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D.C. club shuns unattractive people, drama

October 7, 2010 - 03:30 PM
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The aesthetics of the group's web page, however, leave something to be desired.

"Life is too short to be around unattractive people," this D.C.-area Meetup group exclusively for attractive people proclaims. But how can locals hope to ensure that they're never forced to ever look at—or even socialize with—Washington's unsightly populace? That's what the group's extensive pre-screening photo requirements are for!

"Yes, We're screening for this group," stresses group organizer Puneet G., who has been deemed "a wonderful leader" and whose club bonafides are on display in this photo gallery.

And don't think you can sneak in with just a flattering profile angle! "A RECENT close up photo of you is a MUST and with your front face view," Puneet specifies. "Photo of your back of the head, your chin with you looking up towards sky, your motorbike, cat , dog ,or boat, etc. does not count, please."

Once they pass the photo test, the pretty must also prove they ae "in your 20's and 30's, young, young by heart as well, attractive, active, actively taking care of your both physical and mental well-being, fun, friendly, vibrant, professional, social, socially well mannered and equipped with decent etiquettes, have an active drive to explore DC metro and nearby area, and states, do various activities and try new things both indoor and outdoors."

So far, 288 locals have submitted standard-angle photographs and social resumes alluring enough to make the cut. They have been awarded with the prize of never accidentally coming near "people who don't take care of their physical and mental being, etc." in social situations. (The group has organized 65 events so far). I sent a note to Puneet to see how group members have survived amid the great expanse of Washington-area unattractiveness, but haven't heard back.

But don't hate them because they're beautiful. "This is not a matrimonial, match making, speed dating, ' hook up' group," the Meetup insists. "It is primary a social, group activity and going out together platform for attractive people . . . please keep all and any unpleasant drama out of the group."

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  1. Mrs. D Mrs. D

    Jo Da

    Oct 10, 2010 - 01:00:19 PM

    Apparently proper grammar and sentence construction are optional, however. I imagine people who aren't immediately turned off by the immaturity of the concept as well as the nearly incomprehensible writing need a group like this.

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  2. TJ TJ

    TJ T

    Oct 08, 2010 - 01:47:19 PM

    So wait... who exactly determines who is attractive and who isn't? Puneet? What constitutes what is attractive enough? And they are saying that it isn't to hook up? You have got to be kidding me. And what if you get there and realize that you don't find most of the folks there ACTUALLY attractive? Do you say, "Hey Puneet, thank you for finding me attractive enough to be in this group, but I don't think this group is attractive enough for me." This is so stupid...

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  3. Golden Silence Golden Silence

    Golden Silence

    Oct 12, 2010 - 02:50:26 PM

    I looked at those photos and a lot of those people aren't who I'd consider to be "all that." I think the sheer idea of this group is just bad.

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