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[Inquisitor_Jonah]

Well, maybe this has been discussed here before, but I've seen this recently in a portuguese ME forum i'm in, and in there we didn't get to a conclusion that's 100% satisfactory.

If Asari look like blue human woman with tentacles instead of hair, that means all races in the galaxy can be potentially attracted to human females? I mean, most of the physical features are the same. In ME1, Liara even uses the default human armors, so, anatomically, they are pretty much the same as the human females (well, not counting their private parts, but let's not go there please lol).

 

But then, there are subtle comments in the trilogy, that actually say that most aliens find other races weird, like the blood pack leader commenting about archangel: "He is a Turian, witch makes him slightly worse to look at than you", even if Shepard is a woman. I know it's just one Krogan, but the trilogy makes it very clear that all species are attracted to Asari. So maybe they see them differently? Like this pic here:

Maybe they don't change much in terms of body shape, but their psychic powers could make each race see their faces a little closer to their on females? I know that trick could get old fast, like in the situation this pic suggests. In this conversation they could easily get to the conclusion they don't know their real appearance, but it does seem more plausible than the entire galaxy finding the Asari "extremely hot" and not the human females.

 

What do you guys think?

[Aesa]

That's an old debunked theory. They look exactly as they appear in the trilogy. It's their varied physical features that make them attractive to the other species (noodle head for turians, skin color for salarians, body shape for humans, etc). People tend to focus on the characteristics that they relate to or find appealing. You can overhear a conversation about this in ME2.

[Inquisitor_Jonah]

But then all aliens should be attracted to human females too Since the only prominent differences between the two is the skin color and the "hair tentacles", pretty much everything else is the same. Yet Asari are attractive to the whole galaxy and human females are not.

[SpaceLobster]

They look like hot chicks. Seriously though, there are other theories about why they are attractive(them potentially being the leviathans' pawns is the only other one I am currently aware of).

[SpaceLobster]

But then all aliens should be attracted to human females too Since the only prominent differences between the two is the skin color and the "hair tentacles", pretty much everything else is the same. Yet Asari are attractive to the whole galaxy and human females are not.

There is a drell that can fall in love with a human, and a turian who has this same potential. There is also something going on with the Salarian outside of Purgatory after the coup. Add female human ''dancers'' and one working at the Consort...

[Aesa]

But then all aliens should be attracted to human females too Since the only prominent differences between the two is the skin color and the "hair tentacles", pretty much everything else is the same. Yet Asari are attractive to the whole galaxy and human females are not.

 

Human females are missing the features that appeal to the other races (head fringes, skin color). Not saying that aliens can't find humans attractive though. Obviously that isn't true.

[Gwydden]

That theory is the only explanation for their omni-attractiveness that makes sense, but it seems it's been mostly set aside.

 

There is a drell that can fall in love with a human, and a turian who has this same potential. There is also something going on with the Salarian outside of Purgatory after the coup. Add female human ''dancers'' and one working at the Consort...

To be honest, alien sex in general gets my jimmies rustled.

[SpaceLobster]

That theory is the only explanation for their omni-attractiveness that makes sense, but it seems it's been mostly set aside.

 

To be honest, alien sex in general gets my jimmies rustled.

The only aliens that I approve in that manner are Asari... 'Cuz dey iz blu humans.

[Inquisitor_Jonah]

There is a drell that can fall in love with a human, and a turian who has this same potential. There is also something going on with the Salarian outside of Purgatory after the coup. Add female human ''dancers'' and one working at the Consort...

I am aware of that. But It's the "universally attractive" status that the Asari have that botters me. Sure, to humans, they are incredibly hot chics, because they exalt all the main characteristics humans find atractive and add a bit of a fetish with the small differences that I already said in previews posts. But to the other species, they are completely different from them,. Yet all of them can't wait to get a piece of blue ass. So ALL aliens find human females attractive as well? Not the case, as seen in the trilogy. I wonder why.

[SolNebula]

It's probably because of the melding being much better than ordinary sex. I always thought is that.Llike Asari messing with your own mind and perceptions to make you feel them attractive. Still attraction is more of a mind thing.

[Inquisitor_Jonah]

That's an old debunked theory. They look exactly as they appear in the trilogy. It's their varied physical features that make them attractive to the other species (noodle head for turians, skin color for salarians, body shape for humans, etc). People tend to focus on the characteristics that they relate to or find appealing. You can overhear a conversation about this in ME2.

Well, if that's the case, then the other species shouldn't find Asari that much attractive, since only a few characteristics would really appeal to them.

 

It's probably because of the melding being much better than ordinary sex. I always thought is that.Llike Asari messing with your own mind and perceptions to make you feel them attractive. Still attraction is more of a mind thing.

That makes some sense, but  the only way an individual could make this comparison is if he had both made normal sex and "melded" with an Asari. Given the abundance of Asari prostitutes, it's not impossible, but would imply that every single person in the galaxy had used their services at least once, wich would sound pretty forced if you ask me .-.

[SolNebula]

 

 

That makes some sense, but  the only way an individual could make this comparison is if he had both made normal sex and "melded" with an Asari. Given the abundance of Asari prostitutes, it's not impossible, but would imply that every single person in the galaxy had used their services at least once, wich would sound pretty forced if you ask me .-.

 

Well IF they find them attractive probably they did or many did. We of course haven't met all turians/salarians/humans maybe some of them don't find them attractive but I guess once they try.....it starts to grow on them....just consider the client list waiting time for an encounter with the Consort in ME1. Sexual preferences are something very tricky to understand and categorize even between humans.

[Aesa]

Well, if that's the case, then the other species shouldn't find Asari that much attractive, since only a few characteristics would really appeal to them.

 

Like I said, people tend to immediately notice and focus on the characteristics they personally find appealing, or can relate to, while disregarding the rest. It happens all the time IRL and it's not difficult to see that being the case with the asari.

 

For example, I am part Asian, part Caucasian. When I'm in a Western country, most people are surprised to find out I'm partially Asian because they only see what THEY relate to--the white skin and features--whereas when I'm in an Eastern country the opposite is true.

[Inquisitor_Jonah]

Like I said, people tend to immediately notice and focus on the characteristics they personally find appealing, or can relate to, while disregarding the rest. It happens all the time IRL and it's not difficult to see that being the case with the asari.

 

For example, I am part Asian, part Caucasian. When I'm in a Western country, most people are surprised to find out I'm partially Asian because they notice what THEY relate to--the white skin--whereas when I'm in an Eastern country the opposite is true.

But it would be enough to make them universally attractive? Let's take a Salarian, using the example you used in your post. They find their blue skin beautiful, which for their species context, it's alien  (is there a blue Salarian in the trilogy that I'm not aware off? ) Would that characteristic alone make Asari attractive to ALL Salarians? Do you see my point? A human may find most of the Asari's traits attractive, since they are familiar to them. But for Salarians and Turians and all the other species, they are completely "alien", so the "universally attractive" title narrows the species tastes down, unless they somehow see Asari differently.

[Aesa]

But it would be enough to make them universally attractive? Let's take a Salarian, using the example you used in your post. They find their blue skin beautiful, which for their species context, it's alien  (is there a blue Salarian in the trilogy that I'm not aware off? ) Would that characteristic alone make Asari attractive to ALL Salarians? Do you see my point? A human may find most of the Asari's traits attractive, since they are familiar to them. But for Salarians and Turians and all the other species, they are completely "alien", so the "universally attractive" title narrows the species tastes down, unless they somehow see Asari differently.

 

I doubt that 100% of ALL salarians (or turians & humans) find asari attractive. They just happen to be much more appealing to most species than others. And I'm sure a part of that allure is more than just physical appearance, but also has to do with their galactic influence, biotic powers, wisdom, grace and of course the mind sex. Because who doesn't want to participate in some asari mind sex?

[Inquisitor_Jonah]

I doubt that 100% of ALL salarians (or turians & humans) find asari attractive. They just happen to be much more appealing to most species than others. And I'm sure a part of that allure is more than just physical appearance, but also has to do with their galactic influence, biotic powers, wisdom, grace and of course the mind sex. Because who doesn't want to participate in some asari mind sex?

I don't but that's beside the point.

Your point is valid, since turians are attracted to power and salarians to wisdom, it makes sense they go for them if they are going for a more sentimental/philosophical relationship, but for more mundane, carnal encounters, it doesn't make much sense that Asari are the primary choice of the galaxy, yet most dancers in clubs are Asari (and a few humans). That aside, I think it would be hilarious to see Turian and hanar dancers  in clubs

[SpaceLobster]

Now that you say it, what makes an asari attractive for a hanar? I don't see any similarites between hanar and asari beyond ''hair-tentacles'' and actual tentacles.

[Aesa]

I don't but that's beside the point.

Your point is valid, since turians are attracted to power and salarians to wisdom, it makes sense they go for them if they are going for a more sentimental/philosophical relationship, but for more mundane, carnal encounters, it doesn't make much sense that Asari are the primary choice of the galaxy, yet most dancers in clubs are Asari (and a few humans). That aside, I think it would be hilarious to see Turian and hanar dancers  in clubs

 

I fully support more varied dancers! Let's get some volus in this club too!

[In Exile]

People make way, way too much out of a joke conversation addressing the absurdity that a single speices could be universally attractive.

[SpaceLobster]

People make way, way too much out of a joke conversation addressing the absurdity that a single speices could be universally attractive.

This should not be ignored. I guess I was swept up in the storm...

[Aesa]

TBH I doubt the writers really put much thought into it. 

[Mordokai]

It is said that every race(or species, I sometimes have troubles telling the difference) is attracted to asari. Not that every member of every species is attracted to them, which would frankly be quite stupid.

 

If you think that asari are a race universally wanted and lusted after, but everybody who lusts after them is some sort of deviant in their own race then it becomes much easier to live with their universal attractiveness. This forum on itself is a proof good enough for that. Personally, I find asari very attractive and hot but there are also people who are repulsed by them, for various reasons. Something similar appears in the game itself, in the second game, where you have that krogan pair on presidium. One likes the idea of shagging up with an asari, the other seems vaguely mystified and/or repulsed by it.

[SpaceLobster]

there are also people who are repulsed by them

[DaemionMoadrin]

What I want to know is... are those tentacles flexible? Are they bone?

 

How do asari sleep with them protuding from the back of their heads?

 

Since they have scaly skin, do they shed it? Would you find small scales all over your bed if you were shaggin an asari?

[SpaceLobster]

What I want to know is... are those tentacles flexible? Are they bone?

From the wiki: The hair tentacles are semi-flexible cartilage based scalp crests