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lexicon Since: May, 2012
#26: Jan 9th 2013 at 7:23:52 PM

I think the best of those are Gregory and Ezra, especially Ezra. It seems like an Asian would actually be best. Maybe from Mulan. When choosing an image it is important to keep in mind the adjectives.

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#27: Jan 9th 2013 at 7:35:22 PM

[up] I'd want to stay away from an Asian man for this one, mainly to keep Bishounen from rearing its...well, not-so-ugly head.

edited 9th Jan '13 7:35:38 PM by Willbyr

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#28: Jan 9th 2013 at 7:42:39 PM

Duck: My initial response was a bit flippant, sorry. :/

In general I think cute is rounder and softer. (I cite Generic Cuteness as an eyewitness!) Pretty is... well, 'slender', 'slight', and 'fine', according to the page. 'Delicate' would be another adjective, I think.

Tony Curtis has some pretty traits, but he mostly strikes me as an iron nose and browline padded all over with soft, cushy-looking pillows. :3 Based on how much Janet Leigh seems to be enjoying his cheek, I think she agrees.

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#29: Jan 9th 2013 at 8:49:02 PM

[up]Well, I disagree. My point was that cute has to do with either, as you say, rounder characteristics, but also more basic and inherent, rather than a refined exterior. I think cuteness has more to do with flaws, such as a kid trying to be stylished, but fails due to just being too small lack certain qualities that completes the style. However, I still think cute and pretty can overlap, since they're both fairly wide descriptive terms, and they do have an overlap.

Also, I want to emphasise that this trope isn't just the Western equivalence of Bishōnen, and that the slender ideal isn't the only thing that qualifies. Thus, I think it's better to have an image that isn't bishy.

[down]It can still be purely about looks as well.

edited 9th Jan '13 10:14:08 PM by AnotherDuck

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#30: Jan 9th 2013 at 9:24:42 PM

That's the problem with using words to describe both personality and appearance. :/ I'm only talking about his appearance.

I don't suggest an image that is 'bishie'. I do think, however, that the image should align with the Pretty Boy page description.

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#31: Jan 9th 2013 at 11:27:05 PM

Please don't argue. Of course the image should align with the Pretty Boy page description. Okay, nothing Asian, how about James?

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#32: Jan 9th 2013 at 11:32:04 PM

[up]I'm going to argue against that, since he doesn't inspire any feelings of prettiness for me.

[down]Oh, sure, now you agree with me. tongue

edited 10th Jan '13 10:12:45 AM by AnotherDuck

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#33: Jan 10th 2013 at 8:51:06 AM

[up][up] I agree with Duck.

[up] ^_^

edited 10th Jan '13 10:27:53 AM by Noaqiyeum

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#34: Jan 10th 2013 at 10:14:17 AM

One reason not to have Chase: Hospital Hottie.

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#35: Jan 10th 2013 at 10:20:52 AM

Oh yeah, I remember that thread. Took ages to settle on anything.

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#36: Jan 10th 2013 at 10:22:06 AM

"A very popular choice for women seeking classical hysteria treatments" Wow, naughty.

lexicon Since: May, 2012
#37: Jan 10th 2013 at 10:41:21 AM

If no one likes anything that anyone suggests is there any point in having a crowner?

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#38: Jan 10th 2013 at 11:17:42 AM

I think there is at least one objection to each suggestion, but it is not true that nobody likes anything. Also, more people vote on crowners than post comments in threads.

edited 10th Jan '13 11:18:21 AM by rodneyAnonymous

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lexicon Since: May, 2012
#39: Jan 10th 2013 at 11:21:55 AM

So are we ready to start it? I think we have quite a few suggestions.

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#41: Jan 10th 2013 at 10:23:40 PM

Okay, I added everything that wasn't Chase or Asian. The first Legolas pic wouldn't load for me.

Edit: I added Prince Edward from Enchanted because I think there should be more drawn pictures.

edited 10th Jan '13 11:41:32 PM by lexicon

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#42: Jan 11th 2013 at 11:37:21 AM

[up] I added one I think you missed.

Of the two that are leading right now I think I favour Leo over Legolas, if only to make it clear that not all Pretty Boys are Long Haired Pretty Boys.

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#43: Jan 11th 2013 at 11:48:33 AM

I cannot view the Leo one, would it be possible for someone to uplaod it to TVT for me?

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#44: Jan 11th 2013 at 12:31:09 PM

Here you go. This version is flipped from the one on the crowner, to help the focus of the page if it's chosen.

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#46: Jan 11th 2013 at 1:15:03 PM

I swapped the uploaded Leo pic into the crowner option.

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lexicon Since: May, 2012
#48: Jan 11th 2013 at 5:11:58 PM

@ 42 Noaqiyeum - You're right. There should be a difference in the picture between this and Long-Haired Pretty Boy. Let's go with a short(er) haired one.

Edit: I like Ezra Miller but he is Asian, isn't he? We do want to stay away from Bishounen.

edited 11th Jan '13 5:19:12 PM by lexicon

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#49: Jan 15th 2013 at 6:24:32 AM

Bump for votes; it's really close between Leo and Legolas.

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#50: Jan 15th 2013 at 8:01:46 AM

Hmm... Leo has a better smile, but Lego has better eyes... Tough.

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10th Jan '13 8:41:31 PM

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