Pretty much my entire life I've been referred to as "cute" and/or "adorable", thus making both terms offensive in my overly sensitive and twisted woman brain. I don't know if it's the fact that every time I type in "cute" in Pinterest shit like this pops up, but I'm thinking it has a lot to do with my association of said word.
Cool. Awesome. I'm the equivalent to puppies and kittens. While I love a fresh little fuzz ball, I can't help but to feel like I might as well just shove a bow on top of my head and wear baby pink sundresses for the rest of eternity.
While I was really contemplating all of this, struggling to figure out why I was letting a compliment bother me, I not only realized I'm an absolute crazy person (Hey, what's new?) but I'm also over thinking this whole thing. Maybe I blame Britney Spears a little bit. She busted out Baby One More Time and instantly the "cute factor" was gone faster than her hair in 2007. Meanwhile, all I wanted was to be her and all I got out of it was the cute little blonde in pigtails and a failed attempt at acting like a ho. Womp.
So I decided to go consult my dear friend Google to see what he had to say about the word cute. Here's what I got:
A cute fucking kitten. Thanks a ton, Google, I owe ya one.
Then I searched through some photos of myself in attempts to squish this bug once and for all, so I can be Victoria's Secret status as opposed to sweet, little kitten status. Unfortunately for me, the photo search didn't do anything for me. Allow me to explain.
Straddling things should be sexy.
#fail
Ice skating can be magical and impressive.
#failx2
Trying to Vanna White a bottle of wine should be hott.
#stupid
Pirate hookers are hott... unless you're me.
#prettysurethatsaduckface
So, I guess I'll just stick with posing with kittens...
And being the cutest damn Whitopotamus I can be.
#thecutefactor
I've been wanting to write a post on this topic for a long time! Looks like you beat me to it ;) It really sucks being cute sometimes though. For one day, could I just be a sultry sex goddess? Why does no one call Angelina Jolie "cute"?
ReplyYou did it. And it was a great one. I am rather impressed over here.
ReplyFrom what I can tell, your pictures are 'cute' but you in person is another story ... ;)
ReplyI can't even think of a time when I was called cute! Oh, yeah the other day when I was mad at the manfriend. Then I wanted to stab him in the eyeballs. I don't dig cute either. I wanna be hot.
ReplyI wish just one day someone would call me cute instead of 'sooo tall'. It's your curse I guess.
ReplyIf it helps any, I've seen a few surveys where guys have said they prefer cute over sexy/hot... Just saying.
Replyyou're so kyoot
ReplyI feel the same way about the word "pretty." I want to be hot dammit.
ReplyI lost it at #prettysurethatsaduckface
Reply#whyyougottabesocute?
This post is just TOO CUTE! #hehe
ReplyPeople could definitely call you worse things than cute but I get your point. I'm thinking only super models get sexy or hot, the rest of us get some form of cute if we're lucky.
ReplyWe were talking about this in my public speaking class, which was really random! I def get what you're saying!
ReplyKristin
crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com
Cute. You're so cute.
ReplyLOL'ed (you like that abbreviation, eh?) Hehe. K (I'll stop). ;)
Reply^Alright, but I really laughed out loud at this post! And hey, just remember that puppy/kitten eyes can get you anything and anywhere in this world.
I've come to terms being cute because frankly, it's mostly personality if you ask me. I'm pretty enough, sure, but I'm also fun, sassy, imaginative, funny, smart and more that likely won't fade as fast as my looks might.
ReplyBesides, I'd rather be the cute girl next door that people like and respect than the hot one they keep around for the eye candy/conquest. And my husband thinks I'm hot so there's that.
I've always had an issue with cute too, but I guess it's better than fat ugly bitch drunk ass...which is what I could be called somedays!
ReplyI'm right there with you. Alwayyyyys cute. Ah well. We should embrace the cuteness, I suppose. There's no other way.
Replyxo
haha fabulous post! That hippopotamus outfit is to die for.
ReplyHahaha I have always gone through this SAME thing! Just the other day I was referred to as "Amazingly Cute" all I could think was "wtf? Why can't I be hot, or beautiful or or or...." The person immediately made sure that I understood that I was all those things but my personality made me cute? O.o huh? I still don't get it.... At least I like kittens....
ReplyWhen I hear "you're so cute" I think of that bitch Helen Harris in Bridesmaids when she first meets Annie. That kitten looks like an alien.
Replycute is one of those words that can sometimes be a compliment (I'll refer to something as super cute but not SomeONE....I think it's acceptable to describe a thing not a person if that makes sense) but other times can just be salt in a wound.
ReplyI feel you girl. But most of the time I'm okay with being the 'cute' one. I know I can never pull of 'sexy' anyway.
Replythat cat is the opposite of cute with those alien eyes. just sayin'
Replythat pussy of yours is cute.
ReplyHey guh, you cute. lolol
ReplyOMG a hippo costume?! That is fantastic!!!
ReplyThanks for making me lol! I guess having #thecutefactor will never go away for me either!....sigh
ReplyEvery time I see that last picture apart of me gets all warm and tingly inside and full of badassness. That's right. You as a hippo were a bad ass.
ReplyButttttttttttt you already knew that. Gettin' whitty with it.
In high school, I always got the "You're really cute. But you're like one of the guys." line so I always associated the two, and HATED it! I'm not six ... don't call me cute!
ReplyThis so-called compliment has always irritated me too. I feel like when guys say this to a girl they're putting you in this permanent friend-zone where you are completely harmless to them.
ReplyAll that aside, this post made me laugh so hard! Thanks for always putting the funny into the shitty things life likes to throw our way. :)
At least you haven't always been the fat girl with the "pretty face"! That's a real stinger! (loving the shoes in the straddle pic, those are CUTE!)
Replyoh "pretty" is one I get a lot. Well thanks, anything else? I have to say my favorite compliment I've ever received, though, was someone telling me that my armpits looked really nice. :P The fact that you even looked at my armpits...hee hee.
Replybahahahaha! That last photo is THE BOMB. :)
Replyxox
giedre
www.walkingdotphotography.com
cat eye lasers! pew pew pew!!!
ReplySorry, sidetracked. Anyway, you might not be a 'cute kitten' but you are clever and cunning, see #2 informal definition. Whatever you are, own it! But maybe not as Whitopotamus...just, wow.
Better to be cute than fugly though right!?!? Haha. My best friend is teeny tiny with huge brown eyes and a baby face and she's always called "cute" never "sexy" or "hot" so she has come to hate the term as well so I've heard this exact same complaint a billion times haha.
ReplyI give up with trying not to be called cute. lol
ReplyYou crack me up!! This is the best post I've read all day and I really needed it :)
ReplyI have always been comfortable with being cute and honestly think that's the best I'll ever get. When guys online lead off with "beautiful," I know they're full of shit.
ReplyThat picture of you when you are little is absolutely adorable!
Replyxx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
I cheered for this semi-pro football team like eons ago, and we went to some fricken "modeling" lady who was supposed to tell us what our "role" on the team was. My best friend was told by this lady that she was supposed to be the sex kitten of the team and push her boobs up and wear "sultry cat eyes," ... and when the lady got to me, she told me that I should be like the cute Baby Spice of the team. What.The.Shit!!!
ReplySo, I totally hear ya - I have a giant head with chipmunk cheeks (thanks, Polish roots) and this baby face isn't going anywhere. Hopefully when we're of cougar age, well still look like hot sex kittens!!!
omg baby you is ridiculously cute! (couldn't help it)
ReplyThis post is so cute. Just like you. Kewl.
ReplyTTYL.
Tay from The Daily Tay.
#adorable
Replyi love your face. even if that kitten has demon eyes, it's still presh, like you of course.
Replyhahahahaha whit this post had my in tears I was laughing so much :)
ReplyI think you make a beautiful hooker pirate by the way! Better than I'd look! Well... I actually did dress as a hooker pirate for a friends bachelorettes.... those photo's are horrid. hahaha
www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com
You're hot. End of story.
ReplyI can't even deal with the Whitopotamus! You are the cutest of CUTE! ;)
ReplyI added your blog to our list of BLOGS WE LOVE. I can't help but share your random Whittyness. You are pure genius.
Girl, tons of people would kill to look like you, so I think you're going to have to just suck it up and take this "cute" compliment. ;-)
ReplySarah @ Life As Always
Cute. Yup, I've heard that before. I think it is a compliment, but for us who are called that instead of- hot or sexy... take it the wrong way. Cute is for kittens or babies. Cute is like being picked last in gym, but instead of the gym it's at the bar.. Cute is what kept the boys away though.. My girlfriends may have been sexy but they also slept around. I stuck with cute.. and when the boys tried I told them I was a good girl.. because I'm cute, they believed me and left me alone. LOL
ReplyWork the 'cute' in ya Whit.. I'm sure you have it down to a science by now;)
Hahah Ive always been told Im cute and totally resent it. It feels like a nice way to say youre not hot or sexy. Totes.
ReplyI'm dying over that last picture! What were you doing?!
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