what do you love that everybody else hates?
Really, how long?
how long is mine? about halfway down my back, I'm not sure if it grows longer than that. how long is yours?
Yes, I've seen that. I think the obsession with appearance that many people have is very unhealthy, but it exists in many cultures, including our own.
Yes, I agree completely. But it does seem that Asian Cultures are really hard about it. And the meaning they apply to every body part is really amusing but, also reinforces that need for body modification. Can't tell you how many Chinese people have come up and felt (!) my ears and comment on the fact that I should be very wealthy based on my earlobe shape. Seriously? Ummmmm, I am the living disproof of that philosophy. But, they swear by it.
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Diagnosed April 14, 2016
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RAADS-R -- 213.3
FQ -- 18.7
EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
AQ: 42
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Why I hate anime:
Huge eyes with unrealistic colors
Small pointy noses
No lips except on adult females
Unrealistic facial expressions
Humongous, ugly ears (not all the time)
Unrealistic hair and hair colors
Often racist or stereotypical drawings of other races
The characters all could be the same person almost because the facial characteristics are too similar
Sound effects which are overdone
The biggest thing is really that the characters all look the same. So boring.
I personally am not a huge fan of Japanese culture anyway. I like their videogames, I like their food, but that's it. I don't dislike the people, I just am not really into their modern culture. Everything has to be "cute". Sometimes I just get sick of cute. The cuteness is overpowering.
I know some weeaboos think that the Japanese can do no wrong, but I try to stay realistic and open-minded about what is both good and bad about any culture, as they all have flaws. I do agree with you about their food and games, though I do like some of their anime. I actually love the unique hair colours and weird hair styles, but I completely agree with you that their appearances are all too homogenous, unless you look for unique drawing styles (there are a few).
This image fits perfectly with your sentiment!
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You can't get along with everyone in the world, but you can get along with 80's music.
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Diagnosed April 14, 2016
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RAADS-R -- 213.3
FQ -- 18.7
EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
AQ: 42
AQ-10: 8.8
For years my mother made me feel like garbage for not caring enough about my hair, face, clothing, etc... Because a lot of your value is tied up in appearance and how you present yourself. It's no better for men either, because androgynous men are seen as 'gay' and even just having effeminate or softer appearances can have an effect on their social status with both men and women.
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You can't get along with everyone in the world, but you can get along with 80's music.
For years my mother made me feel like garbage for not caring enough about my hair, face, clothing, etc... Because a lot of your value is tied up in appearance and how you present yourself. It's no better for men either, because androgynous men are seen as 'gay' and even just having effeminate or softer appearances can have an effect on their social status with both men and women.
I just think women are harder on other women than on men. And, my parents did the same thing to me about appearances too, so that isn't limited to women.
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Diagnosed April 14, 2016
ASD Level 1 without intellectual impairments.
RAADS-R -- 213.3
FQ -- 18.7
EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
AQ: 42
AQ-10: 8.8
As an addendum...It would not matter to me at all if I found out that someone I was involved with was not physically who I thought they were. I would be involved with the person and not worried about if they had a Mr. or Ms. Happy there. They would still be the same person I was attached to. But, I can say I am not attracted to male type personalities, there would have to be some form of femininity there even if only as a tomboy type of thing.
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Diagnosed April 14, 2016
ASD Level 1 without intellectual impairments.
RAADS-R -- 213.3
FQ -- 18.7
EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
AQ: 42
AQ-10: 8.8
I'm not saying "personal appearance" in regards to bodily hygiene, I mean it in reference to these people who go out and have hundreds of dollars spent to inject, break, bend and burn their faces. All in an attempt to be "attractive". And then their are the women/girls who cake their faces with tons of make-up. Yuck.
In regards to hair, mine is naturally straight but curls on the forehead. And like my profile pic, the curls go down to right above my eyes.
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Ya, I'm weird like that...
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RAADS-R -- 213.3
FQ -- 18.7
EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
AQ: 42
AQ-10: 8.8
I knew what you ment.
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Ya, I'm weird like that...
I knew what you ment.
oh good....I went into that 'gotta explain everything' mode I can tend to get into.
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RAADS-R -- 213.3
FQ -- 18.7
EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
AQ: 42
AQ-10: 8.8
I actually have a very good transgender radar by way of my anatomy studies. But a few do surprise me though.
Maybe one of the things that bother's people about androgyny is whether they should 'make advances' if there is no clear cut role to assign.
As for androgyny being accepted overall, I do find this humorous:
In a culture that demands very rigid sexual roles, there sure is a lot of gender bending and blending going on in those societies. Does Futanari ring a bell anyone?
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EQ -- 13
Aspie Quiz -- 186 out of 200
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Are you two talking about that "Pat" character that recurs on SNL?
The gender ambiguous person. Someone described it to me once, and it sounds hilarious. But Ive never caught on it TV yet.
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