You just wrinkled my brain

I kind of missed the Valentine's day mark... but this is quite interesting (and yes, cute too), for all you psych nerds out there. Watch it just so you can quote this line in daily life:

"Love is a feeling you have for someone you have feelings about." 

The Love Competition from Brent Hoff on Vimeo.

Society and Attractiveness (WARNING: Depressing)

Documentary : Sexy Girls Have It Easy from Bright Hand Pictures on Vimeo.

A woman begs for things like cake and free taxi rides, first as simply herself and then later in heels and make-up. Watch the video for the results.

Why does beauty affect the way humans handle everyday situations? How does this relate to design?

Is a product that functions in an efficient and simple-to-use manner still a "good" design if it is not attractive?

(That was a stretch, I know...)