What REALLY Turns Women On (MUST WATCH)

Summary

The script discusses women's preferences for men, suggesting they are attracted to dangerous yet civilized men, exemplified by the 'Beauty and the Beast' archetype. It references the Google Engineers' book 'A Billion Wicked Thoughts,' which analyzed internet searches to reveal women's complex relationship with pornography, favoring literary forms like Harlequin romances and '50 Shades of Grey.' The script humorously lists the most desirable male characters in female fantasies as vampire, werewolf, billionaire, surgeon, and pirate.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker suggests that women dislike 'harmless' men and are more attracted to 'dangerous' men who can be civilized.
• 📚 The story of Beauty and the Beast is presented as an archetype of what women desire in a partner.
• 🔍 Google Engineers analyzed internet searches to understand pornography use, revealing insights into male and female preferences.
• 👀 Males are more visually oriented and attracted to straightforward visual stimuli, as evidenced by graffiti in men's washrooms.
• 📚 Females' use of pornography tends to be more literary, indicating a preference for words over visual stimuli.
• 💡 The archetype of female pornography is described as the 'taming of the wild man' by a desirable and virginal woman.
• 🔥 '50 Shades of Grey' is cited as an example of a modern manifestation of this archetype, being the fastest-selling novel in history.
• 😅 The speaker humorously points out the five most desirable male archetypes in female pornography: vampire, werewolf, billionaire, surgeon, and pirate.
• 🤔 The speaker reflects on the irony of these findings being made public at a time when there is a societal push for gender equality and the absence of traditional gender roles.
• 🧐 The speaker appreciates engineers for their straightforwardness and ability to uncover social truths without being swayed by social conventions.

Q & A

What does the speaker suggest about women's preferences towards men?

The speaker suggests that women do not like 'harmless men' and tend to dislike them. Instead, they are attracted to 'dangerous men who are civilized' and seek to help civilize them, likening this dynamic to the story of Beauty and the Beast.

How does the speaker connect the theme of 'Beauty and the Beast' with modern relationships?

The speaker argues that women are drawn to men who are wild or dangerous, but want to civilize them, much like the story of Beauty and the Beast. This dynamic is seen as a common narrative in relationships where a woman tames a wild or unruly man.

What does the speaker mean by saying 'only Engineers could have come up with this'?

The speaker implies that engineers, due to their focus on logic and data, are less influenced by social conventions and were able to objectively study human behavior, such as internet searches and pornography use, revealing insights others might overlook.

What is the significance of the book 'A Billion Wicked Thoughts' mentioned in the script?

'A Billion Wicked Thoughts' is a study conducted by Google engineers, analyzing billions of internet searches, particularly focusing on pornography use. The speaker uses it to highlight differences in male and female sexual preferences, with men being visually oriented and women favoring more literary content.

How does the speaker describe male preferences in pornography?

The speaker describes male preferences as simple and visually oriented, often satisfied by straightforward imagery. He humorously illustrates this by comparing it to basic graffiti drawings that captivate men's attention.

What difference does the speaker highlight between male and female pornography preferences?

The speaker highlights that while men prefer visual pornography, women are more drawn to literary pornography. This difference is attributed to women’s greater interest in words and narratives over visual stimuli.

How does the speaker connect 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to female fantasies?

The speaker connects 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to the archetypal female fantasy of taming a wild, high-status man. He notes that the novel's massive popularity aligns with this narrative, despite modern discussions of gender roles.

What archetype does the speaker argue is central to female pornography?

The speaker argues that the central archetype in female pornography is the taming of a 'wild guy' who is high-status, somewhat careless about others' desires, and attractive to many. This man is ultimately tamed by the unique magic of a single woman.

What are the five categories of the most desirable male characters in female pornography, according to the script?

According to the speaker, the five most desirable male characters in female pornography are: vampires, werewolves, billionaires, surgeons, and pirates.

What point does the speaker make about social conventions and gender roles?

The speaker critiques the ongoing discourse about the absence of traditional gender roles, arguing that female fantasies like those in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' show that these archetypal narratives, such as the taming of a dangerous man, still resonate strongly with women.