A hair related point:
I have red hair, and I have frequently found that men are very free with telling me about their pathological attraction to redheads. I find this awkward and sometimes offensive. The most recent incident was a longtime friend who told me how attracted he’d always been to redheads, in front of his (blonde) wife!
To me, it’s like someone saying “I just want you for your hair, regardless of personality or any other potentially endearing quality.” I think it’s perfectly okay to say “You have very pretty hair, I’ve always admired that color on women”, but usually I’d rather not hear about your “thing” for redheads, because for the most part, I really don’t care.
Gentlemen, why do you do this? Ladies, do you blondes or brunettes (and other redheads) have the same problem?
Well I would like to state that on some women I find red hair very appealing. However, I also find Brunettes and (to a lesser degree) Blondes appealing. It’s more the person than the hair for me. However, we all have certain features we find more appealing. Some people like certain eye colors, some like fairer skin or longer legs.
Now I wouldn’t sleep with someone primarily because they are a redhead.
The greater your dreams, the more terrible your nightmares.
I am a redhead and I always find it amazing that men have so much interest in women with that hair colour. As a child I was mocked and teased alot, I could hardly wait to grow up and dye my hair blonde, I hated my colour. Of course, now, I love it. I still think most men prefer blondes tho.
We are, each of us angels with only one wing,and we can only fly by embracing one another
Whoops, I stepped in it again. I did say it was pathological though. You know, governed by compulsion, irresistible?
Mabye I should just shut up and apologize. If I have offended you MissDavis, please accept my sincere regrets.
What do I believe in? Not much that isn’t explained by logic and scientific experiment. And, you better believe, I want to see the logic and the laboratory equipment.
–P.J. O’Rourke–
I don’t think it’s a clincher of any kind. It’s just another thing people notice. Like I just said in another thread, I like long, wavy, jet-black hair. However, this does not mean I’m out to bed everyone with that kind of hair.
People who say things like “I’ve always wanted to do a redhead/lawyer/supermodel/etc.” make it sound like a scavenger hunt. Are they really looking for sex, or do they just want to be able to say they had it with X and Y and Z? If you’re that worried about getting a certain selection of lovers, how can you really enjoy the moment?
-BrainWeasel
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Miss Davis-
I must admit that there is nothing quite like a beautiful redhead. I think it is only the rarity of it for me.
As far as telling women that they want to sleep with them. That is flat out rude. Sorry Uncle that was rude. People may think its ok cause of the jokes and wink wink nudge nduge sayings but its just not!
-Frankie
Lack of charisma can be fatal
Unoffically Godding the meathead community since 1/7/2000
I’ve always heard other guys talk about this. I was never attracted to redheads. Had plenty of friends that were, but never any thoughts of dating any. All I ended up dating (and marrying) were blondes, so it looks like I have a one track mind.
You can feel free to call me Mr. Tied for 26th place on the favorite poster’s list.
Beat me to it, but that’s my belief, too.
Redhead babes are a rarity.
Readheads are definitely a minority, and babes are a minority.
Compound those, and you indeed have a rarity.
That should read “redheads.”
Redhead babes are a rarity. Readhead babes are unthinkable.
Might I add a societal perspective? Redheads, in a mythological sort of way, are thought to be, better lovers, more feisty, more vivacious, often more “busty”, and in general, quite wonderful. They carry the sexual traits of blondes, yet not the misconception of “airheadedness” of blondes. Hence they are like a hybrid. But remember, a myth is just that, you can find what you want in any color of hair, just gotta look. Heck my wife is a physicist and shes blonde, and might I add, busty, vivacious, and an excellent lover. Wow I think im gonna take the day off and go pick her up.
Bye all 
Never been asked to sleep with someone because of my hair color… my body, my skills, my adventurous nature, maybe…but never my hair colors
I really try to be good but it just isn’t in my nature!
Uncle-
Just read the post and it wasn’t as rude as I thought…Sorry!
-Frankie
Lack of charisma can be fatal
PCW, care to tell us more about your skills? (or share them with me privately)
rubes
Nothing is so bad that it can’t get worse.
I think some of you guys have missed the OP’s point. I don’t think she’s saying she has a problem with guys being attracted to redheads; what’s obnoxious is the guys who feel the need to TELL you that they’ve “always had a thing for redheads.” I’ve gotten this line several times, usually upon being introduced to a friend of a friend or something. Exactly what do these guys think they’re going to accomplish by saying that? Do they say it on the off chance that she’ll go, “Really? Great! Take me now!” Frankly, it has the exact opposite effect on me.
Forget redheads, I’ve always had a thing for females.
I’ve always had a peculiar thing about redheads: specifically, I don’t think their hair is red. What people usually call “red” hair to me is just light brown; rarely, it is orange. Sure, it’s more reddish than most hair, but it’s more brownish than it is reddish. Which is off the subject.
Yes, I think it’s sort of obnoxious for people to come up and tell you about their personal obsession. “I think redheads are sexy” is sort of like saying “I think cockroaches were sent here by space demons to build a new world order.” It’s just a subjective judgement that you should bite your tongue on. Unless you know the person really well.
UncleBeer, no offense taken, I just happened to be reminded of this about the same time I read your post in the other thread.
Another wierd thing is men who ask me “What’s it like to be with a redhead?” I personally don’t know, as I’m the only one I’ve ever spent any ‘quality time’ with who has red hair. Should I just say ‘it’s fabulous beyond anything you’ll ever experience, bub’? It just sounds so… <sigh> true.
Overheard advice to my niece (who is 12, has flaming red hair and is cute as can be!) from a woman with lighter-orangey-red hair (and also was pretty good-looking): Honey, take care of that hair and it will take care of you for the rest of your life.
My inference was that men who love redheads will do anything for a pretty one.
Strange, but true.
I told her she’ll still have to go to college.
Some mornings, it’s just not worth chewing through the leather straps.
– Emo Phillips
rubes… I would hon but CanadianSue requires she get payment of a mule in advance. Ya have to set it up thru her. We are working on getting to Paris you know. 
I really try to be good but it just isn’t in my nature!
I have always been attracted to women. Hair was just there. I did marry a woman with red hair, though. Just lucky, I guess.