Ugly babies, where do they come from?

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The discussion revolves around the genetic implications of physical appearance in offspring, questioning whether children inherit beauty or ugliness from their parents. Participants suggest that genetics play a significant role, with dominant and recessive traits influencing the likelihood of a child being considered attractive or unattractive. The conversation touches on the idea that beauty is subjective, and perceptions of attractiveness vary. There is a humorous acknowledgment of stereotypes regarding family traits, with some attributing unattractiveness to maternal lineage. Overall, the dialogue emphasizes the complexity of genetics in determining physical appearance and the subjective nature of beauty.
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From ugly parents? Maybe. If one parent is ugly and the other beautiful is the baby going to be ugly or beautiful? Just as in Math, 2 negatives make a positive and 1 negative makes a negative is this the way it happens with ugly babies? Do ugly babies stay ugly for life? I don't think so, at least not in every case.
 
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I dunno. Ugly people usually have ugly kids, but that's just genetics isn't it?
 
beauty is in the eye of the beholder..

having said that, it all depends on genetics and the chances of getting those genes based on the dominant and recessive traits...and your perception of what ugly is

good looking parents usually have good looking kids..tho I am not sure about the other way around
 
You'd get a better response if you posted this in biology.
 
You know what they say, "Beauty is only skin deep...

...But ugly goes all the way to the bone!"

I vote for ugly grandparents on the mother's side.
 
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