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I’ve had a few discussions on this and certain questions always come up.
These and other questions can be answered differently by everyone, each with their own answers. Certain theories are always in the mix:
These opinions all seem to be based off of five factors about beauty in a human being.
What are your opinions? Why do you think someone else’s opinions might be different from yours?
The next half of this post is entirely made up of my personal opinions.
I think that we need to specify some definitions. First, being “perceived as” beautiful is not the same as “being” beautiful. I believe that one can only be perceived as such, not simply IS.
My personal definitions of words in question #5 are:
“Pretty”: Skin deep, usually having to do with the face. Usually used with women. Based very much on hygiene (make-up), health, genes, and if the person is smiling/confident.
“Handsome”: Used more with men. Very much dependent on genes, health/hygiene, and confidence. Can have more to do with the body than “pretty”.
“Attractive”: An all around personality/physical appearance term. Genes, health/hygiene, self confidence, personality, personal preference, the works. Usually has to do with whether that person is long term relationship material.
“Hot”: Almost entirely skin deep. Genes, self confidence, personal preference, some personality. Can change with more interaction with the person. Not usually for an actual relationship,
“Sexy”: Almost entirely skin deep. Genes, health/hygiene, personal preference. Usually has to do with the body, but face is a factor. Personality can be a factor. Rarely for a long term relationship.
And finally, “Beautiful”: Very, very much having to do with the personality. Personality, health, self confidence. Face is also a slight factor. Can be defined only after much interaction.
With those words defined, we can continue with my answers to the first questions and my personal philosophies about beauty.
What do you think about my opinions? What are yours?
—
Lin-Manuel Miranda
creator of the Tony Award winning musical, In the Heights
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I thought this was hilarious!
Screaming very, very high and very, very loudly is very, very fun and very, very effective.

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I’m sick of overanalyzing stupid shit.
I’m sick of being unsure.
I’m sick of taking the fucking initiative.
I’m sick of being wrong.
I’m sick of assuming.
I’m sick of being confused.
I’m sick of feeling triumphant then losing it two seconds later.
I’m sick of waiting.
I’m sick of tip-toeing with everything I say or do.
I’m sick of passing and failing the microtests.
I’m sick of tiny things making or breaking my mood.
I’m sick of making it seem like I’m not freaking out over it at all.
I’m sick of not having the ladyballs to do something real about it.
I hope Barack Obama alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. He is the slayer.
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