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What does the saying "that pic doesnt do you justice" mean to you?

  • 19-08-2007 05:27PM
    #1
    ponderer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭


    Right I have a specific reason for asking this and will reveal why after a few responses,...

    I'm wondering if someone saw a pic of you and said " that picture doesn't do you justice" then what would you think they meant??

    Thanks for the help.


Comments

  • #2
    passive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,403 ✭✭✭passive


    You are, in reality, from various angles and most of the time, better looking than said picture portrays you as being.

    (edit; That's what the phrase means. I don't necessarily agree ;))


  • #3
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    What passive said also..I would err..ahem need a pic for research purposes (if you are female). Go on, help the scientific world. :p


  • #4
    The Bollox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,372 ✭✭✭The Bollox


    it probably means that the pic makes your face look like a bag of hammers whereas nomally it looks more like a well spanked arse


  • #5
    Exit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭Exit


    It could also be that you look like an ugly bollox but the picture actually makes you look decent.


  • #6
    WindSock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,239 ✭✭✭✭WindSock


    Or it could mean that it makes you look like a bulldog chewing a wasp, when you normally only look like a bulldog licking piss off a nettle


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  • #7
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,569 ✭✭✭Rovi


    Exit wrote:
    It could also be that you look like an ugly bollox but the picture actually makes you look decent.
    Normally though, it's taken to mean that you are (somewhat, slightly) less hideous in real life that the picture might suggest.


  • #8
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    It's easy to take a picture of somebody not looking their best and people generally look better when you see them in out lovely 11-d(? :-)) world.


  • #9
    radiospan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,367 ✭✭✭radiospan


    Tar.Aldarion wrote:
    when you see them in out lovely 11-d(? :-)) world.

    To me a while to see that :D


  • #10
    patrickolee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭patrickolee


    Generally what Rovi said. But it might also be sarcastic. They could be saying, as the picture portrays you rather well and in fact you are an ugly monge, that the picture doesn't do justice to your ugliness.

    I think either way, it's one of the those sayings that people use to have a crafty swipe at you, while appearing to complement. Now, please tell us why you asked???


  • #11
    Terry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,061 ✭✭✭✭Terry


    Just put the picture here and let us decide.


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  • #12
    Niamho!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Niamho!


    yeah i would take that as in its a really bad photo of you. (Cheeky Git whoever said that)
    On the other hand....if it was the opposite Sex they could be trying to Hint that you're a Hottie normally. if you fancy that person nows the time to Flirt your ass off?? :D


  • #13
    psicic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 994 ✭✭✭psicic


    Post the pic op....and then also post a pic where you're looking the absolute hottest you've ever looked.

    If you're a woman, then we'll tell you what it means.

    If you're a guy, well... meh.... I couldn't be arsed, but I'm sure someone will take the time to rip the piss out of you.


  • #14
    MooseJam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,111 ✭✭✭MooseJam


    it means you are better looking in real life than the photo suggests


  • #15
    ponderer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭ponderer


    well the reason i asked the question was because to me saying "that pic doesnt do you justice" means that the person is much better looking in real life and that the picture doesnt reflect that....ie i use it as a compliment.

    well i said this to my friend (who happened to have a male friend in the pic) and her sis saw the comment and gave out **** to me saying they have been friends for years its not fair to judge her etc....like what the **** is she on about?? i said her sis was good looking in real life.

    can anyone tell me what this girls problem is??


  • #16
    Smellyirishman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,285 ✭✭✭Smellyirishman


    No. I can confirm that she's got one though.


  • #17
    dame
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,623 ✭✭✭dame


    It means "you're an ugly so-and-so but jeepers, not that ugly"


  • #18
    The Mad Hatter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,718 ✭✭✭The Mad Hatter


    ponderer wrote:
    well the reason i asked the question was because to me saying "that pic doesnt do you justice" means that the person is much better looking in real life and that the picture doesnt reflect that....ie i use it as a compliment.

    well i said this to my friend (who happened to have a male friend in the pic) and her sis saw the comment and gave out **** to me saying they have been friends for years its not fair to judge her etc....like what the **** is she on about?? i said her sis was good looking in real life.

    can anyone tell me what this girls problem is??

    She's not too bright?

    Some people offend at all the wrong things.


  • #19
    Stench Blossoms
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Your basically saying that its not a nice picture of them and it should be burned.


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