Wednesday, February 23, 2005
the one with the beautiful mind
tony just sent a mail out asking us which would we rather choose, an institution to make our minds greater or one that makes our body better (ala slimming and beauty centres). truth be told, both has its merits but i'll rather go with a smart ass mind, make my money's worth, then go for a rehaul (extreme makeover) and buy myself a new identity (with money comes power and status remember?) brains get better with age, and like tony mentioned, it ages well like red wine. but on the flip side of things, brains will take you there but which route is faster? humans are made to recognise their surroundings visually faster than anything else. what the brain needs is also perfect opportunity and contacts to go the long way but does the same go for looks? would looks get people there faster? i'm not sure but it seems like it most times (of cos we're disregarding those with both beauty and brains).superficial you say? have a think about it. looks are important cos it forms the first impression or should i say perception of how a person is. you may not know the stranger well so how do you size up this person? everyone makes first assumptions whenever they meet people. did you ever not? be honest really. would any of you say looks aren't important at all? it's unfair really, but its the harsh reality. pretty girls get cabs faster (it's universal), get a seat on the train/bus (not valid in singapore), get doors opened (not valid in singapore), get friendlier service, get faster service (bartenders), get free entries to clubs and booze (universal). there're 101 little things[insignificant to some people] but never forget little things add up.
in fact, a pretty face also goes a long way in cultivating one's personality into adulthood. a cute little kid adored by many since young would grow up with a self-confidence so great at times they can get away with certain things with a little dimpled smile. a not so cute little kid grows up wondering why adults are less forgiving to their mistakes and not lavishing as much attention to them as they're giving cute little cousin. though they not know the truth behind such biased actions (God forbid) but as soon as they do (prob in early teens), they'll end up feeling cheated (why did God not make me beautiful? have i not been a good person?) and it'll probably show up in their negative attitudes towards their prettier counterparts like "oh, X got the job cos she's pretty and she probably slept with the boss too, or he got the job cos he's good looking."
a good anecdotal example, disney's beauty and the beast. so what if she professed her undying love when the prince's still beastly? look, i certainly don't have a problem telling a super rich ugly fugly man i love him and to have him turn into a handsome fine rich bachelor would i? warped....
bee wrote this at 9:11 AM
2peekaboos
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At 10:02 AM,
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hey thanks!
just a little observation, people who go for the mind usually are not ugly and clever.
:)
tt
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oh but i think you are very clever. Really really. one of smarter friends.
