Why do girls see something that they think is better in other girls

[MrScorpio]

And despise it?

Why do girls see something that they think is worse in other girls

and despise it?


Is this confusing, or what?

[Not_Giving_Up]

1. Are you referring to teenage girls

or women?

[MrScorpio]

3. Teens to young women

There's a whole stupid phase that they go through about this

[Not_Giving_Up]

6. In that case, I'd say

They're jealous of the other person, so they mock them.

[libhill]

2. Can't say -

not a female ?????

[Spider Jerusalem]

4. Some men aren't much different.

They just express it differently--usually with threats of violence. For instance, "Look at that scrawny little bastard over there. Who's he think he is, comin' in here? I'm gonna kick his ass." Or, "look at that cocky bastard, all those gym muscles he probably can't use and never done any REAL work...bet I could take 'im."

Human nature, I suppose.

[MrScorpio]

7. I never went through that phase

I didn't look at other guys.

There were too many interesting ladies about.

[Spider Jerusalem]

9. Eh. It's insecurity.

I generally haven't been concerned with other guys, either, but I HAVE seen it. And not just in teenagers, either. But it comes to the same thing, really. A perceived threat to popularity, unwanted competition for sexual attention when the hormones are raging, maintaining a place in the pecking order...human behaviour is really not much different from that of most other social animals; we just fool ourselves that it is, since we're intelligent and supposedly civilised...

[MrScorpio]

15. My motto was always, "Popularity is overrated".

All that social climbing would have cut into my drawing time.

[enigmatic]

23. You got it, my friend

It you're worried about popularity, you're worried about a senseless thing...

[In_The_Wind]

5. insecurity

happens all the time

[MrScorpio]

8. I'm looking at this stupid show on MTV, Laguna Beach

And I'm appalled at how stupid and shallow these people are.

It's utterly ridiculous

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

10. Because I am Roger Lodge, dammit!

[MrScorpio]

12. Why aren't you playing the game?

I've been waiting for a reply

[Wetzelbill]

11. I lived with three young women at one time and...

plus all their friends were over 24/7. Damn, at least two of them at any given time hated each other, you want to talk about vicious and jealous. Women do not fuck around. Guys, we're pretty stupid ok. Our way of solving a fight is to throw a few punches then have a beer together. Women will practically cut each other's hearts out. Why they don't rule the earth I don't know. Women are great though, 99 percent of the time. I'm just saying, do not piss one off. I have seen first hand the wrath. I may have said too much already. :hide:

[enigmatic]

17. The sports thing, too

When I was playing either in High School or other sports leagues in my teens and 20's, alot of the guys who I hated in RL I came to respect and even become friends w/ playing against them being on the same team. One guy on another High School football team in our conference I hated became a good friend because of the battles we had on the field. I respected his drive and sportsmanship, even though he mostly got the better of me in our one on one matchups (he was a CB, I was the 3rd down possession receiver). We brought out the best in each other on the field, and it's hard not to respect somebody like that.

He was a great guy, too..

[enigmatic]

18. dupe

I'm not even drunk..

[Wetzelbill]

19. I hear that too

[ofrfxsk]

13. Why do you care? Aren't you old enough to be their father?

Just asking.

[MrScorpio]

16. If I can't understand something, it bothers the shit out of me

I've never understood it.

[LoZoccolo]

22. Yeah me too.

I also think that unraveling these little mysteries will unlock larger truths about how society works that people don't generally notice.

[MrScorpio]

24. I've always thought that I'm a pretty good observer of the human condition

But, teenagers have always confused the fuck out of me.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

27. That's their job, man

And they get better at it all the time.

[Floogeldy]

14. Desiderata

By Max Ehrmann

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

[evlbstrd]

21. Deteriorata.

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.....
Deteriorata! Deteriorata!

Go placidly
Amid the noise and waste.
And remember what comfort there may be
In owning a piece thereof.

Avoid quiet and passive persons
Unless you are in need of sleep.

Ro-tate your tires.

Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself
And heed well their advice,
Even though they be turkeys.

Know what to kiss.....and when!

Consider that two wrongs never make a right
But that THREE.........do.

Wherever possible, put people on hold.

Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment
And despite the changing fortunes of time,
There is always a big future in computer main-te-nance.

Chorus

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not
The universe is laughing behind your back.

Remember the Pueblo.

Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mu-ti-late.

Know yourself.
If you need help, call the FBI.

Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
Especially with those persons closest to you.
That lemon on your left, for instance.

Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
Would scarcely get your feet wet.

Fall not in love therefore;
It will stick to your face.

Gracefully surrender the things of youth:
The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan
And let not the sands of time
Get in your lunch.

Hire people with hooks.

For a good time call 606-4311;
Ask for "Ken."

Take heart amid the deepening gloom
That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.

And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot
It could only be worse in Milwaukee.

Chorus

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not
The universe is laughing behind your back.
Therefore, make peace with your god
Whatever you conceive him to be---
Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin.

With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal
The world continues to deteriorate.

GIVE UP!

Reprise

You are a fluke
Of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
And whether you can hear it or not
The universe is laughing behind your back.

Performed by National Lampoon on "National Lampoon Radio Dinner," a 1972 recording by Blue Thumb Records. Lyrics by Tony Hendra.

[AussieDave]

25. I LOVE Deteriorata - seriously twisted stuff

[evlbstrd]

28. Back when Lampoon was good.

[Floogeldy]

26. Ha ha!

I remember that!

Hilarious. :)

[evlbstrd]

29. That entire album is hilarious.

I also saw "Lemmings" live. Belushi, Chase, Guest. I couldn't breathe by the final curtain.

[LoZoccolo]

20. For the first one, competition.

Why do I hate the fact that I'm competing in the job market with people from India and China?

[lildreamer316]

30. SERIOUS insecurity.

I know this because I swear being an exotic entertainer is trial by fire in this department. Either you get a grip on yourself or you lose yourself completely. Hence the drug problems many of my fellow entertainers have.

[MrScorpio]

31. Some people never grow out of it emotionally

Despite the maturing of their bodies

[entanglement]

32. Pictures, please!

:evilgrin:

[SarahB]

33. Don't know.

:shrug:

I always marched to the beat of my own drum (even when I was young). I'm happier that way. In some ways I'm hopelessly "standard". In others (maybe the more important stuff), I'm not.