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Title: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:11:04 AM
So a new guy started this week and put a picture of his wife on his desk.  I glanced at it and noticed her head was tilted to the right about 45 degrees or so.  So I got to thinking about this and realized this seems to be a very common way for women to pose for photographs now.  I opened my facebook account and, sure enough, at least half of the women I'm friended with who have a headshot as their profile pic have posed in the exact same way.

Has it always been this way?  Is this just an American thing?  I don't notice men ever posing this way.  Are they all trying to copy some actress who is famous for this pose or something?
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Syt on May 22, 2009, 07:13:11 AM
That's because one side of a woman's brain (the shoe shopping part) is substantially better developed and heavier. This is exacerbated by the hot air filling the other side of the brain.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:13:49 AM
My question has been Flansered.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Josquius on May 22, 2009, 07:16:00 AM
Its a hot angle. Men are recommended to look at a jaunty angle to appear less ugly too.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:17:27 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 22, 2009, 07:16:00 AM
Its a hot angle.
But why?
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Syt on May 22, 2009, 07:18:00 AM
Showing neck as a sign of submission. "Bite me."
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:20:10 AM
Quote from: Syt on May 22, 2009, 07:18:00 AM
Showing neck as a sign of submission. "Bite me."
Interesting...
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Viking on May 22, 2009, 07:22:03 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 22, 2009, 07:16:00 AM
Its a hot angle. Men are recommended to look at a jaunty angle to appear less ugly too.

define jaunty
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Josquius on May 22, 2009, 07:29:17 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:17:27 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 22, 2009, 07:16:00 AM
Its a hot angle.
But why?
Dunno.
Makes lack of symetary less obvious?
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:32:01 AM
Anyway, do chicks do this in all countries?  I was really curious about that part of my question too.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Grey Fox on May 22, 2009, 07:33:17 AM
Myspace influence?
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Siege on May 22, 2009, 07:37:26 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:11:04 AM
So a new guy started this week and put a picture of his wife on his desk.  I glanced at it and noticed her head was tilted to the right about 45 degrees or so.  So I got to thinking about this and realized this seems to be a very common way for women to pose for photographs now.  I opened my facebook account and, sure enough, at least half of the women I'm friended with who have a headshot as their profile pic have posed in the exact same way.

Has it always been this way?  Is this just an American thing?  I don't notice men ever posing this way.  Are they all trying to copy some actress who is famous for this pose or something?


Sign of insecurity, me thinks.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:39:56 AM
You know when women don't seem to do it?  When they're posing with a guy (typically their husband) in the shot, unless their head is tilted toward his.  Again, these are Facebook observations.  It must be some sort of "please fuck me" signal.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: PDH on May 22, 2009, 07:44:24 AM
It goes back to basic mating biology.  The further the head is tilted, the more desperate the woman is to enter a fecund stage and begin the basic sexual rituals.  If you see a woman whose head is touching her shoulder, then she is in a rut, and if her head is upright then she is gravid - basic biology there, Cal, I'm surprised you didn't know.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:46:24 AM
So if I see a woman walking around looking like she has a kink in her neck, should I just do her a service and bend her over right then and there?
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Syt on May 22, 2009, 07:55:47 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:20:10 AM
Quote from: Syt on May 22, 2009, 07:18:00 AM
Showing neck as a sign of submission. "Bite me."
Interesting...

It's what many animals (esp. dogs) do when they submit to a stronger opponent.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 07:58:33 AM
Somebody pointed out I usually tilt my head in photos as well...I had never really noticed it.

Crap does that mean I am submissive and ready for sex?  :blush:

Because I am ready for sex usually.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:59:44 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 07:58:33 AM
Somebody pointed out I usually tilt my head in photos as well...I had never really noticed it.

Crap does that mean I am submissive and ready for sex?  :blush:

Because I am ready for sex usually.

I have noticed that some men do this also, but FAR more women do it.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: The Brain on May 22, 2009, 08:36:11 AM
Most women are waiting for the vampire on a white horse to whisk them away.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Brazen on May 22, 2009, 08:43:50 AM
The tilt and "webcam angle" eliminate a double chin. Next.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 08:44:53 AM
Quote from: Brazen on May 22, 2009, 08:43:50 AM
The tilt and "webcam angle" eliminate a double chin. Next.

*tilts head*

Oh yeah it does stretch the skin a bit.  Good call.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: Brazen on May 22, 2009, 08:43:50 AM
The tilt and "webcam angle" eliminate a double chin. Next.

Princesca gave the same answer, but I don't think this is right.  She also pointed out that my mother does this, and my mother doesn't even know what a webcam is, doesn't have a double chin, and in fact has been doing this as far back as I can remember (though oddly I needed Princesca to say something to think about it at all in her case).

Also, the majority of women in my facebook sample who do this don't have double chins.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: The Brain on May 22, 2009, 08:46:21 AM
I routinely surround myself with midgets come photo time in order to appear to be a giant among men.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 08:47:56 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:46:01 AM
Also, the majority of women in my facebook sample who do this don't have double chins.

Of course they don't LOOK like they have double chins.   They tilt their heads.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:53:16 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 08:47:56 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:46:01 AM
Also, the majority of women in my facebook sample who do this don't have double chins.

Of course they don't LOOK like they have double chins.   They tilt their heads.

:lol: Dude, I know all of these people in RL (I don't friend random strangers) except for some of the Languishites.  I think I know whether or not they're fat. :P
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 08:55:04 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:53:16 AM
:lol: Dude, I know all of these people in RL (I don't friend random strangers) except for some of the Languishites.  I think I know whether or not they're fat. :P

You can always look thinner -_-

I mean Brazen and I are not fat but we do it.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:57:44 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 08:55:04 AM
You can always look thinner -_-

I mean Brazen and I are not fat but we do it.

Actually Brazen and capturedfairy are my only female facebook friends I've never met IRL.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Ed Anger on May 22, 2009, 09:01:18 AM
I'll keep this in mind for my pornography business.

STOP TILTING YOUR HEAD!

Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: saskganesh on May 22, 2009, 09:06:40 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 07:11:04 AM
I opened my facebook account and, sure enough, at least half of the women I'm friended with ...


half of the pictures of women I see on the internet involve women rubbing their silicon tits. Is this an American thing? I don't notice men ever posing this way. Are they trying to copy some actress who is famous for this pose of something?
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 09:25:57 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on May 22, 2009, 09:06:40 AM
half of the pictures of women I see on the internet involve women rubbing their silicon tits. Is this an American thing? I don't notice men ever posing this way. Are they trying to copy some actress who is famous for this pose of something?
You are not authorized to poke fun at me, Cheech of the North.  :P
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Brazen on May 22, 2009, 09:26:32 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 22, 2009, 08:55:04 AM
I mean Brazen and I are not fat but we do it.
Speak for yourself slim boy. I'm fat and have more chins than any tilting or webcam angle could help.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: lustindarkness on May 22, 2009, 09:52:21 AM
My neck is crooked, so my head is a bit tilted, does that make me look 'purdy? :unsure:
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: BuddhaRhubarb on May 22, 2009, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Brazen on May 22, 2009, 08:43:50 AM
The tilt and "webcam angle" eliminate a double chin. Next.

:yes:
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Barrister on May 22, 2009, 12:38:36 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: Brazen on May 22, 2009, 08:43:50 AM
The tilt and "webcam angle" eliminate a double chin. Next.

Princesca gave the same answer, but I don't think this is right.  She also pointed out that my mother does this, and my mother doesn't even know what a webcam is, doesn't have a double chin, and in fact has been doing this as far back as I can remember (though oddly I needed Princesca to say something to think about it at all in her case).

Also, the majority of women in my facebook sample who do this don't have double chins.

Cal, they might not actually have a double chin, but how many women have you met that are genuinely happy with their weight and appearance?  They might be almost flawless but they can still think they have a double chin.

Brazen knows the score.
Title: Re: question about women posing for pictures
Post by: Caliga on May 22, 2009, 12:43:19 PM
Do most women really think this or is it just a myth?  If it's true, that's sad.  :(