Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics
Thursday 8th February, 2007 12:12 Comments: 3
A new survey has revealed that women would rather have a wardrobe full of new clothes than sex. They would be willing to sacrifice 15 months of passion for the chance to wear nice outfits and look glamorous. The American study found that 61% would regard losing their favourite article of clothing as worse than abstaining from sex for a month. The only reason I believe this might be true is if the woman is still allowed to have pleasure in other ways. Don't ask me to list them, I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about (and how come it's acceptable for a woman to own multiple vibrators, but frowned upon if a man has any sex toys?).
The survey for Unilever also found that when it comes to long-term relationships, men are second best. The average love affair lasts 11 years, while a woman will keep her favourite frock or blouse for 12. Which is a bit odd, as the statistics above say that women like to look glamorous and are willing to give up things they like in order to get new clothes. Their favourite frock or blouse is unlikely to look just as nice and glamourous after 12 years, especially if it's 12 years of regular use. I suppose a man doesn't look quite so good 12 years later either.
The poll comes in the same week as another survey revealed that most adults would rather cuddle up with a good book than with their partner. I suppose if they're not too fussy about sex to begin with, maybe that's why they're so keen to give it up in order to have new clothes. Maybe they should have asked if women would give up something else in return for nice outfits, something important, something as dear to them as their favourite blouse.
The survey for Unilever also found that when it comes to long-term relationships, men are second best. The average love affair lasts 11 years, while a woman will keep her favourite frock or blouse for 12. Which is a bit odd, as the statistics above say that women like to look glamorous and are willing to give up things they like in order to get new clothes. Their favourite frock or blouse is unlikely to look just as nice and glamourous after 12 years, especially if it's 12 years of regular use. I suppose a man doesn't look quite so good 12 years later either.
The poll comes in the same week as another survey revealed that most adults would rather cuddle up with a good book than with their partner. I suppose if they're not too fussy about sex to begin with, maybe that's why they're so keen to give it up in order to have new clothes. Maybe they should have asked if women would give up something else in return for nice outfits, something important, something as dear to them as their favourite blouse.
Yamahito - Thursday 8th February, 2007 12:55 Can we trade in 15 months of celibacy retrospectively? I could do with some new clothes...
I could do with new clothes. The top I'm wearing today is one I used to wear in my first year at uni, I probably had it back in sixth form too.
Their favourite frock or blouse is unlikely to look just as nice and glamourous after 12 years, especially if it's 12 years of regular use
Aren't you forgetting that they take up a huge amount of wardrobe space? They buy something new every month or week, get bored and store it for several years wearing it occasionally.
I rarely have to buy myself clothes as I have so many Italian relatives!