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'''Sex appeal''' is attractiveness to the opposite sex, particularly in human beings. For animals, it is entirely instinctual and is the only guarantee of [[reproduction]]. Without it, no special would continue beyond one generation. | '''Sex appeal''' is attractiveness to the opposite sex, particularly in human beings. For animals, it is entirely instinctual and is the only guarantee of [[reproduction]]. Without it, no special would continue beyond one generation. | ||
| − | In Christian circles, the topic is a bit of a [[taboo]], yet family-friendly TV and film have recognized its existence, power, and perhaps even its desirability.<ref>"Change Partners and Dance", [[The Donna Reed Show]], season 1, episode 6, mentions a 14-year-old high school girl worried about sex appeal. "[[Bambi]]" contains a comical scene in which a boy rabbit is stopped in his tracks by the sight of a pretty girl rabbit; in a subsequent scene he shows off his mate and their bunnies, making it clear that they have multiplied like rabbits</ref> | + | In Christian circles, the topic is a bit of a [[taboo]], yet family-friendly TV and film have recognized its existence, [[power]], and perhaps even its desirability.<ref>"Change Partners and Dance", [[The Donna Reed Show]], season 1, episode 6, mentions a 14-year-old high school girl worried about sex appeal. "[[Bambi]]" contains a comical scene in which a boy rabbit is stopped in his tracks by the sight of a pretty girl rabbit; in a subsequent scene he shows off his mate and their bunnies, making it clear that they have multiplied like rabbits</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:46, August 5, 2011
Sex appeal is attractiveness to the opposite sex, particularly in human beings. For animals, it is entirely instinctual and is the only guarantee of reproduction. Without it, no special would continue beyond one generation.
In Christian circles, the topic is a bit of a taboo, yet family-friendly TV and film have recognized its existence, power, and perhaps even its desirability.[1]
Notes
- ↑ "Change Partners and Dance", The Donna Reed Show, season 1, episode 6, mentions a 14-year-old high school girl worried about sex appeal. "Bambi" contains a comical scene in which a boy rabbit is stopped in his tracks by the sight of a pretty girl rabbit; in a subsequent scene he shows off his mate and their bunnies, making it clear that they have multiplied like rabbits