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Seaver · 03-30-2005, 05:36 PM

I couldnt determine if this belonged in Sexuality, Humor, or here, so bear with me. I was thinking the other day, that how the percentage of the population we would consider date'able is extreamly low. So I started going over some estimations in my head and I was astounded how low it was.

Here's my estimations I came up with, of course it'll vary from person to person, but I think the majority of the people will agree with it. Now keep in mind these are my estimations.

First thing is age. The average age difference lays between 3-4 years. So lets figure that's about 10% of the population.

Now is sex, we're only doing heterosexuals here (homosexuals have it bad). Because I'm keeping this forth both men and women, we figure 50% of the previous number.

Now for those already in relationships. Lets take a guess and figure around 50%. So that's half out of the previous.

Now for intelligence. I'm going to be pretty broad here and say 30% difference is acceptable. So that's 70% of the previous one out.

Now for socio-economic status. I know, it shouldnt matter, but you're not going to find supermodels dating package boys. So lets be broad again and say 40% spread. So that's 60% of the previous out.

Now for social courtesies. This is things that gross you out such as bad hygine, nose picking, etc. The average person is pretty good, so lets only dump half the people. So that's 50% of the previous out.

Now for preferences. Some people like blondes, some like brown hair, etc. Most people this isnt a big deal, but for many it is. Lets drop out 30%, so only 70% of the previous stays.

Now for height. Much more important to women, but a 7' man probably wont date a girl who's 4'8. Lets drop out 40%, leaving 60% of the previous.

I could keep going but you see how quickly the numbers drop. I know this isnt good math because it's not taking into account the bell curve and stuff, but I dont want to actually sit down and do it.

Now it's interesting that I've mensioned this math to people at work and school, and the reaction is based solely on sex. EVERY SINGLE girl has replied something to the sort of "what brought this on, cant find a girl?" (I have one just FYI) and continually injects parts with boys of her past (though quickly admit they didnt stay with them long). Every guy just laughs and for the most part agrees.

Anyways this is just a rambling I thought I'd amuse yall with as I'm waiting to get off work.

03-30-2005, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Seaver Junkie Location: Fort Worth, TX	Relationships By the Math I couldnt determine if this belonged in Sexuality, Humor, or here, so bear with me. I was thinking the other day, that how the percentage of the population we would consider date'able is extreamly low. So I started going over some estimations in my head and I was astounded how low it was. Here's my estimations I came up with, of course it'll vary from person to person, but I think the majority of the people will agree with it. Now keep in mind these are my estimations. First thing is age. The average age difference lays between 3-4 years. So lets figure that's about 10% of the population. Now is sex, we're only doing heterosexuals here (homosexuals have it bad). Because I'm keeping this forth both men and women, we figure 50% of the previous number. Now for those already in relationships. Lets take a guess and figure around 50%. So that's half out of the previous. Now for intelligence. I'm going to be pretty broad here and say 30% difference is acceptable. So that's 70% of the previous one out. Now for socio-economic status. I know, it shouldnt matter, but you're not going to find supermodels dating package boys. So lets be broad again and say 40% spread. So that's 60% of the previous out. Now for social courtesies. This is things that gross you out such as bad hygine, nose picking, etc. The average person is pretty good, so lets only dump half the people. So that's 50% of the previous out. Now for preferences. Some people like blondes, some like brown hair, etc. Most people this isnt a big deal, but for many it is. Lets drop out 30%, so only 70% of the previous stays. Now for height. Much more important to women, but a 7' man probably wont date a girl who's 4'8. Lets drop out 40%, leaving 60% of the previous. I could keep going but you see how quickly the numbers drop. I know this isnt good math because it's not taking into account the bell curve and stuff, but I dont want to actually sit down and do it. Now it's interesting that I've mensioned this math to people at work and school, and the reaction is based solely on sex. EVERY SINGLE girl has replied something to the sort of "what brought this on, cant find a girl?" (I have one just FYI) and continually injects parts with boys of her past (though quickly admit they didnt stay with them long). Every guy just laughs and for the most part agrees. Anyways this is just a rambling I thought I'd amuse yall with as I'm waiting to get off work.