What's your type? Tall, dark and handsome, with a good sense of humor? Yeah, right. According to a new poll, women may say that's what they want, but what they really get hot for is a slightly chunky, hairy guy with a propensity to cry during movies. Or so 2,500 women told one polling firm.
The data collected by onepoll.com found that "a little stubble" is women's number one turn-on, followed by a "geeky" personality and a hairy chest. (Gray hair and crying during movies were also among the secret peccadilloes.) Women also admitted to preferring a dude who is soft and cuddly versus one who is totally ripped.
Of course, the "overweight bearded guy," like totally dreamy Zach Galifianakis above, isn't our only secret type -- in fact, once we polled the office, a whole new (who knew!?) list emerged.
Turns out we all had at least one Secret Type -- and this exhaustive list serves as proof that nobody is ever going to decode what women want.
Read it and weep, then please share your own shame-types in the comments.
(And, when you're done, head on over to our brother site, Asylum, to read up on whom guys really lust after. Hint: No matter what they may say, It's not Megan Fox.)
1. The Woody Allen Type"Where does a 130-lb. guy with crippling sex issues and Crohn's disease sleep? If we're talking about my apartment, anywhere he likes."
2. Small Skinny Spanish Hipsters"For a while my type was very small, thin Spaniards like Gael Garcia Bernal. I even tried to do a 'Dirty Dancing' lift with one of them."
3. The Nerdy Black Guy"Look, I don't see colors. I just see people. But if you put a black man in horn-rimmed glasses, I will see hearts, stars and unicorns. Take me to Cookie Mountain, baby, and don't look back."
4. Robert Pattinson Clones"These slim British guys who look anemic. They seem moody and romantic, and just one cold look from one will calm me down."
5. "The Situation""I love his bitchy little personality. I think it's cute. I don't like cologne, but I am into guys who shave their chests."
6. The Long-Haired Rocker Dude"A Chris Cornell or Eddie Vedder type who wears skinnier jeans than I could ever fit into and has better hair than I ever could. The type who still cuts off the sleeves of his black Levis denim jacket and studs it himself. I dated this guy for five years."
7. The Slightly-Smarmy Middle Eastern Guy"There's something about the swarthy skin and super-forward come-on that gets me. Like a character out of 'Don't Mess With the Zohan.' My hot Israeli yoga teacher. Or the requisite flirty guy at every falafel shop. I even took Arabic lessons."
8. The Fey Guy"Seeing Rhett Miller turns me into a blushing, ridiculous schoolgirl. My friend calls him the mayor of DILF-adelphia. See also Matthew Gray Gubler; Johnny Weir. (Yes, I realize he's gay.)"
9. White Guys in Grey Shirts and Cargo Shorts"Irresistible. Once my friend and I were biking and saw this capsized boat being rescued by another boat. The guy on deck was wearing My Preferred Outfit. I went so far as to call my friend in the Coast Guard to find out who was on board. See also: The guy who played Jake in 'Avatar'; any guy in a bar in Wisconsin."
10. The Chubby Latino in Any Uniform a Member of the Village People Would Wear"Hi, I'm the worst person in the world, and I have a thing for chunky Latino cops, firefighters, and construction workers. I blame growing up in a very white area of the midwest. And Oliver Stone."
11. Any Dude in a "Fit""Phat Farm, Rockawear, Ecko. Black, White, Hispanic. If the stitching on their jeans matches the logo on their t-shirt, which is the same color as the underside of the brim on their hat, and it all goes with their
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Monday 22 February
By sondra
I must agree with the first few - the Woody Allen type, haha. Though, not him in particular, the whole Mia Farrow's daughter thing put me off a bit, not to mention the age difference (well, in Manhattan, he DID date a 17 year old...) Well anyway, like I said, not HIM exactly. But the TYPE. ;)
Skinny Spanish hipsters - so spot on! Any hipster will do, though. They are kind of my kryptonite. The nerdy black guy too. Do you know Toro Y Moi? I think his real name is Chaz Bundick? OHMYGOD he is the most adorable thing EVAR. An the guys from TV on the radio.
And the Robert Pattinson clones, and long haired rocker dudes. All so good. ;)
Erm, I'm kind of rambling. I tend to do this when I talk about boys. Hey, I'm a heterosexual female, sue me.
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Friday 26 February
By Lisa
I would agree with most of this. I think we are all turned off by the buff, egotistic guys. Sure they look good but most don't really want to curl up with one. I want a 'real' guy. One that cares about his appearence, but not too much.
Friday 26 February
By Alison
I love the slightly pudgy, not too tall (5'9"-5'11") with wavy blonde (a little curly, not too) hair type. That's my favorite. I can't think of someone with the body, but Simon Baker is a good example of the hair. Really ripped body builder types are kind of gross.
Saturday 06 March
By Almighty 14
hey ma. I fall under the under the black nerdy type without the glasses. Hit me up wit your phone#.Single. Lolz. Those were some interesting breakdowns. Especialy the part about the matching gear. Its true. Good research folks.
Monday 22 February
By kaye
Cuddly physique, facial hair, chest hair, geeky...so spot on for me! That's kind of incredible. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's my absolute ideal, but it's a very attractive, comfortable "type" for me and my boyfriend of 1.5 years falls into all of those categories. He isn't intimidating, he makes me feel safe, we have overlapping interests and he's got some of that rugged masculinity to boot!
As for other types I find attractive...is Jeffrey Dean Morgan a "type"? Or hell, even the character he played as the Comedian in Watchmen - is it wrong that I found that horrible, horrible man so sexy? Then there's the trim 40-something bachelor who's seen a lot and has the scars/stories/cynicism to prove it. There's just something about a really experienced, hardened, mature man. hmmm.
Either way, it's great to see that I'm not the only one with a silly and/or inappropriate secret type of guy! Some of the ones listed got a chuckle out of me. Great article as usual.
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Friday 26 February
By Quinn
Jeffery Dean Morgan SHOULD be a type. I'm totally with you on that one. It's strange (and a little worrisome), but he really is appealing as the Comedian. I guess that sometimes something so wrong can be so, so right. XD
Monday 22 February
By donnasgirl
I have a secret thing for the Jeff Goldblum type. His tall lanky build and dark expressive eyes gets me going. Throw in a goatee or a scruffy beard and I am smitten. He is the reason I watch the overplayed Jurassic Park for the umpteenth time.
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Thursday 25 February
By CeciM
YES! Jeff Goldblum, tall, dark, handsome, and intelligent! Also the rocker dude, beautiful long hair on a guy with a "pretty" face a la Peter Frampton, oh my, my!
Thursday 25 February
By Louise
Finally!!! Someone understands why Jeff Goldblum drives me wild!!! He was even hot in The Fly before his monstrous transformation, but right when his skin started to change a little....that proves his hotness right there!
Thursday 25 February
By allie
i have to say all the above is my type, though i make it no secret, but 4 9 and 11 dont really do it for me, im on the fence about 5. when the situation said that snookie had enough rolls, that was pretty shitty, a guys should never ever in a million years comment on a girls weight, now vinny on the other hand is my guy. and though i like arm muscles i dont care if hes ripped or not, and i must must must have a hairy chest, even a little. my man has to be hairy, it just seems unnatural for it to be any other way. im also obsessed with sexy latin guys period so thats good. oh i almost forgot about goth guys, or guys who think their vampires, i have teeth and biting fetish. mainly i just love men, give me a guy with a sexy face, hairy chest and killer personality and im in
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Friday 26 February
By mrshappy
I agree with you as well on all but, I like number seven and the situation the most.
Friday 26 February
By DEE
I think they are all good looking men. But you dont have my type in those picture's
Monday 22 February
By anndee
Love this.
My [not so] secret loves include facial hair, geeky, and not ripped at all - in fact a little chubby is preferred.
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Monday 22 February
By mmetangerine
I DEMAND TO KNOW WHO SAID THAT ABOUT RHETT MILLER. because i'll fight you for him.
or matthew gray gubler. or johnny weir, for that matter.
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Thursday 25 February
By Tiki
I'll join in that fight!
Thursday 25 February
By stephanie
matthew gray gubler is a total dream boat. i'm officially addicted to "criminal minds" because of him.
Friday 26 February
By bele
OMg.. I. Love. Johnny. Weir. He's my future husband! =P
Sunday 21 March
By erin
omg! I read Matthew Gray Gubler on the list and my first thought was "I'm not the only one!!!!!" The other types, eh, not so much...
...but I am 5' 9" and my hubby closely resembles a leprechaun (5' 4", red headed, w/a beard, and scrawny)
Tuesday 23 February
By Molly
Oh, definitely the younger guy. You know, the one who's really easily corruptible due to their age? The more naive, the better, I've found.
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Thursday 25 February
By Tony
mmm i like naughty woman like that.