Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable.
But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
(-11) Sad Boys - Why We Love Brooding Men
Does a man dealing with a dark past make you melt? What about those strong, silent types with walls just begging to be broken down? Or the sarcastic comic, using comedy to cover up deep insecurities. If you’re drawn to these melancholy men, you’re not alone. Sad boys—as we call them—are at the center of our conversation today. Listen in to hear our top 5 sad boys in media, why we’re crazy about them and if that love translates into real life.
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Brooding men, smiling women: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brooding-men-smiling-wome_n_866979
Evolutionary biology behind brooding men: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/12171121/Women-attracted-to-dark-and-brooding-men-because-they-want-to-find-a-mate.html
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