# Should redheads date other redheads? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 17, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797 "2008-04-17T22:38:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Eben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a8b319/32.png) [@Eben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eben)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/41 "2008-04-18T18:51:35Z")
[QUOTE=Essay] I’ve never met a redhaired guy who didn’t immediately remind me of my brother, who is also a redhead. Urgh. No thanks. [/QUOTE] I can understand this… I’ve never been particularly attracted to blondes since my whole family is blonde. Personal dating experience leads me to believe redheads are incurably insane. Brunettes are curably insane. -Eben ---
**Author:** ![Zeriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/58956e/32.png) [@Zeriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeriel)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/42 "2008-04-18T18:52:18Z")
All right, so we have several people who are lining up for redheads (And include me in this!), and several redheads who aren’t getting laid enough. This seems like a problem that should solve itself right here in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/43 "2008-04-18T19:00:41Z")
[QUOTE=Zeriel] All right, so we have several people who are lining up for redheads (And include me in this!), and several redheads who aren’t getting laid enough. This seems like a problem that should solve itself right here in this thread. [/QUOTE] Well, if it weren’t for the distances and international borders involved, I’d be on my way as soon as work let out. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/44 "2008-04-18T19:26:25Z")
[QUOTE=JimB.] and then there’s the supermodel type redheads. [/QUOTE] That would be a ‘day-walker.’ (red hair, but no (or at least not many) freckles. Actually, one of the guys at work calls me a day-walker, even though I’m not a redhead. But it’s clear I have at least some ginger genes in me, because I do have red facial hair. ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/45 "2008-04-18T19:29:43Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally Posted by **Zeriel** > All right, so we have several people who are lining up for redheads (And include me in this!), and several redheads who aren’t getting laid enough. This seems like a problem that should solve itself right here in this thread. So what, should we all start posting pictures and locations so we can start making our weekend plans? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Plastic\_Ninja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f07891/32.png) [@Little\_Plastic\_Ninja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Plastic_Ninja)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/46 "2008-04-18T20:09:46Z")
[QUOTE=Zeriel] All right, so we have several people who are lining up for redheads (And include me in this!), and several redheads who aren’t getting laid enough. This seems like a problem that should solve itself right here in this thread. [/QUOTE] _considers making a Should brunettes/black haired people date other brunettes/black haired people? thread_ 😃 ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/47 "2008-04-18T20:24:47Z")
[QUOTE=Robot Arm] Damn you, **D\_Odds**! [/QUOTE] Charter Membership hath its priveleges. That said, I’m now married to a lovely, raven-tressed lady, so you can have my spot, **Robot Arm**. Beware the crazy, though. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/48 "2008-04-18T20:31:15Z")
[QUOTE=elfkin477] You know, I honestly think the most unrealistic part of the Harry Potter books is that both of Ron’s parents have red hair. I don’t think JK grew up with any redheads. [/QUOTE] Apparently, **kittenblue** lived across the street from the Weasleys. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/49 "2008-04-18T22:04:22Z")
[QUOTE=tremorviolet] I am, in fact, single but am a fairly average redhead, giving lie to the common belief that redheads are either incredibly hot or super ugly. (ever notice how a lot of redheads seem to have puffy faces? I’m one of those.) Here are [flattering personal ad photos](http://www.okcupid.com/profile?u=t_violet). [/QUOTE] Those are indeed some pretty good photos. _Anata_ wa okage gama de? > [@CalMeacham](#): > > My redheaded brother-in-law dated and married a redhead. Now they’ve got redheaded kids. Has your BIL ever thought about starting a [league?](http://221bakerstreet.org/adventures/red_headed_league.txt) ---
**Author:** ![Rascal\_s\_Mom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@Rascal\_s\_Mom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rascal_s_Mom)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/50 "2008-04-18T22:58:56Z")
[QUOTE=SkipMagic] I dated another redhead for over a year. She was crazy. Which, as far as I know, had less to do with her being a redhead than it had with her simply being crazy. Also, your kids might come out clear. [/QUOTE] Immediately after reading this, my work computer was wearing spatters of my yogurt. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2008, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/51 "2008-04-18T23:43:56Z")
[QUOTE=tremorviolet] I am, in fact, single but am a fairly average redhead, giving lie to the common belief that redheads are either incredibly hot or super ugly. (ever notice how a lot of redheads seem to have puffy faces? I’m one of those.) Here are [flattering personal ad photos](http://www.okcupid.com/profile?u=t_violet). Man, I’m pulling the average waaaaaaay down. The other redheads must be boinking like bunnies… [/QUOTE] :: screech kla-chunk vrooom vrooom bang crash ert (backs up six blocks) :: That’s… ‘average’? :: fans self :: ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/52 "2008-04-19T00:54:22Z")
[QUOTE=tremorviolet] Well, mine’s natural and I don’t think I’ve ever met a _guy_ who’s dyed his hair red… [/QUOTE] You know, my brother dyes his hair red. I don’t understand that, since it **is** red to begin with, but he dyes it \*other \* shades of red. 😕 We’re coppery and he dyes it darker reds. But he also dyes it shades of purple and black as well. ---
**Author:** ![Lok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e8c25b/32.png) [@Lok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lok)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/53 "2008-04-19T01:15:36Z")
[QUOTE=tremorviolet] I am, in fact, single but am a fairly average redhead, giving lie to the common belief that redheads are either incredibly hot or super ugly. (ever notice how a lot of redheads seem to have puffy faces? I’m one of those.) Here are [flattering personal ad photos](http://www.okcupid.com/profile?u=t_violet). [/QUOTE] While you may be an average redhead, you are more than average in attractiveness. I noticed this when you first posted pictures here years ago. > [@D\_Odds](#): > > Charter Membership hath its priveleges. That said, I’m now married to a lovely, raven-tressed lady, so you can have my spot, Robot Arm. Beware the crazy, though. Hold on there, I am in this line too. And I am single and a Charter Member! Behind me **Robot Arm**! [QUOTE=Sunspace] “I brake for Asian women. I back up six blocks for redheads.” [/quote] Nice, I will have to remember that one. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Them](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@The\_Them](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Them)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/54 "2008-04-19T02:12:47Z")
**tremor,** you are indeed pretty awful looking. But I can help you with your self-esteem issues. We start with a nice hot bath… Who was it, said they weren’t attracted to blondes 'cause they look too much like family? Right there. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/55 "2008-04-19T02:18:37Z")
[QUOTE=Lok] Hold on there, I am in this line too. And I am single and a Charter Member! Behind me **Robot Arm**! [/QUOTE] Hey, no shoving. There’s space for everyone in the line. Behind me. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/56 "2008-04-19T02:26:09Z")
[QUOTE=Sunspace] “I brake for Asian women. I back up six blocks for redheads.” [/QUOTE] No doubt you’re thinking of East and Southeast Asian women and not West Asian. There’s a reason they keep the ladies covered over on that side. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![tremorviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47774/32.png) [@tremorviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tremorviolet)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/57 "2008-04-20T01:51:00Z")
[QUOTE=Scuba\_Ben] Those are indeed some pretty good photos. _Anata_ wa okage gama de? [/QUOTE] Do you mean “okage sama de”? I am what I am because of you? Thanks for the kind words, y’all. Of course, they are personal ad photos so they’re not completely representative. Anyway, had the date, same as most of my online dates: perfectly nice guy, interesting enough conversation, absolutely no desire to jump his bones and do my bit to help the average. Sigh. Maybe I should reconsider the 26-year old with the 12-inch mohawk. ---
**Author:** ![Pollux\_Oil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/858c86/32.png) [@Pollux\_Oil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pollux_Oil)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/58 "2008-04-20T04:34:22Z")
I’m kind of a redhead…my hair is, to me, dark brown but in certain lights (and certain pictures) I show up more red than brown enough so that some people have called me a redhead. Either way, I’m definitely attracted to other redheads. But then again, my personal preference is women with pale skin so I’m more likely to hit redheads with that criteria I suppose. [QUOTE=RoOsh] I’m amused that I found this thread after just being sent a link by a friend on Redheads: Blondes may have more fun, but Redheads get more sex!(SFW I think. Tis just an article.) [/quote] I have this weird thing with my facial hair where I get blonde, brown, and red in my beard. Does this mean I should be having more fun AND getting more sex? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/59 "2008-04-20T05:09:45Z")
[QUOTE=Pollux Oil] I have this weird thing with my facial hair where I get blonde, brown, and red in my beard. Does this mean I should be having more fun AND getting more sex? :dubious: [/QUOTE] No, you can’t have all your cake and eat her too! It means you should be getting moderately amusing foreplay. Or a sexy birthday cake shaped like boobs coming your way! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797/60 "2008-04-20T06:10:20Z")
[QUOTE=Siam Sam] No doubt you’re thinking of East and Southeast Asian women and not West Asian. There’s a reason they keep the ladies covered over on that side. ☹ [/QUOTE] Oh, I don’t know. I’ve met some West Asian women who were very attractive. Married, unfortunately, but attractive. And why leave out the South, Central, and North Asian women? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-redheads-date-other-redheads/445797.md?page=4)