Sorry it’s been slow again here — I’ve been a bit under the weather.
I do have something interesting for you tonight, though: a substantial essay, by a writer I’ve never encountered before, on the stubborn consistency of our perception of physical beauty — in particular, female beauty — across ages and cultures. The essay is thoughtful, well-argued, and lavishly illustrated; I’d like to know more about the author, whose nom de plume is “J. Sanilac”, and who appears to be a musician as well.
You can read the article here. I’d be curious to know what you all think.
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Interesting. The judgements confirm my tastes. I talked about this with my 21 year old son this morning. He’s like dad. Big up top, narrow in the middle and round on the bottom. Purple haired fatsos need not apply because they are ugly. Tatoos are a huge turnoff.
After reading all that, I’m tired. Good thing, after a certain age, is a well delivered lie does the trick.
He diplomatically stepped around three landmines: hair texture, skin tone and gracile facial features (vs. the archaic scowl). There are several racial groups whose females are sexually invisible to men outside their race.
Beauty is in the eye of the delusional beholder.
Chris – why “delusional”?
I used to think the toyota prius was ugly. I got one and now I think it is beautiful. I know I am delusional.
Really, that was a thought-provoking article. If I said that I enjoyed reading it then I might lose all chances I have of ever being a senator so I’ll just say this: There’s no accounting for taste!
Glad you’re still posting on your blog. Keep up the good work.
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