Mirror People

[Capt Steve]

The flip flop thread got me to thinking and .....I have long held to a theory that there is a large group of the general population, (from the shallow end of the gene pool), that I call "Mirror People". Mirror people either do not own a mirror or are completely unfamiliar with the operation of one (much like most dogs). Think about it, how else can you explain all of those folks out in public looking like they do? If they had any clue that that reflected image in the mirror is what they look like do you really think they would venture out in public?? These folks can be found just about everywhere and I'm not just talking Walmart and McDonalds. Trust me, I play a lot of golf and live in a senior community. Going to the pool ain't pretty.

If the first number when you step onto the scale is larger than one you might just want to rethink the spandex, tank tops, short shorts etc. You would think that out of kindness, and as a service to humanity in general, friends of the mirror people would step in with some sort of intervention, give them a mirror and explain how it works. Anyone else noticed this phenomenon?

 

[USAF385]

HEY! The first number when I step on a scale is 2! I often wear shorts and sleeveless shirts!!

Actually though.. I wonder the same thing myself... I see some people in public who simply look.... awful. And it's not because of money really. I've seen some folks who may not have much money but at least look respectable.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I really think you could find something else to
post about. I am not perfect nor is anyone. So don't
be hard on people who don't look you want them to.
Don

 

[Beauetienne]

I find the differences in the people I see and meet, interesting.

Some of the interesting characteristics in appearances may range from protruding nose and ear hair in one person as compared to another that is very well kept and free of protruding hair. All interesting.

I have seldom stopped to question why an individual chooses to, or not to, appear as they do. I also respect the right of anyone, slim, fat or otherwise, to dress as they may please without my judging them. I would hope that people would afford me the same respect.

To each his own, I guess.

 

[Capt Steve]

Sorry to have offended. My intent was humor but sometimes it is as hard to discern as an accurate reflection. Visit your local golf course, Walmart, McDonalds etc., and try not to chuckle. Good luck with that.

 

[rchance]

The world would be pretty boaring if everyone did as everyone else did. I myself enjoy going out to the mall or walmart not just to buy but to be entertained by others seeing how they dress, act, etc. I like to talk to everyone that will talk back and enjoy everyone's story to tell. Just think about what God see's! Yes I do believe he has a sense of humor.

 

[Crazy K38]

well IDK it is possible to be different yet look good, I generally have a 6" fanned mohawk well cut and maintained regularly with 1/2" holes in each earlobe cleaned very often big black pants with chains on them but they are clean and stay at my waist with a belt and a black t-shirt with something tasteful on it and I have three piercings in my bottom lip, l am far from normal but not tasteless. remind me one day and I will put up a picture to prove it can be done because I am sure alot of you guys are shaking your heads.

 

[gunlovingirl]

I've found that some of the most "beautiful" people are "mirror" people. And some of the nicest looking people can be mighty ugly underneath it all.

 

[USAF385]

And some of the nicest looking people can be mighty ugly underneath it all.

+1!

 

[DeathGrip]

All the money in the world Can't buy you "Class"

And it dosen't take much to be

 

[tx77901]

... I generally have a 6" fanned mohawk ...

It seems that some things have been lost on this site over the past months. I'm fairly sure that months ago, the member that uses the username Erich posted old pics with a Mohawk and dark clothing from his college days. It was just about the most unlikely sight I've seen on this forumn. Those would be pics worth seeing again.

I've long since given up on judging books by their covers. I suppose some folks do leave you wondering what they were thinking when they left the house, but what the hell.


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[Crazy K38]

ok you talked me into it, wasn't that hard? will try to post pics tommorow

 

[red14]

I've found that some of the most "beautiful" people are "mirror" people. And some of the nicest looking people can be mighty ugly underneath it all.
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Misty

Smart lady.



Ted Bundy was said to be very charismatic, confident, and handsome.
Mother Theresa was plain and unassuming, not attractive at all.

 

[Spotteddog]

Now I am convinced we've travelled through Alice's looking glass.
The point's been reached where narcissism is viewed as a positive personality trait. But the narcissism being trotted out will be acceptable, only if it's visually appealing.
Because narcissism is that, that allows the very people in WalMart, K-Mart, and McDonalds to dress the way they do, and think it appropriate. They learned it's appropriateness somewhere. Most likely in front of the "fun house mirror" the media of the last 30 years has constructed.
Ya' think?

 

[Crazy K38]

Now I am convinced we've travelled through Alice's looking glass.
The point's been reached where narcissism is viewed as a positive personality trait. But the narcissism being trotted out will be acceptable, only if it's visually appealing.
Because narcissism is that, that allows the very people in WalMart, K-Mart, and McDonalds to dress the way they do, and think it appropriate. They learned it's appropriateness somewhere. Most likely in front of the "fun house mirror" the media of the last 30 years has constructed.
Ya' think?

bingo

 

[BarbC]

If everyone were perfect, what would the rest of us have to talk about?

 

[NFrameFred]

Personally, I think folks should have a little bit of gumption and standards about how they go out in public. Call it common courtesy. I was raised by a southern mother and learned grooming and manners as part of my training in how to relate to others, in the sense that if you want to be taken seriously or if you want people to be accepting of you, you need to make at least a minimal effort instead of proclaiming "if you don't like the way I look/dress/act it's YOUR problem". No, when you put yourself in public situations you open yourself up to that scrutiny.

You wanna walk around in your own house with pants hanging off your rump showing your dirty underwear that hasn't been changed in a week - your prerogative. Walk around your own place without brushing your teeth with your hair looking like you just rolled out of bed or a wind tunnel - your business. But walk into my office looking like that and expecting to do business with me - don't expect me to take you seriously or go out of my way to try to stay close long enough to get interested in what you want.

The bar gets continually lowered until the most coarse and lowest common denominator IS the standard, and I for one refuse to succumb to it. The great thing about this country is freedom. Freedom to achieve, to be the best, to do great things, to speak your mind and be yourself.

The down side is you also have the freedom to be a boor, to act like the world owes you everything, to be a self-centered narcissistic jerk, and to hold opposing opinions to no regard at all. You have the freedom to do that and more. Just don't expect the people who actually make the world work to have a lot of time or respect for you. That, you're not entitled to. That, you earn.

 

[Frizzman]

Well, since you mentioned the flip flop thread I started, I feel I should respond to yours. I get what you mean and also see it all the time. I live in a beach resort area. In the Summer I can go to the resort strip and see all sorts of people in all sorts of dress. There seems to be many people who are in denial about their physical condition. There are lots of very overweight women in very small bathing suits and similar men who are shirtless and wearing tight bathing shorts walking around. I am not talking about on the beach. I am talking about on the streets away from the beach. It is pretty gastly at times.

Before I go farther, let me say that I am sure I would look just as bad in such dress or undress. I might be more comfortable without pants and those pesky undershorts but I believe my comfort isn't always the primary consideration. It just appears that any standard for good taste and appropriate public dress has gone down the drain. As Jeff Cooper put it, and I paraphrase, "We are in the age of the common man and he is very common."

Say what you will about not judging a book by its cover but people do make judgements based upon one's dress and speech and behavior. In the business world, I have observed young people showing up to job interviews in shorts and T-shirts with flip flops expecting to be hired to work in a business that requires some standard of dress. They seem to be stunned that they wouldn't get the job because of how they look. Where did they get the idea that appearance doesn't matter?

If one wants to dress like a slob or pick their nose or pass gass in public because it feels good to them, its their right to do so. But, they shouldn't be too surprised that others don't want to be around them. Look at the table manners, or lack thereof, in restaurants today. If one wants be act in a crude fashion, one will just have to except that some others will judge you to be crude.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

.
... If one wants be act in a crude fashion, one will just have to except that some others will judge you to be crude.

...And leave you alone..Which may be what these people want in the first place...Seems like the board is going through a sanctimonious phase right now. I wear a coat & tie every day. I wear shorts and flip flops when I am off duty so to speak cause I WANT TO. I also find out that if one mumbles to oneself every now and then people will not only leave you alone they will actually get out of your way.

 

[NCTexan]

I have seldom stopped to question why an individual chooses to, or not to, appear as they do. I also respect the right of anyone, slim, fat or otherwise, to dress as they may please without my judging them. I would hope that people would afford me the same respect.

Sounds of Barbara Streisand singing "Feelings" in the background.