Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Originally Posted by Alex

I am capable of thinking a man is handsome.

Fair enough. Though I can't help but wonder if wanting to actually "have a go" with someone alters the way one perceives their attractiveness. (I don't suppose this is something which could be scientifically tested.) When prompted* I can evaluate the attractiveness of a woman. But there have been more than a few women that I don't think are especially attractive that straight men fawn over. If I were straight, would I too think these women are the bee's knees? Is there a deeper "insight" (for want of a better word) into beauty that is gained by seeing someone of your compatible gender?


*On the subject of female beauty, it generally passes over me like a breeze. It's not until it's either called to my attention or someone specifically asks me to evaluate it that I notice.

[bewitched]

Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

Fair enough. Though I can't help but wonder if wanting to actually "have a go" with someone alters the way one perceives their attractiveness.[/size]

Although I don't want to "have a go" with him, I'm in a position to make a fair evaluation...Eh, Alex is right, he looks mopey and like he's about to cry.

On the other hand, I can see why others think he is attractive (especially if you cover his face).