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Originally Posted by THEINCREDIBLEdork
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What makes it seem "challenging" (there's probably a better word for it) from my perspective is that the whole thing is basically a giant bubble or mirage. Many (not all) of these people have invested everything they have into chasing something that doesn't even exist!
A lot of the guys seem to not have much going for them in life besides their ability to look and talk pretty. This is the same case for the girls, though they certainly can get away with it much more. The guys, however, have lives that aren't balanced. Sure, some of them were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, so they have family connections that have led to nice paying jobs. But I would assume that most guys on "the scene" haven't been so lucky. Many of them don't make that much money and therefore feel very incomplete in that area of their life. They've spent so much time concerned on their appearance and fashion that other areas of their life have been un-nurtured.
The girls, of course, have such horribly high expectations that they've priced themselves out of the market. I think it will take them a long time to adjust to market conditions and realize that the guys they're looking for aren't actually out there. They all think they deserve that
perfect guy, and frankly it's just a little unrealistic. Sure, they're completely gorgeous, but the price tag they've placed on themselves is something only a few guys can afford (especially now!) The guys are most certainly trying though, and they're trying in the right ways. They've completely over-leveraged themselves on their apperance, which is smart, since it will be the first thing they are judged by. But beyond that, it seems like they don't have a whole lot more to offer in the big picture.
I dunno maybe I'm wrong about this, but my sense is that the whole "scene" is people chasing stuff that isn't even there and therefore a lot of people who are empty and unsatisfied in life. I think it will take a while for the bubble to pop (since the "meat" market is much less efficient than, say, the stock market), but the bubble
will pop. Eventually people will realize the gig is up. I had some girl last night talk to me about how she's a wardrobe consultant and that her boyfriend is about to open up a motorcycle customization shop (like OC Choppers). I couldn't even believe what I was hearing. Does she know what's going on in the world?!
I think Blonde is getting out at the perfect time. Kudos to him for coming out here and giving it a go and throwing in the towel before the game took more from him than it had to.