As all those T.V. parents say: "This isn't an argument, it's a discussion!" I understand your point, and I feel that we're on opposite sides of the fence. I simply don't believe that we've evolved past the point of our primal urges enough (or at all) to make the link between procreation and sex appeal any less relevant. As Nyokki pointed out, guys in our society aren't normally after girls to consciously get them pregnant. I daresay they normally avoid it with the contraceptive methods you mentioned. If they care enough to do so. The urge to "hook up" is strong enough to explain 99% of the stupid crap we do as guys. In my mind, it all relates back to animalistic hierarchy and mating. We're not as evolved as we like to think we are. Every time a guy gets hurt trying to look cool, it's all about trying to assert his place in the pack. Every time he ends up looking like a dork in front of a girl, it's a misguided attempt at "clubbing her over the head." Metaphorically speaking of course. In my opinion, our sociological evolution has caused more problems than it's solved. Now, instead of being straightforward and getting accepted or rejected, both genders feel like they've got to do some sort of intricate dance involving lies and subterfuge simply to connect with another person. I agree that we're beating the same horse long after it has passed on, however. We're debating different aspects of the same point. It all boils down to self control. If you don't have it (man or woman) you end up looking like a jerk like the woman in the picture, or the guy she's talking to.
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- Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-09 10:56:24)
As all those T.V. parents say: "This isn't an argument, it's a discussion!" I understand your point, and I feel that we're on opposite sides of the fence. I simply don't believe that we've evolved past the point of our primal urges enough (or at all) to make the link between procreation and sex appeal any less relevant. As Nyokki pointed out, guys in our society aren't normally after girls to consciously get them pregnant. I daresay they normally avoid it with the contraceptive methods you mentioned. If they care enough to do so. The urge to "hook up" is strong enough to explain 99% of the stupid crap we do as guys. In my mind, it all relates back to animalistic hierarchy and mating. We're not as evolved as we like to think we are. Every time a guy gets hurt trying to look cool, it's all about trying to assert his place in the pack. Every time he ends up looking like a dork in front of a girl, it's a misguided attempt at "clubbing her over the head." Metaphorically speaking of course. In my opinion, our sociological evolution has caused more problems than it's solved. Now, instead of being straightforward and getting accepted or rejected, both genders feel like they've got to do some sort of intricate dance involving lies and subterfuge simply to connect with another person. I agree that we're beating the same horse long after it has passed on, however. We're debating different aspects of the same point. It all boils down to self control. If you don't have it (man or woman) you end up looking like a jerk like the woman in the picture, or the guy she's talking to. - Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-09 10:44:39)
Awesomely stated. - Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-09 00:02:51)
If I understand you correctly, you're saying that we are no longer susceptible to this "programming" because we've evolved and progressed to the point that we can make the conscious decision *not* to procreate? I agree that we *should* be able to do so, but alas.. It's not the case. We're all still slaves to our hormones and urges. If it wasn't the case, the American obesity epidemic wouldn't be close to reaching 40% I daresay that turning down that extra helping of bacon is a lot easier than turning down a roll in the hay with a consenting partner. We've gotten a bit off topic here, but I still stand by my position. We can't control our base urges and that leads to the same friction that it always has, and most likely always will. - Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-08 19:31:55)
I was just thinking that. If the average guy puts on that shirt, there's not much of a chance of the average girl actually taking him up on that offer.. lol - Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-08 18:45:22)
*applauds* - Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-08 18:31:26)
Thank you, good sir. I really don't think I need to post after all. Seems like you said everything I was going to. I will make a small addendum though. Keep in mind this is a generalization. Males of nearly every species (humans included) are genetically programmed to mate with everything that will carry on their genetic code. Females of nearly every species (humans included) are genetically programmed to be picky about those males that they want to sleep with. This causes nearly every gender problem we have. It would be nice if everyone just shut up about the whole damn thing, realize that it's inevitable to have these differences, and stop taking everything personally. - Comment on Just Sayin' (2010-11-08 18:25:08)
He was trying to be funny. I, for one, think he marginally succeeded. - Comment on Sexism on my internets?! (2010-11-07 20:19:58)
Amen - Comment on My personal set. (2010-11-01 23:28:14)
Nope! I was able to sculpt them so that they fit the contour of my lower lip perfectly. No stabbage. - Comment on Are You a Reverse Trichromat? (2010-04-30 12:04:47)
Well yes, but the addage is "Green means go." Soo.. - Comment on Are You a Reverse Trichromat? (2010-04-30 08:48:48)
Umm.. "No way to tell?" What about the fact that the "green light" would be at the top of the stop light and not the bottom? I think the insurance company could tell when you tried to explain why you got creamed by the Roto Rooter van. - Comment on Clockwork robot (2010-03-03 22:49:23)
Exactly! It was quite quick, actually. - Comment on Figurine gift (2010-03-01 19:03:38)
Directly after - Comment on Pepsi vs. Coke Logos (2009-08-13 16:57:54)
I don't prefer one over the other as far as taste, they're both good in different ways.. But who cares how many variations there have been in their logos? I mean.. Isn't the fact that they've not changed much a sign of not being very imaginative? These are the people that keep coming out with "Surge" in different packages. I don't think they fooled anyone with "Vault"
