Are rich people really that good looking?

2006-08-28 08:09 PM | 7 comments

I was recently listening to the RandomShapes.com podcast and something to the extent of "People in business are usually good looking, that's why people listen to them", was said. At first, this comment made a lot of sense to me. It wasn't until a little bit later that I got to thinking about it. I went through the list of the world's richest people, who all happen to be in business, and I realized that this statement is not true at all. Let me exhibit some of the world's richest people and let you see for yourself.

Bill Gates

Larry Flynt

Warren Buffet

Donald Trump

The Sultan of Brunei

The Pope (Yes, he runs a business)

Comments

Jake Billo on 2006-08-29 02:01 AM (#)

Learn some damned aspect ratios. While the people in those pictures look godawful, at least give them some credit.

And yes, the Pope runs one of the biggest scams alive.

Warren Gray on 2006-08-30 10:19 AM (#)

I agree with Jake. Fix your aspect ratios. Second, poor people aren't exactly the cream of the crop, either.

I would say that in general, rich people look good. That's part of the reason that they're so rich. If we take a look at popular celebrities, everybody wants to be them.

With this particular selection of people, you only chose examples who are getting old, and therefore, have earned the right to look however they want to.

Warren Gray on 2006-08-30 10:22 AM (#)

As a follow up:

When you think of businessmen, you think of sharp suits and well groomed. Those are the people that other people listen to. Do you think that people listen to Mr. Trump because he looks good? No. It's because he has the ability to toss you on your ass without thinking twice about it.

All of these people looked good (or at least what was thought to be good in their time) at one point or another.

dave on 2006-08-30 10:25 AM (#)

FINE I'LL FIX THE DAMN ASPECT RATIOS

Jake Billo on 2006-09-03 08:13 AM (#)

Hah. Enough bitching and you get to it.

Rich people can also afford to look good. Morbidly obese? Stomach reduction surgery. Face look like a horse? Cosmetic dentistry and plastic surgery ahoy. All these things are options that the "common man" typically won't go for.

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Stephanie on 2011-06-19 05:55 PM (#)

I disagree with some of them - Bill Gates is actually pretty good looking for an older guy. He has that cute college professor look. Bill Gates is not ugly at all, plenty of women would find him hot. Warren Buffet has an attractive face for his age. Donald Trump is also not ugly per se, he just has the wrong hairstyle. If he got a better haircut he would be a handsome guy. But MOST rich men are hot as hell.

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