Women if you had $5500 you had to spend, how would you spend it?

[undeterred]

[Kittycat]

1. Gross. I hate that look for men.

I would max out for Obama, then drop the rest in to Foster's campaign.

[lonestarnot]

24. I'm with you. ackety on that exploitation.

And a nice money plan.

[yurbud]

57. Me too. Ties are emasculating.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

2. I'm taking a wild guess here. You're not a woman.

:shrug:

[melody]

4. Undeterred is a woman

I believe she knows the answer is obvious.

And I liked looking at the pretty boys anyway, though I voted budget evaporation. :)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

7. Thanks for clearing things up!

That was so coherent! :hi:

[melody]

8. Well, BHP, you might have just, oh, clicked on the profile button

And have spared yourself the awkwardness.

Wasn't trying to clarify anything, just making a drive-post remark, but have a nice day. :crazy:

[madinmaryland]

11. Damn! I came over here from teh lounge to get away from the pev's!

:hi:

[melody]

12. Hey, I am a proud prevert! ;) m/t

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

30. Pervert. The most misunderstood word in the English language.

Damn it, I'm a pervert, probably. :toast:

[melody]

48. No, I meant "prevert" -- as in Dr Strangelove

I write adult fiction ... it's a term we've embraced.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

52. LOL. Well, the origins of the word are fascinating, pre Strangelove adaptation.

:-)

I love that movie.

[orleans]

47. woof--it's me, toto! what say we go see the wizard?

[undeterred]

16. this poll is to illustrate how little we relate to Elliot Spitzer

I mean, $5500 on sex? I would be thinking about all the things I could be doing with that much money the entire time so I wouldn't even enjoy it.

[zazen]

20. shaved oiled chests on men? gross!

I'm a very hetero and feminist female and I don't like that look either. I think those guys are vamping for other guys. Most women aren't into men that are that model-y looking. Model-y looking men seem to be self-objectifying and don't look like they're that into protecting women. It's the strong jaw, hairy chest, and rougher around the edges look that most women subconsciously prefer--look at Clooney, Daniel Craig, Russell Crowe. If I'm going put up with the inevitable inequalities of a heterosexual relationship, it's going to be with a guy I think can fight off the bears at night and bring my children back protein. Those guys are too busy preening to fight bears.

A fundamental symmetry and beauty is nice, but as Jim Belushi said to Rob Lowe in _About Last Night,_ "women don't want to go out with men who are prettier than they are."

[undeterred]

25. just a picture

Actually I think its what some men think women like, though I imagine a lot of the dancers are gay. I've never been to a Chippendales and have no interest, but some women think its fun.

[zazen]

34. just shoring up view that this is generally _not_ women's preference

I appreciate your starting the thread, esp. given the scary way the one went with men talking about renting another human for $5500 and joking about the humiliating and painful things that are done to prostitutes. I know you were just putting the picture in there to complement the poll. I was echoing the other poster's view that we can most certainly be women and not like this 'look,' thass' all. I did go to a Chippendales show once at 22 and yes, every one of the guys was gay.

The brutal sociological truth is that women can "get it" from strangers pretty easily, every day of the week, so why on earth would we pay for it, apart from the fact that we want "to be wanted" more than we "want," and most women can't compartmentalize enough to delude themselves temporarily that a man whom they're paying really wants them.

[undeterred]

59. A woman I worked with told me this story-

she was the only woman in her department. About a week before Christmas the manager told them he had a surprise for them and herded everyone into company cars. They were driven an hour and a half away to a resort where there was a bar with (female)strippers. This person was no prude- but this is not something she wanted to do with co-workers.

She went out and sat in the lobby and about a third of her male co-workers joined her. They were embarrassed.

The rest of the guys thought it was great and were getting lap dances... The manager was miffed and asked why the group in the lobby wasn't enjoying their Christmas present.

:shrug:

[Missy Vixen]

35. woo-hoo!

Zazen, welcome, I like how you think!

>it's going to be with a guy I think can fight off the bears at night and bring my children back protein<

I don't have any kids, but I'm all about the Everyday Guy, too. Plus, they're way more fun to snuggle with if you don't have to worry about messing their hair up or ruining their manicure.

Julie

[lukasahero]

53. Just to offer another perspecitve

While the guys in this pic do nothing for me, neither to hairy-chested guys who can "fight off the bears at night and bring my children back protein". I like to think we've evolved past those needs so we're all open to explore our own desires and turn-ons. Give me a guy with delicate hands that create art any day.

Just a reminder that "most" women are individuals. ;)

[AnnieBW]

3. I'd use it for home repairs or improvements

I've seen both the Chippendales and Thunder From Down Under (who are better), and there's no way that they'd cost $5500. Maybe for like 50 of my friends. Thunder only cost me $60 when I saw them in Vegas in January.

[k8conant]

5. I'd have to pay down the debts...

but I'd rather travel. :toast:

Anyway, I've got a husband.

[MadMaddie]

6. Sure as hell wouldn't be for a piece of ass....(hate to be blunt)

I can think of cheaper amusing toys for under $50 that would work out just fine.
:bounce: (wink, wink)

I would take the other $5500.00 - 50.00 = $5450.00 and save it.

Just sayin..

[Warpy]

9. Best thing about B.O.B.

is that you don't have to cook him breakfast. Second best is that he never tells you that since you're doing your own laundry, you might as well do his (never realizing that is the quickest way to cool down the hottest affair).

I'm not altogether sure what I'd do with it. I have money to spend now that I'm not spending. Knowing me, I'd probably just boogie over to Kiva and make more loans with it.

[PinkTiger]

17. Yeah.

I'm worth it, though (If anybody were lucky enough to afford me, LOL)

[OhioChick]

10. Paying Down Medical Debts. n/t

[margotb822]

13. Even if I were a millionaire

I wouldn't spend the money on hookers/escorts. But, that's not my style. Maybe we should ask some powerful females if they are compelled to buy men for pleasure...

[undeterred]

28. Lets ask Nancy Pelosi.

:rofl:

[Sabriel]

14. What about doing Option #1, on the cheap?

If the perfect stranger only charged $100, just think of how far that would stretch (pun intended).

[undeterred]

18. Yeah, so you could get 55 $100 guys.

Well, since we're talking about men here, I don't see any reason why we should even think about paying them. They should always be the ones paying us.

[snot]

15. Travel!

Never had to pay for good sex, nyah nyah.

[Lilith Velkor]

19. Take a class or three, and indulge my needs with several perfect strangers

College students are not only easy, they're cheap too.

[Withywindle]

21. Travel!

But you know, I would think that gratifying my sexual needs with perfect strangers would fall into that "something self-indulgent" category. I just don't expect to have to pay for it. Certainly not that much. :D

[undeterred]

22. What man is worth $5500?

I mean, unless he does a lot of other stuff that takes a brain.

[Withywindle]

49. ...

One with a 10-inch tongue who never farts? :D

No, seriously, at those hourly rates he better be able to please a woman and repair the space shuttle at the same time.

[ScreamingMeemie]

23. Local candidates, groceries, mortgage...all the fun stuff.

[truth hound]

26. Hey! I know that guy in the middle!

That's a Half-Nelson. I wondered what those guys were up to lately. It beats being on that show with Bobby Brown and Maureen McCormick on CMT.

[rucky]

27. Why y'all have to be so practical?

It's a poll. Live large.

[undeterred]

29. We are women, and therefore economically oppressed.

Would you like to be our fantasy $5500 virtual hooker?

[rucky]

31. Well, I could never - um -

I accept PayPal and Linden Dollars

[Lydia Leftcoast]

32. I'd pay down debts, and if those were paid down, I'd travel

As one of the posters above said, I bet that the Chippendale's look appeals more to gay men than to women.

I like men who look like men and--this is essential--have a working brain. All three of those guys have the vacant look of pithed frogs, which would disqualify them, even if I liked their physical appearance, which I don't.

Sex with anyone I'm not emotionally involved with is blaah.

[truth hound]

37. I agree

You have to have emotional involvement. I hate "pretty boys" glossed up and posing. Not masculine or sexy at all.

However, the only sexual dream I've ever had with a "Hollywood" persona was with Brad Pitt, in the "Legends of the Fall" era. "whew"

[undeterred]

39. he might be worth $5500

remember Geena Davis in Thelma in Louise!?

[truth hound]

43. ...hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmm

Er...what did you say? I forgot the subject. I...um...what?

[Missy Vixen]

33. Not on those three

Let's face it, I'm all over the smart, funny, thoughtful and interesting instead. Of course, he must have gorgeous calves. ;-)

I will admit to probably buying myself a nice piece of fine jewelry with the $5500, though...

Julie

[GreenPartyVoter]

36. Pay of one of the cars.. or cards. So many bills... it really wouldn't matter

[tapper]

38. half and half

I'd probably do something like drop half against my mortgage, and the other half into my money-market account. Mortgage is the only debt I have at the moment, but I need to bring my cash reserves up.

Should have had save/invest as on option, I think.

[anonymeme]

40. You're Just Doing This For Oprah's Big Give, Aren't You, KittyCat?

You're Just Doing This For Oprah's Big Give, Aren't You, KittyCat?

Hey, I know someone who could really use the money...

ME!

[anonymeme]

42. Oops! I Meant:: YOU'RE Just Doing This For Oprah's Big Give, Aren't You, undeterred?

Oops! I Meant:: YOU'RE Just Doing This For Oprah's Big Give, Aren't You, undeterred?

Hey, I know someone who could really use the money...

ME!

[undeterred]

55. I'm just dreamin' I had as much money to burn as Elliot Spitzer

:evilgrin:

[supernova]

41. Home Improvement is righteous foreplay!

:*

New paint and terrazo flooring really turn me on!

And don't get me started in new washer agitator possiblities.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

51. Hell yeah!!!

At my age I don't need stuff.

I need BUILDING MATERIALS.

And men who know what to do with them.

[kineneb]

44. pay down mortgage (only $24K)

all the money in the world will not make Hubby healthy again. He heart is failing, and he is very fragile.

[WillowTree]

45. This list is incomplete.

I don't see jewelry in there anywhere.

[JI7]

46. those guys are NOT ATTRACTIVE AT ALL

i would use the money to pay off any debts, political campaigns, vacation, or just shopping for myself.

i find the whole male stripper look to be a turn off.

[conflictgirl]

50. DITTO. Seriously, that is just not a sexy look to me at all.

I would use the money to pay off debts, or if I could justify it, to fix up my house. Hell maybe I'd buy a used car...my car's getting pretty old.

[Ms. Toad]

54. IRA

Or general savings, if IRA is already maxed out. Guess it isn't surprising that saving it wasn't an option, since we're now spending more than we earn every year: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/01/business/main2422489.shtml (I know there was a similar story this year, but I couldn't find it quickly.)

(Not a criticism of folks who are living on extremely limited means not starving to put money aside for the future - but there are a heck of a lot of people making lots of money who are spending every penny on living now - to heck with the future.)

[youthere]

56. If I'm paying $5500 for a guy....

he'll be cleaning the gutters and fixing the garage roof. Or laying tile in the downstairs bathroom...or installing the new basement windows...or any of the other 1000 tasks currently on my honey-do list.

[Elspeth]

58. I think I'd pay these guys to clean my house

Can they operate a vacuum cleaner?