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Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:00 AM

Dudes try "dating Darwinism"

An author argues that angry young men are becoming assholes to try to get women.
Tracy Clark-Flory

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  • Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:38 PM

    kryptogal your anthropology is off

    Typically in human societies the alpha just gets first choice. Even among primates it isn't unknown for females to "cheat" with a beta out of the alpha's sight. But anyway acting angry and aggressive is how a beta becomes an alpha.

    Most men will model behavior that women respond to. If women pick the guys that dance the best - most will become good dancers. If they pick the a-holes - most will act more like an a-hole. Your wish is our command.

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