2008 Woodie Awards
Spotting your inner 'sexy'
Sex and the SUNY
Charlie Peppers
Issue date: 2/15/08 Section: FUSE
Originally published: 2/14/08 at 3:53 PM EST
Last update: 2/14/08 at 4:15 PM EST
At the start of each New Year, I looked my reflection square in the eye and made a solemn promise - this was going to be the year that I transformed into a sexy beast.
After seventeen years of being the platonic boyfriend, the one who girls complained to about their fickle lovers, I was deeply concerned about the health of my own romantic life.
I was shorter than average, mostly wore t-shirts that bore cartoon characters and had a laugh that could be heard in Switzerland.
I found it frustrating that I was everyone's "little brother" and no one's "Don Juan."
What were those cool guys who swaggered around campus taking and where could I get some?
This attitude changed drastically upon reading a pleasantly surprising message in my Honesty Box: "I think you're sexy. You have a lot of diversity, and a mesmerizing smile."
Reading the words over several thousand times, I swore that my heart had frozen in my throat. I'd never been more thankful for Facebook.
After stifling the urge to track this mystery girl down, I did some reflecting and theorized the true meaning of "sexy."
Being sexy doesn't mean being dead silent, standing idly by the beer-pong table, and waiting for a pretty stranger to strike up a conversation. Aloof behavior puts a roadblock between you and your goal to meet potential dates.
Flashing a smile, however, instantly makes you more approachable.
Now I'm not saying that there needs to be a Kool-Aid grin permanently plastered across your face. Chill out, dude, that's creepy.
Human beings are drawn to friendly people like moths to a flame.
All people want to be around the person who makes them feel comfortable in their own skin.
Charisma is equally as important, if not more so, than good looks.
Those classified as "fine as hell" usually have charisma, intelligence and individuality in spades.
Believe it or not, ladies and gentlemen, not everyone with a symmetrical face has a dazzling personality to match. Even a girl with a cherry-coke bottle shape can be dull as a three-hour night class.
After seventeen years of being the platonic boyfriend, the one who girls complained to about their fickle lovers, I was deeply concerned about the health of my own romantic life.
I was shorter than average, mostly wore t-shirts that bore cartoon characters and had a laugh that could be heard in Switzerland.
I found it frustrating that I was everyone's "little brother" and no one's "Don Juan."
What were those cool guys who swaggered around campus taking and where could I get some?
This attitude changed drastically upon reading a pleasantly surprising message in my Honesty Box: "I think you're sexy. You have a lot of diversity, and a mesmerizing smile."
Reading the words over several thousand times, I swore that my heart had frozen in my throat. I'd never been more thankful for Facebook.
After stifling the urge to track this mystery girl down, I did some reflecting and theorized the true meaning of "sexy."
Being sexy doesn't mean being dead silent, standing idly by the beer-pong table, and waiting for a pretty stranger to strike up a conversation. Aloof behavior puts a roadblock between you and your goal to meet potential dates.
Flashing a smile, however, instantly makes you more approachable.
Now I'm not saying that there needs to be a Kool-Aid grin permanently plastered across your face. Chill out, dude, that's creepy.
Human beings are drawn to friendly people like moths to a flame.
All people want to be around the person who makes them feel comfortable in their own skin.
Charisma is equally as important, if not more so, than good looks.
Those classified as "fine as hell" usually have charisma, intelligence and individuality in spades.
Believe it or not, ladies and gentlemen, not everyone with a symmetrical face has a dazzling personality to match. Even a girl with a cherry-coke bottle shape can be dull as a three-hour night class.
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Tracy Guynup
posted 2/15/08 @ 9:27 AM EST
Mr. Peppers - you've got plenty of charisma. Kepp up the good work!
Tracy Guynup
posted 2/15/08 @ 9:29 AM EST
I meant keep up the good work. Good thing you're the journalist Charlie!
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