Apparently srahs don't make passes at men who wear glasses

I saw Green Fairy's results from the Match.com Physical Attraction Test and decided I had to take it myself. I've never been able to put my finger on what I find physically attractive and what I don't. Here's some of what it told me:

Favorite Qualities
  • Your photo choices suggest a man over 35 is probably getting a little old for your tastes
  • You seemed interested in dating a man at least 25 or older
  • Very handsome men
  • Sharp, narrow chins
  • Narrow and pointed "triangular" faces
  • So-called "Ectomorphs," or thin angular faces

Favorite Looks
We call one type of guy that you seemed to consistently like "Pups." Their look goes with a certain loveable, puppy dog appeal. They're nice-looking guys, but they are imperfect enough to be approachable. Their big eyes and goofy smiles convey warmth and kindness. Like puppies, these guys can be a bit awkward and clumsy, so be prepared to have a drink or two spilled on you! Only about 1 in 10 women (11%) are attracted to this unique type, so they'll be flattered that you appreciate their charm.

Another of the "looks" that you consistently noticed has been described as "The Boy Next Door." He has an open face, with big eyes, and a big grin. He has a youthful or boyish quality that will follow him throughout his life. Typically this look is associated with light brown hair, a close shave, and blue or hazel eyes. These guys convey a warm, trusting impression, but watch out for that mischievous side! Our studies find that about 1 in 5 women (18%) are especially attracted to this youthful look.

Favorite Face Type
You especially liked a pattern scientists refer to as "Ectomorphs." Geometrically, they are similar to triangles, because they are widest at the cheekbones and then narrow to a relatively pointed chin. Ectomorph men are said to have "angular" features, including a chiseled nose and prominent cheekbones. Historically, these faces have been viewed as distinguished and were often found on European royalty. These men also tend to have lean builds. [And, you may want to watch out for those ears, since on true Ectomorphs, they tend to stick out a good bit.] About 22% of other women especially prefer this face type.

This guy is supposed to be my My Type. I suppose he's pretty cute, but he looks kind of like he would want to talk about economics and Survivor and Abercrombie & Fitch and basketball and I might have to punch him. It does not show whether I would still be attracted to him when he has a black eye.

Take it yourself if you're interested!

Update: Other people have been posting more of their results. Mine are in the extension!

srah - Sunday, 14 March 2004 - 2:09 PM
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Comments (27)

gravatar Mike - March 14, 2004 - 5:31 PM -

Wow incredibly cool thing they've got set up here...waiting for mine to process...ok hmm...
Geez, says that 61% don't like the same type of women I do and 4% do. Says I don't buy into "mainstream" attractiveness. Interesting. Thanks for the very cool link

gravatar Urs - March 14, 2004 - 7:02 PM -

interesting, you seem to like "very handsome men," wonder why that is.

And that guy is hot because he reminds me of Nick Swardson. Therefore he looks silly and random.

gravatar Kathy Howe - March 14, 2004 - 7:12 PM -

I'm a little afraid to take this.

gravatar Matthew the Young - March 14, 2004 - 8:49 PM -

But how could that be right? That guy doesn't look like George Furnas...

gravatar srah - March 14, 2004 - 10:21 PM -

Ackshamally, he kinda does.

gravatar Mike - March 15, 2004 - 12:06 AM -

Lol, does that mean theres a response that says "you enjoy exceptionally ugly men"?

gravatar srah - March 15, 2004 - 12:29 AM -

I wonder about that too. Does it mean I'm pickier than other women? Or does handsome mean "attractive to most other women as well"?

gravatar Mike - March 15, 2004 - 12:51 AM -

Hm, good point, it's probably one of those things whether you choose men that are thought of as "traditionally handsome" like you might see in advertisements or as the romantic interest in a movie

gravatar Spike - March 15, 2004 - 5:57 AM -

One major problem with that test: "Pick the person/people you think would be attracted to you" seems to define EVERYONE thereafter referred to as 'your type', which is stupid - picking the people one would *hope* would be attracted to us would be more accurate. Otherwise, a very very interesting test, with interesting (if unsurprising) results. Although it *is* intriguing to see that most of the people I chose as most attractive in their racial types were considered LEAST attractive by most other people!! Excellent link, thanks Srah.

gravatar katie - March 15, 2004 - 8:55 AM -

Dude. I got the same guy.

gravatar srah - March 15, 2004 - 9:18 AM -

I'll fight you for him! With chopsticks!

gravatar katie - March 15, 2004 - 11:22 AM -

He's my rove, srah! Reave him arone!

gravatar srah - March 15, 2004 - 11:36 AM -

I've decided our shared boyfriend's name is Chad. Any objections?

gravatar katie - March 15, 2004 - 11:41 AM -

No, I think Chad will be suitable. Can he be on the football team, and have the nickname "Tiger"? You know, as in Chad "Tiger" WhateverHisLastNameIs?

gravatar srah - March 15, 2004 - 11:45 AM -

I dunno... I already said he liked to talk about basketball but I guess that doesn't mean he has to play it. He doesn't look like a football player to me. Swim team? Soccer? Lacrosse? Baseball?

But yes, "Tiger" will be fine.

Also, he is lactose-intolerant and is learning to crochet. Because if I'm going to have an Imaginary Shared Boyfriend, he is going to be interesting!

gravatar katie - March 15, 2004 - 11:52 AM -

Hehe.

Ok, I guess he's no football player. He can be on the swim team and play lacrosse.

And he has a pet hamster that wins blue ribbons at the 4H fair every year.

gravatar srah - March 15, 2004 - 12:39 PM -

Underwater lacrosse?

He is the youngest of 12 children and the other 11 are girls.

gravatar katie - March 15, 2004 - 1:09 PM -

And they were all raised by wolves.

In Antarctica.

gravatar srah - March 15, 2004 - 1:43 PM -

Ooh, a world traveler! Fairly sexxxay!

He hates peas and is allergic to bees and isn't very neat and doesn't eat red meat and went to Ohio State and is never late.

gravatar katie - March 15, 2004 - 2:22 PM -

And he wants to train wallabies when he grows up.

gravatar srah - March 16, 2004 - 9:42 AM -

Maybe they just say that you like very handsome men to reassure you that your taste is just fine, even if it does run to bald under-twenties with pointy heads and square chins who have soul patches.

NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH BALD UNDER-TWENTIES WITH POINTY HEADS AND SQUARE CHINS WHO HAVE SOUL PATCHES!

Of course not.

gravatar Hairy well-over twenty year old - March 16, 2004 - 10:39 AM -

What's a soul patch?

gravatar srah - March 16, 2004 - 10:49 AM -

definition and illustration (I found the photo on a site about a Magic: The Gathering convention and therefore feel completely justified in stealing it)

gravatar katie - March 16, 2004 - 11:18 AM -

I'm seeing an image of Son of Conehead at a Magic: The Gathering convention...

gravatar alfie - March 16, 2004 - 11:25 AM -

Sad. No one wants to fight me for Mike/Barry/Toby.

gravatar alfie - March 16, 2004 - 11:26 AM -

Actually, on second thought, yay! He's all mine!

gravatar alfie - March 19, 2004 - 5:14 PM -

You like bald men!

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