Do Blondes Have More Fun?

January 16, 2009

Ah, the age-old question resurfaces once again. And over the next few days, as experts of music, film, art, and literature meet at the Sorbonne to discuss this phenomenon, they hope to answer just that. The conference, aptly named "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," aims to get to the root of it.

So, do blondes have more fun? Do gentlemen actually prefer blondes? Does it matter if a woman is a "bottle blonde" or a natural one? Ack, the questions that keep me up at night. What do you think? When it comes to hair color, are the lighter lassies whooping it up with greater frequency or is it all just a tall, blonde, and leggy tale?

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2 years 38 weeks

I bleached my hair one time. It was a cool change, but I didn't notice a difference in my personality. Brunettes and red-heads can be just as fun. I'm sick of this. It's so unfair!

2 years 38 weeks

I answered 'no' because the color of your hair shouldn't determine your personality. I was born with brown hair and I cannot stand the 'blondes have more fun' mentality and causing brunettes and red-heads to feel less attractive, less feminine, and inferior. I also would think that blondes have alot of nerve to act like they're the real victims when the truth is that the 'dumb blonde' jokes came from jealousy. I hear blondes making 'ugly brunette' jokes. It's not right for people to go around saying that brunettes are less attractive than blondes. It's heartbreaking and it's insane! All hair colors are equally beautiful, so it shouldn't matter what color your hair is. You are who you are regardless of physical appearance.

2 years 48 weeks

I think fun-loving people who are nice, know how to chill, know how to relate to people, be nice, caring and look at the positive sides of things have more fun. I'd like to think our society's above stupid stereotypes such as linking personality with hair colour. Like what the hell. I strongly agree with people who have made comments like - what is our definition of FUN anyway? Is it being considered more attractive? Is it getting more attention from guys? etc. The media's worshipped blondes (as part of the 'ideal' with blue eyes, big boobs etc.) for ages. Heaps of people still follow the 'rules' of this, but heaps of people know better than to be as stupid as to believe everything the media shits on us is the truth. One of my brunette friends who loves attention from guys dyed her hair blonde recently and started acting very slutty and attention-seeking. She definitely did get more attention from guys and 'had more fun'. Situations like this are just plain stupid to me. Hair colour shouldn't affect your happiness and how much fun you have. As well as people shouldnt have to dye their hair to be taken more seriously and have less guys cheat on them or whatever (another case with another one of my friends). A lot of blondes I know love saying 'blondes have more fun' and 'guys prefer blondes' and laughing fakily about nothing to boost their self esteems, and can act really up themselves and snooty and snobby and be negative towards other people- which doesnt seem like much fun to me! And then I also know heaps of blondes which hate the dumb blonde stereotypes and always feel they have to proove they have a brain etc. or always feel they get the jerk guys instead of guys that will treat them right. I think if any general statement can be made about blondes having more fun it's that our society generally favours and is easier on blonde girls in terms of the media's portrayal of them and they dont have to put up the negative and completely stupid stereotypes of being a 'serious, not-as-attractive' brunette or the angry redhead, or racist stereotypes about say being black or asian which are even worse (way worse than the ones for whites). That being said, I believe positive, happy, caring, intelligent people that know not to judge people by looks have the best fun. :)

3 years 39 m

Holy crud, I just realized that the day I was hit on the most (by older men), I was wearing a blond wig.... I even got my lunch free! Then again later in the day when I was clubbing, I was wearing my natural black/brown hair, and I got hit on by someone my own age, very persistently.....

kandyrockstar 3 years 21 weeks

This archaic battle of blondes vs brunettes is just that: Archaic. What most of you fail to realize is that the question is, "Do blonde have more fun?" NOT, "Do blonde get more attention?" It saddens me to realize I live in world where my sisters equate fun with getting attention from guys (or girls, if thats your thing). The only way to have more fun, is to actually go out into the world and make your own fun. NOTE: If getting attention is your main goal in life, here's a tip. Once you appear to be having the time of your life (truly; not pretending), hair color becomes an afterthought. Every suitor wants first and foremost, a love interest who has a fun and fulfilling life. Do us all a favor: Slap yourself in the face, and rearrange your priorities.

kandyrockstar 3 years 21 weeks

cyberblondegirl 4 years 15 weeks

I.ve been blonde by intelligent design. Iknow how drab I was as a natural brunette, In fact after I dyed my hair I also changed my name, I have had cosmetic surgery to enhnace the body God gave me. Blonde feminine and guy magnet! Can't be blonde enough1 Love the life! All i read is a bunch of jealous brunettes and redheads!

cyberblondegirl 4 years 15 weeks

I.ve been blonde by intelligent design. Iknow how drab I was as a natural brunette, In fact after I dyed my hair I also changed my name, I have had cosmetic surgery to enhnace the body God gave me. Blonde feminine and guy magnet! Can't be blonde enough1 Love the life!All i read is a bunch of jealous brunettes and redheads!

blondey 4 years 18 weeks

Oops! I didn't mean to post that twice..... :makeup:

blondey 4 years 18 weeks

Some very sad comments about blondes. :(

blondey 4 years 18 weeks

Some very sad comments about blondes. :(

blondey 4 years 18 weeks

IT WAS SAD TO HEAR SOME OF THE COMMENTS ON HERE - that men target blondes because they are "easy" and that men consider brunettes for serious relationships. KIND OF RUDE COMMENTS. To the girl who said "Well, all of my boyfriends said they prefer brunettes". Well, of course the men you date are going to say that..... they aren't going to get any action if you are on a date and they say, "No, I prefer blondes"............. DON'T JUDGE YOUR GAL PALS BECAUSE OF THEIR HAIR COLOR. :makeup:

m0readventur0us 4 years 18 weeks

My hair is a natural auburn so if that old saying is true, guess I've got the best of both worlds! :)I actually read somewhere the other day that men prefered blondes as girlfriends, redheads as mistresses (!!!), and brunettes as wives. It was based off of a study, I think from the National Psychology Institute, but don't quote me on that.

m0readventur0us 4 years 18 weeks

My hair is a natural auburn so if that old saying is true, guess I've got the best of both worlds! :) I actually read somewhere the other day that men prefered blondes as girlfriends, redheads as mistresses (!!!), and brunettes as wives. It was based off of a study, I think from the National Psychology Institute, but don't quote me on that.

NurseKimberly 4 years 18 weeks

I LOVE being a natural blonde!

Tabloid 4 years 18 weeks

I've always though this question was the dumbest beauty question I've ever heard.

sidra5397 4 years 18 weeks

Do blondes have more fun? Hmm... I don't think it's the actual colour but the associations that come along with it that may make some women feel more outgoing if they are or become blonde. I know some people who dyed their hair blonde and suddenly they took on this character and had "more fun" or whatever. I think comes down to confidence. And since I belong to a race that does not produce blondes, I'm not about to let this stereotype rule me.

emalove 4 years 18 weeks

Well, I'm not blonde and have no desire to be, and I'd say I have a pretty good time for myself! LOL

Leila07 4 years 18 weeks

Psh. Hair color doesn't matter! After all, "girls just wanna have fun". :) I am a natural warm blonde. I would dye my hair darker, but it is not flattering to my skin tone. I resent all of the "blonde" stereotypes (because most of them are exaggerated) and often men (and some women) make assumptions about me, my intelligence, and my preferences (in music, colors, ect.) due to my hair color. But regardless of hair color, every woman has stereotypes of some sort that she must overcome.

Leila07 4 years 18 weeks

coachluvr33 4 years 18 weeks

I am naturally dark blonde with a bit of red thrown in but have been very blonde for awhile, also dark brown, auburn, streaky, you name it. Blondes do get more attention, but I think it is unfair when other girls say that guys only look at girls who are blond. I think extreme hair always demands a second look, very dark (black) or red or pink or yes, blonde. It is bright and colorful and makes you look twice. However, I don't think I have more fun as a blonde. I think girls seem to assume that guys only want blondes which I don't think is true. I think it is your attitude and your self-esteem. Guys like girls who are positive and confident, no matter what your hair color. I am a little irritated by this because I just had this conversation with a friend of mine just yesterday about blondes and attention and wearing makeup versus just going gray and being natural without makeup. My stance is do what you want, but don't get mad at people who are wearing makeup and making the most of what God gave them (no surgery) just makeup and hair styling/coloring. Why is that so vain?

metallicnymph 4 years 18 weeks

i dye my hair red, am naturally brunette... and always have an amazing time. one of my best friends is blonde, dyes it lighter, another brunette(naturally blonde)... we go out on the town as a trio and get the same amount of attention. if i'm honest (and i am!) i would have to say i get more attention, but that may just be becuase i'm wrapped up in my own zen moment and am not paying attention to the advances my girlfriends are getting... the point is, i never feel unacknowledged... i think the hair is just a fraction of the package, especially if you dye it... a physical interpretation of your personality (stereotypes aside). so how much does hair color really matter? probably as much as eye color, physique, lipstick choice, etc. worth noting, but not everything.

ElisabethR 4 years 18 weeks

I don't know -- I'm a redhead and I've had a LOT less fun than all the blondes I know. Men have praised my hair, but then immediately asked my blonde sister out!

Francoisehardly 4 years 18 weeks

"Btw, I used to watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes when I was younger and I always thought Jane Russell was much more stunning, smart, and funny compared to Marilyn Monroe. " Speaking of stereotyping blondes, Marilyn was actually supposed to be pretty smart actually and she read a lot...of books that aren't silly fluff.

Francoisehardly 4 years 18 weeks

"Btw, I used to watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes when I was younger and I always thought Jane Russell was much more stunning, smart, and funny compared to Marilyn Monroe. "Speaking of stereotyping blondes, Marilyn was actually supposed to be pretty smart actually and she read a lot...of books that aren't silly fluff.

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