Mar 1 2010Study: Perfect Man Is A Facial-Haired Geek
In bad news for guys who can't grow a beard, a recent study indicates that women find a little facial hair and a geeky personality the two biggest turn-ons. Really? THEN WHY HAVEN'T I EVER SEEN A BOOB?!
Despite complaining that it looks unkempt and feels rough to touch, the unshaven look on a man is actually a turn-on for 41 per cent of women.
A slightly geeky personality came second, proving that women really do like a guy who knows their stuff when it comes to technology.A hairy chest was voted third, followed by a man who loves to read or cries at a soppy film. Other secret turn-ons to feature in the top ten include grey hair, glasses and being a passionate supporter of a sports team.
The poll of 2,500 women also revealed that 91 per cent would actually prefer a guy who had a few flaws over someone who is perfect. And more than half would rather a guy who was soft and cuddly instead of toned and muscly.
Jesus, you'd think I was God's gift to women the way that list reads. Well, provided God's gift to women glues pubes to his face and cheers for the Steelers. WHICH HE DOES.
The perfect man is a geek with facial stubble... women's secret turn-ons revealed [dailymail]
Thanks to Comfort Eagle, who still made me feel better despite pecking my eyes out.
Reader Comments
1. Chazz - March 1, 2010 11:16 AM
True That!!
2. ThatOneGuy - March 1, 2010 11:17 AM
Yummy!
3. Luke - March 1, 2010 11:29 AM
No one cheers for the Steelers, they suck.
4. Jaja - March 1, 2010 11:30 AM
Third lol
5. Jaja - March 1, 2010 11:30 AM
Haha win >_<
6. Jaja - March 1, 2010 11:31 AM
Fourth fifth and sixth is what I wanted anyway... Fuck third.
7. Harold^Sick - March 1, 2010 11:32 AM
Yes, that must be why men with those characteristics rarely get laid. Makes perfect sense. Realistically, the only way a geeky, facial haired, hairy chested crybaby of a man can get laid is if his bank account has more net worth than a small country. Read: Bill Gates (and even HE can't afford to have facial hair)!
8. G - March 1, 2010 11:37 AM
Eew, no. Facial hair burns when rubbed against; makes kissing uncomfortable. Ick.
9. bluemanda - March 1, 2010 11:44 AM
I think you have to take into account what women answered this line of questions. My fiance has many of the traits listed, and yes they are things that I like. But there are girls out there (most bimbos) who are only looking for hard bodies or tons of money.
10. LSDiesel - March 1, 2010 11:50 AM
@9, those aren't girls. Girls are made of Sugar and Spice and Everything nice. Bimbos are made up of cell phones and putty and everything slutty.
11. Anon - March 1, 2010 11:50 AM
#7 good point.
As all guys know what women say and what they mean are two different things.
That's why guys never listen.
12. Nye - March 1, 2010 11:58 AM
Steelers rule! I knew GW was awesome but gimme a break! Now when we host a show together on the TEEvee we can both wear Steelers jerseys and be awesome together!
13. Dishy D (brat) - March 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Beard? Girls like guys who shave. And vice versa.
14. naas - March 1, 2010 12:05 PM
@LSDiesel haha, nice AND VERY TRUE
15. N - March 1, 2010 12:09 PM
This whole thing seems like it was written by a lonely 30-some year old's mom to help build up his confidence and give him that push he needs to finally sign-up to E-Harmony.
16. Dishy D - March 1, 2010 12:11 PM
Seriously, girls, and guys, are bonding creatures and are turned on by the one they're with. Except maybe people with attachment disorders.
But generically, girls are turned on by powerful men. They want the guy that other guys admire, a man among men. Which usually means he's tall, fit, confident, and doesn't talk too much. Socially intelligent and funny (in a good way) is sexy, silly and inappropriate is yuck.
17. Kup - March 1, 2010 12:27 PM
you officially made my day for coming out of the closet and admitting to being Steeler fan!!!!... after all, in our deepest hearts, arent we all Steeler fans??? (not to mention Penguin fans also)
18. sn - March 1, 2010 12:34 PM
The problem with these turn-ons, is they are what turn ugly girls on. Most hot women like a strong man that shaves.
19. Velizar - March 1, 2010 12:52 PM
Damn, Gordon Freeman is hot!
20. Velizar - March 1, 2010 12:53 PM
Damn, Gordon Freeman is hot!
21. Grace - March 1, 2010 12:57 PM
Fuck soft and cuddly. Gimme toned and muscly any day, baby. And geeky.
22. T-Hood t.c. - March 1, 2010 1:08 PM
Does anyone here watch UFO Hunters on the History Channel? Is it me, or is Spock actually Ted? From this picture, I would say it would safe to say.
...Just sayin.
23. Anemone - March 1, 2010 1:09 PM
Toned but not too buff. Handsome and geeky. Im sick of seeing frat boys and military buffs, where are all the hot geeks?!
24. Phoenix - March 1, 2010 1:25 PM
This is a OnePoll tabloid-fodder junk piece. Do you guys not know OnePoll? This is essentially fiction. They come up with ridiculous claims designed to sell papers.
To remind you, these are the people that said the BEST pickup line was: "Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?" Seriously.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/09/28/cheesy-does-it-115875-21705892/
25. J-Red - March 1, 2010 1:26 PM
This might be one of my favorite comment threads of Kanye's "all time."
@21,23--Toned/ muscular geeks are more rare than a first edition Charizard. There's only so much time in the day, and it can either be spent reading comic books/playing video games/watching viral videos or it can be spent working out. Hot geeky girls exist, of course, because we tend to think of not-extraordinarily muscular girls as attractive, which doesn't take a whole lot of extra time.
@7-The reason those guys don't get laid, of course, is because there is no such thing as a Sadie Hawkins
26. Samir Notgonaworkhereanymore - March 1, 2010 1:49 PM
In the voice of Butthead. "uhh.. hu, hey baby', wanna touch my beard... uhh hhu hu."
27. Schmuck - March 1, 2010 1:59 PM
Did the interviewed strictly consist of lesbians? This is another ridiculous attempt by people to sound unsuperficial in regard to the traits they look for in a member of the opposite sex.
28. Nate - March 1, 2010 2:13 PM
Unshaven, geeky, hairy, crying, grey hair, glasses, sports, and soft and cuddly (a.k.a. fat).
Where did they pull the poll from, the female population of MIT?
I can't remember the last time a woman said to me, "I love how you look like a hippie without tie dye. Talk Javascript to me and I'll take off my pants."
29. GiNA - March 1, 2010 2:32 PM
I believ it. I think a giant brain is better than a giant ummm.. peepee. But if they come in the same package...SWEEET, I'LL TAKE IT!!
30. Manda - March 1, 2010 2:38 PM
Wow..as a woman I can't say I can relate to this poll at all.
31. John - March 1, 2010 2:47 PM
So this pretty much describes me completely(and half the male population of this site I'm sure). So why am I reading this site in my underwear at 3 in the afternoon and not having sex with super models?
32. nuclearnicole - March 1, 2010 2:52 PM
Dear GW, marry me please.
33. Dishy D - March 1, 2010 2:58 PM
I took a poll and it turns out gals go crazy for a 45 yo unemployed short fat guy who lives in his mom's basement, changes his underwear weekly, has a strong "manly" scent and a hairy back, has a high-pitched giggle, and never looks you in the eye.
34. Dishy D - March 1, 2010 2:59 PM
Being a virgin helps too.
35. atheistgirl - March 1, 2010 3:22 PM
I like a guy with a beard.
36. cabbo - March 1, 2010 3:41 PM
@35 You should see my beards.
37. Faaa - March 1, 2010 3:43 PM
This is almost me ^^
38. cabbo - March 1, 2010 3:50 PM
@31 Because the women polled are people who don't expect to have to lurk into an unknown basement to find guys. Put on some pants, and hit the town, you're going to get laid tonight.
39. cabbo - March 1, 2010 3:51 PM
Now here's the conflicting information - they like geeky guys, but also like guys who are passionate about a sports team?
40. Rosalie - March 1, 2010 3:59 PM
I don't like guys who cry... Its bad..very bad.
41. cabbo - March 1, 2010 4:10 PM
@40 Waaaaaaahhh hnyaah hnyah hnyah ughhuh mmmhnnnnnnn... you (hnnnnk) really (hnf hnf) hurt my (nghknghknghk) fee(hckkk)lings.
This doing anything for anyone? atheistgirl? GiNA?
42. aguy - March 1, 2010 4:54 PM
A lot of the answers were probably given by wives who are just trying to rationalize still staying with their husbands.
But yeah. Maybe all of us, girls and boys, should stop envisaging perfect mates generally, and stop building up criteria in our heads. Then people won't feel obliged to reject and withhold aspects of themselves, and can instead play off them in new, interesting ways.
43. therush - March 1, 2010 5:49 PM
Wow. I thought my girlfriend was just weird when she wanted me to grow a beard.
44. POW - March 1, 2010 5:50 PM
This list is bullshit. According to it I should be drowning in women. Last I looked I wasn't.
45. Lemmings19 - March 1, 2010 6:43 PM
Yeah I want to agree that this is bullshit. That or women will never go for what is supposedly their dream guy because we're that intimidating... Uh-huh... Nope, it's just bullshit.
46. fetus_mcnuggerts - March 1, 2010 7:18 PM
facial hair ? geeky ?
how bout big dicks
we like that more
47. Jaded Icon - March 1, 2010 7:57 PM
Yeah, uh different girls like different things about different guys. But I need my beard for work or else everyone thinks I'm an intern (babyface)...
48. JJtoob - March 1, 2010 8:12 PM
I see, women are just like men. We men like fat women with sagging bodies almost as much as women who look like body builders, an awful personality and horrible sense of fashion. We like them generally with super short hair or bald. We find that when they wear pants is more attractive than when they show off their legs in a skirt. We like girls that make fun of us, reject us and just plain disregard our insecurities. We like them to cheat on us and even better with our best friends. And at least I personally love how they seem to try looking better for others more than for me, it's just an amazing turn on.
Sure, I'm insecure, but I'm not a complete idiot. That 41% was probably more like 0.0000041% And they fell within the ages of 40 and 70 years old. I mean, even oldies would probably prefer a toned shaved guy to a chubby hairy dude.
49. wosh - March 1, 2010 8:41 PM
no no no no no. except the geeky bit.
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51. Dr. No - March 2, 2010 2:59 AM
THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!
52. bendizle - March 2, 2010 3:27 AM
when did 41 percent mean the majority???? for all we know those 41 percent are the "undesirables"
53. SorkarGG - March 2, 2010 7:08 AM
LIES, IT'S ALL LIES!!!
54. Melonie - March 2, 2010 12:01 PM
@ 18- I resemble that remark. I actually agree with the poll, but I am in the "not hot" demographic, so I guess it's a wash.
55. Nate - March 2, 2010 12:48 PM
This is proof that women are liars. They say they like these things, but do they really? NO.
56. Ptentacle - March 2, 2010 12:51 PM
Steelers suck.
57. Crow - March 2, 2010 5:05 PM
well, im like 280 lbs and 6'2 and pretty damn geeky. im married to an amazingly cute woman whos 110 lbs and 5' so i guess theres some truth to it. its really not about appearances though, if you make a get out and meet some girls, make them laugh and play cards just right, its really easy to get women to like you. its all about personality out there.
58. Maddbookish - March 2, 2010 5:12 PM
Ummm ... I married that guy. Well, except for a love of sports, which works for me, because I hate almost all sports, save futbol and boxing.
59. judy - March 2, 2010 6:45 PM
I *like* guys with high IQ's and facial hair.
Maybe the women you're trying to get haven't finished evolving? Leave the models and cheerleaders for the jocks: they're more interested in their mirrors anyway. Find yourself a grrrl geek. There are lots of us out there.
60. Steelers Suck - March 2, 2010 8:43 PM
steelers? they lost to the BROWNS and couldn't make the playoffs. HA
61. cindy - March 3, 2010 5:17 PM
I really like facial hair...its not too bad when kissing. I love geeky guys with glasses. I definitely don't like cryers...I'm the woman here lol. I love a smart man but I do not agree that the majority of women like this type of man...its actual small minority from talking to my girlfriends I am one of the only girls who like this type of guy. But, I do agree that falling for someone initially has to do with looks but who you stay with is all about personality, how they make you feel etc.
62. The Meek - March 4, 2010 1:15 AM
Stubble? YUM.
Geeky? YUM!
Chest hair? DO NOT WANT!
63. Heather - March 4, 2010 2:47 AM
-_-'
REALLY?!
Fine then. All these dejected, smooth, toned boys can come over to my house and have a party.
64. b.a.d - March 20, 2010 9:40 PM
I like both geeks and beards.
65. GeekyBabe - April 29, 2010 8:16 PM
Interesting. As a geeky girl who loves Star Trek, sci fi, video games and rarely leaves the house during the warmer monthes, I can say this list sums up a perfect guy.
I dont think grey hair, sports fanatic and a guy that cries at EVERY soppy film would pull me in though. Like, c'mon, I cry for only one movie and that AI. Anyone who cries more than a woman is a bit odd...
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