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

[symbiont-dax.livejournal.com]

it's true of most humanoids. including trill of both species. there was this time in the pool, where the lovely Teh symbiont attempted to electromassage me...but she was barely more than a bud, and i am not a germination pool robber.

At the risk of making a sweeping generalization...

[kathrynjaneway.livejournal.com]

I would say that females are inclined to concentrate less on purely physical appearance and more on personality and character in terms of what they find more desirable. If you'd like to say that 'older' equals more mature and experienced (not just sexually, but in terms of *life experience*), then the answer to your question is yes.

Well..

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

I am not human. But from what I can see, females like older males, and the opposite applies to males.

As for myself, I have no preference, being an android.

That's what I thought.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

But Amanda says, and I quote, "That is so pre-millennium. Human women like hot young hunks too."

I have to take with a grain of salt the opinions of anyone who thought Riker was worth seducing, of course, but she *is* the closest thing to an expert on the opinions of human females that we have in the Continuum, and she *has*... extensive... experience in liaisons with human males. On the other hand the only human female she's really an expert on is herself, and actually she was never human in the first place no matter what she believed, so I'm wondering if she is in fact full of it.

Full?

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

*headtilts* Full of what?

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

Stuff and nonsense.

Or something more crude.

Whichever one of them you're trying to impress...

[amanda-the-q.livejournal.com]

...the grey hair is ugly. Get rid of it and de-age. The last I saw your human form you were letting it show all the stress from the kid and you looked your age, and by your age I mean five billion, and that means UG-LY.

And I am so not full of it. Yes, older men are sexy. So are younger men. So are men the same age as you. (Well, not you personally. Or in fact me personally, as I've never met a 3,000-year-old human male who hadn't been beaten over the head with the ugly stick.)

By the way I have taken a poll, and four out of five Q agree: you don't have a chance with her, ever, you blew it completely, give it up and go after the other one. (And the fifth Q said if you have such a fetish for starship captains you should go back and hit on Kirk 'cause he's easy. Which he is. Also very good, if you're not looking for anything permanent.)

Oh, like I need *your* advice.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

Are you or are you not the Q who recently completely terrorized the object of her desire while trying NOT to? I mean, if you were going to frighten him that badly you might at least have put his species on trial, or put him through a test, or something.

And asking nine Q what they think and then throwing out four of the answers is a wonderful tactic to use on mortals, who can't actually check to see who answered your poll, but it works rather less well on the omniscient. I'll make my own decisions in that regard, thanks.

*lightbulb goes on*

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

Ah. More slang.

I get it now!

Re: Oh, like I need *your* advice.

[commanderdata.livejournal.com]

*looks from you to Amanda and then looks a little overwhlemed (for an android)*

I think I will go see if Alpine or Skye are available to spend some time with me.

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]

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

Re: I honestly had no intention of answering this.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

Should we hide all the crewmembers, Captain?

::smiles::

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: 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.

Re: No, afraid not.

[will-riker.livejournal.com]

You are charity work.

*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*

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.

[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.

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!!*

[hotmutantbabe.livejournal.com]

I require the following in a partner:

Male genitalia
Pulse (probably)

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*

[geordi-laforge.livejournal.com]

?

[hotmutantbabe.livejournal.com]

I. Am. Not. Picky.

[geordi-laforge.livejournal.com]

Um, actually, I was referring to the 'pulse' comment. But I guess if you don't care too much about a pulse, then you really are not picky.

Technically Data doesn't have a pulse.

[qcontinuum.livejournal.com]

Neither did kiranerys's oh so charming boyfriend, nor does Kathy's pet holographic doctor.

Not that I think anyone should be encouraging hotmutantbabe, or anything.

Though I think it might be hilarious to invite her to the party.

Re: Technically Data doesn't have a pulse.

[kiranerys.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't. None of Bashir's crazy...er, 'genetically enhanced' friends are really the stable sort.

[hotmutantbabe.livejournal.com]

That was a standard Desperate Person Joke. Silly boy.

Shag?

[chakotay.livejournal.com]

Though I think it might be hilarious to invite her to the party.

I could use a date...

[paristorres.livejournal.com]

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?

The more I think about my relationship with Tom, the more I'm inclined to understand why women prefer older men -- time to work out the kinks. Not that I don't love Tom, because I do, but he can be infuriating on occasion.

I didn't answer your question, did I?