The establishment of the "types" system was really a way to help streamline the dating process. The creation of "types" was a way for us to categorize people generically by grouping them together by a few similar qualities. By classifying people based on a few obvious personality traits it gives us the chance to quickly assess them without having to take the time to get to know them. Seeing as how there are a lot of people in the world and that time is a very precious commodity, something was needed to help speed up our search. Now thanks to "types" we can make a quick judgment on someone without requiring laborious hours of investigation. If we desire quality A and someone obviously possesses that, than we have the greenlight to proceed. However, if you would rather choke on your own tongue than spend time with someone who exhibits quality B and someone screams B, than we quickly know to keep moving. Now this is far from a pure science but it has definitely helped legions of daters across the planet.
So what are the recognized "types"? There are countless and thanks to the continuous evolution of social trends, new "types" are emerging every day. So, for these purposes, here are just a few of the archetype "types":
Jocks
Commonly defined as one characterized by excessive concern for machismo.
Jocks are generally perceived as "sporty" guys or "guy"
guys. They are the domestic beer drinking, sports watching, former high
school football playing, baseball cap wearing, muscleheads. They tend
to run in large packs, can be loud and obnoxious and have been known to
paint their faces with their favourite hockey team's logo.
Preps
A somewhat antiquated group, but still has a slight presence in this day
and age. The term preps or preppie as the kids say, originated from a
person whose manner and dress are deemed typical of traditional preparatory
schools. Sort of the prim and proper subset if you will. This group tends
to resemble the ivy league alumni and can be identified by their Ralph
Lauren Polo or Eddie Bauer influenced get ups.
Nerds
This is probably the easiest "type" to pick out of a crowd.
The Jean Luc Picard t-shirt is always a dead giveaway. This group tends
to be somewhat unconfident, socially inept, poorly groomed and never,
I repeat, never within throwing distance of women.
Geeks
Once confused with the nerds, geeks are a new subgroup that have emerged
in recent years. With techies now ruling the world, the growth of the
internet, and the success of videogames, geekiness is now somewhat trendy.
Geeks tend to be high on pop culture and still up on current social trends,
though are cursed being somewhat single minded or obsessive in their interests,
which tends to distract them from other pursuits.
Ginos/Ginas
Though often associated with a certain culture, despite popular belief,
Ginos and Ginas aren't necessarily confined to just one ethnic group.
Gino is more a state of mind. These "types" tend to be extremely
over confident and excessive in all manners (mostly hair though). Distinguishable
characteristics for Ginos include sunglasses indoors, wearing sleeveless
tees or as they are commonly known, "Chachi shirts" that are
six sizes too small, an abundance of chains and necklaces, and a strong
need to show off chest hair. Ginas often have ridiculously long fingernails
or talons as some call them, wear excessive amounts of makeup, tan far
too often, all their clothing fits BEYOND tight, and in terms of hairstyle,
the bigger the better. Ginos and Ginas are commonly found in da club and
have a relentless desire to dance.
Playas
Playas are defined as active participants in the pursuit of the opposite
sex. Showing little regard to feelings or morals, playas view the conquest
of love as a sport. And they play it very often (and usually quite well).
Though very sure of themselves this group can come across somewhat sleazy
and lecherous. (See: stud, slut, and asshole for further reference)
Cougars
Cougars are women who are commonly viewed as the extremely seasoned veterans
who don't know when to call it quits. This group tends to be very past
their prime and pursuing interests that they are no longer relevant to.
This is a sad, pathetic group that somehow still manages to get attention
(especially amongst the younger males).
What makes "types" so fascinating is that people who occupy these different groups rarely know they are a part of it. Few Cougars know their Cougars. And depending on who is viewing you, you may fall into a number of different "types". You may be a Gino to one person and a Playa to someone else. The system of "typing" is usually an external process, as we never classify ourselves. I don't think many people would admit to being a nerd. At the end of the day it all comes down to the individual, everyone is different and the "type" process does generalize significantly. But you would be amazed at how many still use the "types" system in some form or fashion. We are all guilty of it. On a promising note, many who burn themselves out on one "type" will eventually tend to look to others…and are usually happily surprised with the results.
"Most of my other
boyfriends were always jocks…I must say Michael, I've never dated
a God before."
...but that's just
my opinion.
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