By: Natasha Archary
Growing up ugly can either turn you into a self-conscious and reclusive adult, or it could help you build character and personality.
People who are not born with drop-dead gorgeous good looks don’t get by on pretty privilege and have to work harder to be noticed and given opportunities to flourish.
Unable to rely on their physical appearance, less attractive people are more likely more engaging in conversations, and have a sense of humour or charming personality.
Being aware of their physical shortfalls, the “ugly duckling” may have accepted their looks from a young age and are able to draw focus away from their looks by highlighting their strengths instead.
Many comedians share Skhumba’s self-confidence as adults today, because they were bullied about their appearances as kids and learnt how to deal with them.
As a parent himself, Skhumba pointed out a scene from Bad Boys, in which Martin Lawrence tells his son to embrace his big ears.
“Boy, your daddy has that same problem. I got the ears. But you know what? They just out there for you to listen to people’s problems. You’re an angel. These are your wings. Flap, flap. That’s all.”
Drive 959 host Glen Lewis talked about how he felt a type of way about his big nose as a kid, and said he eventually reached a point where he would be the first to point it out in conversation, so that no one else could try to insult him.
Listen to the conversation on Drive 959 with Glen Lewis:
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