Of birds, chicks and babes
Guys today consider girls as just birds, chicks and babes. So should one keep hope of finding true love in this altered world...? Bird. Chick. Babe.
Modern age has given the female homo-sapien form so many new synonyms. Generation Today has given us gals such a different stand in the society. The focus has been shifted from an icon of strength to a sex symbol.
Not that women have let it be an obstacle in their progress. They’re still figures of excellence with equal opportunities as men. So then again, what does a modern day guy look in a modern day girl? Picture this “ a choice between a girl with ”the looks“ and ”the moves“ and a girl with ”the brains“ and ”the smarts”. So which one would you like to date? If you’re trying to say that no doubt the second one, think again. Coz if I do make these two girls stand in front of you, you’d choose the first one blindfolded.
I don’t just think, but believe, that the modern day perspective has been altered so drastically by western influence, that one refuses to form his own opinions. Somehow, everyone wants to follow the popular fashion. A guy of today, no matter how smart and intellectual, does not dare go out with a girl of the same mental wavelength if she’s not a hot property. He’d rather prefer a good looking dimbulb.
I wonder why. Is it the society’s pressure that he cannot dare to stand for his own decisions, or are his perceptions altered so, that he doesn’t himself care for the gray matter when it comes down to girls. I can recall numerous examples where my theory is so clearly proved. But none which contradict me. Oh, how I wish something would contradict me, for the truth is too demeaning to handle.
So should we girls drop our educated and intellectual self in the bin and work towards looking slimmer and fairer? Else, how do we expect to find true love? When intelligence is no longer valued, why do we even bother to compete in this race?
You might argue that there is still regard for things like personality and intellect, but really, you’d be just wasting your breath, for you and I both know that all that’s in demand is a good looking mannequin with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in another. Else, she’s not worth anyone’s time.
Indian value system has been thrown away. A girl who dares to be decent is criticized. Alcohol and Cigarettes have created a permanent mental block for us. We are so concerned with what is considered cool, that we’ve forgotten what makes us happy.
So, what are you going to do after you finish reading this article? Are you going to get out of your four-walled bubble world and see the light? Are you going to walk down to an average looking girl and care to know if she shares your interests? Are you going to alter your perspectives?
If you don’t know, do let me make a prediction for you.
You’d be looking for another bird, chick or babe coming your way”
What stayed with you?
A line that lingered, a feeling, a disagreement. Great comments are as valuable as the original piece.
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Thanks Ankur..! Its nice to know that a 'guy' actually has the guts to admit that the present scenario is worthy of concern. But I dont think this has anything to do with nature, I think these are some silly norms created by the society which need to be reflected upon and altered...! Keep Reading! [ Reply to this ]
You said "Else, how do we expect to find true love". Do you think your "true love" would care about looks and how slim or fair you are ? If so, then i DONT call that true love. Yes, usually a guy definitely looks at a girls 'looks'. Just as a girl looks at certain aspects of the guy too. But given enough time, the guy will look beyond 'looks' and appreciate her for who she is. The catch is 'given enough time'. If you dont pass his inital filters (of good looks) will he try to spend time to get to know you ? Probably not. But life is unfair. And it works both ways. A 'nice guy' who isnt cool wont get much interest from a woman either (unless thet get to know each other). Cant ever solve this though. You're pissed with 'cigarettes and alcohol'. Do you really think highly of a guy who thinks on just that wavelength ? You're article is (just as all the others) honest and frank, but will not make me see the light. Or see it differently. I still look at babes/chciks/birds but i'm not looking for one. [ Reply to this ]
My dear author (sorry i can't spell ur name, too long), I read ur previous works and u r getting better. On this part I disagree with u cos ur assumption is based on a misconception designed by media and stereotypes. When u speak for men, u speak NOT of all men. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is love. [ Reply to this ]
I think u r not taking into account one important factor: peer pressure and the desire to prove oneself to oneself. the idea that a guy is smart/cool if accompanied by a bimbo babe, has a lot more to do with showing others and oneself that one is smart/cool, than with desire or anything conjugal. then there is the pleasure of the hunt, (sort of), in which physical beauty and inaccessability are coupled: nobody hunts a cow (which is cute in itself), they go for does or tigresses, but these are the very few and the very bored (and the very narcississtic)... mostly, its just the hormones kicking in the younger set. that and the school kid mentality that 'I am better if I have something more beautiful', that makes them lust after beer ad models and the more pretty faces... this feeling never completely dies off, but ask most of them 5 years later they would have better answers... no wonder girls prefer older guys... nice articles, keep 'em coming... [ Reply to this ]
Sir, thank you for your comment. However, I still differ because I live reality along with the other 6 billion of us including you. No two people are alike. No 3 billion people are similar to the other 3 billion people. And hence, if a large majority falls under the influence of stereotype, then there's a large majority that values free thought and expression. [ Reply to this ]
Hi Bullet..! I do agree with you when you strongly put down that no two people are alike and beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder... however, i am talking of a very general scenario targeted towards the youth, the very raw inexperienced youth. People who dont give a damn for intellegence and smartness in their dream woman. People who live by fashion and what other people think. If you do not fall under them - I understand your concern. However, the truth remains... Keep Reading! [ Reply to this ]
Hi Swann, Thats what my question is? Why does a typical guy give the looks a higher priority among everything else that characterizes a girl.. if the only reason is 'peer pressure' as you put it - then why doesnt he look around and realize that this is going to get him nowhere.. I've seen examples of girls giving average looking guys a good chance to prove themselves, and I've seen some very successful relationships coming out of them - however guys tend to be adamant on the beauty factor! Thanks for the comment! Keep Reading! [ Reply to this ] From Gursimran Arora's desk Email Gursimran Arora 1 2 3 4 5 Total 4 ratings. Home | Post Article | General Musings | Slice Of Life | Humor | People | Wanderlust | Sports | Short Stories | Long Stories | Poetry | Book Reviews | eBooks | Devil's Dictionary | Borrowed Best:Articles | Borrowed Best:Stories | Borrowed Best:Poetry | Quick Links | Feedback if ((navigator.appVersion.substring(0,1) '); } All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective companies. Comments are owned by the Poster. The Rest ©2000 Live2Read var site="sm3l2r" None