A hypothetical question for the humans in the audience.

[qcontinuum]

Is it actually true that male humans prefer objects of sexual desire to look younger than they do, and female humans prefer them to be older?

Also, if it is true: how *much* younger/older?

Not that I have any actual need for the information, or anything. Just... idle curiosity.

Comments

I honestly had no intention of answering this.

[cptpicard.livejournal.com]

However, if you are intending to learn more about humans, and not, in fact, attempting something else entirely, I will say this. We cannot be placed into categories so easily. Women have been known to take younger lovers, even if it may not appear to happen very often.

And, as you know from that...experience we had in my past, I have had older women as lovers.

Somehow, reading this discussion further, I wonder if I shouldn't be concerned where all this is leading.

Re: I honestly had no intention of answering this.

[kathrynjaneway.livejournal.com]

I wonder if I shouldn't be concerned where all this is leading.

Based on past experience, Jean-Luc, I believe someone is about to be courted...

Re: I honestly had no intention of answering this.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

Should we hide all the crewmembers, Captain?

::smiles::

Re: I honestly had no intention of answering this.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

I agree, Captain. Based on past experiences, I can only imagine where this could be headed.

Fortunately for me, you *have* no imagination.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

Never fret, Billy. I'm not planning anything involving giving people omnipotence. Or tights. Or a mandolin, no matter how much geordi_laforge asks for one.

Aw, now I am all curious...

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

Well then...what ARE you planning?

That would be telling.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

I will give you a hint, though.

Consider the date.

Consider the significance of dates in the very near future.

Enterprise Aid?

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

Today is friday...and the party you are having is July 13th. July 13th is the anniversary of the 1985 charity concert Live Aid.

*headtilts and looks curious* Are you planning to have us put on a charity concert as well?

No, afraid not.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

I don't do charity work.

You're not looking in the right place. Maybe your pal geordi_laforge might have a clue, since he gave me the idea.

Re: No, afraid not.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

You are charity work.

I know you are, but what am I?

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

Riker, did a transporter accident transform your brain into a kindergartner's while I wasn't paying attention? A retort like that one... well, color me embarrassed. I knew you were stupid, but not that stupid. How will I ever live down thinking you had potential once?

Re: I know you are, but what am I?

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

::looks you up and down::

color me embarrassed

I wouldn't color you anything, that requires me to touch you.

How will I ever live down thinking you had potential once?

The same way I live with the thought that you are an oh so annoyingly charming charity case.

Okay, I'm not continuing this conversation.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Re: Okay, I'm not continuing this conversation.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

Yea, I don't blame you. Must be hard conversing with yourself.

*lightbulb goes on*

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

Ah! I know now. It is the captain's birthday.

(Alpine thinks the captain is turning a zillion. I disagree. I think he is only 100.)

*says this with a straight face and nods*

Re: *lightbulb goes on*

[geordi-laforge.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's his birthday. But I don't think cracks about his age would go down real well, Data. Just saying.

Re: *lightbulb goes on*

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

*holds up "Mr. Tricorder"* I apologize. I shall try to behave myself in the future.

*regular voice* It is...the return of Mr. Tricorder!!

*laughs as though this is the funniest thing in the entire world!!*

Mr Tricorder?

[geordi-laforge.livejournal.com]

Oh no. The last time I saw 'Mr. Tricorder', I ended up getting tortured by Soran. Ummm...I think that I'll just be hiding staying in Engineering for the time being. *nervous*

Re: Fortunately for me, you *have* no imagination.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

And here, I was looking forward to another way to amuse myself at your scheming.

Darn.

[geordi-laforge.livejournal.com]

Now I'm disappointed. I had you on my Christmas list too, Q. *grins* Although, I have no idea what anyone would give an omnipotent entity.