Every time I have the urge to say those words (in the subject line), I think of Denis Leary... Ahhhh... He cracks me up! Anyway...

It's the American way, John.

I know you're into cars. So, take the new classic to be debuted in the coming year. The NEW Camaro. You can get it with a 6 cylinder, but how many actually would when there is an 8 available? And how many that get the 8 cylinder are going to modify it to make it a little bit faster and louder? Then who's going to go ALL OUT and completely redo everything including paint, wheels, interior, as well as TOTALLY revamping all of the drivetrain components, exhaust, electrical, stereo? Probably quite a few. Why? Because they want it bigger, better, stronger, and faster!

I think boas have gone the same route. If peaks on the Northern Shield animals (yeah, I said it that way for you! ) are good, BIGGER peaks must be better. If reduced speckling is good, TOTALLY clean must be better! If a hint of pink or purple is good, BLEEDING with color must be better! Etc...

Same with Peruvians. If smaller, bar-like saddles are good, SUPER PINCHED saddles must be better. If consistency in the pattern is good, 100% completely evenly spaced saddles must be better. If 7 red "tail" saddles is normal and good, 10 must be better! If a nice buckskin or tan color is good, neon yellow must be better! If dark is appealing, BLACK must be better!

To me, I like a unique look. You can find tons of Guyana BCC (I'll use them since they're my fav's) with moderate speckling, average color, 6-7 tail bands, inconsistent patterns, etc... So, I like something different to look at which is why I like what I like in mine (no need to write it, you've seen the animals I have). I'm sure some day I'll even have some animals that most folks don't find to be so "pretty" and perfect because they appeal to me. And actually, there are MANY animals I've seen that I've wanted that don't look like the rest in my collection at all, but space has been the limiting factor. In truth, for me it's all about how their characteristics fit with each other and combine to give the snake it's overall appearance.

Well... I suppose my point has been made!

Don't rack your brain over what makes people tick. At least not without registering for college and getting a degree for it!

jb
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Jonathan Brady
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