We’re Even Uglier Than We Thought

In an experiment, participants were given a series of photographs [of themselves.] One was the real deal and the others are tweaked along a spectrum up to 50% better and 50% worse looking. Subjects were asked to choose the real photograph and, more often than not chose a face that is more attractive than their own.

A new book just came out about this and our other favorite self-deceptions (intelligence, honesty, etc.) Don’t worry though, they’re not talking about you; you’re too smart to be fooled by your own gorgeous eyes, right?