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!
Unique Features You Like:
- Sometimes, you like younger men, by a good gap (were there any in the quiz??)
- Sometimes, you like men over 5 years older than you
- Very attractive Asian men
- Lean men with pointed chins, rather than the square-shaped chins most like
- Faces that are sort of triangular and pretty rare
- Thin, angular faces with a classic or refined look
- Cute, button or small noses
- Bald or shaved heads on a sexy guy (?!)
Very Picky:
It's official: You're "picky." The fact is you are drawn to the most handsome of the handsome. You know what you like in men and are more selective than most women your age. Your tastes seem instinctual. You'd make a great casting agent, because you have a good eye for men who have "star quality." In real life, your high standards may be an obstacle for you. It's hard to find a man with the strong features you like, who's also well-rounded in other ways. Still, you know the importance of a real physical "spark" in a relationship, and aren't willing (or able) to settle for less. The challenge is finding a man who really wows you physically, even if he's not the most handsome man in the room.
Your Favorite Body Types
One type of body that you especially liked is scientifically called an "Ecto-Mesomorph," which is a fancy way of saying that you like lean, muscular guys. These guys ran track in high school and still may run marathons every year. Their narrow body frames and long legs support tight, sinewy muscles. He has a prominent chest and a narrow waist, which creates the V-shaped torso some see as the "ideal" male frame. If you like nice pectoral (upper chest) muscles, flat stomachs, or even six-pack abs, he's your man. His biggest complaint is probably that he has difficulty bulking up with muscles or putting on weight (which he'll probably tell you about while eating a hot-fudge sundae). These men make up around 20% of the single population. Keep your eyes out for signs like narrow necks, Adam's apples, angular or chiseled facial features, flat butts, and relatively long arms and legs. At about 5'10", they tend to run about 145 pounds, and rarely ever gain over six pounds.
A man's height is extremely important to some women. According to choices you made in the test, you prefer to date men who are much taller than you are. In fact, you prefer men who are 4 inches or more taller.
Faces
According to the photos you selected, you like men with so-called "triangular" faces. The triangle face is wide at the temples and hairline, tapering to a small pointed chin. Men with this face type tend to look youthful, even "boyish" most of their lives. Nicolas Cage, Keanu Reeves, and Noah Wylie have this face shape.
Chins
You are drawn to men with pointed chins. With a pointed chin, the slope of the jaw begins at or just below the ears and ends in a rounded point or a very narrow leveling. Men with pointed chins usually have diamond or triangular faces. On a man, this type of chin often gives the impression of youth, intelligence, and refinement.
Eyes
You seemed especially interested in men with brown eyes. In the test, you may not have even noticed eye color on a conscious level. However, those smoldering brown eyes apparently stood out to you on an unconscious level. Supposedly, brown eyes give the impression of softness and mystery.
Glasses
By your choices, you've shown that for whatever reason you're not attracted to men who wear glasses. You love beautiful eyes, and probably don't want anything to hide them. (Not necessarily true in real life, but true of all of the bespectacled men in this test)
Nose Type
You have an eye for men with attractive noses. You seemed especially interested in men with what's called a "Button" nose. These noses tend to be short in length, with a small bulb or "button" at the tip. From a profile, button noses turn slightly upward at the tip. Even though you liked men with a variety of nose types, you seemed especially drawn to men with a "cute" and approachable look, which button noses tend to convey.
Nose Size
Regardless of the type or shape of the nose, you typically liked men's noses to be relatively small. Larger noses can distract from the man's overall looks and did not seem to appeal to you in the test.
Lips
You preferred men to have nice average-sized lips; not too thin and not too full. Even though thicker lips are more popular, you were not especially drawn to them. Perhaps it's because you like "All-American," mainstream handsome guys. Or, maybe you found fuller lips on men a little too feminine for your taste. (All-American wha-now???)
Smiles
Men with a soft smile or grin seemed more appealing to you than men with big "toothy" smiles. Although you probably didn't notice this tendency, the preference for soft smiles fits your overall interest in men who appear honest warm, and approachable.
Hair Style
A good head of hair is a real turn on for you. You liked men with a variety of hair styles, but you seemed to have a special interest in men with full, wavy hair. Whether the hair was short, medium, or long, you'd rather see hair with body and texture than straight, stringy hair. Waves and light curls tend to give men a certain "boyish" quality that you seemed to like. And it's by far the best hair to run your fingers through!
Hair Length
You liked men with a variety of hair cuts, but you gave special attention to men with short hair. A cut that trims the hair over the ears and short on top seems to fit the masculine "look" you are drawn to. In contrast, longer hair on men can seem too feminine for your taste. Lucky for you, this is the most fashionable cut for men these days, so there will be lots of guys who'll catch your eye.
Hair Color
You liked men with a variety of hair colors, but you seemed especially interested in men with deep, brown hair. In the test, you picked a definite subgroup of men who had a variety of different features and "looks," but many had dark brown hair. This seems to fit with your overall interest in handsome MEN, not boys. Blondish guys can appear too boyish for you, while darker hair represents a more serious, masculine look.
Baldness
Shaved or bald heads were not a consistent "turn on" for you, but on some guys it can be very sexy. You seemed to like bald men who were attractive and had an especially masculine look. So, there's no need to rule out bald men entirely, but these men need to have other features that give them an overall sexy quality.
Facial Hair
You like your men to be clean shaven. In this test, the men that had beards or goatees were not especially appealing to you. You may occasionally find a bearded man sexy, but at least with this set of photos, your choices were not similar to women who say they love facial hair. Maybe you love the clean-cut look. Or, maybe you're just trying to avoid rubbing your face against scruffy beards. After all, how would you explain the stubble burn on your face and neck after a date?!
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srah - Sunday, 14 March 2004 - 2:09 PM
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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