February 20, 2004
Perfect Match
so not only did michele get me to waste spend a bunch of time on that 1980's trivia quiz, she just had to link to another test today, didn't she? i really need to learn to resist these things, but alas i find my curiousity succumbing.
so while yet more database fixes are zipping around in the background, i took the match.com [gasp] physical attraction test and am posting the results here along with my comments -- because as nifty as the test was -- and it was quite interesting -- i don't completely agree with it's results. not that they are completely wrong mind you.
please note: these results are not an effort to troll for chicks, even if you are the model picture below. 'cause we all know how much the babes want an anonymous coward. i do;however, maintain my special exception for olivia newton john -- and if she's reading this, call me! :-)
anyway, a little bit about the test... as frankly that part was pretty cool. they initially showed a bunch of images and essentially had you rate them on a 1-9 scale, but they did it with quick little click buttons. then there was a round of which do you like better -- i found that much more difficult at times. next up was what i'll call the lightening round. it put up a bunch of pictures and you had to pick which ones that caught your eye. after the first click, images started replacing other images, so it really was sort of an arcade game type of thing... i'll take that one, and that one, ... after going through that, they attacked things from a negative perspective -- ones you didn't like. maybe i was being too nice, but i had difficulty clicking on too many. the set i had the most trouble with was picking images of people i think might like me. the test went on to have images and drawings of body types, noses, eyes, and a whole bunch of stuff. all-in-all the test was pretty cool. definitely worth taking, but requires macromedia flash.
oh! they also make a point of telling you all the images are of models and are in particular poses to help filter the results. fair enough. now on to the results.
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According to the selections you made in the test, this woman (left) fits Your Type. Favorite Qualities
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| Interestingly, a lot of the features you liked are not especially popular. They're not what usually defines "mainstream" attractiveness for women. But who cares what the mainstream thinks? | ||
ok, she's definitely an attractive woman, and probably in the top-10 from the images they showed. they couldn't give me a redhead though, could they?!? sigh.
What Is Your Approach to Judging Which Women Are Beautiful or Very Attractive?
Very Picky: It's official: You're "picky." The fact is you are drawn to the most beautiful of the beautiful. You know what you like in women and are more selective than most men your age. Your tastes seem instinctual. You'd make a great casting agent, because you have a good eye for women who have "star quality." In real life, your high standards may be an obstacle for you. It's hard to find a woman with the strong features you like, who's also well-rounded in other ways. Still, you know the importance of a real physical "spark" in a relationship, and aren't willing (or able) to settle for less. The challenge is finding a woman who really wows you physically, even if she's not the most attractive woman in the room.
well, i think they are blowing things out of proportion here, especially after telling me that the features i liked most were not very popular. picky? sure. what warm-blooded man wouldn't want a babe on his arm, but frankly i think my supposed high standards are the least of my obstacles. and yeah, i wouldn't have a relationship with someone i thought was ugly. how stupid would that be?!?
You seem to have a thing for "Fiery Redheads." Although pretty rare, this type caught your eye in the photo test. Their deep (even auburn) red hair frames their beautiful, fair skin. You probably even have an appreciation for freckles! As the name suggests, this type tends to convey a sense of energy and confidence that you have to be around. Maybe that's why 1 in 3 men (29%) find these redheads very appealing.
uh yup. now i must admit that i've seen many a redhead that i did not find attractive, but it is definitely a color that can turn a pretty woman into a hottie.
Women with a "Wholesome Beauty" were also popular with you. Part "girl next door" and part "Hippie Chick," these women don't need to hide behind a lot of makeup or "big hair." They have a very healthy look with beautiful, glowing skin, and well-balanced features. Their wide smiles and innocent expressions make them seem approachable, and you may not even notice how lovely they are until you get up close. Still, someone's noticing, since 1 in 3 men (29%) are drawn to this "all natural" look.
absolutely! glamour girls definitely aren't my type. if i were on the market -- sure i probably wouldn't toss one out of bed -- but it's a definite no as far as relationships go.
You liked the body type referred to scientifically as a "Mesomorph." This is a fancy way of saying that you like slender, athletic women. You'd find this type among dancers and tennis players, who are strong without being bulky, and have good flexibility and agility.
A woman's height is extremely important to some men. According to choices you made in the test, you prefer to date only women who are about the same height as you. This is the best "fit" for you!
i'm not quite sure how they figured this one. maybe i just don't understand what they are describing. i certainly tend to gravitate towards more zaftig woman. i firmly believe that "real woman have curves". firmly. note that petite woman can have curves too! lets just say that chest/waist/hips should all be different numbers, ok. as for height, yeah, sure, whatever. i wouldn't want there to be too large a discrepency either way, though i'm sure i'd be less than comfortable with a WNBA player.
You preferred women to have nice average-sized lips; not too thin and not too full. Even though thicker lips are more popular, you were not especially drawn to them. Perhaps it's because you like very natural-looking women, without a lot of makeup.
Women with a soft smile or grin seemed more appealing to you than women with big "toothy" smiles. Although you probably didn't notice this tendency, the preference for soft smiles fits your overall interest in women who appear genuine, warm, and approachable.
yeah, yeah... but there are exceptions. angelina jolle has some beautiful lips! and again yes... "toothy" smiles are out and sly grins are in.
Although you liked women with a variety of hair styles, you seemed to have a special interest in women with full, wavy hair. Although straight hair has been in fashion recently, wavy hair has historically been the "ideal" and most desired hair type for women. Thick, wavy hair tends to give women a very feminine and stylish look. And it's by far the best hair to run your fingers through!
You liked women with a variety of hair cuts, but tended to favor women with medium-length hair. You seem to appreciate women with really beautiful hair, but aren't especially drawn to very long or very short hair. Women with medium-length hair can have a variety of different "looks." They can have a sporty pony-tail in the afternoon and then have glamorous-looking hair that night. Plus, there's nothing sexier than watching her toss her hair back to the side when she's flirting with you!
Blondes really catch your eye. In the test, you picked a definite subgroup of women who had a variety of different features and "looks," but many had blonde hair. Their hair seems to capture the youthful, natural quality in women that you find so personally appealing.
yes on the hair length... that on or just over the shoulder look can be hot. the short look can be good too, but really depends on the face and other factors. crystal gayle like long hair can be quite sexy too, but like short hair it depends on the person. blondes catch my eye? honestly, i think i tend to like women with darker hair, but who am i to question scientific results?
so there we have it. the results they return are much more comprehensive and talk about face types, body types, and simply starts to get boring; however, overall i think the results were quite interesting and the style and way the test was given rated high on the coolness scale. kudos to match.com for providing such a thing... to bad their self assessment test isn't also available to non-members, that sounds interesting.
Posted by ac at February 20, 2004 06:02 PM