Okay, guys, seriously ... would you? - Penelope (2008) Discussion

Yes, I would. She didn't look THAT bad...If my husband turned into a pig I'd love him anyway.

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Wait, are you a guy, strayed? Because this question is clearly for guys. Of course if you're gay...Nevermind, the concept of being with a pignose person is pansexual.

Myself: if she looked as good as Christina, then yes, a good rack can counterbalance a bad nose. Come to think of it, I can admit to having felt attracted to Ms. Piggy, because it was obvious she was a horn-dog, and loyal to Kermit. TMI? Yes.

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[–] am_buglet_82 14 years ago

"Would you consider dating a pretty girl (not actually C. Ricci of course) or a handsome boy who has a swine's nose such as Penelope's in the middle of the face?"

This was the OP's post...he stated "or a handsome boy", so the question is not only geared toward guys.

To answer the question, yes.
I wouldn't mind if my husband had a pig nose (it might even interest me as I'm drawn to people with distinct features :D).

I think all those men running away from her was such an exaggeration...I mean I think some would run, but not all of them.

-Amanda

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[–] dannibear 14 years ago

am_buglet_82, I think the OP put "handsome boy" for those men out there who are gay. So no, the question wasn't geared towards the girls.

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[–] jacowium 13 years ago

So why shouldn't the question be for girls as well?

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[–] TheMightyMonarch 9 years ago

I'm here three years later and I gotta say this is pretty hilarious. For some reason this thread on the Penelope boards is just for men, folks. No girls allowed.

People here used to say I was high because of the stuff I said. I was actually a hyper 13-year-old.

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[–] jacowium 9 years ago

Exactly my sentiments! I do not know what to make of the condition that gays are allowed to join in the conversation - how progressive - but... Just. Not. Women!

Hilarious, yes ... In the WTF? way!

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[–] Obbykins 11 years ago

Um....lol. Reread the question.

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[–] ShyBrown 14 years ago

Am I the only person who liked her better in the movie WITH the nose??? I thought it was cute. Lol

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[–] FooserX 14 years ago

Hah!

I thought the same!

When she finally got her real nose, I thought "wow, that sure is tiny!"

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[–] cleo_ella99 14 years ago

I think the movie exaggerated the reaction of the men. I mean, sure, they might get shocked but honestly running and beating the hell out of there was exaggerated.

Anyway I wouldn't mind at all! If a guy had handsome features with just one little exception, I wouldn't care. And the nose actually wasn't that bad. It wasn't REALLY like a pig's, just kind of pointed at the end.

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[–] Tsavo 12 years ago

The point was that they where spoiled aristocratic boys who WOULD react in such a way (normally) I personally would have dated her in a heartbeat. Though I doubt anyone would be willing to date me haha (too.. odd)

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[–] argentmay 7 years ago

Agreed

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[–] WestonSays 11 years ago

Seems you're not alone, I like her nose as well lol :)

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[–] mystmass 10 years ago

She was beautiful with or without the pig nose.

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[–] kay_cee_d 10 years ago

I thought the guys were crazy. She was absolutely adorable with that nose.

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[–] imdb42 14 years ago

Smart, interesting, and the only physical fault is a funky nose? I got better things to worry about in life.

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[–] uruseiranma 14 years ago

Well, she also had the tips of her ears turned down like a pig, though you only saw that in the opening birth sequence and on the wedding day.

Personally, I didn't find her nose that off-putting. It kind of reminded me of some Asian noses I've seen. I'm a Chinese/Caucasian mix, and due to inheriting the tip of my Mom's rounded nose, mine is only a little ways off from looking almost snout-like.

Though whenever I watched the film, I kept getting drawn to Ricci's eyes. I think the size of her eyes set off what could have been a big nose on her face.

"I've been shrunk, stretched, and stuffed into a teapot" - Alice

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[–] HenryCW 14 years ago

I wouldn’t mind if she looks like Christina Ricci. Actually she didn’t look bad at all in the movie. How the men reacted was obviously an exaggeration. I had seen people who were deformed or had their face mutilated by fire and other accidents and they looked far, far worse. It was just unbelievable that men jumped through glass windows to escape from her. Even children have been taught that it is rude to show any sign of surprise or shock when you meet people who “look different”.

I think Penelope was supposed to be far uglier than what was shown in the movie. She was supposed to have pig ears (presumably covered up by her hair) in addition to her snout (also covered much of the time by her scarf). I think the director had to achieve some balance between realism and marketability of the film. No one is going to buy or rent the DVD if Christina Ricci looks like a monster except for the last few minutes of the movie.

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[–] dlefevre-2 13 years ago

I actually am watching this now and I was here to comment how beautiful Christina is in this movie even with the nose. She had a good personality, too.. so I probably would have no problem...

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[–] Groove_105 14 years ago

C'mon -
Seriously? Reece or Christina could wear the nose/ears and be just as hot as they normally are. Basically the whole "Farrari with a dent" concept. I remember one chick – a real hottie, but she had a huge silver-dollar size mole. I was like “So what?” Ricci with/without the nose is always hot. Her acting is also awesome. She, like Penelope is probably cool, and personality also trumps the nose….
Bottom line – Ricci is hot whatever the nose or ears attached to her. Hot because she’s hot, but also because she’s a fine actress. Same for Witherspoon…

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[–] Sensi85 14 years ago

Indeed I would! All the better in fact, piggy noses are hot.

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[–] MoBiUG 14 years ago

I would if she had nice tits.

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[–] MurderCapital666 14 years ago

In a bizarre way I would find the whole pignose thing interesting and probably be drawn to it...

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[–] davemooreblues 13 years ago

Heck yeh, I thought she was adorable!

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