AI imagines a 'perfect' partner for Gen Z, Millennails and Boomers and here's what they look like

For a long time, the idea of “perfect” has been etched in our minds, and over the decades, the definition has been revamped over and over again. CREO surveyed 1,000 people to understand what the “perfect” man and woman look like across different generations. The 4 categories included were Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Each of them was asked what their ideal partner’s body type, face structure, and other features looked like, and based on the results, an AI-generated image was created. People have… colorful opinions about this one. 

The survey asked people about their ideal partner’s “age, eye colour and shape, nose, lips, hair, height, body type and skin tone,” would look like. Then, the most common response was chosen from each category to create a visual. Starting with Boomers, the ideal male and female were both suggested to be of a lean build, with somewhat almond eyes. The male had brown hair and a medium nose, while the female had blonde, straight hair, blue eyes, and soft, medium lips. Coming to Gen X, the results didn’t change much. Apart from age differences, the other notable comparison for the man was slightly curly hair, while for the woman, it was a thinner nose and brown eyes. 

Coming to Millennials, things take more of a turn. The male was no longer lean; he was well-built and taller in appearance. The female, on the other hand, had a fuller face and body type, with dark hair, making a big switch from blonde. Among Gen Z, again, an athletic build was preferred by most for males. The ideal female was characterized by dark, long, straight hair, a thin nose, more height than the average Millennial, fuller lips, and an hourglass figure. The two constants for men and women across all groups were the almond eyes and a fair or wheatish complexion. 

The results of the survey are definitely questionable. While Boomers and Gen Xers show a clear preference for blonde hair, researchers noted that grey hairs begin to appear in their 30s, according to The Daily Mail. “It’s expected they will have noticeable grey hairs, showing a gap between preference and reality,” the experts explained. A post shared by @theneighborhoodtalk revealed all 4 male and female visuals side by side, and people weren’t too happy. There are several reasons why people are absolutely not considering this the “ideal” or “perfect” type. The major issue was color and the lack of consideration for diversity. 

A survey shared by Statista revealed that people between the ages of 18 and 74 are dealing with issues related to negative body image. 46% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 reported a lack of well-being due to a negative body image. The percentage does gradually decrease among other age groups, but still shows a significant need to reconsider the standard for a healthy body. A survey from Butterfly Foundation’s BodyKind Youth Survey shared by The Educator Online noted that nearly 40% of youth receive an idea of the “ideal” body image from social media. And it’s what’s causing them dissatisfaction. Comparing themselves to edited and filtered features is reframing their perspective of what a good body should be. The case was likely similar for many who were part of the survey as well.

Assuringly enough, the internet slammed these ideas to promote equality across different body types, races, structures, and so on. @jaydenrobinson wrote, “I’m not even gonna start with the color, well, lack of. It’s the unattractiveness.” @eyeball794 added, “The perfect man and woman look tired, stressed, and rough. If these are the examples, then I’m happy to not be perfect.” @lordsolomontheseer remarked, “Who is doing these surveys, cause ain't nobody asked me sh*t.” The post shared by Bored Panda on Facebook also had hilarious comebacks. Morgan Wadsworth said, “I’m Gen X, I would not have given him a second glance.” Marianne Timmer noted, “They all look so tired! And none of them has a sparkle in their eyes. I'll pass.” 

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