And few hookups, if any, ever take place sober. And while wearing "beer goggles" may make people appear … - Michael Kimmel

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I went to a Catholic school with 40 kids total. There were no cliques, but I suppose I was the sporty good girl.

Michael Kimmel

And few hookups, if any, ever take place sober. And while wearing "beer goggles" may make people appear more attractive, it doesn't exactly make for sexual ecstasy! There's always been a difference between pleasure and scoring.

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