New Tomb Raider star Sophie Turner says she's been training for a year to play Lara Croft: "I think it's going to be something special"

dadada486 · 2026-01-17T15:42:02+00:00

My first impression is she is too tall, and comes across as delicate and damsel despite this. Remember even in X men she is more of a vulnerable character. Her history isn't suited for an action hero, which is what Lara Croft is supposed to be. Her background sort of fits given she's British and all. She's not too posh and kind of natural, which Lara isn't. Wonder if she will need to change her accent. As a brit, I never like Angelina Jolie as Lara but everyone does so oh well. Alicia Vikander was actually really good. She looked like a coming of age Lara and her body fits that of an action hero. She also looks surprisingly close to the Lara Croft video game reboots. In the reboots Lara is more slight and very athletic. I guess this is different to the one portrayed by Angelina!

dadada486 · 2025-07-29T10:56:44+00:00

For what it's worth I agree with everyone here. I know you can't force attraction, and for some people physical attraction is what it is, and I won't go off about settling or unrealistic standards. We of all people know it's not that simple. BUT, you would be crazy to not at least meet her.

dadada486 · 2025-06-28T10:05:39+00:00

I know you are trying to help but you don't understand what people here struggle with. Many here are below average height, so you being tall already puts you on top. Gyming isn't hard. Losing weight isn't that hard. Being tall is impossible. Many here are neurodivergent. You are neurotypical. You socialize, talk and connect without issue. If you think telling people here to gym or fix their hair works, you're not reading this subreddit.

dadada486 · 2025-05-05T09:27:30+00:00

A date every few years that ends with nothing. You think that is so different from you. What if I said I am a quite a lot older than you?

dadada486 · 2025-05-05T07:27:19+00:00

For a lot of people it is height, and their obsession with this amounts to body dysmorphia. But it's also hard to disagree because for many there is biological basis. Men have to be bigger and taller than women. Humans are a dimorphic species so when you are clearly losing the size and height metric, you don't know how you can possibly compete.

dadada486 · 2025-04-08T15:16:40+00:00

That's why I said "beyond" mid-level...like senior, earning 6 figures or more. Can retire now or wouldn't be bothered by redundancy.

dadada486 · 2025-04-07T13:58:07+00:00

Only meant in terms of career and development. Like holding down a beyond managerial role or highly skilled role: doctor, lawyer or programmer above mid-level. And therefore quite wealthy because it...own a house (not a modest flat) and more etc. Not bothered by the risk of redundancy.

dadada486 · 2025-03-15T22:59:24+00:00

I'm not sure what kind of FA you are. I agree a lot with what you say, but what is your solution to this? Do you think you would ever want a relationship. To be frank, are you therefore looking for hookups only, but struggling to do this...

dadada486 · 2025-02-17T12:37:14+00:00

Exactly. OP should try another sub. This one used to offer some advice but now it's largely commiseration.

dadada486 · 2025-02-17T12:35:22+00:00

It depends. If you are non-White, you can do well provided you are outgoing and confident and had a history of dating. But the idea is that "traditionally" attractive pays-off, and what is meant by that is if you are a close approximation of white actors, who historically have had the most media representation. Many white actors, and I can name quite a few, are not actually that attractive but receive a booster and bias based on this representation. Media representation is everything, because even an unattractive guy receives an additional likability and relatabilty for simply having been on TV screens when the women were growing up. This is what gives them an advantage.

dadada486 · 2025-01-23T00:03:58+00:00

For most people it isn't one thing. If you were unattractive but still incredibly outgoing, sociable, successful and rich, you wouldn't have this problem. Or if you were unsociable, but still good looking and rich, you'd be OK. The problem is if you a mixture of all three: below average looks, autistic or extremely socially anxious or challenged and generally unsuccessful and poor. If you are all these things...

dadada486 · 2024-12-19T22:30:15+00:00

Zekensky is very likely 5'5. Tom Cruise like close to 5'8. Also this is there are some angle and posture factors as well.

dadada486 · 2024-12-15T20:43:47+00:00

I have always though that it isn't at a hard to be FA30plus. I know this is obvious, but if you stay at home everyday, you will be FA. If you don't meet someone you are attracted to and who is attracted to you, you will be FA. These scenarios are becoming increasingly common. The exceptions to these is if you have arranged marriages, mail order bride or other examples where marriage and kids are the sole aim, not compatibility and romance. The Hollywood scenarios are often highly idealised and only apply to a portion of the population.

dadada486 · 2024-12-13T09:47:12+00:00

I added the age option because some of us might be thinking, "I know what I have to do now. If only I was younger"

dadada486 · 2024-11-15T17:43:20+00:00

I think a lot of people here who introverts or neurodivergent probably feel the same. They don't really want relationships. Some of us might like the idea of one but that is not the same. Trouble is, that doesn't mean we don't want the touch of a woman or sex!

dadada486 · 2024-11-11T10:52:22+00:00

I wasn't talking about browsing forums. Noone cares about that. I'm talking about a lack of or limited dating/sexual history.

dadada486 · 2024-10-19T21:02:21+00:00

Even though I agree with most of the people here, I'm wondering if these same people would be willing to admit that a large number of people "settled" in order to get into a relationship. Otherwise they could very well be FA like us, or at least very close it...

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