Are people becoming less attractive

Seamai · 05-07-2020 10:39am

Filmer Paradise wrote: »

Some are for sure. I think there's more extremes out there now.

There's more people into the fitness now, but on the other hand it's shocking the amount of truly obese people around these days.

There are plenty of people wearing "active wear" who never break a sweat and could do with shedding a few kilos. Compared to 20 or 30 years there are a lot more women who are overweight, more so than guys.

McGinniesta · 05-07-2020 11:18am

2lazytogetup wrote: »

At the beach recently and couldnt see any good lookers in swimsuits. Just fat people. I remember the 90s and people were alot nicer on the eye..

Are we doomed?

I was down on Dollymount strand recently and went home with the proverbial horn on me.

There were plenty of fine things there.

Mister Vain · 05-07-2020 12:13pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I have to admit I was rather shocked when I came home this year. I'd been outside the country for the last two years, and while, Irish people were often 'slightly' overweight, they weren't exactly fat. (I could always appreciate the "big boned" comment for many Irish people) However, now, it seems like every third person is heavily overweight, a lot of them being women in their 30s/40s.

I dunno. I see many people out running, who are obviously overweight. Fair play to them trying to do something about it. On the other hand though, there seems to be a lot of people who have either given up, or don't care. I've seen the ads or references to "big is beautiful" and heard in conversations about fat shaming being a terrible thing to do... but seriously? Do Irish people really want to look like obese Americans? Just seems bizarre to me (I'm very skinny naturally, and have never been able to gain any substantial weight (even in my 40s), so this is all very alien to me personally)

That seems like a bit of an exaggeration. I don't think every third person is overweight, never mind heavily overweight. You must be in the fattest town in Ireland.

Ae Fond Kiss · 05-07-2020 12:20pm

joeharte123 wrote: »

Online dating is so sterile imo. To me, it is a last resort. The way I look at it, easy come easy go.

It depends. You can waste so much time on online dating.

However many people do meet someone who they end up with.

If you're passed the nightclub age there aren't a whole ton of options. I don't think toastmasters, joining a hill walking club are great either. Blind dates can be embarrassing when they don't work out and you have to meet those who set you up!

Hand in Your Pants · 05-07-2020 1:16pm

Kylta wrote: »

After the glue thing I'd take your credibily with a pinch of salt, are you related to fig?

Do you honestly think that either myself or anyone else cares whether you believe me or not?

I once saw two two-ton stunners. They were big girls with beautiful faces. Lots of marbling on the lions but extremely attractive skull-fronts.

Kylta · 05-07-2020 1:23pm

Hand in Your Pants wrote: »

Do you honestly think that either myself or anyone else cares whether you believe me or not?

I once saw two two-ton stunners. They were big girls with beautiful faces. Lots of marbling on the lions but extremely attractive skull-fronts.

So you are related to fig then?

05-07-2020 1:37pm

Mister Vain wrote: »

That seems like a bit of an exaggeration. I don't think every third person is overweight, never mind heavily overweight. You must be in the fattest town in Ireland.

Which is why I said it seems like....

And no. I traveled around Ireland a fair bit visiting friends and family when I returned... and there was a certain trend of being quite overweight all around.

Perhaps it's just that I spend most of my time in Asia, where such is less common. For you, it's simply the normal state of Ireland, and it would take someone to be massive for you to notice.

freshpopcorn · 05-07-2020 1:38pm

I don't think some of the current fashion trends are making people looking good to be honest but that's my opinion.

Bobblehats · 05-07-2020 1:44pm

2lazytogetup wrote: »

At the beach recently and couldnt see any good lookers in swimsuits. Just fat people. I remember the 90s and people were alot nicer on the eye..

Are we doomed?

There’ll be no-one at the beach today it’s blowin up a dwight gayle

Tig98 · 05-07-2020 1:51pm

Hamsterchops wrote: »

It's true, people are on average a stone or two heavier than they were back in the 70s, 80s or 90s.

Maybe fast food plays a part in it? There are still lovely good looking people around though

I'd say average height has increased too though

Just try walking through an old house without clubbing your head off the door frames..

Bobblehats · 05-07-2020 1:56pm

Tig98 wrote: »

I'd say average height has increased too though

My brother claimed 6” was the new average. Wasn’t an attempt to belittle at all

Mister Vain · 05-07-2020 3:45pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Which is why I said it seems like....

And no. I traveled around Ireland a fair bit visiting friends and family when I returned... and there was a certain trend of being quite overweight all around.

Perhaps it's just that I spend most of my time in Asia, where such is less common. For you, it's simply the normal state of Ireland, and it would take someone to be massive for you to notice.

Fair point. Although there is a difference between a woman with a big ass and a big ass woman.

joeharte123 · 05-07-2020 3:46pm

Bobblehats wrote: »

My brother claimed 6” was the new average. Wasn’t an attempt to belittle at all

This is interesting as many people believe young people are actually shorter than the previous generation

joeharte123 · 05-07-2020 3:48pm

Mister Vain wrote: »

Fair point. Although there is a difference between a woman with a big ass and a big ass woman.

Having a big fat ass is not attractive - where did this recent meme that having a fat ass is attractive come from?

Mister Vain · 05-07-2020 3:51pm

joeharte123 wrote: »

Having a big fat ass is not attractive - where did this recent meme that having a fat ass is attractive come from?

I said big ass, not big fat ass. Some gym goers are very fit and toned but have a nice big bum.

Daisy78 · 05-07-2020 3:57pm

Hand in Your Pants wrote: »

Fat people tend to look younger as they have plenty of collogen in their faces. You can see that many of them turn rotten looking when they lose the few pounds. Often it's better to keep the weight if you're a bit older and bring additional emphasis to your face, or your lips and breasts if you are a woman. Signal that you're down for the dirty and keep those chubby cheeks girls.

I’m sure that comment applies to men also?

joeharte123 · 05-07-2020 3:57pm

Mister Vain wrote: »

I said big ass, not big fat ass. Some gym goers are very fit and toned but have a nice big bum.

Sorry, big asses even. Did this come in during the kardashian obsessed era? Slim was always the better choice, surely?

Mister Vain · 05-07-2020 4:20pm

joeharte123 wrote: »

Sorry, big asses even. Did this come in during the kardashian obsessed era? Slim was always the better choice, surely?

Kim Kardashian is too much. I was thinking more along the lines of J-Lo or Salma Hayek.

Hand in Your Pants · 05-07-2020 5:58pm

You people are confusing "fat" and "phat"

764dak · 05-07-2020 6:31pm

Mister Vain wrote: »

That seems like a bit of an exaggeration. I don't think every third person is overweight, never mind heavily overweight. You must be in the fattest town in Ireland.

The World Health Organization says 60.6% of Irish adults were overweight in 2016. It was 33.8% in 1975.

https://www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/overweight/en/

In terms of obesity, it was 25.3% in 2016 and 6.4% in 1975.

https://www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/overweight_obesity/obesity_adults/en/

cj maxx · 05-07-2020 7:33pm

The longer I go without it the more attractive people seem .

Wibbs · 05-07-2020 9:07pm

Daisy78 wrote: »

I’m sure that comment applies to men also?

Men likely stay better looking if they remain thinner. Joke is in Ireland more men are obese than women. I certainly know more blokes who are overweight or obese than I know women, across age groups too.

radiotrickster · 05-07-2020 9:25pm

Wanderer78 wrote: »

There's far more availability of highly addictive foods nowadays, in which have a calming effect on the human brain, unfortunately this has a major negative effect on our health

This is very true. A lot of people cope with mental illness now through over-eating and comfort eating. One of the symptoms of depression is known to be an “unnatural hunger” where you feel starving, even when you shouldn’t be.

kowloon · 06-07-2020 12:34am

Well, I've been trying the internet dating over the covid season and IMO all the wimmin are more attractive now. I'm sure there's some filter magic going on with some of the photos but they all seem to be into fitness or are outdoors types. Perfect teeth as far as the eye can see. Teeth have definitely improved in the last 20 years.

06-07-2020 12:37am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Ahh yes, because Irish people turned obese during the Troubles... or the periods of unemployment before we got hit by the various recessions?

I find people are very quick to find excuses for those who become very heavy. Being obese should be the same as becoming a heavy smoker, or an alcoholic (as a smoker, that seems to be the attitude of many towards that habit. No sympathy or patience allowed)

Aren't they all 'diseases' now?

06-07-2020 12:40am

764dak wrote: »

The World Health Organization says 60.6% of Irish adults were overweight in 2016. It was 33.8% in 1975.

https://www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/overweight/en/

In terms of obesity, it was 25.3% in 2016 and 6.4% in 1975.

https://www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/overweight_obesity/obesity_adults/en/

****, that's bad alright but at the same time, it makes me normal so yippee for me

06-07-2020 12:49am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Ahh yes, because Irish people turned obese during the Troubles... or the periods of unemployment before we got hit by the various recessions?

I find people are very quick to find excuses for those who become very heavy. Being obese should be the same as becoming a heavy smoker, or an alcoholic (as a smoker, that seems to be the attitude of many towards that habit. No sympathy or patience allowed)

Well. For alcoholism and nicotine addiction there can be complex factors at play, obesity also.

There are a myriad of reasons why a person is obese and one of those reasons is mental illness. It is ignorant and heartless to decide that no patience or sympathy should be given.

kowloon · 06-07-2020 1:10am

I need to lose a bit of weight for sure. Women have us men beaten in that respect.

JJayoo · 06-07-2020 1:12am

I am not pleasant to view

freshpopcorn · 06-07-2020 1:19am

If you are carrying a bit of extra weight it's important you dress to suit it.
I've might be a bit chunky with short legs. Very tight jeans, with loads of slits and holes showing off my pasty skin isn't going to do me any favors.

Mister Vain · 06-07-2020 7:20am

kowloon wrote: »

Well, I've been trying the internet dating over the covid season and IMO all the wimmin are more attractive now. I'm sure there's some filter magic going on with some of the photos but they all seem to be into fitness or are outdoors types. Perfect teeth as far as the eye can see. Teeth have definitely improved in the last 20 years.

Yeah I've been on Bumble for the last few months and the majority of the women on it seem to be into gym and sports. I know its kind of a generic thing to put on a profile but there are certainly no shortage of fit attractive women on it. You're right about the teeth too. Definitely a big improvement there.

06-07-2020 10:29am

Deleted User wrote: »

Well. For alcoholism and nicotine addiction there can be complex factors at play, obesity also.

There are a myriad of reasons why a person is obese and one of those reasons is mental illness. It is ignorant and heartless to decide that no patience or sympathy should be given.

Ahh well, I'm a smoker (for 30 years), and I find there's very little tolerance about it these days. I understand how difficult it is to stop, just as I understand the various pressure that comes from many directions telling us to stop. Have you seen the cost of tobacco in this country? It's pure nasty.

My point being that obesity should be considered in the same manner as smoking. Sympathy given for the difficulties involved, but at the same time, pressure on people not to become that way in the first place, or encouragement to change/stop.

stoneill · 06-07-2020 2:06pm

2lazytogetup wrote: »

At the beach recently and couldnt see any good lookers in swimsuits. Just fat people. I remember the 90s and people were alot nicer on the eye..

Are we doomed?

No, it was only fat f*cks and gobsh1tes that went to the beach during pandemic.

Kylta · 06-07-2020 9:45pm

2lazytogetup wrote: »

At the beach recently and couldnt see any good lookers in swimsuits. Just fat people. I remember the 90s and people were alot nicer on the eye..

Are we doomed?

So fat peope are hard on your auld eyes, what about people with massive noses or dropey eyes or even crossed-eyed folk. Or maybe massive ears or tiny ears. Maybe people with tiny mouths or twisted mouths or crooked necks? So when does your auld eyes get to see what it wants.
Maybe perfection for you Is when you look in the mirror? Then again I wonder OP when people look at youyoudo do they say 'the state of that auld pervo looking at all the girls on the beach'.

Queasy Tadpole · 06-07-2020 9:57pm

I would say overall that Irish men and women are both more attractive now than they were years ago. Everyone is at the gym these days, dressing well, obsessing over their appearance I would say.

The young men and women these days are too image conscience in my view.

2lazytogetup · 06-07-2020 10:10pm

Kylta wrote: »

So fat peope are hard on your auld eyes, what about people with massive noses or dropey eyes or even crossed-eyed folk. Or maybe massive ears or tiny ears. Maybe people with tiny mouths or twisted mouths or crooked necks? So when does your auld eyes get to see what it wants.
Maybe perfection for you Is when you look in the mirror? Then again I wonder OP when people look at youyoudo do they say 'the state of that auld pervo looking at all the girls on the beach'.

You are right some what in I'm sadly a bit pervy. but mouths and noses haven't changed. People's sizes have.

2lazytogetup · 06-07-2020 10:13pm

stoneill wrote: »

No, it was only fat f*cks and gobsh1tes that went to the beach during pandemic.

Are fat people at much higher risk with the virus? Genuine question as deaths reporting doesn't mention weight of victims

06-07-2020 10:15pm

All the lookers were in the pub.

I Am Nobody · 07-07-2020 12:59am

It's the older women who can grow a better mustache than you that is the problem.

764dak · 07-07-2020 5:45am

2lazytogetup wrote: »

Are fat people at much higher risk with the virus? Genuine question as deaths reporting doesn't mention weight of victims

Yes

https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/06/01/david-kass-obesity-covid-19/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/15/obesity-is-a-major-risk-factor-for-dying-of-covid-19-we-need-to-take-it-more-seriously

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.047659

Gremlinertia · 07-07-2020 5:53am

Back on topic please, there's a covid forum for those curious

Are people becoming less attractive

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