# What were you THINKING? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 13, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532 "2023-10-13T19:36:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/241 "2023-12-06T22:22:06Z")
I bet it’s already reported. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/242 "2023-12-06T22:22:42Z")
> [@Pleonast](#): > > In the “explain Taylor Swift” thread, there’s a tangent about her appearance starting about post 625. Why are we discussing an award-winning woman’s appearance? As if the merits aren’t worth discussing. Still trying to decide if it’s worth reporting, but it gives me the creeps. Agreed. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/243 "2023-12-06T22:26:43Z")
The comments are about _photoshopping_, not about her appearance. Yes, there are a few people misunderstanding the discussion, but those commenting are all talking about the photographs, not about Taylor. [It’s akin to articles like this.](https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-photoshop-disasters-2016-5) ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/244 "2023-12-06T22:27:30Z")
Yeah, I agree with this. It has nothing to do with Swift’s looks, but what Time did with that cover photo. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/245 "2023-12-06T22:28:32Z")
Agreed, although earlier in the thread it was suggested that the only reason she might be chosen was because she’s “cute”, which is a bit more offensive than the photoshopping discussion. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/246 "2023-12-06T22:29:09Z")
I didn’t see that, but it’s a dumb comment – Time doesn’t not pick people based on cuteness. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/247 "2023-12-06T22:30:55Z")
Actually, that might have been in the Time thread. But the same objection applies. ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/248 "2023-12-06T22:32:57Z")
It’s a stupid comment wherever it showed up. Hitler wasn’t that cute, Putin isn’t that cute, etc. ETA: Just checked out the list. OK, Yasser Arafat was probably picked for his looks. Hubba hubba! ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/249 "2023-12-06T22:34:02Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > Hitler wasn’t that cute But he was an _excellent_ dancer, I hear. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/250 "2023-12-06T22:45:22Z")
I am probably not explaining it very well but generally talking about a celebrity’s appearance is ok if their image/look are part of their celebrity and so long as it doesn’t get creepy. What is ok for a pop star might not be for a serious journalist who is on tv. @What_Exit ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/251 "2023-12-06T23:29:03Z")
> [@RitterSport](#): > > Yasser Arafat was probably picked for his looks. Hubba hubba! [![](https://www.illustrationhistory.org/images/uploads/Julian_Allen_Yassur_Arafat_NRM.2019.18.0010.jpg) ](https://www.illustrationhistory.org/images/uploads/Julian_Allen_Yassur_Arafat_NRM.2019.18.0010.jpg) …Swoon… 😍 ---
**Author:** ![RitterSport](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rittersport/32/6326_2.png) [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/252 "2023-12-07T00:40:02Z")
Oh dearie me! ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/253 "2023-12-07T07:27:34Z")
I guarantee it has. The photoshop shit is one thing, the slobbering “I bet people would pay to clean cat hair off her” dirty old man shit is just … Ugggh! > [@TroutMan](#): > > The comments are about _photoshopping_, not about her appearance. The same person started the photo talk and the “I’d like to clean her leotard” crap. Tell me it isn’t _actually_ about her appearance. I mean, shit, [now he’s comparing her to the motherfucking Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-taylor-swift-phenomenon-to-me/981339/661). Tell me that’s a sincere comment. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/254 "2023-12-07T07:36:50Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > I mean, shit, [now he’s comparing her to the motherfucking Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-taylor-swift-phenomenon-to-me/981339/661). Tell me that’s a sincere comment. I stand by the observation 100%. About her clothes and the pose of the photo, not about her. Feel free to jump to whatever conclusions you want about what is actually in my mind that you think is different than my clear words, you excel at doing that for people here. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/255 "2023-12-07T08:00:59Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > I stand by the observation 100%. Ooh, doubling down on insanity, that always goes well… > [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Feel free to jump to whatever conclusions you want about what is actually in my mind that you think is different than my clear words Let’s remember, these are _your_ clear words: > [@Can someone explain the Taylor Swift phenomenon to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-taylor-swift-phenomenon-to-me/981339/646): > > Just let them clean the hairs off while she’s wearing it and she could find people to pay her. > > Now that I think about it, there would probably be takers for cleaning the empty outfit, too. You’re a lech, and you were upset that the cover photo didn’t give you a boner for the lady in question. Sorry _Time_ isn’t whatever antique skin mag you thought it should be, Creepy Grandad. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/256 "2023-12-07T08:02:19Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > so long as it doesn’t get creepy. It got creepy. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/257 "2023-12-07T08:06:07Z")
And now Darren’s trying the “Just joking” defence. And calling quoting relevant parts of his own damn posts “manipulating the quote”. Rather than just owning up to the creepiness. Creepy Grandad gotta Creepy Grandad, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/258 "2023-12-07T08:06:15Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > You’re a lech, and you were upset that the cover photo didn’t give you a boner for the lady in question. Sure, Jan. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/259 "2023-12-07T08:07:36Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > And now Darren’s trying the “Just joking” defence. And calling quoting relevant parts of his own damn posts “manipulating the quote”. We’ll see if the mods think you manipulated or not, since I reported it. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/260 "2023-12-07T08:09:14Z")
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