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Well that's one interpretation. Another is that even if you are bullied as a child for being odd, sticking out, when you grow older you might figure out that you are perfect just the way you are, and you will find other people like you who appreciate you for who you are. H. C. Andersen was an odd kid, potentially gay as well, but ended up moving to the city and becoming a famous author — so the story reflects his own life. So there is a very positive message in this story that I think is important to share.
Well that's a rel...shit.
Phew!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Actions reveal the ugliness of the heart.
Ducks think they some cool shit.
Swans are hot, but crazy.
Natural curves are psychosomatic triggers that alter our biological response to external stimuli.
I've always thought of it as a cautionary tale against race mixing...but, yeah...that works too. /s
I thought the lesson was "only those of your same race are attractive." Which I think might be objectively worse. The "duckling" was only "ugly" because it was actually a swan.
The lesson is that kids of all species are dickholes to each other.
How about Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer?
People will only like you if they find your deformities useful.
Well, it's true. The nicer you look the easier life is. Having said that, I've known very few people who were maxed out. Just about every one of us could be more attractive.
My wife is close, but she could lose her fashion-statement lower braces. (Apparently it's a Filipino thing. 🤷🏻) I'm afraid to say anything. Think I should?
I’m afraid to say anything. Think I should?
Yes. Of course, you shouldn't be a dick about it. But you're married. You should be able to talk about what you find attractive and unattractive about each other.