Attraction is a funny thing. Some people like blondes while others like brunettes, never mind the fiery wild cards known as redheads. But why? Well Timmy, it all stems from the basic principle of Sexual Dimorphism
, or the physical differences between the male and females in a given species. Take, for example, the noble Peafowl. Peafowl are often mistakenly referred to as a Peacocks, which is actually the name for the male only while the female is dubbed the Peahen. This bird perfectly illustrates the scientific premise of sexual dimorphism.
Witness the glorious spectrum of colors exhibited in the plumage by only the male of the species. It looks like this for one reason and one reason only... and no, it's not to end up as a design staple for 1970's studio apartments. The reason in scientific terms is called procreation however, in romantical terms its known as doin' it.
Look at the male and the brilliant colors of his exquisite tail-feathers; Now look at the female as she dons a schlumpy sand colored number. Sexual Dimorphism rears it's slightly differing male and female heads when peahens simply choose their peacocks based on how impressed they are with these tail-feathers. In the human species we have obviously spawned language and society among other intellectual discourses to deepen and complicate the mating process, but have we really evolved that much past looking at butts? Supposing we haven't, the only difference between us and the birds is that our roles are slightly reversed. Now I'm not calling myself a schlump, but I think many (including this facebook group
) would agree that the females are the ones with the glorious tailfeathers.
, or the physical differences between the male and females in a given species. Take, for example, the noble Peafowl. Peafowl are often mistakenly referred to as a Peacocks, which is actually the name for the male only while the female is dubbed the Peahen. This bird perfectly illustrates the scientific premise of sexual dimorphism.
) would agree that the females are the ones with the glorious tailfeathers.
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If you don't believe me, or obvious butt-loving royalty, Sir Mix-A-Lot
, maybe you can be convinced by my man Mos Def
and his hind-centric opus. Ms. Fat Booty
has been adored by all races (especially White People) and females and males alike. I have personally seen this song played on the subway by my fellow straphangers on more occasions than I can count, and I'm sure that if you don't know this one already, you'll be buying it
and playing it too.Mos Def - Ms. Fat Booty
. It actually took me years to find and since I was able to procure it a few months ago, It has garnered serious airplay in my personal collection. 
's. Seeing a performance set to the words makes me want to call the government. "Little Girls" are made up of all sorts of nice, magical, delicate things and it is perfectly fine to enjoy the precious beauty they contribute to this cold-cold world, but keep it together man. We have a wannabe 
" like I did last year, I have decided to give this Valentine's space to alternative love songs. Now I don't just mean alternative as in gay or lesbian (although this will most likely be represented), but the true meaning of alternative, as in straight up different from the norm, or weird. Yes, we can all agree that the 
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, but this version is performed by Johnny Nash off my favorite soundtrack of all time (you should already know it's 
). It begins with a soothing voice serenading you with high fructose lyrics but quickly slides into a chorus that repeats a very odd and fetishistic simile. I don't know what the 'it' is, that he's looking to have rubbed all over him, but I guarantee the next time you look at a jar of jelly... it will be way different. 
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really helped them "
" since it was the first ever Elektra Single to hit number 1, selling over a million copies. The real story with The Doors' version stems from a performance on 
" for whatever reason, Jim Morrison sang the original lyrics and The Doors were subsequently banned from The Ed Sullivan Show forever. Morrison's Response: "Hey man, so what? We just did the Ed Sullivan Show"
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, catapulted the Latin Guitarist to worldwide stardom. He even won two Grammy Awards, one for "Best New Artist" and the other for his version of "Light My Fire" which actually took home the trophy for "Best Male Pop Song." In my opinion, Feliciano's success comes from his delicate balance between expressing his own Latin-Blues style, and maintaining the integrity of the original Doors song. His non-American influences really contribute to what separates his recording from the hundreds and maybe thousands of covers that are out there. Regardless of this 
." CRAZY! Nevertheless, Green's gospel infusion probably helped the longevity of his career as he is said to have sold more than 20 Million Albums worldwide. His version of "Light My Fire" comes in the years before his metamorphosis, off his 1971 release, 
. The best part of his song, contrary to Feliciano's attempt, is the complete lack of Doors integrity. The song is slowed down to the max and carried exclusively by Green's 
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