# Things that aren't supposed to be sexy, but are sexy anyway **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 19, 2001, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350 "2001-10-19T02:18:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![tapioca\_tundra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@tapioca\_tundra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tapioca_tundra)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2001, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/61 "2001-10-20T23:47:01Z")
```auto and her hair swings to a point.. then she tucks it back behind her ear I don't know if this has already been posted ``` ---
**Author:** ![alondra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@alondra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alondra)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2001, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/62 "2001-10-20T23:47:43Z")
A man in a ski mask, sitting confidently astride a horse and smoking a pipe. If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about, then you’ve never seen [this man](http://www.patriagrande.net/mexico/ezln). Or heard him speak. In Spanish. About _anything_ whatsoever. 😉 Quite possibly the sexiest man alive, and I’ve never seen his face. ---
**Author:** ![Yondan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/278dde/32.png) [@Yondan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yondan)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2001, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/63 "2001-10-21T05:21:22Z")
Well-fitting clothes in subdued colors. A woman laughing from her heart. ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2001, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/64 "2001-10-21T23:42:51Z")
A woman who knows her way around tools and /or construction sites…if you know the difference between a nail and a screw and can talk about the relative merits of power tools…swoon! I had a trim carpenter working for me a few years back that was sooo hot! She would wear the same old overalls and white tshirts the guys did but oh man… ---
**Author:** ![tclouie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@tclouie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tclouie)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2001, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/65 "2001-10-21T23:57:41Z")
A woman who keeps her eyes closed and her face thrust forward after you kiss her. Guaranteed to get a follow-up kiss! ---
**Author:** ![Hugh\_Jass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4da419/32.png) [@Hugh\_Jass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hugh_Jass)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/66 "2001-10-22T00:02:46Z")
I’ve posted this before, but… girls in overalls make me weak in the knees. ---
**Author:** ![tapioca\_tundra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@tapioca\_tundra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tapioca_tundra)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/67 "2001-10-22T00:17:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tclouie \* > \*\*A woman who keeps her eyes closed and her face thrust forward after you kiss her. Guaranteed to get a follow-up kiss! \*\* ```auto you mean for just a split second, right? ``` ---
**Author:** ![HerMajestyLorna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7cd45c/32.png) [@HerMajestyLorna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HerMajestyLorna)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/68 "2001-10-22T00:37:39Z")
I cast my vote for … -guys with really hairy legs, especially if they wear white socks, too -the inner forearm…ahh! ---
**Author:** ![croaker67](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@croaker67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/croaker67)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/69 "2001-10-22T01:47:39Z")
Any woman who can giggle. (convincingly) OOOOOHHH:D ---
**Author:** ![kirk280980](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c77e96/32.png) [@kirk280980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kirk280980)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/70 "2001-10-22T02:40:46Z")
Guys with a good singing voice get my vote. Especially if they’re just singing to themselves as they shave in the morning or when they’re mowing the lawn - they don’t actually have to be musicians. Cropped hair is a big turn-on, skinheads even more so. But, having said that, a man with shortish, neat hair will do very nicely. As long as they don’t have to spend hours tending to it every morning. Seeing a guy “froofing” his hair and getting stressed out because he can’t do anything with it would put me off in an instant. Keep it simple! I’m not sure if many would agree with me on this one, but I do like to watch a man smoke. Especially when he sits back, relaxes and is obviously enjoying it. It makes a guy look calm, confident and self-assured, and if he plays with his Zippo throughout, he gets extra sexiness points. For this reason, I only date men who smoke 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kirk280980](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c77e96/32.png) [@kirk280980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kirk280980)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/71 "2001-10-22T02:47:53Z")
Bugger, I forgot one… As much as I like a nice physique, I’ve always preferred men who have a little bit of a podge around their belly area. By that, I DO NOT mean a gut which he can hide the remote in. Just a tiny smattering of podge, enough to “squidge” as you stroke his tummy. But no lardy bits elsewhere, please. I’m not really keen on wobbly legs butts, even though I’ve been found guilty of having both myself. ---
**Author:** ![Black\_Bear\_Benjamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/90db22/32.png) [@Black\_Bear\_Benjamin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Black_Bear_Benjamin)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/72 "2001-10-22T02:51:23Z")
My SO’s feet sticking out from under the blanket next to me. Call me crazy… but I probably won’t hear you, I’ll just sit here staring…wondering. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Harvey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@Max\_Harvey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Harvey)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/73 "2001-10-22T04:11:49Z")
Women in drag. Thumb rings. Very short, masculine hair. Small hands with thin fingers, and nails cut to the quick with no polish. ---
**Author:** ![Michele\_in\_SoCal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5e925/32.png) [@Michele\_in\_SoCal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michele_in_SoCal)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/74 "2001-10-22T04:43:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by king of spain \* > **Guitar players - not the whole flashy lead singer thing, just guys who are really, really talented with a guitar. It’s all about the hands, baby.** Oh yes! The hands and the shoulder. That little rise and fall of the shoulder as the strings are fingered and strummed is so sexy it makes me sigh out loud. ---
**Author:** ![Breezy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b3f665/32.png) [@Breezy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Breezy)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/75 "2001-10-22T15:30:35Z")
About the sexy smoking, I’d have to say I’m with you on this one, people. My husband has this really sexy look when he’s smoking. WHEW! He squints his eyes just a little when he inhales, then he tosses his head back, and slowly exhales. I know it’s bad for him, I even want him to quit, but he DOES look sexy when he does it. I told him he should apply for the Marlboro Man job. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vivian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/3e96dc/32.png) [@vivian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivian)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/76 "2001-10-22T19:23:23Z")
\*guys in thick turtlenecks sweaters and trousers… \*guys who walk with canes, wear thick turtle necks and leather jackets… \*rolling over in the morning to find that the him beside you is erect…i know it’s not for me, but i just can’t help it… \*height…i’m only 5’1, so when a man is over 6’…mmmmmm…i just love that safe and secure feeling ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/77 "2001-10-22T20:17:45Z")
Sexy is… a woman who can beat me at scrabble and/or trivial pursuit. [arrogance] Not that I’ve ever met such a woman [/arrogance] ---
**Author:** ![Politzania](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Politzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Politzania)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/78 "2001-10-22T20:57:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MaxTheVool \* > \*\*Sexy is… a woman who can beat me at scrabble and/or trivial pursuit. > > [arrogance] Not that I’ve ever met such a woman [/arrogance] \*\* Heh - name the time & place… 😉 and no - kwyjibo does NOT count! ---
**Author:** ![rfsgrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/90db22/32.png) [@rfsgrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rfsgrl)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/79 "2001-10-22T23:04:24Z")
Ok, Call me crazy… Everyone say “Hi Crazy”…lol I think it is extremely sexy when my boyfriend has a beer and then kisses me… The subtle scent is very erotic to me…lol go figure hunh?? Lots of people have a thing for hands… I think hands are incredibly sexy… especially big strong hands…but I find something wonderful about smaller artstic hands… it depends on the person… I have no typical stereotype… I just thing hands are wonderfully sexy. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Nacho4Sara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Nacho4Sara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nacho4Sara)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2001, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350/80 "2001-10-22T23:54:12Z")
> [@](#): > > As much as I like a nice physique, I’ve always preferred men who have a little bit of a podge around their belly area. By that, I DO NOT mean a gut which he can hide the remote in. Just a tiny smattering of podge, enough to “squidge” as you stroke his tummy. Oh my my, oh hell yes. I love tummy pudge. I don’t like very thin guys to begin with, but I love a chubby belly. A little chunk in the trunk never hurt anyone. **MaxTheVool** - I bet I could kick your ass at Scrabble. My new highest score (as of last week) is in the 600’s. My vocabulary _rocks_. I made 143 points in one turn by building “QUALITY” off of “HARD” - turning it into “HARDY.” The Y was on the triple word, to boot, and I got a bonus 50 for making a seven letter word. (I’m doing my touchdown dance as I type. Woohoo!) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350.md?page=5)