Talk:Kiss
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Is the band usually written in capitals thus "KISS"? If so, I suggest the band be moved to KISS (with a link). -- Tarquin
Heh. I was hoping there would be some "History of the Kiss". Maybe based on study of other cultures or similar animals or something? Do we know anything about it? - Omegatron
I think this article puts to much emphasis on the sexual form of kissing. Perhaps an American cultural prejudice? cf. Cheek kissing
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[edit] Illustration?
What would anyone think about a photo as an illustration?
How about this one:
Or how about this one:
...To be reduced in size somewhat via the thumbnail feature... -- Infrogmation 21:01, 26 Feb 2004 (UTC)
- The article has enough pics for its length, but French kiss doesn't have any pictures yet, so I think I'll add the second pic to that article. CyborgTosser (Only half the battle) 19:47, 12 May 2005 (UTC)
- Heh, the picture now illustrating the article is even better. -- Infrogmation 18:44, 1 Apr 2004 (UTC)
Just removed this image because three is too many for such a short article. violet/riga (t) 12:46, 2 Jan 2005 (UTC)
I have an even better proposal. How about a photograph of the statue, "The Kiss" by August Rodin?
Perhaps the greatest and most intimate depiction of a kiss ever, at least in my personal opinion... -Kasreyn 05:07, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
- Um dude, do you really believe it is the "most intimate depiction of a kiss ever", or did you hear that quote in a documentary and decide to adopt it as your own "opinion" because it sounded good? 202.191.106.124 03:39, 29 April 2006 (UTC)
- What a needlessly insulting thing to say to me. No, for your information, some people are still alive today who can speak eloquently if they so choose. Some of them even edit Wikipedia. Good day. Kasreyn 05:15, 29 April 2006 (UTC)
- Hmm. On second thought, that illustration of the statue is done from a great angle for romanticism but a terrible angle for an encyclopedia; you can't see the lips! Argh! I'll see if I can find a photo which actually shows the lips touching. -Kasreyn 05:08, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
The current picture is terrible: the pose of the woman is too submissive for the 21st century. Also, look at the guy's left leg. It looks like it isn't even attached to him.--345Kai 17:24, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
- Although I don't think the picture is the best, I can't see what you mean by "the pose of the woman is too submissive". If it's because he is looking down and she's looking up, that would simply be because he is taller than her. Blaise Joshua 12:42, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
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- Take another look: the woman is actually not shorter than the man. If she'd stand upright, she'd be at least as tall as him. She is contorting her body so that she can be below him, so as to show him he's superiour: that's what's wrong with the picture.--345Kai 06:45, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
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- Hmmm. I think you might be reading a bit too much into this. If they both stood upright, the man is clearly taller than her. I can't see anything wrong with it along the lines you have suggested. Blaise Joshua 22:00, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
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That is how a good kiss should be regardless of height. Look at all the great kisses though out film, art and literature. Gone with the wind being a good example. Look at the 3 images above the first looks like they are nothing more than good friends, the second looks like the guy is drunk and the girl is jsut putting up with him yet Rodin's Kiss is regarded as one of the best depictations history has to offer.Schnizzle 12:28, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] History of Kiss
Re to Omegatron's question above:
According to Texas A&M University anthropologist Vaughn Bryant,"References to kissing did not appear until 1500 BC when historians found four major texts in Vedic Sanskrit literature of India that suggested an early form of kissing. There are references to the custom of rubbing and pressing noses together. This practice, it is recorded, was a sign of affection, especially between lovers. This is not kissing as we know it today, but we believe it may have been its earliest beginning. About 500 to 1,000 years later, the epic Mahabharata, contained references suggesting that affection between people was expressed by lip kissing. Later, the Kama Sutra, a classic text on erotica, contained many examples of erotic kissing and kissing techniques." History has it that the Greeks learnt about kissing from the Indians and lip-locked their way throughout Europe and Asia around 326 B.C. However, it was the Romans who actually made kissing a popular practise. They had several forms of kissing, including the osculum, which was a kiss of friendship often delivered as a peck on the cheek as a form of affection. [1]
We need to put some history in the article. deeptrivia (talk) 03:29, 20 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Image upside down?
It seems that the image of a kiss as a symbol is upside down. In the interest of being informative, perhaps it would be more appropriate to find a picture that is oriented correctly.
Djkimmons 06:00, 7 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] New image needed
Since the image of "asymmetry in kissing" is about to be deleted because it's another of Toronto98's copyvios. Good riddance, if you ask me. I've nothing against french kissing but that photo was just gross.
Can anyone find an image of "asymmetry in kissing" that isn't a copyvio and doesn't look gross? Kasreyn 04:47, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Factual Innaccuracy
I believe the assertion that Nelson's last words were "Kiss me, Hardy" is now held to be utterly false. If in doubt, look at the Wikipedia page on Nelson and any authorative source. This error should be changed, although mention could still be made of the common misconception. Blaise Joshua 12:47, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
With no disagreement, I've edited this section. Blaise Joshua 12:04, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] kiss as a greeting in europe
It is common practice -regardless of gender- to use a kiss (cheek to cheek) as a greeting at least in Belgium and France, and probably in most of western europe. Among male friends, it has mostly replaced handshake. In France, it is customary to kiss each cheek, once ore more according to local tradition.
[edit] pro-homosexual bias
There are too many images of same-sex couples kissing. Homosexual kisses are less than 10% (even of erotic kisses) and are illustrating disproportionately. --Uncle Ed 21:04, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
- They make up in intensity for what they lack in frequency. But seriously, there are a bunch of non-gay pictures, one of two males and one of two females. This seems about as balanced as you are ever going to get. Since the frequency of same-sex relationships in western countries is not indicative of the whole world one could even argue that more same-sex pictures are in order. Haiduc 23:36, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
- Nonsense. Article is in no way biased - 1 out of 7 is m-m. Tag removed. — Moondyne 08:29, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] hongi
In the hongi practiced by the Māori of New Zealand, noses are pressed, not rubbed, except by inexperienced non-Māori visitors. This act is never referred to as a kiss. Copey 2 00:40, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Posably something add to the Screen Kiss section?
I've noticed in some cultures that don't allow kisses to be shown casually in the open(like Asia), would have the two love interests share someting like a piece of fruit or a drink insted. Am I wrong, or could this go into the artical?
[edit] Kiss is not an Onomatopoeia
perhaps onomatopoeic)
Since when does a kiss make a sound that sounds like, "Kiss." It doesn't, unless either of the people doing it make that sound. The noise reminds me more of a high-pitched form of a raspberry when I hear it on T.V. or whatever. I say the "perhaps onomatopoeic" part should be removed from the article, for not being NPOV (Neutral Point of View) and for being wrong. It is hard to classify the sound, as I'm trying to figure out what it would sound like, since my "high-pitched raspberry" isn't sounding right.
