Question of the Day

[fuzzyjay]

You're tall and handsome. How's that working out for you?

(This inspired by a very tall, handsome, well-dressed man I passed on the street today.

(I couldn't ask him the question, rather, I didn't dare, so I'm asking you.)

Anonymous comments allowed and unscreened.

Comments

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

It seems to be working rather well, actually.

The real question is: "Wanna go back to my place?"

[fuzzyjay.livejournal.com]

HA! I was making a bet with myself that you'd be the first commenter, and that you would choose non-anonymous posting.

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

I'm nothing if not somewhat predictable ;-)

It was synchronicity, as I reloaded my flist, and it was at the top.

[fuzzyjay.livejournal.com]

Synchronicity, synchrisonity, whatevah!

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

=)

Definitely tall, but notsomuch the other

[(Anonymous)]

Well, I'm sitting at home, broke and alone......so, let's connect these dots.

Re: Definitely tall, but notsomuch the other

[fuzzyjay.livejournal.com]

How would tall and handsome be different, in your case? I mean it seriously, have you thought about how your life would have been different if you were better-looking?

Re: Definitely tall, but notsomuch the other

[(Anonymous)]

Well, if I were better looking, I could make an honest attempt at whoring myself out -- thus solving both my problems at once.


I could whore myself out to 1,000 fat chicks for $10 apiece......or 10 really fat chicks for $1000.


What???
Fat chicks need love too......'cept they gotta pay.

[morimur.livejournal.com]

• Less neck and shoulder pain from having to look up at my conversation partners.


• Any spot at the club is a good spot to see the show.


• No more dangerous ladders to get things from the high shelves.


• Back ache from having to lean forward to kiss my partners.


• Will find out how many people think that because I am tall and handsome I must not be attracted to short guys.

... but seriously. Sometimes I imagine what life would be like if I were 6'2" instead of 5'9" and I can't think of any "must-have" benefits.

[(Anonymous)]

Tall? Yes, if 6'4" is tall.

Handsome? Maybe, to some I guess. Still getting used to that. Grew up pretty homely.

How's it working out? Well, alright I guess. Being tall certainly has some advantages - reaching things (I can reach the nice fruit and veggies at the back of the bins that other customers haven't been able to man-handle), seeing over people (crowds = no problem), people assume you're capable/confident more often than not, etc. It's not without it's disadvantages though. At concerts or movies, people make noises when they have to sit behind you. Airplanes are a good opportunity to bang your head on something, etc. All in all, I'm glad to be tall, but it's not always a party. As for the handsome part, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder, right? It's nice to get woofed at though. :-)

[(Anonymous)]

I've been called handsome (and I'm not above fishing for a compliment).

I grew up feeling fat and unattractive, so the compliments for my looks are nice!

[hossinseattle.livejournal.com]

I look good enough to get by, but I'd rather be tall and plain. 5' 9" isn't tall enough for my satisfaction.

What ya' gonna do?

[bearfuz.livejournal.com]

Not to mention white, male, straight, affluent, pedigreed, and privileged...

[fuzzyjay.livejournal.com]

Now, I didn't say he was white. But this is Portland, Oregon, so it's a safe bet.

[bearfuz.livejournal.com]

True, you didn't. My bad; even my snarky observations are based on anglocentric assumptions!!