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Yep. Didn't have to squeeze out a yard and a half of BS, either. Which seems to be your typical post.
We already went over the shallow insults, guess you missed the memo. Here's how the score works out:
Jonathan: 1 philosophy book published, 1 top-of-his-class philosophy degree.
You: 0 philosophy books, no philosophy degree.
So who is shallow here? You don't know anything compared to what I do -- you couldn't beat me in a debate if I contracted tourettes syndrome right before it. So give it a rest with the shallow insults. I'm so deep that if I were the ocean and the Titanic sunk in me, it would still be falling to the bottom as we speak. You're so shallow not even a microbe would be submerged if you were a puddle.
Location: from houstoner to bostoner to new yorker to new jerseyite ;)
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I don't know that it really works that way. I mean in general successful people are successful because they are meticulous, and usually that makes them at least care somewhat about their personal appearances. My dad continues to do very well and date girls that make ME jealous (even though I'm 40 years younger) because he keeps himself in excellent shape. He puts a LOT of effort into looking his best. He has a full head of hair, lucky that way genetically (his dad still had hair when he died at like 88, and that guy was hit by a truck, probably would have lived until 100 otherwise, lol, the crazy guy). He works out daily, walks on the treadmill, does weights, stretches, etc. He's had wrinkles removed, gotten laser eye surgery so he doesn't need glasses except to read, has a great sense of style and class, and for being 66 he looks amazing! He has friends who are 5 years younger and look 15 years older, they look harsh. One of my newer friends, who hasn't known my dad for as long, said, "Your dad is so cool for being like 50!" I said, "You know my dad is actually 66?" He said, "What?! No way!" You can keep your appearance up easier if you have more money, though, it's that simple.
I was an awkward looking kid in high school, scrawny, nerdy, the stereotype, acne problems, etc. High school is awkward for a lot of people but I wasn't one of the lucky ones who looked great then. It costs money and takes a lot of effort to keep yourself really looking good. Some people would say it's metro, but eh, whatever, I think whatever you do to make yourself feel good and look good is important. For me, I probably spent $15,000 on personal training over a few years, probably another $2,000 to $3,000 on protein drinks, supplements, etc. I had to have an oral surgery to get Invisalign braces, then pay to get my teeth whitened after that. All of that cost a ton of money, but to me it was totally worth it. The point is, if you are well off financially you can help your looks quite a lot, especially as you age. It's why when you see some of these Hollywood actresses who are late 40s or early 50s they are still gorgeous, whereas the average American woman is completely busted by that point. These girls have the funds to spend on diet specialists, trainers, surgeries, whatever it takes to look great still and feel great, keeping in great shape.
A classic example of the apple not falling far from the tree. That you boast about these things speaks volumes. By the way, where's your mom in all of this?
She died of breast cancer. Thanks for asking, though!
I am glad the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, my dad is a great, successful man and he is very kind and considerate, but he isn't about to go out with girls who he's not attracted to. I don't see why he should, either. Would you if you were completely loaded? No, I don't think so. We can keep rehashing this over, and over, and over, but liking hot girls doesn't make you shallow. Liking hot girls who are STUPID makes you shallow. My dad cannot tolerate a stupid girl at all, he goes too kinds of charity functions and serious social gatherings, he needs a classy lady who is smart, too. Like me, he prefers a career woman because she has her own life and doesn't want to just mooch off him.
Location: from houstoner to bostoner to new yorker to new jerseyite ;)
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She died of breast cancer. Thanks for asking, though!
I am glad the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, my dad is a great, successful man and he is very kind and considerate, but he isn't about to go out with girls who he's not attracted to. I don't see why he should, either. Would you if you were completely loaded? No, I don't think so. We can keep rehashing this over, and over, and over, but liking hot girls doesn't make you shallow. Liking hot girls who are STUPID makes you shallow. My dad cannot tolerate a stupid girl at all, he goes too kinds of charity functions and serious social gatherings, he needs a classy lady who is smart, too. Like me, he prefers a career woman because she has her own life and doesn't want to just mooch off him.
I agree largely with miu's post on the subject, and can safely say money wouldn't sway me one way or the other.
As the very word suggests skimming the surface rather than plunging into the depths, such as in your dad's case of having 2-3 dates a week with hot girls half his age... yes, I think we can safely assume based on this and your other posts you're both shallow. Like father, like son.
You need to stop redefining the word shallow. If you want to give me a definition you consider accurate, go ahead, but according to dictionary definitions I've found here you are: "having little depth" and "penetrating only the easily or quickly perceived." I majored in philosophy, straight A's, I've written three books, one in philosophy, and on these forums you can see my posts always delve into the heart of an issue, I'm always focused on looking deeply into all kinds of issues. I've written hundreds of film reviews and seen movies from 1894 through present. You aren't going to find anyone deeper than me. So why don't you give it a rest, huh? Because compared to me, you are shallow as a puddle in Los Angeles.
You seem to be too uneducated to understand that "shallow" doesn't mean liking hot girls. EVERY GUY likes hot girls. Shallow means only caring about outward appearances, with no concern for what's inside. Now since you also seem unable to read, which is kind of a problem since we're online, let me say this once more: I have NUMEROUS qualities I look for in a girl, and expect a girl I date to be intelligent and able to hold an interesting philosophical conversation. What you're acting like is because I also want her to be physically attractive, that makes me shallow. I've been told on here that I have too many standards for girls, and too many requirements. I can't be both shallow AND picky at the same time. If I was shallow, I would be able to get along with basically any hot girl. But since I like to talk about philosophy, religion, politics, and art, I need a girl who can engage in those conversations too.
Now go consult a dictionary, get an education, and come back to me when you learn how to read. Thanks for playing.
PS: Ugly people really are insecure. I guess if you're hideously ugly you can call everyone else with standards shallow for finding physical appearance important. If you want to have sex with and get close with someone who is ugly and you're not even attracted to, you are a TOOL. A total LOSER. I, like every other guy who isn't ugly and has some freakin' standards, like PRETTY girls who I'm ATTRACTED to, you know, the scientific reason that guys and girls hook up? God seriously the IQs sometimes around here are hovering barely above room temperature. It's getting old fast.
I was an awkward looking kid in high school, scrawny, nerdy, the stereotype, acne problems, etc. High school is awkward for a lot of people but I wasn't one of the lucky ones who looked great then.
The more things change, the more things remain the same.
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By the way, where's your mom in all of this?
