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* The person relentlessly steered the conversation toward one topic (.519) | * The person relentlessly steered the conversation toward one topic (.519) | ||
As one can see, creepiness is | As one can see, the vast majority of creepiness is unattractive physical appearance, and awkward, nervous behavior following suit. Attractive physical appearance, followed by confident, smooth behaviors are traits possibly under [[Fisherian runaway|runaway selection]], explaining why people respond so sensitively to them (as runaway selection also results in an exaggerated sexual preference). Women fantasize about being raped by attractive men. | ||
== Lack of adult behavior == | == Lack of adult behavior == | ||
Artist and philosopher [[Henry Flynt]] dedicated [[Creep (book chapter)|a book chapter]] on creepiness in which he states who have missed developmental stages into adulthood are judged as creepy because they lack [[Fisherian runaway|superficial aspects]] of adult behavior. This is possibly related to autism as autists also never reach adult behavior and are | Artist and philosopher [[Henry Flynt]] dedicated [[Creep (book chapter)|a book chapter]] on creepiness in which he states who have missed developmental stages into adulthood are judged as creepy because they lack [[Fisherian runaway|superficial aspects]] of adult behavior. This is possibly related to autism as autists also never reach adult behavior and are often regarded as creepy due to their lack intuitions about personal boundaries. | ||
{{quote|The creep is an involuntary celibate because he fails to develop the surface traits of adulthood--poise and sophistication; and because he is shy, unassertive, and lacks self-confidence in the presence of others . The creep is awkward and has an unstylish appearance. He seems sexless and childish. He is regarded by the ideal adults with condescending scorn, amusement, or pity.}} | {{quote|The creep is an involuntary celibate because he fails to develop the surface traits of adulthood--poise and sophistication; and because he is shy, unassertive, and lacks self-confidence in the presence of others . The creep is awkward and has an unstylish appearance. He seems sexless and childish. He is regarded by the ideal adults with condescending scorn, amusement, or pity.}} | ||