That’s often because people, who don’t have the looks, have to develop a personality to survive but people, with looks, don’t have to because they can just get by with those.
Starting in childhood, those of us who formed our view of reality overwhelmingly from TV shows and movies have an often shallow, simplistic view of the world. The union of political forces with Artifical Intelligence and Deep Fake techniques will make Reality even more unreal.
I have to admit that I still judge people by their appearance.
I have a known (to myself) prejudice against people who are heavily inked and pierced. It’s their body and they don’t need my permission to do anything they want with it. Yet, my initial, “gut” reaction is negative.
There is absolutely NO rational reason for this: it’ simply because they are different from me. I have not had even ONE negative encounter with people who choose to adorn their bodies this way.
I think I still have some xenophobia left in me. With other groups, I have a lot of contact with them: I work with them, I socialize with them, I worship with them and otherwise hang out more or less on a regular basis with them.
I cannot say that I know, on a personal level, anyone that fits this group. Yes, I do know people with piercings and tattoos, but they are what I consider a “modest” amount. Maybe more exposure will cause the novelty to wear off.
About the only positive thing I can say about this prejudice is that I KNOW that I have it and I can overpower my initial gut reaction. This awareness keeps the door open for me to look out for those other prejudices I still don’t know I have.
And a frequently used disguise is to call your group the opposite of how it behaves / what it stands for, e.g. NAZIs called themselves the National SOCIALIST German Workers Party.
seanfear 10 months ago
true.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 10 months ago
Never judge a book by its cover.
Cornelius Noodleman 10 months ago
And they all need a shower!
TStyle78 10 months ago
That’s often because people, who don’t have the looks, have to develop a personality to survive but people, with looks, don’t have to because they can just get by with those.
davidob 10 months ago
Oh the look she gave me!
Shirl Summ Premium Member 10 months ago
uhhhh, you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.
PraiseofFolly 10 months ago
Starting in childhood, those of us who formed our view of reality overwhelmingly from TV shows and movies have an often shallow, simplistic view of the world. The union of political forces with Artifical Intelligence and Deep Fake techniques will make Reality even more unreal.
JLChi 10 months ago
Not true. The most judgmental people I’ve ever encountered are men, always judging and criticizing women.
rockyridge1977 10 months ago
Be careful of the person patting you on the back…….they may be looking for a place to stick a knife!!!!!!
assrdood 10 months ago
I say hug your enemies. That way, you know how big to dig the hole.
ladykat 10 months ago
True, Aunty. Also, some of the nicest people you’ll meet are four-footed and furry.
dflak 10 months ago
I have to admit that I still judge people by their appearance.
I have a known (to myself) prejudice against people who are heavily inked and pierced. It’s their body and they don’t need my permission to do anything they want with it. Yet, my initial, “gut” reaction is negative.
There is absolutely NO rational reason for this: it’ simply because they are different from me. I have not had even ONE negative encounter with people who choose to adorn their bodies this way.
I think I still have some xenophobia left in me. With other groups, I have a lot of contact with them: I work with them, I socialize with them, I worship with them and otherwise hang out more or less on a regular basis with them.
I cannot say that I know, on a personal level, anyone that fits this group. Yes, I do know people with piercings and tattoos, but they are what I consider a “modest” amount. Maybe more exposure will cause the novelty to wear off.
About the only positive thing I can say about this prejudice is that I KNOW that I have it and I can overpower my initial gut reaction. This awareness keeps the door open for me to look out for those other prejudices I still don’t know I have.
Daltongang Premium Member 10 months ago
Today’s words of wisdom were from that long forgotten Disney Princess, Princess Fat A$$ Aunty Acid.
Holden Awn 10 months ago
And a frequently used disguise is to call your group the opposite of how it behaves / what it stands for, e.g. NAZIs called themselves the National SOCIALIST German Workers Party.
cuzinron47 10 months ago
Sounds a bit judgemental.
teachteed23 10 months ago
Must be a lotta Disney princesses in these responders.
La Gata Loca 10 months ago
I’ve found this to be true also.
T... 10 months ago
And some of the most inane comments come from the GoComics commenters…