Would you girls please explain something to me?

[BAW]

Originally posted by madamc:
Keith Richard's face is worn out.. so much so that it looks like a scrotum!

I am LMFAO Elaine...I almost fell clean out of my chair with that one

Oh, I'm dying that's so funny. You just made a bad, horrible, ugly day so much better!!!

<-------scrotum

[This message has been edited by Bono's American Wife (edited 04-18-2002).]

 

[madamc]

Originally posted by Bono's American Wife:
I am LMFAO Elaine...I almost fell clean out of my chair with that one

Oh, I'm dying that's so funny. You just made a bad, horrible, ugly day so much better!!!

<-------scrotum

[This message has been edited by Bono's American Wife (edited 04-18-2002).]

LOL!

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[Gina Marie]

LMAO madamc!!

 

[mc]

Originally posted by Naya:
Hey ODB I remember you ! You're the one who said my brother looked like a big nerd in that pic of him and me...

oh thats a lovelly thing to say (note the sarcasm)
its obviously not enought for u to insult our favourite band but then u go and insult someones brother!!!

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what you dont have you dont need it now

 

[BAW]

Originally posted by Gina Marie:
LMAO madamc!!

AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!! GINA MARIE, DON'T EVER DO THAT AGAIN WITHOUT A WARNING

 

[Desire4Bono]

Is that really Keef?

I thought it was some National Geographic bushman! I know he's looked dead for the last 25 years but now he looks like a zombie! Talk about wrinkled and leathery *brrrshivers*

 

[Naya]

Originally posted by Bono's American Wife:

<-------scrotum

also at that other pic of him !
holy crap he has not aged well ! It`s a shame cuz he used to be cute when he was younger (imho). That`s what happens when you live on a diet of drugs and alcohol !



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Lloyd Dobbler, Say Anything

 

[Desire4Bono]

Originally posted by Naya:

also at that other pic of him !
holy crap he has not aged well ! It`s a shame cuz he used to be cute when he was younger (imho). That`s what happens when you live on a diet of drugs and alcohol !

True! It's a miracle he's even alive. I read once years ago that heroin had rotted his skeleton and he was all black on the inside. I wonder how he would look if he had not abused his body.

 

[moon_is_playing_tricks]

Side note:

I validate my stance on the troll-ism. Starting a nasty thread and just stepping back to see the fur fly smacks of troll-ism. Shame, shame.

Anyhow. I swear, you girls are making me snort my soda up my nose... Keith Richards looks like a scrotum... OHMYGAWD. That is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. LOL.

Thanks for the laughs, girls.

Moonie

 

[Stories for Boys]

Originally posted by moon_is_playing_tricks:
Side note:

I validate my stance on the troll-ism. Starting a nasty thread and just stepping back to see the fur fly smacks of troll-ism. Shame, shame.

Anyhow. I swear, you girls are making me snort my soda up my nose... Keith Richards looks like a scrotum... OHMYGAWD. That is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. LOL.

Thanks for the laughs, girls.

Moonie

1. what kind of freak does this? do you really enjoy ruining everyone's day? well you succeeded in ruining mine!

2. scrotum? you people scare me sometimes

3. porn shields needed...

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love is blindness
i don't want to see
won't you wrap the night around me
o my heart
love is blindness

 

[Angell]

This is something I have considered often since becoming a fan (about four years ago). Bono has that charisma about him, but there is nothing outstandingly attractive about the other three as they stand (even Larry...maybe 14 years ago....but that is another matter).
Their music moves the soul in incredible ways, and the fact that they possess this talent and have fought so hard to develop it and bring it to the world is what makes them so attractive. They are hard workers with big hearts and they have something to express....who could ask for more in a man? Regardless of looks, I think this makes any man sexy. Their expression is unrivalled, their kindness well known and their commitment to actually doing something with the blessings their fame and fortune have brought them are all but unparalleled in the show biz world. And then there's the whole music thing which in itself is enough to filla whole thread. But no, if I saw any one but perhaps Mr Hewson on the street, I wouldn't look twice....who would? Its their talent that we've all fallen in love with, right? Pretty boys abound, but it takes more than a pretty face and/or body to make a difference to me.
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[daisybean]

I love how we can take a negative thread and turn it into something funny....

Another reason to loveth PLEBA

*PLEBA Fuzzies*

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Daisy
Love is a temple
Love's a higher law

AIM: daisyone75

 

[moon_is_playing_tricks]

Originally posted by Angell:
But no, if I saw any one but perhaps Mr Hewson on the street, I wouldn't look twice....who would? Its their talent that we've all fallen in love with, right? Pretty boys abound, but it takes more than a pretty face and/or body to make a difference to me.

I do agree with you that their music stands above and beyond normal expectations. They work hard and it shows. U2 deserves all the accolades for the hard work they've put into their music.

However.... if I saw any of them walking down the street, you'd bet I'd do a double-take. Anyone who has the charisma that all four of them possess (even if Larry doesn't really want/like it all that much) will stand out in a crowd, no matter how hard he/she tries to avoid it. On the looks issue... as far as I'm concerned, if I saw Larry walking down the street, I'd probably do a Naomi C. (can't say her whole name here because some of the Adam Girls think it's sacreligious...heh.) and walk into a wall or window. I find him incredibly attractive. And what's so funny about it was the attraction started *AFTER* I met him. I knew who he was, but had always been a Bono/Edge girl. But, let me tell you, when he stood there cracking jokes (or trying to... can't work with yer material when ya got a drunkard in yer midst) and pretty much obliging all requests for autographs, pictures, and freakin' hugs, I could just sense that there was something about him. The attraction to not only his looks, but also his personality was what drew me to read more about him. He is very reclusive and I respect that immensely. Eh, I'm babbling now.

Moonie

 

[Humbucker]

I am a heterosexual, American male who can honestly say that Larry, Adam, and Edge are all pretty attractive men. I would not mind looking like any of them.

Bono was quite good looking too, in his younger days, but age and the rock-star lifestyle has caught up with him. Still, no one would call him unnattractive or ugly.

 

[mbi16]

I'm sorry I'm still laughing at your name ODB lmao Old Dirty Bastard?

Anyway I agree with Maddie I think he's asking a very valid question his description may seem harsh cause men are that way...especially when describing other men. But I digress.

Personally I really don't think they're very attractive...I would probably just walk by them in the grocery store w/o ever looking twice (although Pop Bono would probably make me stop). They're really just another Joe...their fashion sense is not always the best (would totally laugh if I saw anyone dressed like they did in the JT era in a supermarket) they get away with a lot because they're rock stars. But being famous is not enough to make one attractive, if celebrity was all it took we'd be all over every famous guy.

So ultimately I think it's their personality, charisma, etc. In U2's case the fact that they're so famous and care so much, about fans, world, etc. they're not rock and roll clich?. They're different and in a good way, that makes up for what they lack in physical standards as set by society. That?s not to say that they don?t look physically attractive to some, but even if they do it still goes past physical. You don?t really get to see that side of someone by simply running into them at a supermarket, but because media is so intense we do see this side of the band members. So that?s the difference.

We also don?t look at them with hopelessness and say damn the perfect man for me is taken. I think we look at them and say decent human beings exist and I will find the right one. In my personal life I?m not attracted to older men (older = lived in, mature, not necessarily a quality measured in numbers but usually comes with age and it?s very attractive). I just look for the same qualities in people my age, of course that also explains why I?m single.

Oh well hope you?re less confused about the female psyche, we?re really complicated in comparison I suppose.


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Long live the lemon!!!

 

[Kristie]

Originally posted by ODB:
I'm not gay

I thought of you while writing my paper today cos of this... cos my paper's on a study done by the purdue psych department that says homophobic men don't like women that much. Like, they SAY they do ("Yeah, I LOVE WOMEN... cos, y'know, I'm not gay! In case you were wondering!"), but they tend to associate women with negative things cos to them gay = feminine = women = BAD. It reminded me of this thread.
That is all

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"It never ceases to amaze me. Here, we have a man who claims professes to enjoy flower arranging, has no qualms over donning a skirt at any given time and, now we learn, prefers to use the ladies' restroom. And yet somehow he manages to embody all that is masculine and sexy. I don't know how he does it. " ~Gina, on Adam
Gina: WOOHOO!

 

[Humbucker]

Oh, I should also mention that grown women tend to care less about looks than men.

They care much more about attributes like charisma, charm, and confidence.

 

[Stories for Boys]

Originally posted by daisybean:
On second thought...

Instead of being angry.... I'm gonna turn this thread into a LOVE FEST

Why I love U2:

Over my many years of being a music fan, U2 has been the cornerstone of that love. There is the simple joy in being in your car and singing along at the top of your lungs. There is the way my heart skips a beat when I turn on the radio and hear one of their songs being played. There is the way that if things are looking bad, you can put on Beautiful Day and you realize that maybe things aren't as dark. It is the way that their music is so elastic that it fits your emotional needs. It is the connection, that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach, that you can't truly put into words, but you know it's there. It is the pure poetry of the lyric mixed with the humanity of the music that makes U2 great. It is these things that make Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam beautiful. It also doesn't hurt that they are good looking too

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I will be back with pictures

daisy, i've never heard words more true than those. i'd like to add the following:
1. if you're so intent on bashing their appearance, why don't you look at what REALLY counts...what's INSIDE

2. it's not like i'd arbitrarily go and sleep with a u2 member if i had the chance. i'm 17 years old, and that's too young to be sleeping around.

3. what we post here is just for fun. we all love u2, but our little stories and whatnot are all far from reality. wake up and smell the coffee...we are not deluded idiots. we not only are intellegent, we are reasonable. we're here to have fun, and form long lasting friendships with great people while appreciating the good things about our favorite group. if you're not interested in doing that, you can leave.

a u2 lover in a deep way, laura.


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love is blindness
i don't want to see
won't you wrap the night around me
o my heart
love is blindness

 

[Kristie]

1. three words: AURA OF SEXINESS

2. I'm a weirdo 18 year old, I've always been attracted to older guys. My friends just sorta smile and nod.

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~ALOTWU!~
"It never ceases to amaze me. Here, we have a man who claims professes to enjoy flower arranging, has no qualms over donning a skirt at any given time and, now we learn, prefers to use the ladies' restroom. And yet somehow he manages to embody all that is masculine and sexy. I don't know how he does it. " ~Gina, on Adam
Gina: WOOHOO!

 

[Saracene]

Sure, Bono is just a short pale stocky guy with a big nose. But I still find him more attractive than most of the so-called "cute guys" out there, because pretty looks can't compete with megawatt charisma and intelligence. And being attracted to somebody doesn't have to mean wanting to screw his/her brains out, but maybe it's a foreign concept for you.

 

[EPandAmerica]

If Bono was not famous, didn't wear leather and lived next door to me... I would be a home wrecker.

 

[dream wanderer]

Oh lets be honest and give the orignal poster what he wants..

We like them because they are rich and famous. Those are the only qualities worth anything in a man. We don't like 'regular' guys....

See...we can be as shallow as guys!


Seriously...Bono has always had those..well...not exactly drop dead looks like Larry...but the kind of looks that make you look twice. If I were to pull up to a gas station and he was just pumping the gas...I would still remember him..or if he was the bagboy at the grocery store he would still somehow stand out...not because he is extremely handsome...but because he is...striking. Its a kind of intangible quality that can't be put into words and any guy is lucky if he has it...

Larry...well...Larry is pretty obvious isn't it? At any age Larry is beautiful.

dream wanderer

[This message has been edited by dream wanderer (edited 04-19-2002).]

 

[ODB]

I see but saying they are hot and posting pictures does not explain because I know what they look like. I am still perplexed but will have to live with it. I know some of the people who spend far too much time here. It irritated me and I became curious about what the draw was. When I looked for myself I became more at a loss to grasp the concept of the attraction. I am still wondering. Some of you girls have tried to explain and even though I still do not understand I will attempt to accept what you are trying to say. I appreciate Mad1 interpreting my post in a positive and objective way. I do not appreciate the thought of Andrea in Bono's arms.

Kristie I think was most honest when she just admitted to being weird and likeing old guys. That might just be it. It was seeing the pic of Kristie and imagining her in the arms of withered elderly Adam Clayton that inspired this post. Good day ladies.

 

[DrTeeth]

Originally posted by Bono's American Wife:
No further comment needed....

Larry looks like he's made of plastic

 

[*Stormy*]

Originally posted by mbi16:

...their fashion sense is not always the best (would totally laugh if I saw anyone dressed like they did in the JT era in a supermarket)

HUH? Why? They were incredibly hot in that western gear. I'd jump their bones. If you wanna see me laugh, take them into the supermarket dressed in those crazy popmart getups LMAO! I see guys in the stores in real life dressed in jeans and boots and cowboy hats. They look hot. Wish every guy dressed that way.



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~**The LONE She-Wolf of PLEBA!**~

 

[*Stormy*]

Originally posted by ODB:


I am still perplexed but will have to live with it. I know some of the people who spend far too much time here. It irritated me and I became curious about what the draw was. When I looked for myself I became more at a loss to grasp the concept of the attraction. I am still wondering.

It really shouldn't matter if we like it and you don't. If you don't want to be 'irritated' by it then don't come here. Don't bug me. NOT cool!



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~"A little out of touch, little insane, just easier than dealin' with the pain!" ~Soul Asylum, "Runaway Train"

~**The LONE She-Wolf of PLEBA!**~

 

[BAW]

Originally posted by *Stormy*:
It really shouldn't matter if we like it and you don't. If you don't want to be 'irritated' by it then don't come here. Don't bug me. NOT cool!

Yeah, Stormy is right. Why do you care how much time anyone spends here? Worry about yourself and don't come here if it irritates you.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

I feel the need to add in my two cents here. I have always been attracted to and dated men that are older than me, however I really don't look at age and looks when seeking a relationship. It takes a lot more than looks to make a guy appealing. I am attracted to men that are not arrogant. In fact a guy who is extremely attractive and can turn me off instantly if he is cocky about his looks. A guy who exhibits qualities such as intelligence, charisma, confidence, compassion are major qualities that I look for in a guy. It doesn't matter if he is 40 something or if he is in his 20's.
Now back to your initial question. Would I be attracted to any member of U2 if they lived regular lives and were not rock stars? I believe I would be attracted to them. I agree with Moonie, If I were to see Larry walking down the street and he was not Larry Mullen, Jr. of U2, I too would do a ?Naomi? and run into a wall or tree.
I have friends that are in their late 20?s who are dating men who are in their early 40?s. And it is no big deal. The relationships are not based on the age or looks but based on common grounds and maturity.
Now I have a question for you, since when did a fantasizing over a rock star become such a crime? I find it no different than men in their 40?s fantasizing about Britney Spears.

i believe that would fall into the double standard category.


[This message has been edited by MissVelvetDress_75 (edited 04-19-2002).]

 

[daisybean]

Originally posted by ODB:
When I looked for myself I became more at a loss to grasp the concept of the attraction. I am still wondering.

Well taste is subjective, like I can't understand why some women find overly muscular men attractive either, but they do. However, I don't really question it, because to each their own. I think you coming in and being as negative as you were made you open for attack. You give what you get, if you came in and just simply asked what makes them sexy to us, you would have gotten more thoughtfull answers. Instead you came in with "they are pasty and middle aged," hence you put us on the defensive.
I myself can say that I love Bono for his blue eyes, his nose, but mostly his writing.
The way he can manipulate words, the way he can work a crowd, he oozes charisma and people are just drawn to him. I think if he was the local garbageman, I would still find him attractive, in body and spirit.

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Daisy
Love is a temple
Love's a higher law

AIM: daisyone75

 

[Chrissie Clayton]

Originally posted by ODB:


Kristie I think was most honest when she just admitted to being weird and likeing old guys. That might just be it. It was seeing the pic of Kristie and imagining her in the arms of withered elderly Adam Clayton that inspired this post. Good day ladies.

I love older guys too. What's the matter with that?????????