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>> "videos of the the most physically attractive women imaginable" Is it just me, or are most of the porn stars really just little above average, when it comes

by mamon 9y ago

>> "videos of the the most physically attractive women imaginable" Is it just me, or are most of the porn stars really just little above average, when it comes to looks? Like 7/10? The women that I would call "most attractive women imaginable" are all regular movie/pop stars, not porn stars.

amelius 9y ago
Wasn't there research that showed that pretty means "more average"? Wait, I found a link: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/18/why-we-find-average-faces-most-attractive https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/18/why-we-...
dEnigma 9y ago
Most porn stars probably don't fall into the "most physically attractive women imaginable" category, you're right. But you certainly can find pornographic videos with extremely attractive women, if you look for them. Of course the camerawork and editing makes a difference too. Nowadays there is quite a lot of well-produced porn on the internet and some porn stars do look like your "movie/pop stars".
pjc50 9y ago
You've forgotten that attractiveness is a relation property not an absolute - those women will have been selected for their attractiveness to a particular market.
jimmies 9y ago
How about the women that you see IRL? Is the average woman, worse or better than the average porn star?
coldtea 9y ago
If you have seen them with proper clothing and make-up in proper movies, most of them would not have much, if anything, to make them less attractive than regular movie/pop stars. The packaging context and presentation matters, and having them sing/play roles in Hollywood movies, creates all kinds of secondary attractiveness factors related to the content and presentation (as opposed to the merits of the person). The opposite is also true. There are teens who believe e.g. that Jennifer Lawrence is a crazily attractive girl, whereas one could argue there are several just as, or even prettier, ones, in their high school. It's the added myth, styling, and exposure that's shoved in their minds that elevates her. (And similarly for male actors). Of course there's the occasional Errol Flynn or Brad Pitt, or Ingrid Bergman or Margot Robbie - but most of them are elevated ordinary people + Hollywood allure.
r00fus 9y ago
Looks only matter somewhat in porn. A moderately good looking actress that acts very well can also be considered attractive.

by mamon 9y ago

amelius 9y ago

Wasn't there research that showed that pretty means "more average"? Wait, I found a link: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/18/why-we-find-average-faces-most-attractive https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/18/why-we-...

dEnigma 9y ago

Most porn stars probably don't fall into the "most physically attractive women imaginable" category, you're right. But you certainly can find pornographic videos with extremely attractive women, if you look for them. Of course the camerawork and editing makes a difference too. Nowadays there is quite a lot of well-produced porn on the internet and some porn stars do look like your "movie/pop stars".

pjc50 9y ago

You've forgotten that attractiveness is a relation property not an absolute - those women will have been selected for their attractiveness to a particular market.

jimmies 9y ago

How about the women that you see IRL? Is the average woman, worse or better than the average porn star?

coldtea 9y ago

If you have seen them with proper clothing and make-up in proper movies, most of them would not have much, if anything, to make them less attractive than regular movie/pop stars. The packaging context and presentation matters, and having them sing/play roles in Hollywood movies, creates all kinds of secondary attractiveness factors related to the content and presentation (as opposed to the merits of the person). The opposite is also true. There are teens who believe e.g. that Jennifer Lawrence is a crazily attractive girl, whereas one could argue there are several just as, or even prettier, ones, in their high school. It's the added myth, styling, and exposure that's shoved in their minds that elevates her. (And similarly for male actors). Of course there's the occasional Errol Flynn or Brad Pitt, or Ingrid Bergman or Margot Robbie - but most of them are elevated ordinary people + Hollywood allure.

r00fus 9y ago

Looks only matter somewhat in porn. A moderately good looking actress that acts very well can also be considered attractive.