The Ugliest Men In America
Posted by: Erica Maxwell
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8:00AM, Friday October 23rd 2009
TotalBeauty.com looked into a serious matter, gave it the research it deserves, and came up with real answers. They know where the dogs are, and I’m not going to keep you in suspense. The cities with the ugliest men are the following:
8. Houston
7. Philadelphia
6. Detroit
5. Mobile, AL & Huntington, WV (a tie!)
4. Greensboro, NC
3. Miami
2. Hagerstown, MD (I’ve never even heard of this town—and it’s number two!)
1. El Paso, TX
Ambling through their reasoning, you can see they’re paying special attention to education levels (what percentage of the male population has a higher education degree and what percentage dropped out after ninth grade), obesity levels, and teeth. Teeth!
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Princess_Diana
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 07:34 am: [report]
Oh this is sad… im moving to Greensboro NC. haha
qnzmami718
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:18 am: [report]
miami!? everyone in miami is beautiful, this list is full of sh*t
vtgirl1993
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:19 am: [report]
They forgot DC. The education levels might be higher, but they’re all about 4’10 and the manners of trolls. Well…most of them.
happysingle24
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:27 am: [report]
Wow i live in Texas so that sucks that two cities on the list on in Texas.
kalibrooke
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:28 am: [report]
hagerstown is right outside of frederick, the third largest town in MD (behind baltimore and rockville)...
they have been trying to market hagerstown as the new suburb of DC, but it’s not really working. unfortunately, this list is spot-on.
Jessalyn
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:29 am: [report]
@vtgirl1993: So cruel, but so true! When I feel tall (I’m not quite 5’4”), something’s wrong.
kalibrooke
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:29 am: [report]
*to be clear, frederick is the third largest, not hagerstown. i think hagerstown in much further down the list…
tigerstripe
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 08:45 am: [report]
I go to school in Frederick, like 30 minutes from Hagerstown. Totally agree.
Anniushka
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 09:41 am: [report]
Huh. The only guy I know from El Paso, TX, happens to be pretty damned gorgeous, and he’s on his way to being very well-educated (we’re at university).
Anyway, out with the girl in me and in with the budding scientist…:
It’s interesting that they used objective measures to come up with this list, rather than surveying the local women. But then, some of the criteria—like the number of gyms and the sales of contraceptives and erotica—could very well have more to do with the disposable incomes and religious affiliations (in the case of contraceptives) of the residents than their sexiness, and that opens up a whole ‘nother can of worms as to the “what is sexy?” question. Surely being a devout Catholic—thus not using contraception—doesn’t make you ugly? And I know that getting your exercise via playing soccer, instead of going to the gym, doesn’t harm your hotness.
Another thing I wonder is, if the statistics they looked at really do point towards low levels of sexy, how much is actually the men’s fault? Even if you do look at the things where you can actually segregate the data about men from the data about women (for instance, rates of obesity among men vs among women in particular area), isn’t it possible that the women there are just as obese, smoke just as much, have just as bad dental health? The results still stand, as far as “If you’re looking for a hot date, don’t start here,” but it’s a little unfair to just say it’s the men that are losers. Then again, the list was done up for a women’s site, and someone might get offended if they posted a list of the 8 cities with the ugliest men and women…
I could probably go on, but I need to go to class. Ha ha.
MissPandaXD
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 10:30 am: [report]
Whats with all the hate for Texas?
*remembers all her boyfriends back in Houston*
...oh yeah… #&@$% scum!
Austin, TX will redeem us!
bogart4017
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 11:42 am: [report]
I really dislike the word “ugly”. Couldnt you have used unattractive?
Squidtermz
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 12:38 pm: [report]
Alaska? anyone? oh yeah levi whats his butt is from there… weird study
dhines
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 02:15 pm: [report]
wow;
I live in Greensboro, NC.
&&
there are plenty of attractive men here.
frenchgreenbean
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 03:40 pm: [report]
being born and raised in Houston I’d say this is pretty accurate, especially when you take away the gay/taken cute guys.
leaving for austin…you can’t walk half a foot without a hottie
casablancas
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 09:06 pm: [report]
LOL @ HAGERSTOWN. It’s sooo true.
impoddity
wrote on October 23 2009 @ 11:13 pm: [report]
@bethlynnoo: are you sure those Detroit guys weren’t just passing through? I was looking to move there, but I need confirmation before I make any plans…..
CheeeeEEEEse
wrote on October 24 2009 @ 02:22 am: [report]
@tigerstripe: I have 3 cousins that go to school in that district. No idea what schools though.
MelanieRamona
wrote on October 24 2009 @ 09:40 pm: [report]
I’m from El Paso. I’ve always said the men there were lucky. There’s way more women than men, and the women are beautiful, if I may say so.
catzeyez
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 12:15 pm: [report]
What about Madison,Wisconsin? They’re all scientists and researchers ect…But they are all pale and balding and blah. I’ve tried to open my mind but alas I’ll go to Miami for hot food and hot Cuban men!
purseho
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 01:19 pm: [report]
i was born and raised in ELP, TX and I don’t think they have a higher concentration of ugly men than any other city in America. The way these “studies” are conducted are kind of bogus! hehe.
GrandGreen
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 01:40 pm: [report]
dude Greensboro is loaded with sexy
MuchoMacho
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 01:41 pm: [report]
(texas is in the south)
marya999
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 01:58 pm: [report]
My ex, of late, is from el paso. loves it.
Sweet Cheeks
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 02:10 pm: [report]
@ Sabine Hodge: I think you’re absolutely right about Houston. I have only seen a few decent looking guys from all the times I’ve visited. I live in Austin and it does have some MAJOR HOTTIES but it unfortunately has it’s share of the “uglies”.
@dopaminer: It’s a common misconception that Texas is very country, everyone wears cowboy hats/boots, drive big trucks and chew tobacco. Although this is true for some parts of Texas, the rest of us live normal lives, drive regular vehicles, and have all our teeth.
MadMax
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 02:58 pm: [report]
Been to Houston many times over the last 5 years and, sorry to say it since I love TX, never saw a guy that made me want to turn around and chase him. And for some reason, the ones I saw weren’t that tall; I’m 5’7” but when added a couple of inches of heels I was kind of looking down. What’s up with that?!
C.Munro
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 04:24 pm: [report]
No. Texas is Texas. The South and the West are neighbors.
powplz
wrote on October 26 2009 @ 04:40 pm: [report]
@Cmunro - the south and the west are neighbors with Texas and the midwest, not with each other - take a road trip and you’ll find that one out FAST =)
rebelchanteuse
wrote on October 27 2009 @ 01:59 am: [report]
I must say, after 15 years in DC, I can see where jessalyn and vtgirl1993 are coming from ... it’s amazing how many so-so guys here are with totally hot women.
Mimi_Jones
wrote on October 27 2009 @ 03:29 am: [report]
I was imprisoned (married) in Hagerstown for like 5 years once. This list is so accurate. Spot on!
mokti
wrote on October 27 2009 @ 09:07 am: [report]
This thread (and its comments) horrify me… can we BE any more shallow?
CheeeeEEEEse
wrote on October 27 2009 @ 09:54 am: [report]
@mokti: Yes, shallow…your icon is ugly manga….
MuchoMacho
wrote on October 27 2009 @ 10:04 am: [report]
@cheese
*nods head*
equnsuocha
wrote on October 27 2009 @ 05:19 pm: [report]
Although the comments are making me giggle, i cant help but think what the outrage would be if there were an article called The Ugliest Women in America, or When Ugly Women happen to Hot Men. *shudder*
I do agree that the Manga is terrible though >.<
SexyLilK10
wrote on October 29 2009 @ 01:23 am: [report]
I have to say, living in metro Detroit I totally agree that the guys here aren’t all that. There’s a sort of “slob mentality” and double standard from what I’ve noticed. The guys want you glammed up like J.Lo but it’s somehow okay for them to walk around in t-shirts and pants down to their ankles, even out for a nice dinner!
doctor2bee
wrote on October 29 2009 @ 02:31 pm: [report]
Now way!!! Not everybody in Miami is beautiful. I agree there is an abundance of creepy guys down there. I am wondering why Orlando isn’t on the list. I am sure it has to be at least equally ugly as Miami.
BlueVibe
wrote on November 2 2009 @ 12:47 pm: [report]
Austin is full of irritating metrosexuals. At least if you take away the gay men in Houston, there are still *some men left*!
As for Houston: Clearly they didn’t visit during rodeo season when the Wrangler butts are out in droves.
scyld
wrote on November 2 2009 @ 11:50 pm: [report]
I grew up in Hagerstown. I’m actually an attractive, educated male with a BMI in the normal range.
The thing about this city is that there are just as many people living within a mile of the city limits as there are living within the city proper. The more educated and attractive people tend to live just a little outside of the city limits. This could skew the findings.
However, if they actually did consider the entire metropolitan area… then honestly I’m not really surprised that we got this dubious honor and we might deserve it :(
Rabbitt74
wrote on November 17 2009 @ 05:59 pm: [report]
Does not surprise me a bit about ELPTX! There are so many women that are single over the age of 30 because there are so many men uneducated and heavy. These men want the slim 20 year old and they have a gut as if they are 9 months pregnant. They can’t handle women who are educated or that they can not control.
That’s why our city is so backwards and never advances. The city has 80% on welfare and the others live pay check to pay check. Even with a degree they want to pay you to be “The Jack of all Trades”, yet if you leave the city you get paid for the job you were hired for. Just because we are a border town the ignorance of our leaders do not improve our town.
Over weight, ugly, uneducated and controling sums up the life style in ELPTX. How sad, I should have left a long time ago!