alphamale Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 There's an upcoming series on PBS about men and women and their relationships. Like most of the stuff on PBS I think it will be quite informative and entertaining Try to watch and we can discuss here (hope it doesn't cut into anyone's AI time). Its a three part series...the show descriptions and broadcast times are below (your PBS station may be different): A hilarious, provocative, and always informative and entertaining series, destroying myths and uncovering startling new truths about the real differences between men and women. We might have been conditioned to think that men and women are the same but as this series reveals, we are utterly, fundamentally different. And we've been destined to be so since the dawn of our species. This engaging series puts science to the test with real people leading real lives. #101 Brainsex - Tues March 27, 9pm (EST) Here, five men and five women are put through a number of tests to see if their brains are categorised by scientists as more male or female. They soon then learn that the sex of the brain does not necessarily match the sex of the body. A scientist also takes a look at the brains of a couple who constantly disagree, to see if he can find any clues in their brain activity as to why they fail to understand each other. The programme also meets a man who has changed the sex of his brain; a scientist studying what effect pre-natal levels of testosterone may have on behaviour; and another who claims he can predict the outcome of a race based purely on the length of the competitors' ring and index fingers. #102 Matchmaker - Tues April 3, 9pm (EST) In a ground-breaking experiment, a zoologist, experimental psychologist, and evolutionary biologist test their theories of mutual attraction on 100 single men and women. They analyse every part of the face and body and study their psychological and social profiles to find out what the key predictors of sexual chemistry really are. #103 Science of Love - Tues April 10, 9pm (EST) Statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce. However, scientists think they have found the secret of longlasting love. They have identified how love works and think they can even predict which marriages will last. In this episode, they try the ultimate test: saving relationships when they are in major difficulties. Four couples take part in a battery of experiments to find out if the scientists really do have the answers Link to post Share on other sites
magichands Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 scientists really do have the answers True, that. Just long-winded, conservative ones. And sensitive to which way the wind is blowing. Link to post Share on other sites
Author alphamale Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 True, that. Just long-winded, conservative ones. And sensitive to which way the wind is blowing. maybe...but the shows should be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I think it'll be interesting, as long as it isn't monotone. Most shows on PBS are too monotone for me. I feel like telling the narrator to shut the f^ck up. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 lmao, Amg. I like PBS. I might watch these although no matter how many times scientists try to explain men and women, there will always be people that don't fit the box. Link to post Share on other sites
Author alphamale Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 I think it'll be interesting, as long as it isn't monotone. Most shows on PBS are too monotone for me. this mini-series was made by the BBC I like PBS. I might watch these although no matter how many times scientists try to explain men and women, there will always be people that don't fit the box. cool TBF Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 there will always be people that don't fit the box. yeah this was my exH's trouble...he kept falling out... Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 yeah this was my exH's trouble...he kept falling out... Know the feeling. I've come to the conclusion that a few metal skewers might have helped. Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Know the feeling. I've come to the conclusion that a few metal skewers might have helped. yeah he was no bigger than a sausage link...the breakfast kind... Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 yeah he was no bigger than a sausage link...the breakfast kind... How about toothpicks with the little coloured flags? Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 How about toothpicks with the little coloured flags? Thank God you made me lose my appetite. I've been a bottomless pit all day today. It occurred to me while I did my calorie count for today that fat people must really eat a lot. I still have like almost a thousand calories to go to gain one pound and the thought of food makes me ill right now. Fat people must really eat a ton of food. Sorry Alpha to jack off your thread. Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Thank God you made me lose my appetite. I've been a bottomless pit all day today. It occurred to me while I did my calorie count for today that fat people must really eat a lot. I still have like almost a thousand calories to go to gain one pound and the thought of food makes me ill right now. Fat people must really eat a ton of food. Sorry Alpha to jack off your thread. I saw a special on TLC the other day about obese paople and they talked to this guy who TLC says consumes over 33,000 calories a day. Link to post Share on other sites
Art_Critic Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I saw a special on TLC the other day about obese paople and they talked to this guy who TLC says consumes over 33,000 calories a day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmPU4ph0seI It was 4 obese people that eat that much.. I believe total.. not each Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I think I've seen this series. I actually felt a little bothered by it. If you're a romantic person at all, it's better not to understand why we do what we do from a biological/evolutionary perspective. It reminds you that we're just animals trying to keep our genes in the pool. And then it doesn't seem like such a wonderful thing. It's the same feeling I got watching the show about dogs. They were bred selectively for their "suck-up" characteristics, and appeal to us because we created them to. Now they can't survive without us. They are almost like parasites. But the show on the sexes films people walking together with their arms around each other. The explanation is that this is a protective/possessive posture, letting others know "this one is taken". It's not as much a sign of love as it is an act of animalistic insecurity. The parts on body language are interesting. The pheromones thing is kind of a drag. Maybe what I saw was a different show, but I don't think so. I would expect similar things from this one anyway. Also I believe PBS schedules are completely under the control of the local stations. So when/if you get to see these shows is anyone's guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Thank God you made me lose my appetite. I've been a bottomless pit all day today. It occurred to me while I did my calorie count for today that fat people must really eat a lot. I still have like almost a thousand calories to go to gain one pound and the thought of food makes me ill right now. Fat people must really eat a ton of food. Sorry Alpha to jack off your thread. My good deed for the day is done... I also owe alpha a highjack apology. Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmPU4ph0seI It was 4 obese people that eat that much.. I believe total.. not each Hey, thats the show. I really do hope that is the total and not per person. Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Hey, thats the show. I really do hope that is the total and not per person. No I think it was that one person. It said "I eat 33,000 calories a day" not "we". I think those men and that woman would be really good at oral...staying on topic... Link to post Share on other sites
Author alphamale Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 It reminds you that we're just animals trying to keep our genes in the pool. And then it doesn't seem like such a wonderful thing. The truth is we are animals. The most advanced form of animals but we are animals nonetheless. I don't know why you're squeamish when you think about it...perhaps it's the side of your brain that gets the most activity that makes you think/feel this way? Link to post Share on other sites
Author alphamale Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 look! are any of you interested in watching the shows or not?? thats all I care about Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 look! are any of you interested in watching the shows or not?? yeah maybe...when are they on again? Link to post Share on other sites
tanbark813 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 look! are any of you interested in watching the shows or not?? thats all I care about Yes, but AI airs on Tuesday nights also so I won't be able to catch them. Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 The truth is we are animals. The most advanced form of animals but we are animals nonetheless. Common knowledge. I don't know why you're squeamish when you think about it...perhaps it's the side of your brain that gets the most activity that makes you think/feel this way? I'm not squeamish about it. It just kills the romance. That's my problem. Watch the shows and enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
Author alphamale Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Yes, but AI airs on Tuesday nights also so I won't be able to catch them. Tivo it man Link to post Share on other sites
magichands Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 look! are any of you interested in watching the shows or not?? thats all I care about Feeling tense? Must be time to look at some porn. Link to post Share on other sites
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