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[clockeyes]

You know, this has been troubling me for some time.

[Hey, Asgard, it's that guy with the clocks for eyes. And this time, he's looking a bit confused.]

So...I had a few questions about a certain phenomenon that occurs often between two people. They go and they, erm, lock lips with one another. Sometimes they put their...[He makes a face.]...tongues in each others mouth. I have no idea why.

But, anyways, what purpose does it serve? Does it exchange genetic material through their saliva? Or is it used as an action to distract the other person? I mean, I've seen it among people who love each other, but...I often notice it between people who don't love each other either. So, it's not exactly a gesture of love, is it?

[A pause as he frowns.]

Basically, what I wanted to ask all of you: what is, exactly, the purpose of kissing?

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[minifridge]

It's fun.

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[clockeyes]

If it's fun, why do you do it with people you don't like, though?

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[occulthymns]

Gen... what? It's a really romantic gesture! You kiss someone you're attracted to.

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[clockeyes]

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No, no, that's not the case. I got kissed by...someone who I won't mention who I really don't like, and I'm pretty sure they hate me.

So, it's not a romantic gesture.

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[veneficus]

I imagine it is quite enjoyable.

[ she didn't kiss anyone in years and years and never seriously so. ]

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[clockeyes]

Really? I just find it bizarre. And confusing. It makes no logical sense, it doesn't give you anything but a really weird feeling at the end.

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[ofthursday]

Humans seem to have a particular fondness for it, but I am not certain why other than that it's physically enjoyable. It seems used for manipulation as well.

[He doesn't get it either bro and he certainly hasn't kissed any demons.]

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[clockeyes]

Yes, yes, I've been thinking that as well. I don't see the point of it really, except for being used to divert your attention? Maybe?

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[auditor]

As has been said, most find it enjoyable. Why are you so curious?

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[clockeyes]

Because I got kissed twice in the time I was here and...they weren't exactly, um, enjoyable experiences.

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[somethingspecial]

[So, Rachel has the power of Bardic Influence. She's sort of kind of figured this out already, but she has yet to purposefully test it on someone. And seeing as Cheriour's question is an interesting one that can be answered with a song (as all can), she has a perfect test subject.

Luckily, she is in a place with a piano, because of reasons, and she sings, obviously, the perfect song for the occasion in response.

Enjoy feeling happy.]

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[clockeyes]

[Oh, what's this? A song? Cheriour raises an eyebrow, and then...hey, this is pretty good. She sings quite beautifully. And suddenly that bizarre feeling surrounding kissing is being banished to being replaced of images of True Love's Kiss...and for a moment he just smiles, because HOLY COW, this kissing thing is suddenly a wonderful idea.]

True Love's kiss...

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[dragonspeak]

[Oh, why the heck not. Cheriour's been a nice presence through the Uther mess, it wouldn't hurt to answer a question for him.]

It's how people show affection. There are different kinds of kisses, not all of them are like the one you just described.

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[clockeyes]

But what if the people who kissed you didn't want to show affection at all? What sort of kiss could that be?

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[rorring]

It's supposed to be something you do out of love, yeah. Doing it with someone you don't like is stupid.

[Wise words, clearly.]

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[clockeyes]

Well...um. I've actually never kissed anyone out of my own volition. It's what people have done with me, not me with them.

And I'm pretty sure they don't like me, so is that not wise of them to have done that?

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[windwalker]

It's usually for pleasure of some sort! Though I guess it can be a sign of affection or something. [ Outward shrug. ]

Why are you asking again, Father of Time?

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[clockeyes]

But that's what I don't understand! You see, a woman kissed me the other day and just walked away. I don't even know her, and she just did it because she needed my power, not affection.

And oh gosh, miss, I'm Cheriour. Not Father of Time, that title is a bit preposterous.

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[poupeechan]

[She can't even look straight at the camera, she's blushing so much.]

It's like what everyone else said...k-ki—

[She can't even say it.]

Things like that...k-kissing, hugging, and other things...they're meant to be a gesture of love. There's indirect kisses, and the kind you described, which are more... I guess you could say there are different levels, and different meanings.

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[clockeyes]

[Oh, dear, did he accidentally embarrass this poor woman with his asking about kissing? FORGIVE HIM HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW SPECIAL IT WAS. D8]

That's what most people are saying, yes...but I want to know why people kiss and they're clearly not in love with one another? Why is the kiss used between two people like that?

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[timesnewroman]

[...Well when you put it that way, it sounds disgusting. And he's actually fond of kissing his wife.]

You know, I'm...not actually sure anymore.

[Now you're making him doubt and overthink simple things. :c]

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[clockeyes]

[Cheriour: Ruiner of all the simple things in life. 8I]

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Honestly, you all should just choose one meaning for the gesture and put it down in a dictionary somewhere. Having so many meanings to it is bound to get people really confused!

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[modestchivalry]

It is supposed to be an act of attraction.

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[clockeyes]

That's what people have been telling me...but it looks like the real meaning of kissing is a little too fluid for comfort.

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[samantha_grey]

A waste of perfectly good time, uncomfortable and unpleasant. I'm punching the first joker who tries it on me.

[Yeah, she sort of expected that kissing was going to come up. They'd already talked about hugging competitions. The odds were just too high.]

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[clockeyes]

Oh...oh dear. Physical violence isn't the answer, you could just say no!

I mean, I find it weird, but it's not repulsive...at least, I don't believe it is.

[judgmental]

To kiss someone without their permission, against their will, can be considered assault. It depends on the facts in the case, but it is not desirable behavior.

[Yes, Yuri has no desire to explain kissing, but having skimmed the responses, he has his legal opinion.]

[clockeyes]

...

Huh. Okay, so...it's like an act of unprovoked aggression?

Why does everyone say it's a good thing, though?

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[psych0p0mps]

[why have you got clocks for eyes........................... well, it beats billiard balls, you guess. not that you know anybody with billiard ball eyes. that would be silly!]

its a gesture used to show strong concupiscent attraction
whether that be hate or pity

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[clockeyes]

[No billiard ball people that he knows, don't you worry, Aradia. 8I]

Wait...everyone saying it relates to love, but you're saying that it relates to hate too?

You can kiss people you hate? Why would you do that?

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[practicality]

I suppose it's more enjoyable when shared between two people who hold some degree of affection towards each other.

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[clockeyes]

Yes, but why in the world would you do it with someone you don't like if it isn't fun at all?

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[hypertoxic]

[ ........

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ]

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[clockeyes]

[D8]

What's so funny?! I'm being serious!

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[democratize]

It's... fun...

[says the guy who's never done it]

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[clockeyes]

Exchanging mouth fluids and locking lips and such is fun?

But how?

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[imhome]

...Kissing?

Ah, well, I suppose there could be quite a few purposes. Generally, it's seen as a gesture of affection, but as you said, that's not always the case.

Why do you ask?

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[clockeyes]

Well...I've had two people kiss me, and I'm really very sure the two of them don't like me in a loving way at all.

This...kissing thing is really super confusing, you know!

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[failures]

'cause it's fun and feels good!

How far it goes shows how close you are, too. 'cause usually the french kissing is saved until you know you're really passionate about the other person.

[He's totally an expert on the subject. Totally.]

Dunno why you'd want to kiss someone you don't like, though.

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[clockeyes]

French...kissing? But hey, not everyone kisses in France, I saw it a lot of other places too!

[MISINTERPRETING THE NAME OF AN ACT FOR $500, ALEX.]

Well...that's what happened to me. Two people kissed me who didn't like me. I don't understand...

video; omg how did I not see this post earlier

[coloratura]

[oh my god, this could not be better and funnier if Diva had prayed for something amusing to happen. She tries to stifle her laughter delicately with her hand for about two seconds, but then just bursts into the airiest, most amused laughter you can imagine.

Good one, Cherie.]

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[clockeyes]

[So not amused by any of this, nope.]

What's so funny?

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[tempus_frangit]

[Have a good five minutes of immature giggling because omg]

It's what people - and not people too - do when they're in looooooooooooooove.

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[clockeyes]

But the people who kissed me aren't in love with me! I'm really very sure about it!

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[coldiceflower]

It's supposed to be nice or something like that.

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[clockeyes]

Yes, "supposed"...but I did it, and it wasn't.

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[catorce]

People do that?

[She's barely 1-year-old and what is kissing.]

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[clockeyes]

Yes, they do! Quite a lot, actually.

[river_danced]

Suggested that the extreme contact allows for pheromones to be unconsciously analyzed in order to determine suitability for mating.

[clockeyes]

...

That's a new sort of answer. What, through saliva?