I The Behrend Beacon Constantly stereotyping the sexes By Chris LaFuria sports editor c , 151 (f, p,u.edu When women approach men, they immediately place a stereotype on them. Every man is labeled by these women as an animal on the prowl. There are the nice guys. the jocks, the nerds, the momma's boys. etc. Every cliche stereotype can he used to describe each man that is approached. What the major ity of women fail to realize is that, while they are completing their thorough analysis of the opposite sex, men too have their way of conjuring a label for the women they approach. Some of these stereotypes are beneficial for the dating and relationship process because it helps the male obtain insight as to the type of woman he is about to approach. On the con trary, some of these labels that are applied may he underesti mations because entering the dating scene is like shopping for a new car. No matter how convincing the car salesman is, never he an impulse buyer. Furthermore, without taking the car for a test drive, any potential buyer may miss an opportunity for the car of their dreams. In the world of dating, women can he divided into dif- ferent species due to their com mon behaviors and virtues. The key to a successful car buying experience, or relation ship, is learning the many vari eties of species into which women can he divided. These stereotypes may not be applica ble to every woman, but these are the most accurate descrip tions of the sort of woman of which the entire male gender should he cautious. The first species of woman that all men should he aware of is the high-maintenance beauty queen. Don't get me wrong. it's always a plus to court a pretty lady, however, there are certain signs to be observant of to avoid being sold a clunker. 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"Coon Colo" is o trademark of The Coro-001,1 Compnny We ore on Equal Opportunity Fmployor Celobrunno Our Dl+. EOE • NI/F,'D/V • DEW r' 1 r her numerous and random com pact mirror checks. The type of woman that initiates conversa tion with a comment about their outfit or particular makeup ensemble should definitely be avoided Unless you are an avid arm wrestler, the next type of woman comes with a truckload of caution. Although evening attire isn't the most essential aspect of the date, being some what vigilant of attire is expect ed. If the girl shows up to the date wearing Adidas sweats and an athletic T-shirt, be cautious of how you are greeted. If you are greeted with a welcoming hug and a bright smile, the date is not lost. However, if she shakes hands as if she is meet ing a friend for a date at the batting cages, jump back into the car. Dinner conversations about WWE and the Ultimate Fighting Championship were probably on the itinerary. Cautious not only of the amount of makeup, but of the color of the makeup. The next species of woman can be spot ted by observing her finger nails. Take a look to see if she is wearing black nail polish. Unless she is an avid Ashlee Simpson fan, chances are, if she leaves to use the restroom, you can't be too sure whether she dumped you or is in the bathroom writing dark poetry at razor point. Be aware of the mood she is in. Sometimes, with this species, it can be deceiving. While on the subject of deceiving appearances, the next species can be quite deceptive. Somewhere in between Jewel and Alan's Morrisette lies the type of intellectual, Starbucks fiend that will challenge your intellect more than any profes sor can. Surefire signs of this type are detected easily. First, notice her messenger bag. It it has pins and buttons with The Shins' insignia on it, she is def initely this species. A few other accessories are coffee cups and cigarettes. Unless the dinner consists of Tic Tacs and Listerine, chances are you're not going to want to hear a secret from her. Also, if she immediately asks what your political affiliation is, chances are you'll be more inclined to PLII)E1 frll vote than calling her hack. Unless you plan on frequent visits to the Emergency Room and nights of holding a girl's head over the porcelain throne, avoid the next species of female. If the only way you received the woman's number was because she was too intox icated to know better, this girl may be an alcoholic. If her ideal date is a game of Quarters or Beer Pong, I wouldn't expect much dialog other than, "Can you pass me another brew?" There is nothing wrong with enjoying a few drinks with a prospective date (within the legal age limit, of course), however, binge drinking and 10 to 15 shots a night doesn't reg ister as a successful relation ship. One type of woman that should be avoided like The Plague can be referred to as "The Clinger." After the first date, you may be hooked. Chances are, she's not only hooked you, but reeling you in like a mad fisherman. Evidence of this type can be spotted if she calls your phone 13 minutes after you walk her to the door. More evidence can be found from a thorough examination of the dinner con versation. Avoid the stories about ex-boyfriends that lost interest. With her details about how many times she called him and how she stood outside his door for three hours, we can all tell why they lost interest. It's always positive to have some one that looks after you. But if she becomes a shadow, chances are you may want a new zip code. Just like the insects of the world, the amount of stereo types for women is infinite. However, like the mosquito and the Africanized bee, there are many species that should be avoided due to potential dan ger. Even though tastes for women may vary from male to male, it is always necessary to have some guidelines for what to expect from different types of women. The satisfaction from driving a classy used car may be exceptional, but the agony of breaking down right outside the used-car lot is dev- astating Sunglasses no longer just protection By DeAdra Walker fashion columnist dim I 03 (0 p,ii.edt, Despite the lies brought forth in the form of Tuesday night's freak snow flurries, we are in fact functioning in the month of April. That means that spring, Erie's illusive season, is upon us. The teasingly warm days that place young men running around outside of their dorms toss ing around footballs and in shorts will be seen more often. Young ladies twirling in light flowing skirts will soon become more fre quent, as will the appearance of the sun. Obviously. with the coming of the warm weather and the wearing of these skirts comes a barrage of accessories that are used to accen tuate these skirts. One of this sea- son's most popular accessories is a pair of super huge sunglasses. Now. like many college students. an income will provide for some sort of livability and thus have a part time joh. In working at a local depart ment store. I have the pleasure of watching this particular trend up close and personall. These Masses appear to be borrowed directly from the sixties mod style- most commonly solid colored and overly symmetrical. Their bulky and blocky build causes them to fit halfway down their w car er's face. However, these glasses don't just play the prac tical role of keeping harmful UV rays out of the wearer's eyes. For the price of one accessory, wearers are able to take part in two different trends. They are not only able to wear these glasses. but also the lovely tan lines they leave behind upon taking them off. Because the rims fall more than halfway down one's cheeks, the glass es not only shield the eyes hut also the entire face. Thus, one is left with a face tan that would make even rac- lines, the girls who wear these also present a nice insect like appearance. Because of the size of the rims, one can easily confuse these girls with flying hugs. Who knows-- the next swarm of bees that flies past you may just he the trendy girls who sit in the hack of your history class. Friday, April 7, 2006 coons jealous. In addition to not so elecant tan On April 5, the Penn State Behrend Faculty Council awarded students who showed out standing leadership through various acts of community serv ice. The Honors and Awards Convention, which is held annu ally every April, took place in the Logan House.
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