[English only thread] - Man taking advantage of the Istanbul Convention

Grace Hayes2 said:Man's got a face shaped like a total potato, haha.

Nah, I wouldn't say that. When people call someone a potato, they usually mean they've got that soft, featureless, pudding-like look with zero bone structure, but honestly, this guy is the complete opposite of that.

wanderingheron9 said:Nah, I don't buy it. Calling someone a "potato" usually implies they've got one of those totally blank, doughy faces and zero jawline to speak of. This guy is basically the antithesis of that.

I don't know, man, based on how I see it, being a potato is all about having that uneven, lumpy look, and let's be real—he's lumpy as hell.

Yeah, in that photo where he’s wearing those orange sunglasses, he looks significantly worse. But, to be fair, in nearly every other shot, his bone structure is clearly defined, so I suspect he isn't pulling some kind of "angel fraud" trick or anything; it would be practically impossible to fake that level of detail in a photo like that.

We've all had terrible photos taken of us, but in that first one, he suddenly looks much older—it's honestly quite strange, almost as if he were a completely different person.

He was banned multiple times over on the fitness boards, and he had this notorious, bizarre foot fetish involving both women and even animated female elves. He seemed like a pretty disturbed individual.

This was his final post:

That guy will probably end up hurting someone one day; we're talking top-tier mental instability here.

Quote: Insects! You are incredibly brainwashed and misled by the media and these moronic forums. This entire site is a cancer. I am leaving for good. Power of the mind = Everything. Out of the three factors mentioned, looks are the least significant. The OP is actually a decent person, but I simply can't agree with this assessment. Intelligence is the real power. I don't expect you to agree, nor will I waste any breath trying to explain myself. You just aren't capable of comprehending.

Physical appearance is irrelevant if you're an idiot or if you lack the backbone to actually approach and talk to a woman. Charisma carries much more weight than looks. In fact, looks are the least important factor. It's all about the conversation, your body language, and your command of language.

I possess all three qualities. I could have slept with hundreds of women over the last twelve years if I had cared to, but I never chose such a hollow path for my life. I'd much rather spend my time playing video games or watching Vsauce on YouTube than chasing after random girls. Do you honestly think hooking up with some random person is some massive achievement in your pathetic lives?

Or perhaps you've just spent far too much time surrounding yourselves with incredibly shallow people.

Major mommy issues here. 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:Seriously, his face is shaped like a literal potato. lol.

wanderingheron9 said:Actually, I wouldn't say that. Usually, when people call someone a "potato," they mean they have a soft, featureless look with almost no bone structure. This guy is actually the complete opposite of that.

I suppose you could argue that this would qualify as a potato face.

https://i.warosu.org/data/biz/img/01...5052021774.jpg

steelorca5 said:Exactly, he basically looks like a baked potato

https://i.warosu.org/data/biz/img/01...5052021774.jpg

Eggman😍
Honestly, I kind of feel for the guy; talk about a brutal hand to be dealt by genetics.

steelorca5 said:Exactly, we're talking about a total potato face here

https://i.warosu.org/data/biz/img/01...5052021774.jpg

Look, even a potato can look somewhat symmetrical if you squint hard enough. 😁 My point wasn't really about the actual geometry of his face, but more about that uneven, lumpy texture you get with a sack of Russets.

wanderingheron9 said:Eggman 😍
I can't help but feel a certain level of pity for him, honestly. It seems like he was dealt an incredibly unlucky hand when it comes to his genetics.

How would you rate him on a scale of 1 to 10? 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:If you look at them from just the right angle, potatoes can actually look pretty symmetrical. :D Like, I wasn't even trying to compare him to a potato because of his face shape, it was more about... Lumpy. It’s kind of like how potatoes always seem to end up being the reliable go-to, you know? Just that classic, steady vibe.

Honestly, "chiseled" feels like a much better way to put it.

Man, you guys are honestly just totally brainwashed by the media and these mindless forums. This whole community feels like a toxic mess, so I’m officially out—peace out forever. Power of the mind = Everything. When it comes to those three traits, looks don't even come close to being the most important thing. Honestly, the OP is a genuinely good person, but there's just no way I can get behind this take. True power lies in intelligence, period. I know you won't see eye to eye with me on that, and I'm really not going to waste my breath trying to break it down for you since it's clearly just beyond comprehension.

Honestly, having good looks doesn't mean much if you're a complete moron or if you're too terrified to actually walk up and strike up a conversation with a girl. At the end of the day, charisma carries way more weight than your face does. Being attractive is pretty much at the bottom of the list when you think about it—it’s really all about how you carry yourself, your body language, and being able to hold a great conversation.

I’ve got all three. Honestly, I could've hooked up with hundreds of different women over the last twelve years if that was my goal, but I just never felt like taking such a mindless, hollow route. I’d much rather spend my time diving into video games or catching some Michael and Jake from Vsauce videos on YouTube than wasting my energy chasing after random girls. Do you guys seriously think hooking up with random people is some huge achievement in your otherwise pretty bleak lives?

Maybe you’ve just been hanging around people who don't really go deep, you know? I feel like if you spend all your time with superficial crowds, you start to forget what real connection even feels like.

Damn son God admit i actually agree with most of the things he wrote here 😲
Damn son God admit i actually agree with most of the things he wrote here. Real intelligence is such an underrated superpower, honestly, and chasing after endless flings or stacking up massive bank accounts won't actually buy you any lasting peace of mind or happiness.
Man, I also love playing video games and watching Michael and Jake from Vsauce. Honestly though, I probably won't end up killing anyone because I got a healthy dose of social intelligence and empathy.
Honestly, this guy is sharp as a tack—he totally gives me those Tab Quote vibes. 🤣

I was just sitting here thinking about how much life changes when you finally find that one thing that clicks, you know? It’s like that feeling when you’re driving down a highway in the Midwest at sunset and everything just feels right. says:
I'd probably give him a solid 8 out of 10, honestly. I was just thinking about this the other day while grabbing coffee in Seattle, and yeah, he's definitely got that vibe. 😁

If we're talking about being totally disfigured, Dr. Eggman would definitely be a 2—though honestly, if he actually put some effort into looksmaxxing, he could probably hit a 3.

wanderingheron9 said:"Chiseled" might be a better way to put it.

Calling him "chiseled" implies there's some actual aesthetic appeal there, but let's be real—his features are just straight-up grotesque, like something out of a weird caricature. 😁

Grace Hayes2 said:Calling him chiseled is a stretch because his face just looks weirdly exaggerated, almost like some creepy cartoon character. : D

I gotta disagree there. He definitely stands out because having bone structure like that is super rare, honestly. I feel like if he wasn't such an intense guy, he’d probably have a massive following with everyone, but when you're that brilliant, it's hard to stay grounded and not spiral into being a total pessimist.

Honestly, I think it just comes down to personal preference. I’ve never really subscribed to that whole "bigger is always better" philosophy, you know? There’s a massive difference between having a solid, aesthetic build and just being freakishly huge for no reason. 😁

steelorca5 said:Exactly, you'd end up looking like a total potato

https://i.warosu.org/data/biz/img/01...5052021774.jpg

The distortion might actually look even worse in person depending on the lens focal length.

And yeah, my English is pretty rough—just a lack of brainpower on my part. ☕

That massive volcano erupting on his face definitely wasn't doing his vibe any favors either. 🤣

wanderingheron9 said:I'm not buying it. The only reason he stands out is because having a bone structure like that is pretty damn rare. If he just acted a little less intense, he'd probably be a hit with everyone. But honestly, when you're that smart, it's hard to relate to regular people, and it's easy to end up being a total pessimist.

Man, he looks like a complete idiot straight out of Twilight. He might get some attention if he’s actually a normal guy or has a sense of humor, but let's not pretend it's all about having a sharp jawline or whatever.

Grace Hayes2 said:Honestly, I think it’s just my own personal bias, but I’ve never really subscribed to that whole "bigger is better" mentality; there’s definitely a fine line between something looking impressive and just being freakishly massive, you know? :D

You hit the nail on the head. Honestly, he’s not imposing one bit; he's actually got that really lean, wiry build to him.
I honestly feel like beauty always favors harmony and symmetry over size of any kind.

electrichawk94 said:I honestly think this might look way more intense than it actually does in person, mostly just because of how that specific lens's focal length distorts everything.

You're totally right about that. If you try to take a close-up shot with a low focal length, it’ll absolutely wreck someone's facial proportions—I remember trying this with my cousin last summer and we both looked like caricatures because our noses looked massive.
I can't really see what you're pointing at without the link working properly, but honestly, I've been scrolling through stuff like this all morning while sipping my coffee, just vibing and taking it all in.
I can't really see what you're trying to show me since the link isn't working properly, but if you can get that image up, I'm all ears and ready to chat about it!
I was just scrolling through some stock photos earlier and stumbled upon this one, and honestly, it really hit me how much certain imagery can just set a whole mood without saying a single word. It’s funny how a simple shot can make you stop mid-scroll and just reflect for a second, you know?

wanderingheron9 said:Exactly. He isn't imposing one bit. If anything, he’s just wiry and thin.
beauty always favors harmony and symmetry over size of any kind.

Look, his build might work, but his face is totally disconnected from his body—it’s just way too asymmetrical for me. 😁 Honestly, maybe he’s unhinged because he spent his school years getting shoved into lockers for being a total airhead.

wanderingheron9 said:Damn son 😲
I have to concede that I find myself agreeing with the bulk of his points. Intellectual capacity is a genuine superpower, whereas sleeping with countless random women offers no real guarantee of fulfillment—much like how having an obscene amount of wealth doesn't necessarily lead to happiness.
Man, i also Love playing video Games and watching Michael and jak fra Vsauce too. However, I doubt I’ll ever resort to violence, primarily because i Got a Healthy dose of social intelligence and empathy.
The individual is remarkably sharp; he actually brings to mind our good friend Tab 🤣

Tab Well spotted, he does possess a similar temperament to Tabasco 🤣 though if my memory serves, Tab is a total baldhead

It seems you share a great deal in common with him, then 😲. Your perspectives on society and existence align, you share his taste in video games, you follow the same YouTube channels, and you both have a certain affinity for feet (albeit he's a complete deviant and hardcore fetishist, while you're just a casual fan)

I suppose I might disagree regarding the financial aspect based on my own lived experiences, but when it comes to the matter of women, he is likely correct. Looking ahead, I am considering taking an entire year off—which would involve abstaining from sex entirely and avoiding any kind of orgasm, including through drugs and such (I might even consider going completely off-cycle with zero testosterone for the full twelve months). I truly feel the need to challenge myself once to observe the mental and physical shifts after 365 days; the mental aspect is the priority, of course, as I realize I'll likely sacrifice a significant amount of muscle mass by being off testosterone for a year.

That said, I could potentially make massive strides in my cardiovascular endurance, stamina, and blood pressure. From a physiological standpoint, those improvements would be much more attainable during a sabbatical like this, as I wouldn't be pouring all my energy into the typical bodybuilding grind and meal prepping. To be honest, my joints and overall physique could certainly benefit from a prolonged reprieve from the constant heavy lifting and the cumulative wear and tear I've put my body through over the years.

If 1 are disfigured and deformed people, Dr. Eggman would be 2 (3 if looksmaxed).

In my opinion, 1 is truly revolting and unpleasant to behold, but within my specific ranking system, deformed and disfigured individuals fall into the 0/0.5 category.

electrichawk94 said:And yeah, my English isn't great since I'm clearly lacking in the brain department. ☕

Honestly, who cares? As long as we get the gist of what you're saying, it doesn't matter. At least you aren't acting like a total condescending jerk like some other users here have. ☕

electrichawk94 said:This might actually exaggerate things even more than they are in real life, simply because of the lens's focal length.

wanderingheron9 said:That's a solid point. Using a short focal length can really distort someone's features if the shot is taken too close up.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8f/2d...139d5bd8ca.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7e/1c...b8cb6a0661.jpg
https://media.istockphoto.com/photos...re-id527463761

So that explains why I look terrible in certain shots.

Good grief, wow. That redhead in the first image looks like a completely different person on the left side. Her face appears much more elongated and thin, her nose looks less attractive, her eyes seem way too wide-set, and her nasolabial folds are significantly deeper.

I wonder if this focal length distortion happens in video as well, or is it strictly a photography issue?

Grace Hayes2 said:Major mommy issues. 😁

Would you mind expanding on that? What specifically in his message leads you to believe he's dealing with mommy issues?

Actually, what does "mommy issues" even mean? There doesn't seem to be a concrete definition for it; I suppose everyone just has their own subjective interpretation of the term. It seems unlike "daddy issues," where the concept is much more clearly defined for most people.

steelorca5 said:Could you dive a bit deeper into that? Like, what specifically in his post points toward him having mommy issues?

Honestly, what even is "mommy issues" anyway? It’s such a vague term—everyone basically just makes up their own definition on the fly. It's nothing like "daddy issues," where there's actually a pretty clear, shared understanding of what people are talking about.

The way he talks about wanting to be with countless women but failing to pull anyone off because he's too insecure is a classic sign of being raised by a controlling, overbearing mother. At least, if you ask me.