“Boat Hot”

     When those pointy/witch-toed high heeled shoes first came out I thought, “Man, there is no WAY I’m going to fall into that trend.”  Insert period soon after where I own four pairs.  Sometimes when one thing is in front of you over and over, and options are limited, you start to think it looks good, right?

     In the Navy we called that “boat hot.”  Boat Hot is when someone you thought was unattractive suddenly, after weeks or months at sea, becomes attractive.  That sailor who you used to notice for his or her plaquey teeth and B.O., now gives you a rise whenever you see him or her around the ship.

    The magic of Boat Hot is that when you return to civilization once again, the “hotness” instantly evaporates.  A common reaction is a shudder in acknowledgement of your previous attraction to this person.  Dry heaves can also occur.

   Have you ever snapped out of liking something/someone once you realized it was due to limited options and repetition?

     If you’re into funny phrases/gestures, check the monocle.

(photo by afronie, via Flickr)