I have been wrestling with this question for about a week. I believe there are many factors to be taken into account.
Admittedly (in my eyes), Angel is more physically attractive than Dorothy, using classical metrics. Her provocative attire and her shapely figure would certainly turn heads in real life. So what is it about Dorothy that compels me to pick her over Angel?
First of all, I believe Dorothy’s physique is much less intimidating to geeks (myself included) than Angel. I am sure I’m not the only person to avoid the pain and humiliation from being rejected by “the beautiful people”.
Angel could be labeled as a “beautiful person” and would certainly fit in the “in crowd.” Memories of High School and College come to mind when I think of the poor treatment geeks received from members of the “in crowd”, hence forcing many geeks to seek out less threaten members of the opposite sex. So, if I was in at a pool hall or party and saw Angel and Dorothy standing together, I would certainly feel more comfortable approaching Dorothy.
I must confess being a shy introvert has caused me to feel slightly intimidated by extroverts. I am convinced that Dorothy is an introvert, and Angel is not. Knowing this, I am more inclined to seek out Dorothy, since Angel behavior is as subtle as a jackhammer and would be a bit too unnerving for a person like myself.
Speaking of which, there is a matter of personality. Angel’s personality is a bit to self-serving. She tends to use whomever for whatever she wants (or needs). At the very least, the usage of seductive tactics to melt a person down is considered poor manners. Dorothy doesn’t use such tactics. She utilizes the power of logical persuasion and, at times uses sarcastic baiting to get things done. I find her witty phrases and her sarcastic remarks absolutely delightful (most introverts tend to agree).
Another factor is common for most programmers. When I was in college, my major was Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence. So, the idea on an artificial life-form is absolutely fascinating. A being with the strength on several body builders, the wit of the most intelligent scientist, the meekness of the most delicate person and the physique of a beautiful woman is too much to resist. Angel seems too much like a common self-indulgent person. She would almost certainly use and discard the people around her.
As my last and most personal factor, I really dig Dorothy’s look. A pale, red headed, athletically superior intellect, with the strength to force anybody to her will, yet decides not to abuse such power, is top on my book. No offense to all the Angels of the world, I would rather have a Dorothy.
Admittedly (in my eyes), Angel is more physically attractive than Dorothy, using classical metrics. Her provocative attire and her shapely figure would certainly turn heads in real life. So what is it about Dorothy that compels me to pick her over Angel?
First of all, I believe Dorothy’s physique is much less intimidating to geeks (myself included) than Angel. I am sure I’m not the only person to avoid the pain and humiliation from being rejected by “the beautiful people”.
Angel could be labeled as a “beautiful person” and would certainly fit in the “in crowd.” Memories of High School and College come to mind when I think of the poor treatment geeks received from members of the “in crowd”, hence forcing many geeks to seek out less threaten members of the opposite sex. So, if I was in at a pool hall or party and saw Angel and Dorothy standing together, I would certainly feel more comfortable approaching Dorothy. I must confess being a shy introvert has caused me to feel slightly intimidated by extroverts. I am convinced that Dorothy is an introvert, and Angel is not. Knowing this, I am more inclined to seek out Dorothy, since Angel behavior is as subtle as a jackhammer and would be a bit too unnerving for a person like myself.
Speaking of which, there is a matter of personality. Angel’s personality is a bit to self-serving. She tends to use whomever for whatever she wants (or needs). At the very least, the usage of seductive tactics to melt a person down is considered poor manners. Dorothy doesn’t use such tactics. She utilizes the power of logical persuasion and, at times uses sarcastic baiting to get things done. I find her witty phrases and her sarcastic remarks absolutely delightful (most introverts tend to agree).
Another factor is common for most programmers. When I was in college, my major was Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence. So, the idea on an artificial life-form is absolutely fascinating. A being with the strength on several body builders, the wit of the most intelligent scientist, the meekness of the most delicate person and the physique of a beautiful woman is too much to resist. Angel seems too much like a common self-indulgent person. She would almost certainly use and discard the people around her.
As my last and most personal factor, I really dig Dorothy’s look. A pale, red headed, athletically superior intellect, with the strength to force anybody to her will, yet decides not to abuse such power, is top on my book. No offense to all the Angels of the world, I would rather have a Dorothy.
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but once Angel let down her facade late in season 2 she finally showed that she was more than just eye candy. There was a decent person in there, you just had to dig to find her.
