this movie. Sounds interesting! Your post sort of reminded me of Norma Jean Baker's story (Marilyn Monroe). Classic...
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It's important to talk about the downside of pretty privilege. The extremely pretty people I've met often have a lot of trauma due to...
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Smoke replied to the thread Does "Pretty Privilege" Exist?.Oof, I'm sorry for the experiences you shared but appreciative your input. While I may not feel the exact same way as you do about...
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Hi Smoke! Excellent thread topic! Everyone here has given some great feedback, and I just have a few thoughts to add. All my life, I...
