Do you like tan lines on the opposite sex?

[NewIdentity]

I started tanning again and this got me to thinking about tan lines.

For me, women with tan lines immediately get 2 points added to their Hotness factor. Maybe it is the voyeur in me that thinks of looking at a good set of tan lines as being let in on something that is private or forbidden in this women's life.

Maybe it is looking at all those old Playboys when I was a little kid that still gets me excited when I see a set of tanlines.

[lynchjm24]

Just 2 points?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Mmmmm....nothing like a good cancerous crunchy coating on your skin.

[claphamsa]

yeah, not a tan fan at all!

[B & B]

http://imgonnabreakyourheart.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/tan-lines1.jpg?w=368&h=277

[Kodos]

Nothing like a deep tan to turn me off. All I think about is they are going to have shoe leather for skin in 20 years.

[JetsIn06]

Nothing like a deep tan to turn me off. All I think about is they are going to have shoe leather for skin in 20 years.

+1

[Kodos]

It just speaks to incredibly misplaced priorities, and is a good indicator that they are a shallow/vain/uninteresting person.

[JAG]

No tan lines, thanks. I do like the look of tan skin, but +1 to what everyone else has said about it. I feel lucky in this regard as my wife has a dark enough complexion naturally that she looks nicely tanned without having had to douse herself in UV light to obtain / maintain it.

[QuikSand]

I'm a fairly analytical and rational person overall, and I'm well aware of the dangers of tanning and overexposure. The "in 20 years" argument above is very sensible and logical, and I totally understand it.

But when I see a pic like the one above, for some reason my time horizon is more like 20 minutes than 20 years. Looking at women on the beach, I'm just not wired to be thinking about whether she'd be a good candidate to marry, raise a family, and grow old together. I'm really just thinking about rolling in the sand a bit.

Which apparently makes me a pig. I can live with that. Voted yes.

[RendeR]

I'm a fairly analytical and rational person overall, and I'm well aware of the dangers of tanning and overexposure. The "in 20 years" argument above is very sensible and logical, and I totally understand it.

But when I see a pic like the one above, for some reason my time horizon is more like 20 minutes than 20 years. Looking at women on the beach, I'm just not wired to be thinking about whether she'd be a good candidate to marry, raise a family, and grow old together. I'm really just thinking about rolling in the sand a bit.

Which apparently makes me a pig. I can live with that. Voted yes.


What he said.

[Izulde]

Tan lines disturb me. Either have it all tan or all not please. There's just something unkempt about tan lines.

[RendeR]

Tan lines disturb me. Either have it all tan or all not please. There's just something unkempt about tan lines.


See I disagree with this. Tan lines tell me the woman has some sense of modesty. She's not laying out stark ass naked for anyone to see if given the chance.

I like a tiny bit of mystery in my women.

[MJ4H]

Tans and tan lines are pretty irrelevant to me. I have no problems with tans, pale skin, or a mixture of the two frankly.

[Pumpy Tudors]

where all the tan women at

[Lathum]

Am I the only one who thinks it is weird for a dude to go tanning?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Am I the only one who thinks it is weird for a dude to go tanning?

:+1:

It's by far the most disturbing part of this thread.

Next, he'll be telling us how extensive his manscaping is.

[RendeR]

Am I the only one who thinks it is weird for a dude to go tanning?


No, if a dude goes to a tanning salon he's gay.






Not that there is anything wrong with that.


EDIT: =)

[Noop]

Hmm since this is my first experience with this I am going to say I am 50/50 when it comes to this... She doesn't over do it(if there is such a thing) so its okay and definitely better then her pale self.

[DanGarion]

It just speaks to incredibly misplaced priorities, and is a good indicator that they are a shallow/vain/uninteresting person.

Yeah! How dare they spend their free time doing something they enjoy like sitting out in the sun! They should be inside in a dark room playing games!

[Kodos]

They can enjoy it all they like. Enjoy the skin cancer! It's just a good indicator that they are not the kind of girl that appeals to me.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

It depends... I tend to like women with color to their skin. A slight variation of color is fine though. When I see a pic of a woman with a deep tan & her boobs & crotch are pasty white it's a major turn off.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

They can enjoy it all they like. Enjoy the skin cancer! It's just a good indicator that they are not the kind of girl that appeals to me.

Overly-tan people are pretty much like smokers to me. Pretty reckless to risk a shorter lifespan for nothing more than a darker skin color.

[NewIdentity]

Am I the only one who thinks it is weird for a dude to go tanning?
I can answer this question.

I believe I am healthier because of my tanning. I work a third shift Job and do not get outside during the light much because of it. I have read many studies about people who live up north and how their bodies seem to not fight infections as well during the winter because of lack of sun light.


BTW. There is not a single case of cancer linked to a tanning bed. Look it up! I know this because I dated an Archaeologist who tanned 3 times a weeks for years and every single one of her tanning sessions was paid for by the US Government. The government believed it was healthier for her to be tanned year round than risk getting sunburned when she went out on location. Most skin cancer cases involve people getting sun burned.

[RomaGoth]

Tans and tan lines are pretty irrelevant to me. I have no problems with tans, pale skin, or a mixture of the two frankly.

Pretty much agree with this. Although, TOO dark of a tan does kinda remind me of leather, and too white of skin is just Casper-the-friendly-ghost-like to me.

[RomaGoth]

...I dated an Archaeologist who tanned 3 times a weeks for years...

pics plz k thx

...and every single one of her tanning sessions was paid for by the US Government.

Aaah, yes. Our tax dollars being spent wisely I see.

[Honolulu Blue]

I'll take a woman with pigment over a wannabe, thankuverymuch.

[SteveMax58]

Tan lines disturb me. Either have it all tan or all not please. There's just something unkempt about tan lines.


It depends... I tend to like women with color to their skin. A slight variation of color is fine though. When I see a pic of a woman with a deep tan & her boobs & crotch are pasty white it's a major turn off.


+1 to both of these. All tan or pasty white, but none of that striped crap.

[WheelsVT]

tan lines = dedication

http://www.bicycle.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/cyclist-tan-lines.png

Belgium Knee Warmers™: The Tan (http://www.belgiumkneewarmers.com/2007/05/tan.html)

[Swaggs]

I'm a fairly analytical and rational person overall, and I'm well aware of the dangers of tanning and overexposure. The "in 20 years" argument above is very sensible and logical, and I totally understand it.

But when I see a pic like the one above, for some reason my time horizon is more like 20 minutes than 20 years. Looking at women on the beach, I'm just not wired to be thinking about whether she'd be a good candidate to marry, raise a family, and grow old together. I'm really just thinking about rolling in the sand a bit.

Which apparently makes me a pig. I can live with that. Voted yes.

Couldn't say it any better.

[miked]

Am I the only one who thinks it is weird for a dude to go tanning?

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/Dixie_Girl82/FamilyGuy_Photos_stewie-tanned1.jpg

[TCY Junkie]

The pink eyed girls are getting more loving than I thought.

[Autumn]

I don't mind tan lines, they're at least realistic for most people, and I'm not a fan of tanning booths and overtanning. But I certainly don't find tan lines particularly attractive, and don't get excited to see them.

[Coffee Warlord]

I can answer this question.

I believe I am healthier because of my tanning. I work a third shift Job and do not get outside during the light much because of it. I have read many studies about people who live up north and how their bodies seem to not fight infections as well during the winter because of lack of sun light.

I daresay it's more likely people up north get sick more often because winters are really fucking COLD up here. Not because of tanning.

[Abe Sargent]

What about on the same sex? Where is that thread?

[Kodos]

What about on the same sex? Where is that thread?

I find them tantalizing!

[MikeVic]

I don't think there's anything wrong with dudes that tan, I go sometimes in the winter just to feel the warmth after a -40C day. Feels good to take off three layers of clothes and just lie there in warm.

Also, I like both tanned and non-tanned women. But too tanned isn't that great.

[Lathum]

I don't think there's anything wrong with dudes that tan, I go sometimes in the winter just to feel the warmth after a -40C day. Feels good to take off three layers of clothes and just lie there in warm.

Also, I like both tanned and non-tanned women. But too tanned isn't that great.

I'm from New Jersey and anyone I have ever met there that goes tanning has been a total wanker.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I can answer this question.

I believe I am healthier because of my tanning. I work a third shift Job and do not get outside during the light much because of it. I have read many studies about people who live up north and how their bodies seem to not fight infections as well during the winter because of lack of sun light.


BTW. There is not a single case of cancer linked to a tanning bed. Look it up! I know this because I dated an Archaeologist who tanned 3 times a weeks for years and every single one of her tanning sessions was paid for by the US Government. The government believed it was healthier for her to be tanned year round than risk getting sunburned when she went out on location. Most skin cancer cases involve people getting sun burned.

With all due respect, I'm going to take the information from the American Cancer Society over your opinion on the topic..........

ACS :: Tanning Beds May Increase Skin Cancer Risk (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Tanning_Beds_May_Increase_Skin_Cancer_Risk.asp)

[Dr. Sak]

I'm from New Jersey and anyone I have ever met there that goes tanning has been a total wanker.

Are you also British?

[Abe Sargent]

With all due respect, I'm going to take the information from the American Cancer Society over your opinion on the topic..........

ACS :: Tanning Beds May Increase Skin Cancer Risk (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Tanning_Beds_May_Increase_Skin_Cancer_Risk.asp)

And the winner of the Blinding You with Science Award for this thread goes to MBBF

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

And the winner of the Blinding You with Science Award for this thread goes to MBBF

http://images0.cafepress.com/product/21337980v1_350x350_Front.jpg

[Samdari]

I'm from New Jersey and anyone I have ever met there has been a total wanker.

Going to tanning beds, pretty much irrelevant.

[Karlifornia]

One time I got set up with this girl by a friend. I had no idea what she looked like, what her political views were, or anything else. I was pretty nervous before the date. So, I meet her at the bar at Gordon Biersch, and WOW! I couldn't believe how stunning she looked. Blonde hair, nice tan-just like I like 'em. We sat down at a table to eat, and the conversation started flowing, and just never stopped. She said she doesn't want kids, just like me! She said she thought the massive success enjoyed by the movie Armageddon was a prime example of the dumbing-down of Americans, just like me! She said she hated beer snobs, just like me!

So, we got the check, and she asked if I could give her a ride home. I said "Of course!", and I took her home. When we got there, she said those three magic words that every man wet dreams of hearing at the end of that first date: "Wanna come in? (wink wink)". I couldn't help myself, I did like three CAT-5 fist pumps, and then literally howled like an old howlin' dog. I think it scared her a little bit, but I told her she already invited me in, and she couldn't legally rescind the invitation (I had told her a liiitle white lie at dinner about me being a lawyer to the stars).

So, we go inside, and I'm at full mast. She looks down at Karl's Jr., licks her lips, and begins disrobing. I couldn't believe what I saw. Patches of skin around her nipples, vagina, and buttocks that were a paler shade than the rest of her body. The room started spinning. My erection immediately withered away. I fell back, leaning against an end table. Breathing heavily, I pointed in her general direction and yelled, "You lied to me, harlot!".

"What?" she said to me.

"You deceived me into assuming that the body parts underneath your clothes were the same skin tone as the body parts that I could already see. I have never felt so violated. I object! I OBJECT!". I drove home and cried all night. I was most upset that she had tricked Karl's Jr., a totally innocent bystander.

Our story was made into a hit broadway musical.

[I. J. Reilly]

I find tan lines helpful, especially after a few drinks. Easily discernable landmarks are always welcome as far as I’m concerned.

[stevew]

Our story was made into a hit broadway musical.



Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

[Pumpy Tudors]

One time I got set up with this girl by a friend. I had no idea what she looked like, what her political views were, or anything else. I was pretty nervous before the date. So, I meet her at the bar at Gordon Biersch, and WOW! I couldn't believe how stunning she looked. Blonde hair, nice tan-just like I like 'em. We sat down at a table to eat, and the conversation started flowing, and just never stopped. She said she doesn't want kids, just like me! She said she thought the massive success enjoyed by the movie Armageddon was a prime example of the dumbing-down of Americans, just like me! She said she hated beer snobs, just like me!

So, we got the check, and she asked if I could give her a ride home. I said "Of course!", and I took her home. When we got there, she said those three magic words that every man wet dreams of hearing at the end of that first date: "Wanna come in? (wink wink)". I couldn't help myself, I did like three CAT-5 fist pumps, and then literally howled like an old howlin' dog. I think it scared her a little bit, but I told her she already invited me in, and she couldn't legally rescind the invitation (I had told her a liiitle white lie at dinner about me being a lawyer to the stars).

So, we go inside, and I'm at full mast. She looks down at Karl's Jr., licks her lips, and begins disrobing. I couldn't believe what I saw. Patches of skin around her nipples, vagina, and buttocks that were a paler shade than the rest of her body. The room started spinning. My erection immediately withered away. I fell back, leaning against an end table. Breathing heavily, I pointed in her general direction and yelled, "You lied to me, harlot!".

"What?" she said to me.

"You deceived me into assuming that the body parts underneath your clothes were the same skin tone as the body parts that I could already see. I have never felt so violated. I object! I OBJECT!". I drove home and cried all night. I was most upset that she had tricked Karl's Jr., a totally innocent bystander.

Our story was made into a hit broadway musical.
The torch is yours, my friend.

[MikeVic]

One time I got set up with this girl by a friend. I had no idea what she looked like, what her political views were, or anything else. I was pretty nervous before the date. So, I meet her at the bar at Gordon Biersch, and WOW! I couldn't believe how stunning she looked. Blonde hair, nice tan-just like I like 'em. We sat down at a table to eat, and the conversation started flowing, and just never stopped. She said she doesn't want kids, just like me! She said she thought the massive success enjoyed by the movie Armageddon was a prime example of the dumbing-down of Americans, just like me! She said she hated beer snobs, just like me!

So, we got the check, and she asked if I could give her a ride home. I said "Of course!", and I took her home. When we got there, she said those three magic words that every man wet dreams of hearing at the end of that first date: "Wanna come in? (wink wink)". I couldn't help myself, I did like three CAT-5 fist pumps, and then literally howled like an old howlin' dog. I think it scared her a little bit, but I told her she already invited me in, and she couldn't legally rescind the invitation (I had told her a liiitle white lie at dinner about me being a lawyer to the stars).

So, we go inside, and I'm at full mast. She looks down at Karl's Jr., licks her lips, and begins disrobing. I couldn't believe what I saw. Patches of skin around her nipples, vagina, and buttocks that were a paler shade than the rest of her body. The room started spinning. My erection immediately withered away. I fell back, leaning against an end table. Breathing heavily, I pointed in her general direction and yelled, "You lied to me, harlot!".

"What?" she said to me.

"You deceived me into assuming that the body parts underneath your clothes were the same skin tone as the body parts that I could already see. I have never felt so violated. I object! I OBJECT!". I drove home and cried all night. I was most upset that she had tricked Karl's Jr., a totally innocent bystander.

Our story was made into a hit broadway musical.

:bowdown:

[digamma]

Not an original bet, but I'd offer a decent amount for someone here to go to a spray tan shop twice a day for two weeks and post pictures on the forum at the end of each day. Also, you can't tell the shopkeeper at the salon that you're going as part of a bet.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Not an original bet, but I'd offer a decent amount for someone here to go to a spray tan shop twice a day for two weeks and post pictures on the forum at the end of each day. Also, you can't tell the shopkeeper at the salon that you're going as part of a bet.
I'm in.

[digamma]

That totally backfired.

[RendeR]

Not an original bet, but I'd offer a decent amount for someone here to go to a spray tan shop twice a day for two weeks and post pictures on the forum at the end of each day. Also, you can't tell the shopkeeper at the salon that you're going as part of a bet.

I'm in.

PWNED!!!

[BishopMVP]

I'm from New Jersey and anyone I have ever met there that goes tanning has been a total wanker.Yeah, in my experience overall, and particularly when meeting guys from New Jersey I'd say whether they tan or not has proven to be a flawless litmus test of whether they are a wannabe-guido douchebag.

The only semi-acceptable argument I've seen for a guy tanning is if you're going on vacation in the winter and you want to get a slight base tan so you don't spend days 2-4 burnt. Even so I've never been able to bring my incredibly pale Irish/Norse/Quebecois self to do it.

[Schmidty]

I like tans if the person is supposed to be tan naturally, but I don't like tans on those who wouldn't normally have one. I've just always thought it looked....maybe trashy is too strong of a word, but it's the only one I can think of. Also, look what tanning does to people when they age. It isn't pretty.

[Swaggs]

Karl's Jr. made me laugh out loud.

[JediKooter]

Right now, I could care less if she was an albino. So tan lines, no tan lines, farmers tan, whatever, I just want to get her naked and let her play with Jedikooters lightsaber.

[BYU 14]

In feel left out, my wife can't get tan lines :(

[JediKooter]

In feel left out, my wife can't get tan lines :(

In Phoenix???? Dang.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

In Phoenix???? Dang.

He don't let her put on clothes. He is a MAN.

[boberot]

I'm surprised nobody has made a distinction here between "natural" tan and fake tan.

I think natural tan is hot, but the chicks who walk around a muddy shade of orange with bleach blond hair and fake boobies don't really press my buttons.

[Dr. Sak]

Not an original bet, but I'd offer a decent amount for someone here to go to a spray tan shop twice a day for two weeks and post pictures on the forum at the end of each day. Also, you can't tell the shopkeeper at the salon that you're going as part of a bet.

Anyone remember the Friends episode where Ross goes spray tanning?

[cthomer5000]

It just speaks to incredibly misplaced priorities, and is a good indicator that they are a shallow/vain/uninteresting person.

Yep. As far as light-skinned girls in general, I like them as light as possible.

[cuervo72]

go go fair skin

[RendeR]

I'm surprised nobody has made a distinction here between "natural" tan and fake tan.

I think natural tan is hot, but the chicks don't really press my buttons.



Fixed that for you.

[SportsDino]

Fair skin preferred, don't mind the tan-lines if the girl strips far enough to see the pale parts then she is all right.