What Is the Most Beautiful Thing to You?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of beauty, with participants sharing their personal interpretations and examples of what they find beautiful. The scope includes subjective experiences, emotional connections, and various forms of art and nature.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express beauty in personal relationships, such as "my daughter's smile" and "people smiling."
  • Others mention beauty found in nature, including landscapes and the sound of nature.
  • Several participants highlight artistic expressions, such as songs and poetry, with specific references to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
  • Some contributions focus on the beauty of the human form, with varying perspectives on its representation.
  • There are humorous and light-hearted remarks about beauty, including references to roadkill and pets.
  • Discussions about gender perceptions of beauty arise, with some participants commenting on the complexities of understanding the opposite sex.
  • One participant shares a link to art they found beautiful, indicating a broader interpretation of beauty beyond personal experiences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a wide range of views on beauty, with no clear consensus. Many different interpretations coexist, reflecting personal preferences and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect subjective opinions and emotional responses, which may vary significantly among individuals. The discussion includes humor and playful banter, indicating a casual tone.

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Readers interested in subjective interpretations of beauty, personal reflections, and emotional connections may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
Kerrie said:
awww, are we that hard to understand?? :-p

Anybody know what Kerrie is trying to say? :confused: :smile:
 
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  • #32
LMAO. The language looks familiar... I know all those words but that just doesn't make sense!
 
  • #33
Artman said:
Anybody know what Kerrie is trying to say? :confused: :smile:
:smile: :biggrin: :smile:
 
  • #34
DarkAnt said:
found this on slashdot. I looked at it and I found it to be the most beautiful art I've seen in a long long time (well, I'm only 17 so long long time might not be too long to people older than dirt)

http://members.home.nl/gis/
whoa that is one sweet Half-Life2 computer tower
 
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  • #35
quddusaliquddus said:
What is the most beautiful thing to you?
Nature, life and everlasting friendship :wink:
 
  • #36
Kerrie said:
awww, are we that hard to understand?? :-p

Not hard at all! Just impossible.
 
  • #37
i_wish_i_was_smart said:
yes, but no one can understand the opposite sex anyways

True, still have yet to find the reasoning behind why whenever I hold up a picture of a baby to a group of girls they all unanimously respond with a moan and "How Cute!"
 
  • #38
I think Gallagher nailed that one already. It's defense mechanism babies developed so that parents wouldn't kill'm before they could defend themselves.

cookiemonster
 
  • #39
motai said:
True, still have yet to find the reasoning behind why whenever I hold up a picture of a baby to a group of girls they all unanimously respond with a moan and "How Cute!"
sometimes both
 
  • #40
Babies are ugly and pink. I can't see the facination in them personally, but lots of people want them - I'd rather have a puppy. Or my kittens.
 

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