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Pretty Woman, according to most people who's seen it, would agree that the story is a modern fairy tale of hooker with a heart of gold, meeting the man of his dreams. They fall in love, stuff happens, they reconcile, happily ever after and all that, roll credits.

However, if you watch it carefully, you'll realize it's really the perfect man's dream. It goes: Rich man respected and fear by all his peers is hard on his luck in love. Finds a girl that men overlooked, who turns out to be obedient, faithful, and totally devoted to him (or his money). Fall in love, end of story.

Really, that's what it's about. I don't wanna let the wimmen in on the "male conspiracy", but let's face some facts, although obedient may be too strong of a word, we men love the idea of the perfect girlfriend/wife who thinks that everything we do or say is tops. We want every bit of advice given to them as life changing....

Man: Wear the thong baby, it looks good!

Woman: Oh my gawd! You're right, it's uncomfortable, but I no longer have a panty line!

We want the woman to feel that we are intelligently superior (although in truth, we're probably not), hence the phrase: "I don't date smart chicks."

Okay, so back to Pretty Woman. First thing Richard Gere's character (Rich Guy) says after he hires her for the week is "Get a new wardrobe."

Julia Roberts' character (Hooker), goes right out and buys a new wardrobe, changing her looks, etc. All to please him; and it works. He's totally enchanted and mesmerized. Heck, she even let him order for her surrendering her diet and taste to him.

Men also love the idea of being "first". We want the first hug, the first kiss, the first man she falls in love with. In essense, just like explorers of old, we want to be the first to discover her, and plant our flag on her soil. That's why men date bad girls, but marries the good.

Remember the Hooker's rule? She'll do anything, except kiss on the mouth, because it's too "personal", or something hookey as that. See, if she sleeps for money, that's okay, because it's a business transaction. But if you try to touch her soul, you're in for a heartbreak.

Well, during the scene where Rich Guy takes Hooker to the polo match, both women and men are like "Where did he find this great girl?". It's the diamond in the rough thing. We get some kind of kudos from our friends like "Good job bud. Way to pick her out of the blue!" Rich Guy takes the poor Hooker, changes her wardrobe, her manners, and gives her several tips in dinner ettiquette. BAM she turns into PerfectGirl(tm).

I think deep down inside, most men believe that if they could find the PerfectGirl(tm) who hangs onto their every word, and just adores them like geeks do Bill Gates, they'd be happy. I don't know if I could be so sadistic, but I do fantasize sometimes of being intelligent. Tough, that.

So you see now? Pretty Woman isn't just a fairy tale, it's the ultimate ego trip for guys.

....Woman, go make me dinner. posted by losir at 2:00 PM