Urban Dictionary: Author Harlequin Princess
A euphemism for ugly. A politically correct term similar to "mentally challenged", "vertically challenged", and "horizontally challenged". (Which mean retarded, short, and fat, respectively.
"In Washington D.C. and Santa Cruz, California, it's actually illegal to discriminate against people who are aesthetically challenged. Damn liberals...""I'm not ugly! I'm just *aesthetically challenged*!"
Implied Prerequisite
A desired quality in prospective mates that is not explicitly stated by the person listing said desired qualities. (Typically these lists are created for one's dating website portfolio or social networking profile.) The usual implied prerequisite is physical attractiveness, and it's use (that is, omission of the desired quality) may be seen either as tactful or hypocritical, depending on which side of the situation you are on.
"She said she wanted someone that's funny, nice, and smart...and that's me. Why doesn't she like me?""Dude, you're missing the implied prerequisite."
Urban Dictionary: Author Harlequin Princess
A euphemism for ugly. A politically correct term similar to "mentally challenged", "vertically challenged", and "horizontally challenged". (Which mean retarded, short, and fat, respectively.
"In Washington D.C. and Santa Cruz, California, it's actually illegal to discriminate against people who are aesthetically challenged. Damn liberals...""I'm not ugly! I'm just *aesthetically challenged*!"
Implied Prerequisite
A desired quality in prospective mates that is not explicit
ly stated by the person listing said desired qualities. (Typically these lists are created for one's dating website portfolio or social networking profile.) The usual implied prerequisite is physical attractiveness, and it's use (that is, omission of the desired quality) may be seen either as tactful or hypocritical, depending on which side of the situation you are on.
"She said she wanted someone that's funny, nice, and smart...and that's me. Why doesn't she like me?""Dude, you're missing the implied prerequisite."