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besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 12:40 AM

Watching this Jessica Simpson person that so many people seem infatuated with. Seems shallow. Ditto for Brittney Spears, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, etc.

In a way, I resent that we have put models/actresses/entertainers on a pedestal just because they are fun to look at. I guess I'm just put off that they have made it so far without having any real skills (relatively speaking), and without having to work hard (relatively speaking).

Anybody else feel the same way?

Something tells me I'm the only one...

budster101 · Aug 5, 2005, 12:43 AM

Proof that IQ is inversley related to the bust size.

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by budster101

Proof that IQ is inversley related to the bust size.

You might be onto something, I don't have a very big bust... I do have beautiful breasts though.

budster101 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:03 AM

Uhm, I'm not touching that one.

mojo2 · 01:13 AM

Beauty CAN retard or halt development of other abilities, skills and or talents.

"City girls just seem to find out early, how to open doors with just a smile..."

How do we know that without beauty these girls would just be average girls with average intellect and average looks?

It might be that they are just average in all other ways except appearance.

Beautiful breasts are a plus but what good are they doing you or us on teh intranets?

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by budster101

Uhm, I'm not touching that one.

Would you like to touch my butt instead?

Uncle Skeleton · Aug 5, 2005, 01:16 AM

Didn't Natalie Portman and Claire Danes go to some snooty schools?

Besides, just because they're not good at making conversation doesn't mean they don't have other (not just physical) merits...

mojo2 · 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Would you like to touch my butt instead?

budster101, it's not generally good to keep a lady waiting.

EDIT: Fixed. I guess I was thinking more about fair besson3c's post than my own post.

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by Uncle Skeleton

Didn't Natalie Portman and Claire Danes go to some snooty schools?

Besides, just because they're not good at making conversation doesn't mean they don't have other (not just physical) merits...

Perhaps, but several of them come across as being as dumb as a post when they open their mouths.

I'm sure the same could be said of some male stars, but female stars seem more transient. How many female stars do you know of that get roles like Harrison Ford gets with a partner 20-30 years younger than him?

mojo2 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:25 AM

Times are changing. Demi Moore has Ashton Kutcher and the trend is growing.

Life sometimes imitates art.

Art sometimes imitates life.

Just wait. It'll happen.

budster101 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by mojo2

bubster101, it's not generally good to keep a lady waiting.

What the heck is wrong with you now? "bubster"... That twasn't very friendly...

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by mojo2

Times are changing. Demi Moore has Ashton Kutcher and the trend is growing.

Life sometimes imitates art.

Art sometimes imitates life.

Just wait. It'll happen.

Okay... what what imitates art imitating life impersonators? How about life imitating art impersonators?

budster101 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:31 AM

That would be life immitating life.

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by budster101

That would be life immitating life.

Did you just grab my ass?

Salty · Aug 5, 2005, 01:40 AM

This is actually one of the reasons why I never hung out with the ubber hott girls in high school... they were incredibly stupid. That said once I got to college I met some genuinely good looking girls (I'd say several of them are significantly better looking than the actresses you listed) who also are in some cases smarter than I am... that said I still make people laugh more than they do! Yes that's right... some day I'll get some action with the funny fat man routine! Honest!

mojo2 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:41 AM

Originally Posted by budster101

What the heck is wrong with you now? "bubster"... That twasn't very friendly...

Re-examine the errant post to see the edit & explanation. Sorry.

jonasmac · Aug 5, 2005, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

This is actually one of the reasons why I never hung out with the ubber hott girls in high school... they were incredibly stupid. That said once I got to college I met some genuinely good looking girls (I'd say several of them are significantly better looking than the actresses you listed) who also are in some cases smarter than I am... that said I still make people laugh more than they do! Yes that's right... some day I'll get some action with the funny fat man routine! Honest!

At least that's what you tell yourself to make yourself feel better.

budster101 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:48 AM

Ok. Noted. Bigons.

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

This is actually one of the reasons why I never hung out with the ubber hott girls in high school... they were incredibly stupid. That said once I got to college I met some genuinely good looking girls (I'd say several of them are significantly better looking than the actresses you listed) who also are in some cases smarter than I am... that said I still make people laugh more than they do! Yes that's right... some day I'll get some action with the funny fat man routine! Honest!

Can you tell us a joke? Something to make us laugh?

Ghoser777 · Aug 5, 2005, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

This is actually one of the reasons why I never hung out with the ubber hott girls in high school... they were incredibly stupid. That said once I got to college I met some genuinely good looking girls (I'd say several of them are significantly better looking than the actresses you listed) who also are in some cases smarter than I am... that said I still make people laugh more than they do! Yes that's right... some day I'll get some action with the funny fat man routine! Honest!

Are you surprised a female could match or even exceed your intellect?

:ducks:

mojo2 · Aug 5, 2005, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Okay... what what imitates art imitating life impersonators? How about life imitating art impersonators?

Perhaps, but several of them come across as being as dumb as a post when they open their mouths.

I'm sure the same could be said of some male stars, but female stars seem more transient. How many female stars do you know of that get roles like Harrison Ford gets with a partner 20-30 years younger than him?
__________________

I have an idea for an impersonation, you can be Meg Ryan.

Salty · Aug 5, 2005, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Can you tell us a joke? Something to make us laugh?

Women like you.

meelk · Aug 5, 2005, 03:17 AM

this thread is no good without pictures.

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

Women like you.

Wow, these sort of juvenile cheap shots bring back memories of high school, although I guess I had it coming... I did think your farting leg press iPod thing was sort of funny.

besson3c · Aug 5, 2005, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by meelk

this thread is no good without pictures.

Salty · Aug 5, 2005, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Wow, these sort of juvenile cheap shots bring back memories of high school, although I guess I had it coming... I did think your farting leg press iPod thing was sort of funny.

When people ask you to make them laugh... really there's only one thing that you can do that anyone will really find funny. And that's insult them. Most of the humour I use has to do with voice inflection and sarcasm. That said online all that is lost and I simply sound like an ass.

Doofy · Aug 5, 2005, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Jessica Simpson, Brittney Spears, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson

I thought this thread was going to be about beautiful women?

(not denying that Pammie was lovely before Hollywood got a hold of her - but she's not exactly top class now).

Doofy · Aug 5, 2005, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

When people ask you to make them laugh... really there's only one thing that you can do that anyone will really find funny. And that's insult them.

Do not try this in a British pub, kiddies. Unless you want your ass whooped.

Salty · Aug 5, 2005, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Do not try this in a British pub, kiddies. Unless you want your ass whooped.

I don't think I would say that to anyone who looked like they'd beat me up... that said, considering my size and the fact that people can generally tell that I'm joking... I don't have much to worry about.

Salty · Aug 5, 2005, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

I thought this thread was going to be about beautiful women?

(not denying that Pammie was lovely before Hollywood got a hold of her - but she's not exactly top class now).

Very true, he didn't so much describe beautiful women as he did Hollywood's scrawniest. I swear Paris really needs a butt.

analogika · Aug 5, 2005, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

I simply sound like an ass.

I'll say.

ManOfSteal · Aug 5, 2005, 08:21 AM

This thread is worthless without pics.

GranolaBoy · Aug 5, 2005, 08:34 AM

I like granola gals, but I do wish they'd shave. My 2cts.

ghporter · Aug 5, 2005, 08:47 AM

I think there's a serious issue here. I'll find it eventually....

Notice how frequently beautiful women are asked dumb questions in interviews. "How do you keep your hair looking so good on a long photo shoot?" "What's your best diet secret?" "Who does your nails?" What a bunch of crap! How about questions about the woman's next big job? What does she think about this or that political issue (and yes, most "celebrities" have about as much grasp of the real world's political issues as granola bars do, but at least it would be a good question), or even what she thinks about the modeling/acting business as a whole?

Harrison Ford volunteers time (and his airplanes) giving disadvantaged kids flights-and he has actually helped in some serious search and rescue stuff, mostly from his ranch. When he's interviewed, they ask him about his planes and what he's doing with his ranch. Why not ask people like Jessica Simpson what she does off-set, and where she wants to go with that? Duh! How can anyone sound dumb talking about stuff they are really interested in?

Now, how about some good pictures?!?!

Paco500 · Aug 5, 2005, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Salty

... and I simply sound like an ass.

Quote of the day.

mitchell_pgh · Aug 5, 2005, 09:34 AM

IMHO, many famous people don't have a foundation of knowledge/education to draw from... many overcome that, but many don't.

New wealth compounded by celebrity status creates an environment where education becomes rather unimportant.

Doofy · Aug 5, 2005, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by mitchell_pgh

IMHO, many famous people don't have a foundation of knowledge/education to draw from... many overcome that, but many don't.

New wealth compounded by celebrity status creates an environment where education becomes rather unimportant.

Interesting point. However, I'd argue the part about famous folks not having a foundation of knowledge and education to draw from... ...in many cases they've had education - in their chosen field. Ask a plumber how to manage the national interest rate and he'll look at you blankly; ask an economist how to install a central heating system and chances are he'll do the same.