your input please gentlemen...
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The word "thick" really started becoming popular in rap songs & things like that.if you say a woman is thick, i take it it doesnt mean shes stupid in America?
Looking at that chart, I would guess thick meals big in the *kitten* and thighs, small waist.
It can mean both.
in england it would only ever mean stupid if you were talking about a person
I've lived all my 57 years here in the US, and I'm pretty sure I had never heard the term "thick" used colloquially to describe a woman's build until I read this thread. At the same time, it wouldn't be the usual Americanism for "stupid," either. Here, the equivalent would probably be to describe someone as being "dense." I think most of us would understand "thick" as "stupid, especially if the speaker's accent reminded us of the guys on "Top Gear."
I am from the U.S. and I have heard "thick" to describe a woman before... I would associate it with a woman who is a little bit bigger boned. She looks good with a little more meat on her bones. If she was stick thin she would look gaunt and sickly. That is just what comes to mind when I think about it.
I had a boyfriend call me thick once & I took it as an insult for a while until I realized what he meant.
To me it's a weird word to use for that meaning.
It's just gotta be culture/generational because I always think of thick in the way the chart describes it. Also know as "thiyuck".0 -
Actually, if I can ransack this thread a bit. I was curious myself after coming across this picture.
http://i54.tinypic.com/iwivbn.jpg
Not sure if it's offensive - at least I don't think it is, but what I found interesting was to find what I see myself as, and what my goal would look like.
My boyfriend said that he thinks 2 and 3 are what the media deems 'beautiful' - and he wishes that women like 8,9, and 11 would replace that. I see myself as a 9, and I want to be a 3 or 5
This has been the most eye-opening thread. Thank you to all the gentleman for their input! I would say the descriptions on this picture seem to be pretty accurate but I am so surprised at the men's input on what they find beautiful. My eyes immediately draw to #2 as the most beautiful body type...which I will never look like, realistically. Immediately I think, that's what every guy wants - it's what is all over our TV and magazines, right? It's so encouraging to hear the responses and #2 was barely even mentioned. Love the fact that the real women types on this picture are getting the attention.
I'm sure some guys like thinner women, and I wouldn't kick 1,2, or 3 out of bed, but there is no sweeping generalization for attraction. Just look at the adult film industry. There's a fetish for everything, including every body type.0 -
I don't find any of those women 'unattractive' really. What stands out is what someone else mentioned...smoothness. No rolls or lumps on the larger versions...they look like 'stretched' versions of the middle...which makes them somewhat unrealistic as compared to many larger bodied women.
None of them suit my ideal...though a shorter version of the center young lady is closest.0 -
I would think my husband's ideal would be 5 or 7, or Stephanie. I like that 5 and 7 have thicker thighs, which is my problem area. I wouldn't mind looking like that either but don't think I have the time or energy. I'm probably a 14 with bigger hips and thighs now (but not quite 8).
I think only the fashion industry thinks the stick-thin models are attractive, or they think they make clothing look better. Really they are just walking mannequins. Their job is to sell fashion, not attract men.0 -
So I showed my husband that scale posted earlier. He said "It's a trap!" and would have no more of it.
I'm willing to bet my husband has the same reaction.0 -
1 & 2 look ill. If I saw them on the street I'd probably guess they had a drug habit.
Assuming they are all clever and funny which is far more important... I think 12 and 8 look the best.
My wife thought she'd like to look like 5.. luckily for me she's much more of a 12. Sadly she wont believe me when I tell her I think she looks great.0 -
Personally, I think Miss Average is anything but average. It's just a candid photo in normal clothes.
And Miss Pudgy wouldn't look pudgy at all if she was wearing shorts that didn't come from the little girl's section of the store.
Voluptuous Chubby looks more fit and toned than Voluptuous. She has more muscle definition.0 -
Dear OP and all other females in forum. It is THIS simple:
Do you love and respect yourself, and does it show? If the answer is yes, well....
You're attractive.
Leave the details aside they are irrelevant.0 -
ugh, gross, I HATE the word "thick". Someone referred to me as "kinda thick" before, and I was so offended. It makes me think of something wide, and I don't think anyone wants to be described as wide...lol. Plus it sounds so ghetto and unintelligent. Voluptuous is a much nicer sounding word, I can deal with that 0
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Dear OP and all other females in forum. It is THIS simple:
Do you love and respect yourself, and does it show? If the answer is yes, well....
You're attractive.
Leave the details aside they are irrelevant.
Thank you!
Sometimes its difficult for us ladies to make this realization. This has been an eye opener!0 -
I think curves are good. But Fit, healthy and toned curves are better. I'd much prefer slightly over ideal weight than skinny.0
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Give me some beautiful Rubensesque curves any day.0
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Re: http://i54.tinypic.com/iwivbn.jpg
I showed my husband and told him "Pick the hottest bodies (faces, hair and clothing not counted) - If you had to be a woman, which would you want to be and if you had to stare at one of these naked for 12 hours straight, which would it be?"
#11 is the unanimous winner in this household, although he said #12 is a close runner up for him. Too bad for both of us I'm a #13 on a good day :laugh:0 -
WOW!!! That is a great website! THanks for contributing! I see myself as a 14 or 15 and would love to be a 2....but I think what your bf said is also really important and that maybe societys views are changing! I once read in a bible study about accepting yourself that Marylnn Monroe would not have been thought of as beautiful in todays world because she would not have been thin enough! Interesting things to think about!Actually, if I can ransack this thread a bit. I was curious myself after coming across this picture.
http://i54.tinypic.com/iwivbn.jpg
Not sure if it's offensive - at least I don't think it is, but what I found interesting was to find what I see myself as, and what my goal would look like.
My boyfriend said that he thinks 2 and 3 are what the media deems 'beautiful' - and he wishes that women like 8,9, and 11 would replace that. I see myself as a 9, and I want to be a 3 or 5
Hugs and encouragement!
Hannah0 -
I enjoy having a bit of insight into what men really like because I think, as women, we think they all want Barbie dolls. Perhaps if we knew what REAL men want in a woman we wouldn't be so hard on ourselves?
You are probably 100 percent right!0 -
Re: http://i54.tinypic.com/iwivbn.jpg
I showed my husband and told him "Pick the hottest bodies (faces, hair and clothing not counted) - If you had to be a woman, which would you want to be and if you had to stare at one of these naked for 12 hours straight, which would it be?"
#11 is the unanimous winner in this household, although he said #12 is a close runner up for him. Too bad for both of us I'm a #13 on a good day :laugh:
#12 and #13 made my body shake with hormones. Absolutely beautiful body shapes.0 -
Elaborate lol!!
Seriously...I as a male who 'voted'...would like you guys input as well. Tell us what you're thinking! =p
And don't get me wrong...a smokin hot body is a big plus...but it's not a deal breaker is my point.
I think that girls generally are the same.....like what was being discussed earlier as far as the body not holding attention for more than a few seconds...personally if I see a guy that is super gorgeous and then meet him and hes a total jerk it's repulsive. So if a guy is a little chubby but has the best personality and smile ever-than those are the people we are going to want to hang out with! I dont know if that is true for all girls but it certainly is for me!
Hugs and encouragement!
Hannah0 -
Elaborate lol!!
Seriously...I as a male who 'voted'...would like you guys input as well. Tell us what you're thinking! =p
And don't get me wrong...a smokin hot body is a big plus...but it's not a deal breaker is my point.
I think that girls generally are the same.....like what was being discussed earlier as far as the body not holding attention for more than a few seconds...personally if I see a guy that is super gorgeous and then meet him and hes a total jerk it's repulsive. So if a guy is a little chubby but has the best personality and smile ever-than those are the people we are going to want to hang out with! I dont know if that is true for all girls but it certainly is for me!
Hugs and encouragement!
Hannah
God bless you. Women/girls like you made me young adult life happy, and romantically successful. :P0 -
As far as ideal men types, I like built chest and arms. Beer belly and nice pecs and arms? Great. Six pack and a nice pecs and arms? Great (although in my chubbier times it makes me feel self conscious). And in general I liked tall, and big, however my husband is my height (5'9") and relatively thin, so personality obviously wins out every time (and a nice face doesn't hurt).0
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So I showed my husband that scale posted earlier. He said "It's a trap!" and would have no more of it.
LOL!!! Thats hilarious!!!0 -
personally if I see a guy that is super gorgeous and then meet him and hes a total jerk it's repulsive. So if a guy is a little chubby but has the best personality and smile ever-than those are the people we are going to want to hang out with! I dont know if that is true for all girls but it certainly is for me!
This is true for me too. I've dated super deathly thin guys, super heavy guys, and lots of in-between guys... and their body was really never at the top of my list of why I found them attractive. A face I like, a 'style' I appreciate, and most importantly an awesome personality is all it ever took to woo me.0 -
Very interesting read and comments from SeanC86 and Cris are very much appreciated with my state of mind at the moment. :-)
Yes agreed!! Thanks so much you guys!!!!
And also thanks to everyone who has pitched in!! These are really fun to read!!0 -
ugh, gross, I HATE the word "thick". Someone referred to me as "kinda thick" before, and I was so offended. It makes me think of something wide, and I don't think anyone wants to be described as wide...lol. Plus it sounds so ghetto and unintelligent. Voluptuous is a much nicer sounding word, I can deal with that
U dun think havin dat thickness is gud?0 -
Very interesting read and comments from SeanC86 and Cris are very much appreciated with my state of mind at the moment. :-)
Yes agreed!! Thanks so much you guys!!!!
And also thanks to everyone who has pitched in!! These are really fun to read!!
Glad to participate!
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I had the privilege to participate in a wonderful piece of theatre last year - Nic Green's "Trilogy" (feel free to Google)
Whilst it was an unashamedly feminist piece, it required a troupe of local dancers to appear naked on stage. We spent a lot of rehearsal time getting to know each other's issue with body image, and the reasons why we were volunteering to do this.
Being comfortable with my naked self, in the company of other naked women, in a totally non-sexual setting, really changed my attitude , and hopefully did for some of the audience as well.
Real women don't look like they do in magazines. (ANY magazines!)0 -
in ref to the above pics, I would almost say thats too skinny. A guy doesn't want a girl with a 6 pack if he is carrying around a case of his own.
I like a little junk in the trunk. besides, its whats between the ears that does it, not what is skin deep.
I get what you're saying and I think you've brought up an interesting point. I guess it all depends on what you are trying to attract. I've got a super-fit husband. Before I loss the weight I was self-conscious because I felt like the chunky wife of hunky man. I now feel like we look more like we belong together... if that makes any sense...
I think you look great. And I totally get when you say you felt like the chunky wife to a super hunky spouse. I felt this way about my boyfriend when we first met - he is naturally thin and in awesome shape (weighs around 140). I was almost 40lbs heavier than he was when we met. He loved me just the way I was (obviously - or we wouldn't be together, right?). But, *I* felt out of place with him. Now that I'm down around 145lbs and in much better shape - I feel like we fit together better. Like people don't look at him and think "Why is HE with HER?"0 -
personally if I see a guy that is super gorgeous and then meet him and hes a total jerk it's repulsive. So if a guy is a little chubby but has the best personality and smile ever-than those are the people we are going to want to hang out with! I dont know if that is true for all girls but it certainly is for me!
This is true for me too. I've dated super deathly thin guys, super heavy guys, and lots of in-between guys... and their body was really never at the top of my list of why I found them attractive. A face I like, a 'style' I appreciate, and most importantly an awesome personality is all it ever took to woo me.
Agreed. I've dated many different types of men and honestly? How you treat a woman, your personality and honesty goes way further than what you look like under your clothes. Plain and simple. Some of the best looking guys have crappy personalities or think they are all that. I'd rather have average and nice than gorgeous and jerky. Now, I've gotten lucky with my boyfriend -- he's nice to look at and treats me well. BONUS! lol.0 -
My girlfriend is thinner than I am and has a beautiful body. She's joining me on the "getting healthy train" and is sweet enough to put up with my weight. Never intimidated by it, and she's pretty amazing about it too.0
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I guys weight is not a deal breaker w/ me I have dated guys way heavier and me but my hubby was @ times thinner than I was. But the reason we split was he didn't find me attractive anymore. (I was 20lbs heavier) I would like to be a 5 or 2 but I am probably more like a 16. Funny no one has commented on that body time Personality, humor & the way he treats me #1 on my list. My only physical hang up I have is bad teeth I cannot over look that. 0
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I enjoy having a bit of insight into what men really like because I think, as women, we think they all want Barbie dolls. Perhaps if we knew what REAL men want in a woman we wouldn't be so hard on ourselves?
You are probably 100 percent right!
but do you think the guys on here are being 100% honest or just being supportive or saying what they think we wanna hear out of fear of a bunch of angry women coming at them? LOL0
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