Pretty Privilege

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This will likely rub some the wrong way, i dont really care.

The term "pretty privilege" is probably one of the most ludicrous things I've ever heard of. I find it funny that within a week of someone telling me, in regards to my looks, "well it's easier and less stressful for people like you to get by in life" one of my repeated abusers and stalkers made their 8th or so attempt at contacting me since I put my foot down. This person has not left me alone going on 3 years now and is not the first I've had to deal with. I am not full of myself, but I realize the crap I've had to deal with as a result of my appearance doesn't come from nothing. Let me break down some common misconceptions about "pretty" people privilege:

1. We get more attention and as result we can always get what we want.

Not true. Quite the opposite in most cases. Generally speaking, I do get attention, but oftentimes it is negative. For every dozen people who are rude to me there is one kind gentleman or woman who pays me a polite compliment. And it far from aids me in getting things I want. I am not always taken as seriously as I would like. People are quick to assume I am stuck up and wouldn't you know it, privileged.

2. We don't struggle to maintain a good image, we are naturally blessed and everything else falls into our fucking laps.

Again, no. I work hard to stay in shape, I am self conscious about things like anyone else. I have to try exceptionally hard to maintain a good image because people are quick to judge. I wear dark clothes, I'm pretty, and I am sensual; so I must be a whore.

3. We are always out to get your men

No. Just, no.

4. We are invincible to negative comments because we always need to be knocked down a peg.

No, I'm still human. I can be hurt by cruel remarks like anyone.

5. Everything is easier when you're pretty

I work just as hard as everyone else to get good grades, better myself, be healthy, and happy. I often have to work even harder just to prove myself.

6. Everyone's nicer to you

Hah!

7. You have huge egos and don't sympathize with anyone

No. I am one of the most loving, accepting and sympathetic people you will ever meet. I am confident, not egotistical. But unfortunately my confidence is immediately deemed as such very often.

8. You're flat out mean when you're pretty and judgemental about people who aren't.

No. Again, I'm very nice and I am extremely non judgemental. I don't care what you look like as long as you're not a douche monger.


In short the added stesses are not even payoff for something entirely out of my fucking control. Out of control for ANYONE who looks nice. Everyone has struggles, don't be so presumptuous!

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TomSholar's avatar
I'm not the most attractive person, but I can really relate to numbers 4 and 2. And 8 reminds me of my middle school and high school days, wherein the less attractive and/or overweight people were the mean ones