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On a recent flight to New York, I was delighted when a stewardess came over and gave me a bottle of champagne.

‘This is from the captain — he wants to welcome you on board and hopes you have a great flight today,’ she explained.
You’re probably thinking ‘what a lovely surprise’. But while it was lovely, it wasn’t a surprise. At least, not for me.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve regularly had bottles of bubbly or wine sent to my restaurant table by men I don’t know. Once, a well-dressed chap bought my train ticket when I was standing behind him in the queue, while there was another occasion when a charming gentleman paid my fare as I stepped out of a cab in Paris.

Samantha Brick on the downsides to looking pretty: 'Why women hate me for being beautiful' | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html)

On a recent flight to New York, I was delighted when a stewardess came over and gave me a bottle of champagne.

‘This is from the captain — he wants to welcome you on board and hopes you have a great flight today,’ she explained.
You’re probably thinking ‘what a lovely surprise’. But while it was lovely, it wasn’t a surprise. At least, not for me.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve regularly had bottles of bubbly or wine sent to my restaurant table by men I don’t know. Once, a well-dressed chap bought my train ticket when I was standing behind him in the queue, while there was another occasion when a charming gentleman paid my fare as I stepped out of a cab in Paris.

Another time, as I was walking through London’s Portobello Road market, I was tapped on the shoulder and presented with a beautiful bunch of flowers. Even bar tenders frequently shoo my credit card away when I try to settle my bill.

And whenever I’ve asked what I’ve done to deserve such treatment, the donors of these gifts have always said the same thing: my pleasing appearance and pretty smile made their day.


While I’m no Elle Macpherson, I’m tall, slim, blonde and, so I’m often told, a good-looking woman. I know how lucky I am. But there are downsides to being pretty — the main one being that other women hate me for no other reason than my lovely looks.

If you’re a woman reading this, I’d hazard that you’ve already formed your own opinion about me — and it won’t be very flattering. For while many doors have been opened (literally) as a result of my looks, just as many have been metaphorically slammed in my face — and usually by my own sex.

I’m not smug and I’m no flirt, yet over the years I’ve been dropped by countless friends who felt threatened if I was merely in the presence of their other halves. If their partners dared to actually talk to me, a sudden chill would descend on the room.

She's cute, but not as much "all that" as SHE thinks she is. JMO

She's cute, but not as much "all that" as SHE thinks she is. JMO:yeahthat: She's average at best.

If she thinks so, guess its so. *shrugs* Personally I don't see wheres she is all that. I've seen prettier at WalMart right here in SM. Without make-up and enhancements.

I myself could howl at the moon, but I do have a great interior. :whistle: So don't love me just because I'm not competition. That's just not right... just not right I say.

:coffee:

I feel her pain. It sucks being so damn attractive. It is the first thing people latch onto and they don't realize my awesome mind.

If she thinks so, guess its so. *shrugs* Personally I don't see wheres she is all that. I've seen prettier at WalMart right here in SM. Without make-up and enhancements.

I myself could howl at the moon, but I do have a great interior. :whistle: So don't love me just because I'm not competition. That's just not right... just not right I say.

:coffee:

There are the rare few who are a "total package"; looks, brains, personality etc.; but let's face it; people are first judged based on appearance; which is why I put "looks" first.
You could be 5 feet tall and 250 lbs. but be the "nicest" "sweetest" person in the world, but for the most part, outer appearance will dictate how you would be looked at/treated. Sad, ain't it?

I feel her pain. It sucks being so damn attractive. It is the first thing people latch onto and they don't realize my awesome mind.

Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble... :lol:

I think she's delusional. I demand proof of any of these alleged occurrences. I smell male bovine excrement.

And I'll bet that her name isn't really Samantha, it's Shirley. As in "Shirley you can't be serious."

She's definately not all that. At least 3 beers! :killingme

I think she's delusional. I demand proof of any of these alleged occurrences. I smell male bovine excrement.

And I'll bet that her name isn't really Samantha, it's Shirley. As in "Shirley you can't be serious."

I'm guessin' a LOT of people are saying something similar.
This :drama: might just be looking for her 15 minutes.

There are the rare few who are a "total package"; looks, brains, personality etc.; but let's face it; people are first judged based on appearance; which is why I put "looks" first.
You could be 5 feet tall and 250 lbs. but be the "nicest" "sweetest" person in the world, but for the most part, outer appearance will dictate how you would be looked at/treated. Sad, ain't it?

No, not really. If you don't take care of yourself it says a lot about the type of person you are. I'm not saying you have to be super hot, but a clean, neat, well taken care of apperance makes up for a lot.

In other news, I was shocked how god awful that girl was.....If I would have seen her picture without the article I probably wouldn't have thought twice of it, just an average looking person. But reading the article that goes along with it, just makes her that much worse.

Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble... :lol:

I am tired of denying it and acting like the longing stares, overt flirting and brazen propositions don't happen because of my extreme attractiveness.

For being British she is pretty, have you been there and seen them wimmins? :barf:

No, not really. If you don't take care of yourself it says a lot about the type of person you are. I'm not saying you have to be super hot, but a clean, neat, well taken care of apperance makes up for a lot.

In other news, I was shocked how god awful that girl was.....If I would have seen her picture without the article I probably wouldn't have thought twice of it, just an average looking person. But reading the article that goes along with it, just makes her that much worse.

:yeahthat:

I am tired of denying it and acting like the longing stares, overt flirting and brazen propositions don't happen because of my extreme attractiveness.
Are you telling me that you don't look like Muttley?

There are the rare few who are a "total package"; looks, brains, personality etc.; but let's face it; people are first judged based on appearance; which is why I put "looks" first.You could be 5 feet tall and 250 lbs. but be the "nicest" "sweetest" person in the world, but for the most part, outer appearance will dictate how you would be looked at/treated. Sad, ain't it?

Very sad indeed. Just another form of prejudice in this world. I can't put looks, color, or any esthetics before who a person is inside. If I had a list though I don't think looks would be first. That's just me though. What God gave us we must learn to accept and have more time to work on an inner core.

I guess that's why there are so many Beautiful houses with nobody home. :)

:coffee:

I guess that's why there are so many Beautiful houses with nobody home. :)

:coffee:

:packedmansion:

For being British she is pretty, have you been there and seen them wimmins? :barf:

Kinda reminds me of Allison Fisher.

I'll take a plain Jane over Miss I'm so beautiful any day of the week. Used to be married to that. Nice to look at, but that's where it ends.

Kinda reminds me of Allison Fisher.

Yeah...now that you mention it, she does.

Yeah...now that you mention it, she does.

Now, Jeanette Lee.....SHE can be as conceited as she wants. :drool: IMO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Lee_(pool_player)

OMG! I feel her pain and know exactly what she's going thru. I was at a restaurant the other day and went to leave, this very handsome man chased after me and when he finally caught up to me......he handed me the bill.

I was in line waiting at the STS stop and was approached by a gentleman. He said I had the lovliest eyes he had ever seen, then he wanted to borrow $ 2.00 for busfare.

And not too brag.........but I've been contacted by a Nigerian Prince who wants to give me millions of dollars. Dont hate me cause I'm beautiful.
:diva:

I am tired of denying it and acting like the longing stares, overt flirting and brazen propositions don't happen because of my extreme attractiveness.
Says the mild mannered underdog. :lol:
Are you telling me that you don't look like Muttley?

OMG! I feel her pain and know exactly what she's going thru. I was at a restaurant the other day and went to leave, this very handsome man chased after me and when he finally caught up to me......he handed me the bill.

I was in line waiting at the STS stop and was approached by a gentleman. He said I had the lovliest eyes he had ever seen, then he wanted to borrow $ 2.00 for busfare.

And not too brag.........but I've been contacted by a Nigerian Prince who wants to give me millions of dollars. Dont hate me cause I'm beautiful.
:diva:

Have a few screwdrivers with your Froot Loops this morning, did ya?

Have a few screwdrivers with your Froot Loops this morning, did ya?

:killingme

She's full of crap. She's not cute enough to have guys notice her like that and shower her with gifts.

Her teeth and nose are hideous! She reminds me of Miss Piggy w/ Austin Powers teeth :dead:

I'm thinking that perhaps other women "hate" her because she is completely conceited and delusional:killingme not because of her "beauty"..but of course, I know several women like this, and people leaving negative comments on her article/pic will certainly only serve to feed her delusion..she will keep telling herself everyone is a "hater" and her beauty is intimidating.

true story..my stepsister is morbidly obese, and furthermore looks like my stepdad 100 lbs heavier and in a halter top :twitch: but to talk to her or see her myspace..you would think she is a vs secret model. I have become convinced over the years it isn't even just false bravado to cover low self esteem..she totally believes it. so, more power to her..I went through a long time being overly self conscious when I was a teen..and frankly I was hot. I could have used a little of her extreme confidence :killingme so it's totally likely this women truely believes she is an uber hottie, and perhaps mistakes normal kindness for overt sexual attention, and embellished a little for an article.

I, personally, have no problem accepting a free drink while I am out, but anything more than that would make me uncomfortable and unable to accept.

She's full of crap. She's not cute enough to have guys notice her like that and shower her with gifts.

That's for sure! And ya know what's really unattractive? People who are off their much needed psych meds - this chick is clearly delusional! :crazy:

Samantha Brick says backlash and bile over yesterday's Daily Mail proves she's right | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124782/Samantha-Brick-says-backlash-bile-yesterdays-Daily-Mail-proves-shes-right.html)

She said it proved her point.... :killingme

I feel her pain. It sucks being so damn attractive. It is the first thing people latch onto and they don't realize my awesome mind.

Yeah, having lunch with you is a pain. All the attention you get. Then there was that one chick.....:killingme

I'm just surprised the reporter felt compelled to even write the article. She isn't much to look at.

I'm thinking that perhaps other women "hate" her because she is completely conceited and delusional:killingme not because of her "beauty"..but of course, I know several women like this, and people leaving negative comments on her article/pic will certainly only serve to feed her delusion..she will keep telling herself everyone is a "hater" and her beauty is intimidating.

true story..my stepsister is morbidly obese, and furthermore looks like my stepdad 100 lbs heavier and in a halter top :twitch: but to talk to her or see her myspace..you would think she is a vs secret model. I have become convinced over the years it isn't even just false bravado to cover low self esteem..she totally believes it. so, more power to her..I went through a long time being overly self conscious when I was a teen..and frankly I was hot. I could have used a little of her extreme confidence :killingme so it's totally likely this women truely believes she is an uber hottie, and perhaps mistakes normal kindness for overt sexual attention, and embellished a little for an article.

I, personally, have no problem accepting a free drink while I am out, but anything more than that would make me uncomfortable and unable to accept.

Samantha Brick says backlash and bile over yesterday's Daily Mail proves she's right | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124782/Samantha-Brick-says-backlash-bile-yesterdays-Daily-Mail-proves-shes-right.html)

She said it proved her point.... :killingme



what'd I tell ya? :killingme

Big ole' horse teeth & five head on that chick....

She looks a little Downsy to me.

After I read that second article, I am utterly convinced it was some sort of joke/hoax/experiment.

She looks a little Downsy to me.Yeah, but that could just be your vision impairment due to that droopy-eye softball injury thingy you have...:shrug:

Big ole' horse teeth & five head on that chick....
:killingme

I'm thinking that perhaps other women "hate" her because she is completely conceited and delusional:killingme not because of her "beauty"..but of course, I know several women like this, and people leaving negative comments on her article/pic will certainly only serve to feed her delusion..she will keep telling herself everyone is a "hater" and her beauty is intimidating.

true story..my stepsister is morbidly obese, and furthermore looks like my stepdad 100 lbs heavier and in a halter top :twitch: but to talk to her or see her myspace..you would think she is a vs secret model. I have become convinced over the years it isn't even just false bravado to cover low self esteem..she totally believes it. so, more power to her..I went through a long time being overly self conscious when I was a teen..and frankly I was hot. I could have used a little of her extreme confidence :killingme so it's totally likely this women truely believes she is an uber hottie, and perhaps mistakes normal kindness for overt sexual attention, and embellished a little for an article.

I, personally, have no problem accepting a free drink while I am out, but anything more than that would make me uncomfortable and unable to accept.

OMG, what's your stepsister's name, because I think I know her! :killingme

Big ole' horse teeth & five head on that chick....

:werd:

I saw this story on a bunch of different tv shows last night, nothing positive, I'm sure today she is still stinging from the high horse she fell off of. I think the message got across that she's not all that, especially when she heard it from some men.

I saw this story on a bunch of different tv shows last night, nothing positive, I'm sure today she is still stinging from the high horse she fell off of. I think the message got across that she's not all that, especially when she heard it from some men.
No she just thinks people are jealous of her.

She needs to see a doctor

No she just thinks people are jealous of her.

She needs to see a doctor

Delusion is a funny thing, ain't it?

She needs to see a doctor

Or a mirror.

‘This is from the captain — he wants to welcome you on board and hopes you have a great flight today,’ she explained.

Is this what the ADA has brought us to? Blind people can be pilots now?

Or a mirror.

Like this?

she even had ugly shoes.

she even had ugly shoes.

:killingme

For being British she is pretty, have you been there and seen them wimmins? :barf:

I think that must be it.

If she was Russian, she'd be a man.

A really ugly man.

Like this?

Beer can do that too. On a similar yet different note; has anybody ever seen that YouTube vid, where the guy see's a rather matronly looking girl who, with each sip he takes, gets "hotter"? "The power of beer" or something like that, it's called.

Samantha Brick on the downsides to looking pretty: 'Why women hate me for being beautiful' | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html)

On a recent flight to New York, I was delighted when a stewardess came over and gave me a bottle of champagne.

‘This is from the captain — he wants to welcome you on board and hopes you have a great flight today,’ she explained.
You’re probably thinking ‘what a lovely surprise’. But while it was lovely, it wasn’t a surprise. At least, not for me.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve regularly had bottles of bubbly or wine sent to my restaurant table by men I don’t know. Once, a well-dressed chap bought my train ticket when I was standing behind him in the queue, while there was another occasion when a charming gentleman paid my fare as I stepped out of a cab in Paris.

Maybe these dudes know a prostitute when they see one.

Maybe these dudes know a prostitute when they see one.

So, you tryin to say that when she was on the plane and got the payment, er I mean champagne that she later went up to the COCKpit and gave the captain some "airhead"? :lmao: