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FRIDAY. MARCH 31, 2006
features@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Features Editor: Kemet Bahlibi Features Assistant: Jing Huang
Studies say bad guys have sex appeal Bu~
who gets the lasting Te/ationships?
Landon Mitchell SPECIAL TO IMPRINT
Ladies, do you like a man who doesn't always follow the rules? What about a guy who can act like he is good but knows how to be bad? Do you like a man who lives by the seat of his pants and doesn't have to conform to society's rules? Do you like the bad boy image of Dany Zuko from Grease or a good boy like Steve Urkel from FamilY
Matters? If you answered yes to any of these questions and chose Zuko over Urkel, you are only adding to two University of Waterloo p.rofessors' argument that women are naturally drawn to bad boys and don't just bring home tough guys to give their parents heart attacks. Psythology professors Christopher T. Burris and John Rempel attempt to explain the trend of some girl,s being drawn to rebellious, rule-breaking men in their paper "Horny for the DevU: Exploring Attraction to 'Bad Boys'."
However, they don't just stop at trying to explain the "love of a real bad boy." Their study also suggests that women think that rapists are more attractive than serial killers. By asking participants a series of questions about fictitious men, the professors were able to conclude that rapists, in the eyes of women, have better looks, charm, and that extra "umph" that puts them over the top. In short, the women thought that rapists were hotter than serial killers. Burris suggests that "it co1.lld be that by merely sexualizing the situation [via the mention of rape], sexualized characteristics like charm and good looks became mote cognitively accessible." Unfortunately, no such luck for Charles Manson, who is only an ugly; self-~bsorbed serial killer who was probably just having a few bad days. In a second study, the1'rofessors explored the case of why the majority of women seem to be drawn to the bad boy image. Why do women
always go after the.type of guy that they know is only up to no good? In the study, women were asked to name characteristics of "bad boys"
and "good J:?oys." The bad boys, as you woUld probably expect, rated much higher in the category of sexual attractiveness.
CLAIRE MOUSSEAU
According to the study, women think that bad boys are much better in the sack and good boys are better at long-term friendly and" romantic relationships .. Women also like to believe they are able to tame a bad boy. To many, the study even suggests that women see bad boys and men who rape in the same light. They have an image of both of them being dominant, self-assured and sexually controlling. It is only a matter of how bad a woman likes herman. For all of you guys that don't see yourself as the bad boy type, do not get too discouraged about the level of sexual appeal you have on women. Although the study makes the argument that bad boys prevail in" terms of a first impressions, in no way does it suggest that the nice guy ftnishes last in the end. All you have to do is put on a little charm, be there when the bad boy breaks the girl of your dream's heart because the girl will want to change him and he'll continue being a jerk, and then move in for the kill (so to speak) ..
Guiding you through your future dining experiences After a whole whack of dining, the best and worst local restaurants are presented for your enjoyment
K-W BITES I write this with a touch of. sadness, as this will be my last column in our venerated paper. And so, I'll leave you with my thoughts on some of the eating establishments in this fine city. Best looking waitstaff
for the vegetarians, unfortupately) and lots of delicious, pricey steak. Best place to be when your dining partner stiffs you with the bill
Lotus Tea HONSe 79 Regina Street North If you order one of the cheap lunch specials in this charming space, you won't feel too ripped off when your dining companion carries out the dine 'n' dash. The food is filling and delicious. If you are really packing the green, order a pot of potent tea as well.
Jane Bond
Best University Plaza restaurant
5 Princess Street West
The GriJJ
You gotta love the Jane'Bond for its hipster attitude. But you gotta love it more for its hot waitstaff, with their mod-chic style and smooth service. It doesn't hurt to enjoy looking at both the food and the ... ahem, scenery.
160 University,Avenue West Thiswas a tough choice, since I also really like the Bangladeshi restaurant Kismet and Persian Shandiz. But The Grill wins this one. It provides a wide variety of choices, including Halal meat and many vegetarian options, all high quality, cheap, fast and delicious. Plus, the service is always extremely friendly.
Best place to take a date
Caesar Martini} 140 University Avenue West The atmosphere at Caesar Martini's is lovely, with its sophistically decorated muted walls. It's romantic, the food is quite good, and it won't break the bank, especially if you go at lunch. Best place to go when someone else is paying
TheKrg 42 Northfield Drive East What to do when mom and dad come to town for dinner? Take them somewhere you can't afford yourself of course! My pick for this would be the Keg. Its menu offers a good selection of food (though not much
Best drinkin' hole
BarIeyworle.s 59 King Street North Although there are several great places to get your drink on, one of my favourites is Barleyworks in the Huether Hotel. It has fantastic (and cheapO house made beers anddelicious food. Bonus: NIN trivia game! <
Best breakfast
The CheckerlJoard 705 Belmont Avenue West So if you are going to avoid Mel's (and I'd encourage you to do so), you ateri't left with many options. But of all the places I've gone for breakfast, I most enjoyed myself at the Checkerboard. This traditional diner located in
BelmontVillagehas good, greasy food at incredible prices so you can soak up the booze in your stomach with the pennies you've scraped together from the night before. It's also steps from gourmet-haV'en Vmcenzo's.
Best special occasion restaurant! establishment that makes you feel like an adult while leaving you penniless
Oasis 2 King Street North This newly opened restaurant is overall the best establishment I went to this year. The serviceis excellent, the foodisloveJyand beautifully presented and the space tastefully decorated. But this comes at a price, so be prepared to shell out. Save it for that special
occasion or when you ~really need to impress someone (ie. partner, loan shark, etc.). This town, however you feel about it, has a wonderful selection of restaurants, so get away from residence food or yet another Kraft dinner 'n' tuna casserole and experiment. At best, you'll have opened yourself up to new and exciting cuisine and at worSt, you'll end up with stomach-wrenching food poisoning. Either way, you'll be changed by the experience - this I guarantee. Thanks for reading everyone. Bon appetit! sbowman@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Worst dining experience of the year
Me!} Diner 140 University Avenue West Yes ~ know it's open 24 hours on weekends, and yes, I am aware of how hard the staff work. In fact, I admire them. But this restaurant is understaffed, overpriced and the food quality is poor. It wasn't so bad when they sold $2.99 breakfast specials, but I cannot condone a restaurant that serves sub-par food for highlyinflated prices to students who have nowhere else to go, just because they can.
SABRINA BOWMAN
For great beers at a cheap price, you can hit up Barleyworks at Huether Hotel.