January 2, 2013

Attractive

You know that saying, "pretty is as pretty does"? Turns out that is scientifically untrue. Studies show that "selfish, narcissistic jerks" are liked because they are better at making themselves physically attractive.
From the link:
Previous research links negative personality traits, like narcissism, to "increased likeability," says Makini Brice at Medical Daily. "Whether we like it or not, people who are considered physically attractive are assumed to be, at least initially, kinder, smarter, and more confident." Narcissists with dark personality traits are flat-out better at making themselves look more appealing, says Julie Beck at Popular Science. Or, looking at it the other way, "mean people are just as ugly as the rest of us, they're just better at fooling everyone into thinking they're hot." 

I wish I were mean.

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