Are British women fat and unkempt? This American man says so

 

Last updated at 17:29pm on 11th December 2007 Comments

Why can't British women get a man?

Because they are overweight, unkempt and lazy about grooming, says a screenwriter who's made it his business to date women on both sides of the Atlantic.

Tad Safran says English women are stunning natural beauties when young, but they fail to rise to the challenge as they age and need to make more of an effort.

He complains that they don't take enough care of their appearance and fitness, and drink and eat too much.

When it comes to beauty, American women win hands down.

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British women are 'lazy' when it comes to personal grooming (Bridget Jones, left) while American women (Carrie Bradshaw, right) take pride in their appearance

 

"In the iconic chick-flick Bridget Jones, the title character is a sad, lonely, overweight, posh-sounding chain-smoker in her thirties with a drinking problem and no dating prospects," he tells The Times.

"She then, one day, goes to a gym for an hour or two, spends £200 at TopShop, reads a self-help book and, lo and behold, she finds herself in the delightful position of having to decide between Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.

"Women of Britain: Bridget Jones's Diary is not a documentary. It's a work of fiction, a fairy tale."

Safran says American women will spend £350 a month on "beauty maintenance" (including hair, manicures and waxing) and an additional £500 on physical conditioning (including yoga and fitness training). On top of that, they go on occasional spa days and special fitness camps.

"I'm not sure any of my British female friends spends £700 during an entire year on her appearance."

He blames the failures of British women on friends not being honest with each other over their appearance, and mothers who do not teach women how to look after themselves. In America, women start going to spas in childhood.

Even our celebrities can't get it right compared to the glamour of Hollywood.

Helena Bonham Carter was an example of an English rose, says Safran, but she is regularly photographed looking like "a bag of spanners".

You would never catch her American equivalent, Michelle Pfeiffer, with a hair out of place.

The one aspect of beauty that British women do care about is their shoes, he says. But, alas, while other women are impressed by footwear, men simply do not notice.

But it is not all bad news for British women. They do score higher than Americans in social skills. Americans take themselves too seriously and are more grasping than British girls, who are the most self-reliant, uncomplicated and unflappable.

this is one of the most unrealistic and offensive things i've ever read.

It's even being discussed on The Wright Stuff this morning!!:P

This is rather rude!!

It's nonsensical ! i've been to England several times and I don't think women are fatter than anywhere else. :angry:

uh, there are some big women here in the USA believe it or not :wacko:

but if you look at the actresses who come from the US you might think the opposite, so many are anorexic or bulimic.

there are also a lot of fat men in the world who could care less about their appearance. It would be idiotic to think it was a female issue

There are big women(and men),all over the world...

It's even being discussed on The Wright Stuff this morning!!:P

 

Typical....Been in the audience for that show a few times (mostly for a laugh when I lived in London) and I must say it's absolutely terrible (now it is anyway). The way they discuss the issues is a laugh a minute....acting like they know what they are talking about - while all they seem to do is share anecdotal stories most times.

So one crackpot has been brainwashed by how plastic Hollywood is, and people actually take this crap seriously?

 

Overall, that article makes it sound like British women are much, much more healthy psychologically speaking. And generally, I prefer to watch older British actresses. They haven't plastic surgeried all expression out of their faces, so you can actually connect with their characters. Unlike their American counterparts.

 

"In America, women start going to spas in childhood." And what strange foreign planet is this America you speak of on?

 

" Even our celebrities can't get it right compared to the glamour of Hollywood.

Helena Bonham Carter was an example of an English rose, says Safran, but she is regularly photographed looking like "a bag of spanners".

You would never catch her American equivalent, Michelle Pfeiffer, with a hair out of place." And last time I checked, Helena Bonham Carter just got a Golden Globe nomination, because she's still a great ACTRESS. Haven't seen Michelle Pfeiffer in ages. (not to mention they have radically different hair types.)

I wonder if he was referring to Michelle Fatmanus??:rolleyes:

Who?:P